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cosmo pack new led lip gloss applicator is destined to be a must have in cosmetic packaging.the abs cap contains two battery powered led lights with a battery life of 72 hours. once the cap is unscrewed from the vial the lights automatically switch on and switch off again the cap replaced.it allows accident free lip gloss application in the back of the darkest of taxis or nightclubs. sourcewww.cosmopack.com

hyderabad, nov 4 a twoday national summit on &lsquopackaging tomorrow&rsquo will be held here from november 6.the event, which is being organised by the indian institute of packaging iip, aims to provide an insight into the recent developments in the field of packaging of food, pharmaceutical and consumer products, iip director n c saha told reporters here today.&ldquogrowing competition and changing dynamics of presentation of product packs and packaging have even a greater and more contributory role to play.&ldquothe packaging industry has risen to the occasion to provide

rpc tedecogizeh is launching a premium plastic cup with a modern image that meets the needs of todays high quality vending systems. the new 11oz relax & fresh cup has been designed to deliver the perfect vending experience for the consumer. rpc tedecogizeh has carried out indepth research into consumer preferences which has identified an 11oz cup as being the most preferred size, while the attractive embossed wave design with a soft touch finish creates product differentiation and premium positioning.

oxygen absorbers have been used for years as a modified atmosphere packaging technique, but sealed air took a different tack using active barrier film technology that traps oxygen within the film rather than scavenge it.&nbsp designed to reduce spoilage for preservativefree, wholegrain, glutenfree and other highend, specialty bakery products that can be susceptible to mold, cryovac map for bakery can extend product shelf life from traditional 12 week timeframes to more than 40 days.

the revolutionary new pac food core temperature valve allows accurate temperature reading of your food by allowing the probe thermometer to be inserted into the centre of the food, while in the bag. the valve does not compromise the seal of the bag, but does allow temperatures to be read accurately. folding of the bag or using an infrared gauge will only measure the surface temperature the centre of the product will be most probably be at a marked difference source httpwww.pacfood.com.auibtcv.php

unilever has united the forces of two of its biggest brands to offer a fresh new treat for ice tea lovers. unilever brought together two household names to create an innovative and exciting newway of hydrating wall&rsquos lipton crush, a freezie tube from wall&rsquos with all the flavours of lipton ice tea. bluemarlin was tasked with creating a design solution for the lipton crush packaging thatintegrated the wall&rsquos and lipton brands whilst delivering the singleminded message of&lsquonatural and refreshingly good.

airshield&trade contains a new twopart valve in the tube head which functions as a special protective shield it reliably protects the contents from oxygen.&nbsp the valve opens when the tube is squeezed and closes again when the pressure is released. so air cannot flow back into the sensitive contents. the products maintain their consistency and effectiveness, just as the pharmaceutical manufacturers intended them for their customers, even after the packaging has been opened and after daily use.

the lumipocket is a direct laser processing dlp 3d printer that uses a uv light from a projector in order to cure a light sensitive resin. when this happens, the resin is hardened, and layerbylayer an object is fabricated. there are many dlp based 3d printers on the market already, but none as small and compact as this one. another feature that is so unique about the lumipocket is the fact that it can be used to create up to three different objects in their own individual vats at once. these objects may all use a different color resin, and can be completely independent of one another.

stanhope seta ltd, the ukbased manufacturer of quality control test equipment, has announced its transition from conventional packaging material to the latest biodegradable material based around mycelium the rootlike structure under a mushroom.&nbsp the existing packaging solution used a combination of cardboard and foam to ensure safe delivery &ndash the key being not to break the two small glass bottles supplied with each kit.

cigarettes accounted for 19 per cent of all counterfeited products and were on top of the list. not far away medicines. one out of ten counterfeited products detected in 2009 belongs to the category drugs and medicines. probably because of the pirated medicines algirdas &scaronemeta, commissioner for taxation, customs, antifraud and audit, warned the counterfeits could be a security and health risk for the consumers.&nbsp especially in the pharmaceutical industry the growth in product piracy requires protective mechanisms in order to reduce risks for the consumer.