Sensor technology, ever more important to packaging: a highlight at PackExpo

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to review the PackExpo Show (packaging technology), with emphasis on the new sensor innovations and applications to packaging on display.

Design/methodology/approach

In‐depth interviews with exhibitors of sensors of all types at the PackExpo Show.

Findings

Sensing in packaging once was just weighing it but now it is product inspection, quality assessment, leakage and much more.

Practical implications

Packaging customers now have sensor technologies available to address government regulation concerns, product quality and the traditional weight and size factors.

Originality/value

Sensor users will find information about the latest in new sensing technologies which may assist them in solving current production problems.

Citation

Bloss, R. (2012), "Sensor technology, ever more important to packaging: a highlight at PackExpo", Sensor Review, Vol. 32 No. 3, pp. 199-202. https://doi.org/10.1108/02602281211233179