Why packaging is moving from 1D to 2D barcodes
The shift from 1D to 2D barcodes is making packaging smarter, more connected and ready for GS1 Sunrise 2027.
29 June 2026
29 June 2026
The shift from 1D to 2D barcodes is making packaging smarter, more connected and ready for GS1 Sunrise 2027.
The closures are intended to streamline network and direct spending towards “highest-value” areas, the company said.
The move comes as the company reviews further equipment additions including a third BOBST machine and its first digital press.
New GlobalData research shows every packaging material is evolving to meet sustainability and regulatory demands.
The design uses an internal fibre screw closure linked directly to board structures.
The Vorey AuraCut A6 is a digital die-cutter that does not need conventional tooling and is intended for short and mid-volume jobs.
The study examines a 50,000tpa advanced mechanical recycling facility for flexible plastics.
The watermark enables sorting equipment to recognise food-related packaging and keep it apart from other plastic refuse.
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