Printed Intelligence in Packaging, 2007 European PLACE Conference

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Packaging technologies are evolving towards a new era where the traditional packaging functions will be enriched by a variety of new possibilities. Packaging material will represent a new active or interactive functional interface between the customer and the surrounding ambient. The development of printing technologies combined with novel sensor materials and systems allows new business possibilities and have a very promising future. VTT has developed several smart packaging technologies, e.g. printable product quality indicators for consumer packaging applications. Today, VTT is focusing much on research on printed electronics, optoelectronics and intelligent sensors. By volume the food packaging sector is the most important for new very low cost smart packaging technologies. This presentation outlines the advances in the supply chain as well as the current and future approaches on the development of intelligent systems incorporated in consumer packages. Case studies on e.g. printed diagnostic systems for food packages will be high-lighted.