Emerging technologies that can be applied to packaging will be covered in a conference in London next month, organised by ‘disruptive technologies specialist’ IPI Europe.
It said that ‘products & Packaging can not only be interactive themselves but also generate an interaction. The result is an item that stimulates interest, provides information, provides validation or an experience, and entice consumers to buy.
According to IPI, there are printable interactive tools, including those based on printable electronics, coupled with mobile apps, that can trigger an interactive experience for consumers.
The whole range of rapidly evolving smart and interactive technologies, for delivering this experience will be covered at the next session of IPI’s, ‘Emerging Technologies Programme’ focused on Printing, Packaging, PoS and Promotional items.
Paerticipating suppliers include Printed Electronics Ltd, Lumejet, PillBoxDesign.co.uk, Tri-Tech Endineering and Product & Image Security Foundation
IPI said that this session, which will involve participants from all stages of the value chain, from the high street to materials suppliers, and is open to non-members, will ‘avoid the sterile question and answer format normally associated with business conferences, by encouraging lively debate.’
The session theme is ‘Innovative Applications for Interactive Print’ and will explore the contents of the printable electronics toolbox; look at high resolution 3D printing systems; outline innovative designs for pharma packaging and pillboxes that track when they are used; demonstrate a revolutionary print head that ‘fires’ light rather than ink.
Brian Weeks, IPI’s managing director, said: ‘With contributions from leading technology providers and early adopters, our programme sessions are specifically designed to accelerate understanding and reduce the risks in grasping opportunities for evolving technologies. ‘Even more importantly, the sessions demonstrate real products and components that allow participants to see for themselves what is already possible’
The event will take place at the Institute of Mining, Materials and Metals in London SW1, on 6 September, from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Contact: www.ipieurope.com
