— The intelligent packaging component market will pass $1 billion in value for the first time in 2018.The evolving nature of active and intelligent packaging can present challenges and market opportunities for the print industry. This is especially true for intelligent packaging where printed codes and marks already represent 60% of overall value globally. Including printed coding and markings, chemical sensor/output devices, and electronic environmental sensors. This is already create a boom in demand for digital (inkjet and toner) print systems that can quickly impart the unique identifiers to labels or folding carton packs in existing converting lines.Smartphones scanning QR codes are now used for product verification with an overt or covert QR code linking to a secure brand or third party database.For more information go to  https://www.smitherspira.com/resources/2018/july/intelligent-packaging-creates-new-opportunities