# Packaging and labeling industry technological developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/packaging-and-labeling-industry-technological-developments > Updated: 2026-08-31T06:07:49.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The packaging and labeling industry is undergoing advancements focused on sustainability, automation, and expanded manufacturing capacity. Initial developments centered on eco-friendly technologies, such as water-based ink systems for shrink-sleeve printing and low-migration UV-LED inks for food and pharmaceutical sectors. Innovations also included linerless printing systems designed to eliminate backing waste and reduce CO2 emissions in logistics. Subsequent industry activity has expanded to include significant capital investments in production capacity, such as the development of new metallisers to meet demand for value-added films. The sector is also seeing a rise in high-speed automation for powder-packaging and a shift toward paper-based gable-top packaging to comply with plastic restrictions and consumer health trends. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Packaging industry expands through film investment, automation, and sustainable materials Packaging firms are advancing through new metallised film investments, high-speed automation machinery, and the growth of sustainable paper-based gable-top packaging in India and international markets. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/packaging-industry-expands-through-film-investment-automation-and-sustainable-materials ### 2026-08-11: Sustainable innovations advance in packaging and labeling sectors New sustainable innovations in packaging and logistics include Actega’s water-based inks and HP-collaborative primers, alongside Cab Produkttechnik’s linerless labeling systems to reduce waste. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sustainable-innovations-advance-in-packaging-and-labeling-sectors --- Cite as: Packaging and labeling industry technological developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/packaging-and-labeling-industry-technological-developments