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NEWS PACKAGING

Tageos expands RFID inlays Esko partners
with io.tt
portfolio io.tt to integrate connected
Esko has partnered with

packaging capabilities
directly into its design and
Tageos has launched two use cases on a single chip. workflow tools. The collab-
new RFID inlays developed RAIN RFID applications oration embeds io.tt experi-
in collaboration with EM include supply chain man-
Microelectronic: the EOS- agement and inventory visi- ence templates into Esko’s
920 and the EOS-620 Seal, bility in retail, food and software ecosystem, includ-
designed for product beverage, healthcare and ing ArtPro+. This allows
authentication, supply chain pharma, logistics and manu- brand owners and packag-
efficiency and consumer facturing. HF/NFC func- ing suppliers to create and
engagement. tionalities allow consumers deploy connected experi-
The EOS-920 EM4332 and retailers to verify prod- ences without bespoke
NFC inlay combines Tageos’ uct origin with a smart- development or manual
antenna design and manu- phone tap, while unlocking design rework.
facturing capabilities with digital experiences, The integration enables
EM Microelectronic’s chip New NFC and dual-frequency products target authentication enriched product informa- brands to build digital
technology, offering perfor- cryptographic functions for anti-tamper inlay portfolio. tion and personalized loyalty engagement tools at the
mance for secure product enhanced security. With a The product features a tam- programs. design stage rather than as
authentication, smart pack- compact antenna size of 20 per-loop design and tamper- EOS-620 Seal EM4425 an afterthought. Pre-
aging and proof of presence mm diameter, the product is detection interface powered inlay complies with NFC configured templates are
applications. The NFC available in dry, wet and Forum Type 5 specifications available directly within
Forum Type 2-compliant by EM Microelectronic’s and offers user-configurable Esko’s tools, streamlining
product features a pre-pro- plastic-face delivery for- em|echo-V ICs, enabling non-volatile shared memory the creation of compliant,
grammed unique 7-byte ID, mats. The EOS-620 Seal both HF/NFC and RAIN accessible via NFC and data-driven and consumer-
308-bytes user memory and EM4425 expands Tageos’ RFID (UHF) dual-frequency RAIN RFID. ready packaging at scale.
Toyo Ink Loftware gains Konica Minolta backs

expands healthcare accolade cancer challenge

Toyo Ink India has
announced plans to Loftware has been named Konica Minolta Business
expand liquid ink produc- among The Healthcare Solutions (UK) has encour-
tion at its Gujarat plant by Technology Report’s ‘Top 50 aged employees to partici-
approximately 1.5 times to Healthcare Technology pate in Cancer Research UK’s
meet growing demand Companies’ for 2025, recog- ‘Walk 30 Miles in November’
from the country’s pack- nizing its cloud-based labe- Loftware gets recognition challenge. From November 1
aging market, with opera- ling and packaging healthcare product identifi- to 30, team members across
tions scheduled to begin technologies that address the UK committed to walking
in 2028. Artience Group operational and regulatory cation and packaging,’ com- 30 miles – one mile per day – Ben Mills and Gillian Nuttall
member cites India’s requirements for medical mented Jim Bureau, CEO of to raise funds for cancer to wellbeing and gives our
expanding middle class device manufacturers, phar- Loftware. ‘By unifying labe- research. employees a meaningful way
The challenge was open to
and changing dietary hab- maceutical companies and ling and packaging processes all employees, whether walk- to make a difference – liter-
its as key drivers for pack- life sciences organizations. across the healthcare ecosys- ing solo, with colleagues or as
aging market growth in With increasing global regu- tem, our cloud-first platform part of a team, and could be ally one step at a time.’
the world’s most populous completed anywhere, includ- Employees were encour-
country. The Gujarat facil- latory pressures spanning empowers hospitals, manu- ing local parks, neighbor- aged to share their progress
ity is currently operating US FDA requirements, EU facturers and life sciences hoods or while traveling. via social media and fundrais-
near full capacity amid MDR and worldwide UDI organizations to accelerate ‘We’re incredibly proud to ing platforms. They also
surging domestic demand. regulations, Loftware’s plat- collaboration, safeguard support Cancer Research UK received training resources,
Toyo Ink India form enables customers to patient safety and maintain in their mission to beat can-
launched liquid ink opera- automate, centralize and regulatory compliance, all cer,’ commented Gillian including training guides,
tions in 2011 as an import standardize labeling pro- Nuttall, ESG partner at challenge calendars and
business before beginning cesses enhancing traceabil- while reducing complexity Konica Minolta Business Strava integration to help
local production at its ity. and driving operational effi- Solutions (UK). ‘This initia- participants stay motivated
Delhi plant in 2013. ‘Loftware is redefining ciency.’ tive reflects our commitment and track their journey.

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