Author: Gabriele Kosmehl

Intelligent inspection of recycled PET containers Bottles that use recycled PET have become a growing challenge for quality control: recycled material introduces greater optical and surface variability, making defects harder to detect with traditional vision systems. AND & OR tackles this problem with ACUITY, an intelligent inspection solution that combines classical

Enhancing bottle manufacturing with advanced venting and stretching technologies Advances in blow moulding technology continue to focus on improving efficiency, product quality, and energy use. Recent developments by Italian machinery manufacturer SIAPI illustrate how refinements in air distribution, cooling, and heating systems can contribute to more consistent bottle production with lower

SIPA designed 4.95 g rPET bottle with focus on ecological responsibility SIPA has designed what it describes as the world’s lightest PET bottle, aiming to improve resource efficiency in beverage packaging. The single-serve, 0.5 L container weighs 4.95 g. The emphasis on ecological responsibility extends beyond the reduction in material usage; the bottle is

Partnership realises 100% rPET bottle made with Eastman Eastar Renew EN031, converted by Doloop from approved preforms Eastman and Doloop recently announced their partnership for beverage packaging, aiming to take the next step toward a circular economy. The two companies introduced the beverage bottle made entirely from chemically recycled PET at

Today’s packaging solutions have to do more than simply convey information: They must also conserve resources, enable recycling and at the same time effectively display a brand’s message. Krones exhibited at drinktec technologies that show how these needs can be met without traditional labels. With DecoBeam, Krones offers a solution for