{"id":83,"date":"2024-01-14T09:39:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-14T09:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/?page_id=83"},"modified":"2026-01-17T10:15:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T10:15:35","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17 January 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\">When Automation Gets Smart: Lessons from the <em>SMARTSPACK <\/em>Journey<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/thinkmagazine.mt\/when-automation-gets-smart-lessons-from-the-smartspack-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read Article Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/our-project-has-been-featurred-in-the-university-share-7418161652816080896-MC3t?utm_source=share&#038;utm_medium=member_android&#038;rcm=ACoAADK5iPsBWi8voxcRmtRDJ0E35K0cX1C7B7k\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/17mTwWANdi\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:smar&#116;spa&#099;k&#064;&#117;&#109;.e&#100;&#117;&#046;m&#116;\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<cite><em>Manufacturing has come a long way since Ford\u2019s production lines. Modern manufacturing is becoming smarter. But making food package manufacturing smarter presents a host of challenges that the SMARTSPACK project needed to navigate through.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 December 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-00000000, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\">Final <em>SMARTSPACK <\/em>Consortium Meeting<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7404462822606458880\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartspackproject\/posts\/pfbid0oJq3GXBMdc3hzYZbv8KMyCVUuRtGtuVEZhwaZCKd6n8kkybY3q1LjmD4D5jX6XpGl\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:&#115;&#109;a&#114;t&#115;p&#097;ck&#064;um.ed&#117;.mt\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>Our final SMARTSPACK Consortium Meeting!<br>Thanks to all our team (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/university-of-malta\/\">University of Malta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/multi-packaging-ltd\/\">Multi Packaging Limited<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/lewispress\/\">Lewis Press Ltd.<\/a>, and iAutomate Ltd.) for their hard work and dedication throughout these three&nbsp;years, it passed by in a blink of&nbsp;an eye and was a wonderful experience full of innovation, thought-provoking meetings, and interesting discussions!<br>We developed a novel product which will disrupt the current market, looking forward to the next steps of our project<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-10-at-10.16.21_5afe04b8-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-10-at-10.16.21_5afe04b8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-10-at-10.16.21_5afe04b8-300x225.jpg 300w, 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is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-00000000, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\"><em>SMARTSPACK <\/em>Manufacturing Line<\/mark><br>Evaluation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7390362348437372928\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>An exciting day for SMARTSPACK at University of Malta! We proudly set up the first prototype of our UX design\u2013driven packaging automation line being tested in our labs. This project is lead by Prof. Philip Farrugia, with Alessandra Bianco and Tamasine Camilleri as research support officers.<br><br>Special thanks go to Dr Sean Agius, and I-Automate (Malta) ltd. for their dedication and work in the design and production of this proof-of-concept smart manufacturing line. Together with our industrial partners Lewis Press Ltd. and Multi Packaging Limited as technical support has been instrumental throughout this process to bring this project to life!<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1761921253305-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1761921253305-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1761921253305-300x225.jpeg 300w, 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screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>Well done to the SMARTSPACK team!&nbsp;RSO Alessandra Bianco and PI Philip Farrugia presented at the Science In The City 2025 Festival: Past Forward, which reflects on how history shapes today&#8217;s innovations and future challenges<br><br>Our novel solutions offer smart packaging opportunities that meets evolving consumer demands for safe, personalised, and high-quality solutions in food and pharmaceutical packaging applications<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1000045948-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1000045948-461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1000045948-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1000045948-691x1536.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1000045948-52x116.jpg 52w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1000045948.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartspackproject\/posts\/pfbid0RTVTNQ4pXuL27SXBBLS59gvDdmrsk311kqWJ4McbDD8LbcWXdrJVD6NeLkmGqXxql\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:sma&#114;&#116;&#115;pa&#099;k&#064;&#117;m&#046;ed&#117;&#046;m&#116;\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>We are pleased to share that our article, written by Mr. Kurt Zerafa of Lewis Press Ltd., has been published in the Chamber of Engineers&#8217; magazine Engineering Today, Issue 72, pages 32-33.<br><br>The article, titled &#8220;How High-Quality Packaging Keeps Your Medicine Safe and Effective&#8221; details the role that packaging plays throughout the healthcare supply chain, and its importance in delivering safe medication to patients.<br><br>The work carried out by Lewis Press Ltd. in the SMARTSPACK project aims to provide innovative and high-quality packaging which meets the strict healthcare regulations whilst exceeding consumer expectations.<br><br>Article can be found&nbsp;here:<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/dsEByMws\">Read Article Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/D8.2-20205-SMARTSPACK-Article-COE-72-pg32_33.pdf\" 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d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>Glad to announce that our paper titled &#8220;Meeting Multi-User Needs in Early Design Stages: A Data-Driven Conceptual Framework for Smart and Sustainable Packaging&#8221; has been published in the MDPI Applied Sciences Journal.