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It’s claimed to benet because counterfeiting is rife, supply manufacturers as well, because integrated Once you’ve seen it you’ll never be satisfied until you own it Once you’ve seen it you’ll never be satisfied until you own it chains can be very complicated and open geotracking allows them to see where their to abuse, and gathering better information products are used. THETHE DOUTHITT DOUTHITT CORPORATION about consumer behavior is vital. e label, a combination of silicon chip CallCall Toll Toll Free Free 1-800-DOUTHIT(T)1-800-DOUTHIT(T) • www.douthittcorp.com By Andrew Manly, Communications Director, Active and Intelligent Packaging Industry Association (AIPIA) PhonePhone 313-259-1565313-259-1565 FaxFax 313-259-6806313-259-6806 E-Mail [email protected]@douthittcorp.com ■ Visit SGIA at SGIA.org SGIA Journal January/February 2019 | 5 Douthitt_Ad_012615.indd 1 1/26/15 8:44 AM and printed conductive track, includes an invisible PE sensor that is severed in a tampering attempt. It indicates tampering in two ways. Peeling the label off the surface produces a void eect as visual tamper evidence. In addition, when scanning the label with a smartphone, a PE sensor signal will indicate a tampering attempt. In the food sector, the Canadian-based FPInnovations has developed a printing approach for producing safe microwave susceptor packaging. e unique pattern approach prevents overheating and reduces the risk of the package igniting or scorching, while increasing the heat uniformity of the food. A susceptor is a material used for its ability to absorb electromagnetic energy and convert it to heat. According to FPInnovations, by directly printing conductive carbon ink onto cellulose- based substrates, sustainable “active” food packaging is achieved while lowering production costs and streamlining the manufacturing process. This approach — already having successful trials on existing printing presses — oers tuneable heating proles by adjusting the printing conditions. Holograms The Schreiner Group has also introduced the multifunctional Covert- Hologram Seal with an irreversible holographic eect oering reliable rst- opening indication and tamper evidence, along with counterfeit protection. e seal complies with the European Union’s (EU) Falsied Medicines Directive, which has required pharmaceutical companies to include a unique identier for each pack of medicine they manufacture or repackage by February 2019. Another example is microholograms, tiny particles that can be added into paper and look like metallic dust to the naked eye. With a magnier, a user can spot regular shapes and holographic surfaces. Optaglio, a developer from the Czech Republic, claims that forensic inquiry shows holograms, including all visual eects, on each grain. Clever Inks In the summer of 2018, Coca- Cola Turkey launched a promotional campaign making unprecedented use of thermochromic inks to add color, function and fun to 10 new aluminium beverage Chromatic Technologies Inc.'s (CTI) BlindSpotzTM features a dual indicator to detect can designs, produced by Crown Bevcan. product tampering from heat and freezing. (Images courtesy of CTI.) Usually only one or two thermochromic 6 | SGIA Journal ■ January/February 2019 Visit SGIA at SGIA.org inks are combined to communicate temperature changes, but in this instance, the ink technology was applied as a true decorative tool as four separate inks were used for designs that stood out when the cans were chilled. Colorless at ambient temperature, the cans’ colorful patterns, including palm trees and sandals, appeared when the drink was chilled and ready for consumption. A total of 70 million units were produced for the campaign. Elsewhere, U.S.-based Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI), expanded its photochromic ink capability in Mexico with a Cheetos-exclusive promotion for Frito-Lay called “Where is Chester?” To grab consumers’ attention, the brand used photochromic ink to hide the Cheetos A new technology by Prismade and Siegwerk connects different packaging types to the mascot on its bags, making him visible “internet of things” via a website or app. (Image courtesy of Siegwerk.) only when the packaging was exposed to sunlight. “One of the challenges of using smart technology is finding an application Faster Speed. that isn’t just a gimmick, but that has a meaningful connection to the brand,” Faster Curing. explained Barry McCann, Product Director, CTI. “ e ultimate goal is to lift product sales, but for lasting power, Faster to Market. it has to speak to the consumer in a way ® that reinforces the brand’s personality and High-Performance OmniCure promise.” In addition to establishing meaningful UV LED Curing Solutions connections for brands, CTI’s technology is helping prevent product tampering. e • Enhance productivity and print quality company says its BlindSpotz™ is the rst • Improve yields and expand print dual-indicator to detect product tampering capabilities from heat and freezing. According to CTI, the use of extreme temperatures (especially • Achieve greater flexibility, reliability, sub-zero temperatures) to circumvent and scalability traditional security measures on packaging has increased substantially in recent years. • Simplify integration with compact Most tamper indicators only reveal air-cooled form factors heat tampering, such as using a heat gun to melt glue on packaging tape. “Tamper Freeze” inks turn from clear to blue when exposed to temperatures below -10° C (14° F) while “Tamper Heat”