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46 PKN takes a closer look at digital finishing for packaging and asks Stephen Pratt, MD of Kurz Australia, to weigh in.
48 Durst showcases the Tau RSC digital UV single pass inkjet label printer.
48 Epson offers complete end-to-end label printing thanks to a partnership with GM.
50 Packaging seen as a major growth opportunity by a panel of Australian printing industry leaders.
51 Amcor invests in ePac for digital flexibles business.
54 The Label & Packaging Expo heads to Melbourne.
SMART FACTORY
56 OFS raises concerns over the productivity of craft brewers and points to better data for more efficiency.
58 PKN asks Universal Robots to break down how value can be unlocked from cobots.
60 SMC says it is keeping its finger on the IIoT pulse.
62 ABB launches new flexible delta robot which delivers faster and higher payloads.
63 Kuka Robotics Australia joins the Open IIoT initiative.
NEWS
06 Orora invests $19m in
glass beneficiation plant 06 CEFC injects $16.5 million into PET recycling facility
08 Mixed plastic export ban comes into effect
09 Coles recloses the loop on packaging
09 Woolworths publishes preferred packaging materials list
10 Cormack Packaging launches new anti- counterfeit closure
10 WorldStar-dust settles on ANZ packaging
Regulars
COMMENT
03 PKN publisher Lindy Hughson writes on tuning in to conversations coming over the PKN airwaves.
INDUSTRY INSIGHT
18 Smithers’ analysis predicts demand for flexible packaging will continue to rise.
THE BOTTOM LINE
34 Paul Allen tells companies how to protect their blind side.
PEOPLE IN PACKAGING 26 PKN spotlights the achievements of Nina Nguyen and Alan Adams.
SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT 64 Endoline | Heat and Control
PRODUCT WATCH 64 Schütz | Nord | Matthews
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