How ChatGPT could transform packaging, design and manufacturing; Advanced recycling technology seeks to win over skeptics Catching up on interesting news and innovations in production, packaging and more ChatGPT can help transform packaging design and manufacturing, industry leaders say The effects of generative AI are felt across all industries, including packaging. Speakers at a recent manufacturing…
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New Matthews Marking Systems General Manager Marco Wishart puts focus on seamless customer interactions, driving innovation Following the recent transition of the previous leadership team to expanded roles within Matthews International, Marco Wishart has joined Matthews Marking Systems as senior vice president and general manager of product identification and strategy. An electrical engineer by training,…
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Nestlé refillable vending machines, food and beverage industry evolutions, modern wood marking systems Catching up on interesting news and innovations in production, packaging and more Why information sharing is critical for food companies to combat cyber attacks Cybersecurity bad actors have different motives, from money and intellectual property to nation/state disruption. Although historically uncommon in…
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From better consumer engagement to more granular inventory management, the move to 2D barcodes points to a brighter future The familiar 1D barcode we’ve know for decades is transitioning to next generation 2D barcodes, as detailed in our post making way for 2D marks. This transition will unlock exciting new use cases and bring much-needed…
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The sustainability debate of wood vs. plastic pallets, circular economy seen as lagging, and more Catching up on interesting news and innovations in production, packaging and more Wood vs. plastic: Which pallets are more sustainable? An estimated two billion pallets are used daily in the United States, 95% of which are made of wood. However,…
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