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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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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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Reusable packaging reinvented: How IQ*Pak makes the cycle more efficient
IQ Pak: Separation of system components and hygiene functions The core of the concept presented consists of consistently separating the ‘reusable component’ – i.e. the durable system carrier – from the functional layers that come into contact with the product and the consumer. Put simply, the packaging consists of several layers: Systemlayer: Contentlayer: Handlinglayer: The…
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37th Inno-Talk: Monomaterial FFS Packaging
Yair Gellis – MDO-PE as a building block for FFS packaging made from a single material In his presentation, consultant Yair Gellis highlighted the potential of MDO-oriented polyethylene films (MDO-PE). Dr Anina Leipold – Efficient processing of monomaterials and paper on VFFS machines: challenges and solutions Dr Anina Leipold from Rovema highlighted the machinery and…
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Summary: Barrier Laminates – Expert Meeting 2025
The two-year conference at the SKZ-Modellfabrik Würzburg on 1 and 2 July 2025 offered a comprehensive insight into current developments and trends in barrier laminates. The focus was on new material solutions and innovative manufacturing processes for monomaterials. In addition, the performance of modern films was impressively demonstrated and precise measurement methods for permeation measurement…
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When the bubble ticks
Typical error patterns in blown film extrusion and what you can do about them In blown film extrusion, all it takes is a small irregularity and a defect will spread over the entire length of the roll – including expensive scrap metres. We have summarised the most common defect patterns so that you can link…
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The plastic revolution – turning waste into bioplastics
Listened to & summarised from the SWR podcast ‘Das Wissen – Die Plastikwende: How can plastic become sustainable?’ with chemist Dr Manuel Häußler (Max Planck Institute/CTC, founder of EvoLoop). 1 | Why we need to rethink plastic Plastic is light, robust and extremely cheap – which is precisely why it is conquering every market segment.…
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PET bottle, beverage carton or pouch – which is the ultimate recycling champion in the EU?
An attempt to compare costs and recyclability Packaging for water and other beverages is increasingly at the centre of the sustainability debate. This not only raises the question of production costs, but also recyclability and practical implementation in various EU countries. In this specialist article, we compare PET bottles, beverage cartons and pouches in terms…
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Aluminium foil in flexible packaging
Innoform Coaching presents a comprehensive overview of a unique web seminar on the crucial role of aluminium foil in the flexible packaging industry. In this web seminar, Dr Günter Schubert explained the production, properties and applications of aluminium foil and discussed various technical aspects. Manufacture of aluminium foil The production of aluminium foil begins with…