After successful implementation in sectors including tobacco and pharmaceuticals, two-dimensional barcodes or ‘2D codes’ are gaining prevalence across industries and are expected at the point of sale within the next five years. The growth in 2D codes presents significant opportunities for manufacturers but is not without its risks.

The pharmaceutical segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment.

Squid Ink Manufacturing, Inc introduces the SQ-50F fiber laser marking system, designed for high-speed food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, parts marking, and other primary coding applications.

Schreiner ProTech, a German manufacturer of functional labels for the automotive and engineering-based industries, has developed three labeling solutions for one company’s bike drive systems.

At this year’s Interpack, Constantia Flexibles will demonstrate how current megatrends are affecting the development of packaging solutions.

Flex Films, the global film manufacturing arm of the multinational flexible packaging materials company Uflex, will be exhibiting its latest innovations in film manufacturing at Interpack May 4-10 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Sun Chemical has partnered with Document Security Systems Inc. to cross market and sell one another’s anti-counterfeiting products.

In order to be more proactive against counterfeit packaging, Uflex has developed a bespoke “seal of authenticity” to Nescafe Classic’s coffee brand.