Powerful automation for mills
How four mills master the sack with Koch robot systems - from manual labour to high performance and into the automated future.
The trade magazine for the packaging industry
A colourful cardboard packaging for yoghurt pots aims to introduce Ukrainian children to the Latin alphabet and the English language at an early age through play. The packaging with the additional educational benefit was developed by a student at the National University of Food Technologies in Kiev. She was honoured with the German Packaging Award in the Young Talent category.
Olha Stepanova is a first-year student on the Master's programme in Packaging Technology at the National University of Food Technologies (NUF) in Kiev. Her now The award-winning packaging was created as part of the bachelor's thesis. "My mentor Nataliya Kulyk advised me to choose a topic that was close to me and interested me. I taught English at a primary school in my spare time and thought it would be a great idea to design packaging to help children learn English," says the 21-year-old. The result is a Yoghurt pot packaging with added value. The blank made of sturdy cardboard does not require gluing and its shape ensures that there is virtually no waste. The packaging is digitally printed on the outside and inside: on the There is product information on the outside and a letter of the English alphabet and an illustration on the inside. This turns packaging design into visual learning material.
If you collect the packs, you get a complete set of all the letters of the Latin alphabet. Children can then use them to form words and learn to read in a fun way. "I tested the layout of my drawings with a group of childrenwho enthusiastically played with the letters and tasted delicious yoghurt. The packaging was very well received by the target group," says Olha Stepanova.
University co-operation between Berlin and Kiev
On the The young student became aware of the German Packaging Award through the partner university in Berlin. "Our university has been cooperating with the Department of Packaging Technology at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences since 2019. Professor Stefan Junge from the BHT is very active in supporting his colleagues and students here in Ukraine. He was also the one who encouraged me to take part in the German Packaging Award 2022. When we heard about the win, we were happy and proud. The award is a joint achievement and I would therefore also like to thank my supervisor and mentor Nataliya Kulyk, Professor Stefan Junge and the NUFT for their support in implementing this project. International recognition is very important at such a difficult time for us." The company is now open to offers and collaborations: "Of course, we dream of products in our packaging appearing on shop shelves at some point."
The young student became aware of the German Packaging Award through the partner university in Berlin. "Our university has been cooperating with the Department of Packaging Technology at the Berlin University of Applied Sciences since 2019. Professor Stefan Junge from the BHT very actively supports the colleagues and students here in Ukraine. He was also the one who encouraged me to take part in the German Packaging Award 2022. So, when we heard about the win, we were happy and proud. The award is a joint achievement and therefore, I would also like to thank my supervisor and mentor Nataliya Kulyk, Professor Stefan Junge, and NUFT for their support in implementing this project. International recognition is very important for us at such a difficult time." Now they are open to offers and cooperations: "Of course, we dream of having products in our packaging on store shelves at some point."
Studying under difficult conditions
NUFT trains Ukrainian specialists for the food, pharmaceutical and packaging industries. "When the war started in February, we were naturally afraid. But it was clear that the educational process must not be stopped during this time, but that, on the contrary, it was necessary to continue learning with all our might. That's why our teachers taught in the basements to the sound of sirens and rockets and we continued to study. Now we have difficulties with communication, electricity, gas and much more. Nevertheless, nothing will stop us from acquiring knowledge. After all, we are the future of our country, which we have to rebuild."
More news from the magazine
Read more "
Decentralised signal processing with the Schmersal Safety Fieldbox
Packaging machine manufacturer Meypack relies on Schmersal's Safety Fieldbox for safety-related signal processing. This concept benefits not only the designers, but also the users of the machines.
One hundred years blue tin
Since 1925, the Nivea cream can has borne its deep blue colour, white lettering and round shape - a design that has remained stable over generations, markets and crises and is now celebrating its 100th birthday.
Why the ink makes the difference
Edding AG and Elried Markierungssysteme decided to combine their strengths back in 2018.
Packaging users | Repackaging at the turn of the month
In his new column, our „packaging user“ takes a look at a business in which packaging and marketing have long since become more important than the actual content: the jersey. What was once a symbol of loyalty and identity is now degenerating into a seasonal disposable product - from carnival jerseys and limited special editions to „reinventions“ every year. A trenchant look at football, consumption and the question of how much sustainability there really is in polyester.
Circular economy in the cold chain
The requirements for transporting temperature-sensitive products are high, especially in the pharmaceutical industry. Eutecma has specialised in the cold chain with modular, reusable packaging solutions.