<br>This paper, which concerns the development of a novel conceptual design support framework for sustainable smart packaging, is authored by Tamasine Camilleri, Philip Farrugia, Marvin Bugeja, and Paul Refalo. The results presented in this paper stem from an Ph.D. in Engineering carried out at the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, at the University of Malta.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Meeting-Multi-User-Needs-in-Early-Design-Stages_-A-Data-Driven-Conceptual-Framework-for-Smart-and-Sustainable-Packaging.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of Meeting 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2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-00000000, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\">25th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED2025)<\/mark><br><em>Dallas, T<mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-00000000, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">exas, USA<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link 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xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>Our RSO Alessandra Bianco presented outstanding work at the 25th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED Conference) 2025 at the University of Texas at Dallas under the inspiring theme &#8220;Design is a Team Sport&#8221;.<br>Their paper, co-authored with Philip Farrugia and Maresca Attard Pizzuto and titled &#8220;Requirements to Balance Risk and Multi-User Experience: The Case of Pharmaceutical Packaging Design&#8221;, establishes the requirements needed to balance risk and multi-UX in pharmaceutical packaging design.<br>This work extends on current practices towards more inclusive, innovative and collaborative design practices, particularly in the pharmaceutical sector.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755536440563-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-197\" style=\"width:424px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755536440563-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755536440563-300x225.jpg 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has-raft-accent-color\"><em>SMARTSPACK <\/em>Usability Study <\/mark><br><em>Evaluation of SMARTSPACK Packaging Designs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7342192834562686977\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartspackproject\/posts\/pfbid0oRPqHQo6KWDjMHkovLoAUCqSVHzrmuk5NKZ8ui7hNCe7CA2Np9VYeyiD9b1jwombl\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:&#115;marts&#112;&#097;&#099;k&#064;u&#109;.&#101;du.mt\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>A very big day for the SMARTSPACK team! Our researchers at UoM have conducted a usability study with consumers to test our novel design concepts! The outcomes of this study set the direction for the next steps in the final push towards project completion! We look forward to what the future innovative design brings! We would like to extend a massive thank you to the participants who volunteered for this study, their feedback has been insightful and illuminating.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1750515181226-1024x462.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" style=\"width:752px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1750515181226-1024x462.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1750515181226-300x135.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1750515181226-768x346.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1750515181226-1536x692.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1750515181226-228x103.jpeg 228w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1750515181226.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28 May 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-00000000, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\">University of Malta Research Expo 2025<\/mark><br><em><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: var(--darkreader-background-00000000, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0));\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">Technical Presentation<\/mark>s and Poster<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7333727849251520515\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartspackproject\/posts\/pfbid07SjxUHBs5WEtcAdfcoaSiXJSpDbUm4jwFnSXAPVeaDzAugG4xUj22UKtB45HeRB2l\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:&#115;&#109;&#097;r&#116;s&#112;a&#099;k&#064;u&#109;&#046;&#101;d&#117;&#046;&#109;t\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>Our RSOs Alessandra Bianco and Tamasine Camilleri have disseminated insightful outcomes of the project in their presentations!<br><br>Alessandra gave a thought-provoking presentation titled &#8220;Determining Requirements for a Design Support Framework That Balances Risk Management and Multi-User Experience Within Packaging&#8221;, takes the pharmaceutical packaging industry as a case study to identify key requirements for an effective design support framework or tool. The outcomes of this study act as a reference point for assisting packaging design engineers in the pharmaceutical industry.<br><br>Tamasine presented a poster titled &#8220;A Multi-User Experience Data-Driven Design Support Framework: A Sustainable Smart Take-Away Food Packaging Case Study&#8221;, discloses the PRIME framework which employs data-driven approaches, such as the application of topic modelling and text classification. This research focuses on providing a knowledge-graph-based framework applied in the early design stages to capture multi-user requirements.<br><br>This wonderful experience gave us the opportunity to share our radical work with leading researcher across multi-disciplinary fields.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250528-WA0021-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174\" style=\"width:529px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250528-WA0021-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250528-WA0021-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250528-WA0021-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250528-WA0021-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250528-WA0021-155x116.jpg 155w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG-20250528-WA0021.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"461\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-17.23.56_746f5da8-461x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-175\" style=\"width:183px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-17.23.56_746f5da8-461x1024.jpg 461w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-17.23.56_746f5da8-135x300.