October 2019

Instead of a lot of printed material going along with each new printer, including DVD-Rom, each new product can provide more information to the customer via a smartphone with the Link reader application already installed."  By simply pointing the phone's camera at the printer, using HP’s app, the device is recognized. Videos and other specific instructions will then start to be displayed. Digital printing integrates the design artwork of the packaging, but without interfering with its layout, quality or appearance. In addition, it makes the packaging traceable throughout the value chain.

Amcor’s design showcases New Age’s Salzburg craft beer brand and differentiates it from standard glass bottle designs. It features a crown metal cap, replicating the standard glass bottle. The PET containers are a replacement for glass during the filling and capping process, withstanding the internal pressure and high-heat conditions of the tunnel pasteurization process.

The roll is made out of three layers of different plastics that 3M developed, including a gray, internal adhesive layer that sticks to itself.There’s also a middle cushioning layer that seems similar to bubble wrap to protect items during shipping, and a tougher outside layer that is tear- and water-resistant. It comes in rolls of assorted sizes, almost like wrapping paper: 10-foot, 20-foot, and 40-foot rolls are available now with prices ranging from $12.99 to $48.99, and a 200-foot bulk role will soon be available in August 2019.