Research conducted at the University of Vaasa paves the way for smart packaging that indicates product condition through color-changing printing inks. Doctoral researcher Jari Isohanni investigated ...

Piezofluorochromism, the phenomenon of materials reversibly changing their fluorescent color when pressure is applied, is used to create the pressure sensors used in automotive and medical industries.

One of the biggest challenges for plastics processors is the need to make quick color changes. The dreaded downtime makes finding a solution critical. For three decades, Plastrac has been delivering ...