Insert The packaging industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by tamper-proof, durable, ease to carry, and sustainability, and growing importance of technologies such as smart packaging, barcode labeling, internet of things (IoT), and nanotechnology. In the last three years alone, there have been over 427,000 patents filed and granted in the packaging industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Innovation in packaging: child-resistant blister packing. Buy the report here.
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However, not all innovations are equal and nor do they follow a constant upward trend. Instead, their evolution takes the form of an S-shaped curve that reflects their typical lifecycle from early emergence to accelerating adoption, before finally stabilizing and reaching maturity.
Identifying where a particular innovation is on this journey, especially those that are in the emerging and accelerating stages, is essential for understanding their current level of adoption and the likely future trajectory and impact they will have.
30+ innovations will shape the packaging industry
According to GlobalData’s Technology Foresights, which plots the S-curve for the packaging industry using innovation intensity models built on over 77,000 patents, there are 30+ innovation areas that will shape the future of the industry.
Within the emerging innovation stage, cellulose fiber 3D printing, biodegradable packaging films, and multilayer barrier films are disruptive technologies that are in the early stages of application and should be tracked closely. RFID packaging, anti-counterfeiting bottle caps, and clamshell-type packaging are some of the accelerating innovation areas, where adoption has been steadily increasing. Among maturing innovation areas are resealable medication vials and synthetic resin containers, which are now well established in the industry.
Innovation S-curve for the packaging industry
Child-resistant blister packing is a key innovation area in packaging
Child-resistant blister packing refers to packaging designs and methods that are specifically designed to be difficult for children to open, providing a level of safety and protection for potentially hazardous substances or products. These packaging solutions typically incorporate mechanisms or features that require manual dexterity, strength, or specific actions to access the contents, making it challenging for young children to open them.
GlobalData’s analysis also uncovers the companies at the forefront of each innovation area and assesses the potential reach and impact of their patenting activity across different applications and geographies. According to GlobalData, there are 100+ companies, spanning technology vendors, established packaging companies, and up-and-coming start-ups engaged in the development and application of child-resistant blister packing.
Key players in child-resistant blister packing – a disruptive innovation in the packaging industry
‘Application diversity’ measures the number of applications identified for each patent. It broadly splits companies into either ‘niche’ or ‘diversified’ innovators.
‘Geographic reach’ refers to the number of countries each patent is registered in. It reflects the breadth of geographic application intended, ranging from ‘global’ to ‘local’.
Patent volumes related to child-resistant blister packing
Source: GlobalData Patent Analytics
Dow is one of the leading patent filers in child-resistant blister packaging. Some other key patent filers in the space include Yara International, Keystone Folding Box, AptarGroup, and Teva Pharmaceutical. Amcor, a leading patent filer, launched AmSky named blister packaging recently. This child-resistant packaging is tagged as safe and convenient, and has a higher recyclability rate than traditional packaging. It is also senior-friendly.
In terms of application diversity, American Securities leads the pack, while PPG Industries and Yara International stood in the second and third positions, respectively. By geographic reach, Yara International held the top position, followed by Keystone Folding Box and Halma.
Regulatory requirements for safe and child-friendly packaging, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals and chemicals, to avoid accidental ingestion will spur the demand for child-resistant blister packaging. To further understand the key themes and technologies disrupting the packaging industry, access GlobalData’s latest thematic research report on Packaging.
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GlobalData’s Patent Analytics tracks patent filings and grants from official offices around the world. Textual analysis and official patent classifications are used to group patents into key thematic areas and link them to specific companies across the world’s largest industries.
