Syntegon Technology, BillerudKorsnäs Shaped Paper Pods

Syntegon Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have developed Shaped Paper Pods, using Syntegon’s TPU paper form, fill and seal machine and 3D formable FibreForm paper from BillerudKorsnäs. Shaped Paper Pods is a packaging system for uniquely shaped and right-sized packaging, with a tactile feeling that reflects the brand and product content. The sustainable solution is suitable for product samples, inserts, refills, portion packs and disposable packaging.

The TPU paper form, fill and seal machine forms the Shaped Paper Pods with a filling volume of just a few and up to 100 millilitres. The FibreForm paper is shaped by air pressure and embossed by press force. Using heat-sealing technology, the Spared Paper Pod can be sealed with a range of heat-sealable lidding materials, with barriers customised to customer needs.

Syntegon Technology and BillerudKorsnäs have previously showcased the ‘Pearl’ packaging concept. A variety of shapes can be formed from the FibreForm paper, for a range of applications. FibreForm is designed to be a natural alternative to plastic, allowing for up to 10 times deeper embossing than regular paper, resulting in 3D effects. The packaging system is suitable for individual portion packs and products that would usually be packed in blisters. In addition to cosmetics or samples, Shaped Paper Pods can be used to package dry, chunky or viscous food due to a thin barrier layer. Be it spreads, margarine, biscuits or Advent calendars in paper trays — the TPU paper forming machine offers manufacturers a range of filling and sealing systems for sustainable packaging at an output of up to 15,000 Shaped Paper Pods per hour.