Industry News
New Wellness Brand Targets Women Under 30
ButterflyCannon has created the brand positioning, identity, naming and packaging design for Walgreens Boots Alliance’s new wellness range, a collection of three protein powders. MBody is targeted at women under 30 looking to live well and tone up, aiming to attract health-conscious women rather than the fitness fanatics. Read more: New Wellness Brand Targets Women […]
Product Focus: Robotics
Supplier products featuring innovations in robotics. Read more: Product Focus: Robotics
The ‘airplane mode’ effect and sustainable packaging
Consumer testing finds that for shoppers, noticing and understanding sustainability claims on packaging on-shelf is as difficult as navigating a new city with your phone GPS in airplane mode. “Airplane mode”: I’m a Millennial, which means for me, WiFi is central for survival, so those two dreaded words filled me with fear as I began […]
Snapple switches to PET, but keeps the shape, cap, and ‘pop’
A new PET bottle with metal closure—a U.S. first for beverages—replaces Snapple’s glass package, keeping the satisfying snap of the cap when it opens as well as other iconic features. When it comes to package design, shape is one of the most important ways a company can create a distinctive and memorable brand identity. Unique […]
Weekly Wrap Up for May 25th, 2018
Investing in robotic automation is one of the highest ROI investments a manufacturer can make. But only 5% of manufacturers are aware of how flexibly automation can work in enhancing their operations. Hosts Lew Weiss and Tim Grady speak with Roger Paulson, Regional Automation Manager at Acieta about the benefits and ROI of robotic implementations. […]
In-mold labeling, decoration, electronics: a new market update event from AWA Alexander Watson Associates
The manufacturing efficiency of in-mold labeling, decoration, and production has in recent years expanded the technology’s adoption into major current manufacturing arenas. In parallel with these new industry developments, AWA Alexander Watson Associates has extended the brief for their annual conference on in-mold labeling to embrace two lively additional in-mold markets: in-mold decoration, and – […]
TLMI Ecovillage at Labelexpo Americas 2018 to highlight exhibitors with best sustainability practices
Milford, OH-based TLMI will sponsor its new TLMI Ecovillage at this year’s Labelexpo Americas, a designated space on the show floor that will feature a comprehensive directory of exhibitors who are committed to best sustainability practices and environmental stewardship. The TLMI Ecovillage will also feature daily sessions that address the current state of sustainability within […]
Cyberattacks directed at manufacturing could shut your operation down and ruin your brand
Doing something now is better than getting it perfect later, says Rebecca Taylor, National Center for Manufacturing Sciences. Most companies remain woefully unprepared to respond to a cyber attack like ransomware or malware, let alone be proactive and build a strong defense, Taylor said. Taylor addressed the diverse manufacturing crowd at Automation World’s Automation Conference […]
Xiaoshan Phoenix Adds Andritz Line
Spunlace investment targets wipes, hygiene markets Read more: Xiaoshan Phoenix Adds Andritz Line
Acpo Introduces New Overlaminate Film
Acpo Ltd. has added 531FDA to its line of self-wound overlaminate films. Read more: Acpo Introduces New Overlaminate Film