Category: barrier films
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POUCH vs. PET Bottle Part 5
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As by January 2026, part 5 from 5, part 4 here: 5. Applications, recycling aspects and conclusion 5.1. Use and application 5.1.1. Pouches As a form of flexible packaging, pouches offer further application options compared to semi-rigid…
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Inno-Talk – Faserbasierte Flexpacks, Papier und mehr
Der 41. Inno-Talk widmete sich der Einordnung und dem Potenzial faserbasierter Materialien in der flexiblen Verpackungsindustrie. Moderator Julian Thielen begrüßte Experten des Fraunhofer IVV und der Innoform-Partner, um innovative technologische Ansätze vorzustellen, die Papier für Hochbarriere-Anwendungen und komplexe Formgebungen nutzbar machen. Transfermetallisierung auf Papier (Marius Jasdinszki, Fraunhofer IVV) Marius Jasdinszki präsentierte die indirekte Metallisierung (Transfermetallisierung)…
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The World of Polyethylenes: Which PE for Which Purpose?
Key insights from our expert web seminar with Dr. Heiko Schenck Polyethylene (PE) remains one of the most important materials in the packaging industry—yet its diversity has increased significantly over the past decades. In the web seminar “The World of Polyethylenes – Which PE for Which Purpose?”, participants gained a comprehensive and practice-oriented overview of…
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POUCH vs PET BOTTLE Part 4
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As by January 2026, part 4 from 5, part 3 here: 4. Processes after filling 4.1. Preservation 4.1.1. Sterilisation of the pouches The filled bags must be prepared as follows for sterilisation in a standard bench-top autoclave:…
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Flexible packaging between PPWR and practice
How the flexpack industry meets regulatory requirements Under the main theme “Flexpack 2030,” the 23rd Inno-Meeting on February 24 and 25, 2026 in Osnabrück provided strong impetus for the future of flexible packaging. In the midst of a profound transformation process in the industry, the industry meeting presented solutions and trendsetting innovations that will shape…
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POUCH vs PET BOTTLE Part 3
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As by January 2026, part 3 from 5, part 2 here: 3. Completion of packaging, filling, and sealing processes 3.1 Processes for Stand-up Pouches 3.1.1 Sealing the spout The pre-made flat bags (see section 2.2.1.) can be…
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Paper hype vs. plastic facts: Who gets the cookie?
Have we already decided which side we are on in the “packaging war”? Do not worry, at Innoform we prefer to look at the whole thing with a pinch of humour and a healthy dose of data. Will our beloved biscuits be wrapped in high-tech film or stylish barrier paper in 2026? Here is a…
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POUCH vs PET BOTTLE Part 2
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As by January 2026, part 2 from 5, part 1 here: 2. Manufacturing processes for packaging The manufacturing processes for both types of packaging differ significantly in terms of complexity and efficiency due to the different production…
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POUCH vs. PET BOTTLE
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As of January 2026 Part 1 of 5 Introduction Stand-up pouches and PET bottles dominate the European packaging market like no other plastic solution. In 2023 alone, around 59 billion stand-up pouches and approximately 135 billion PET…
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Mondi & traceless: Together on the road to plastic-free packaging
How can the transition from fossil-based packaging to natural, recyclable solutions be achieved? The partnership between the international packaging group Mondi and the Hamburg-based start-up traceless materials provides an answer to this question. What began as a future-oriented innovation dialogue has developed into a concrete collaboration – with the aim of bringing bio-based paper coatings…