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-17.23.56_746f5da8-768x1707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-17.23.56_746f5da8-691x1536.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-17.23.56_746f5da8-52x116.jpg 52w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-28-at-17.23.56_746f5da8.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 December 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\"><em>SMARTSPACK <\/em>Final Year Project<\/mark><br><em><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">T<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">e<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">c<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">h<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">n<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">i<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">c<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">a<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">l<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\"> <\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">P<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">r<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">e<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">s<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">e<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">n<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">t<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">a<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">t<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">i<\/mark><mark data-darkreader-inline-bgcolor=\"\" style=\"background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); --darkreader-inline-bgcolor: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">o<\/mark><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">n<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/smartspack_research-related-to-the-smartspack-project-activity-7272649708056047616-y6fV?utm_source=share&#038;utm_medium=member_desktop\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartspackproject\/posts\/pfbid02Z3o5UJz3UXDYxtsMw415NkAPRbyt291W7DfvjBS3dyqk6HRU8RB8nb3wq7AH9jDql\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:&#115;&#109;a&#114;tspa&#099;k&#064;&#117;&#109;&#046;edu.m&#116;\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>Research related to the <em>SMARTSPACK <\/em>project was disseminated in the final year project progress talks organised by the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at UM, held at the University of Malta Valletta campus. The presentation was titled &#8216;<strong>Modular Test jig for Smart Packaging Solutions<\/strong>&#8216; and delivered by Mark Mifsud.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1733934808173-1024x462.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1733934808173-1024x462.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1733934808173-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1733934808173-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1733934808173-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1733934808173-228x103.jpg 228w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1733934808173.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28 November 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\"><em>SMARTSPACK <\/em>End of Stage 2 <\/mark><br><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">Consortium Meeting<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7267907933995212800\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/Copce3JbzzCbCxZW\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:sma&#114;ts&#112;ack&#064;u&#109;.e&#100;u.&#109;t\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>The <em>SMARTSPACK <\/em>team met for the last time for 2024! This marks the final meeting before the end of stage 2 of the project. We are looking forward to the upcoming third and final stage of <em>SMARTSPACK<\/em>, where interesting discussions and exciting advancements will be made! Looking forward to what the next stage has to bring!<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG-20241128-WA0001-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG-20241128-WA0001-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG-20241128-WA0001-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG-20241128-WA0001-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG-20241128-WA0001-1536x691.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/IMG-20241128-WA0001.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25-29 August 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\">ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conference (IDETC-CIE) <\/mark><br><em><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-bg-inv-color\">Washington, D.C., USA<\/mark><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7235570551799349248\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartspackproject\/posts\/pfbid02AccAgwwUpTyfRMzag5curMZZAzYyEKn6UNBg42h8H2sH73FwYBnu5kvdUmgFVWNMl\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:s&#109;a&#114;tspa&#099;k&#064;um.e&#100;&#117;.&#109;&#116;\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>Our paper, &#8220;<em>Towards a Multi-User Experience Data-Driven Design Framework for Sustainable Smart Take-Away Food Packaging<\/em>,&#8221; was presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tamasine-camilleri\/\">Tamasine Camilleri<\/a>. The paper was co-authored with Prof. Ing. Philip Farrugia, Prof. Ing. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ACoAAAFH7oYBV6hPkPWVjqhw8Ob867uf8ahAcy8\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulrefalo\/\">Paul Refalo<\/a> and Prof. Ing. Marvin Bugeja.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240828-WA0016-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-137\" style=\"width:740px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240828-WA0016-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240828-WA0016-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240828-WA0016-768x346.jpg 768w, 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https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240828-WA0013-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240828-WA0013-1536x692.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG-20240828-WA0013.