InPacklike
InPacklike is a packaging technology and standard designed to embed data and sensing capabilities directly into consumer packaging. It combines an open specification, modular hardware components, and a software platform to enable real-time visibility, identity verification, and interactive features across a product's lifecycle. The goal is to be hardware- and supplier-agnostic, allowing manufacturers to integrate smart elements with existing packaging lines and logistics systems.
Development of InPacklike began in the late 2010s within academic and industry research groups focused on
Technical components center on a configurable tag module, informally termed InTag, capable of passive data exchange
Applications span food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, cosmetics, and ecommerce. Benefits include improved traceability, inventory
Industry reception is mixed. Support highlights interoperability, supply-chain visibility, and potential sustainability gains, while concerns focus