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">June 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\">Challenges in Designing Smart and Sustainable Packaging<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartspackproject\/posts\/pfbid026CyKewLt5rfxN94n5zc1kG31D12KevuxysScVBHhccz4VMaWVRYgcCS3rYiD6sdSl\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:s&#109;&#097;&#114;&#116;spack&#064;&#117;m&#046;ed&#117;&#046;&#109;&#116;\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1098\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240821-WA0001-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-145\" style=\"width:698px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240821-WA0001-1.jpg 1098w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240821-WA0001-1-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240821-WA0001-1-1024x719.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG-20240821-WA0001-1-768x539.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1098px) 100vw, 1098px\" \/><\/figure>\n<cite><em>In the constantly changing landscape of manufacturing and packaging, sustainability has emerged as a pivotal element driving innovation. As of 2021, the EU generated approximate 188.7 kg of packaging waste per person. The incorporation of smart manufacturing in the creation of smart packaging signifies a significant stride towards an environmentally conscious future.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27-31 May 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\"><em>SMARTSPACK<\/em> Collaboration<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/smartspack_packagingdesign-packagingtesting-modulartestjigdesign-activity-7201252504024543232-SICu?utm_source=share&#038;utm_medium=member_desktop\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartspackproject\/posts\/pfbid02TrA8TvU4dw8T9GbbhDgq5nNhtBoduZi98uA3U9Aww8HB7VmP5Xb942BzUNAsY2gdl\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:s&#109;&#097;r&#116;s&#112;a&#099;k&#064;&#117;m.&#101;du&#046;mt\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite>Max Peschel from the Munich University of Applied Sciences met UM&#8217;s research team working on the SMARTSPACK project. Our innovative packaging will be tested for usability on a customisable testing jig<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-04-165518-1024x766.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-125\" style=\"width:376px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Screenshot-2024-06-04-165518-1024x766.png 1024w, 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height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1716912385712-576x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-126\" style=\"width:153px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1716912385712-576x1024.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1716912385712-169x300.jpeg 169w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1716912385712-768x1365.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1716912385712-864x1536.jpeg 864w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1716912385712-1152x2048.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1716912385712.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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https:\/\/www.um.edu.mt\/projects\/smartspack\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/1716912387465.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 May 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\">The Importance of Food Grade Paper for Packaging: Ensuring Safety and Quality<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a 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class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<cite><em>In the modern world, where convenience and hygiene are paramount concerns, the packaging of food plays a crucial role. Manufacturing boxes that come into contact with food using food-grade paper demonstrates a commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of packaged food products.<\/em><br><br><em>Food packaging not only preserves the freshness and quality of products but also ensures they remain safe for consumption. Among the number of materials available for packaging, food grade paper stands out as a preferred choice, particularly for items that come into direct contact with food.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">April &#8211; May 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\">Consumers&#8217; Expectations for Sustainable Smart Take-away Food Packaging<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAAD04HJUN1pRRTc3WFFCS0lOM09ON0RNOEQzMzZXMS4u\">Take the Survey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7176555646647971840\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartspackproject\/posts\/pfbid02jv2Ma7oKQ2cn4c54CJ7fxPd2PXwcZAh4D8Maku5ZQrjogt4h4w95fSzes7DqPrxsl\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"mailto:&#115;m&#097;r&#116;&#115;&#112;a&#099;&#107;&#064;&#117;m&#046;&#101;&#100;&#117;.m&#116;\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<cite><em>RSOII Tamasine Camilleri is conducting a questionnaire on smart sustainable take-away food packaging, to generate knowledge on what consumers require from such a packaging. This will be used throughout the&nbsp;SMARTSPACK&nbsp;project, to facilitate the user-centred design approach to the&nbsp;SMARTSPACK&nbsp;innovative packaging.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">03 December 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Malta Independent Article &#8211; <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\">Unpacking the Future: How Smart Manufacturing Power Sustainable Smart Packaging <\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin  wp-block-social-link\"><a 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d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<cite><em>In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing and packaging, sustainability has emerged as a cornerstone for innovation.<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29 November 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-raft-accent-color\"><em>SMARTSPACK<\/em> Usability Studies<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter has-large-icon-size is-content-justification-center 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This provided invaluable insight on their requirements for the <em>SMARTSPACK <\/em>platform, which will be developed throughout the project. 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