Alongside client programs, we conduct independent R&D to explore new applications for fiber packaging and develop proprietary technologies and concepts.
Selected development programs include:
A New Approach to Packaging Gummies & Chewables
TREASURE Tablet explores a new packaging concept for gummies, chewables, supplements, and similar products, with a development pathway toward a molded-fiber container.
Current development focuses on prototype optimization, barrier performance, reclosure, dispensing functionality, consumer experience, and pathways toward scalable manufacturing.
Rethinking the Bottle Through Fiber Engineering
The Paper Bottle project explores the development of fiber-based bottles as alternatives to conventional rigid packaging.
Our research examines the complete bottle system, including molded-fiber structures, material combinations, barrier and coating technologies, structural performance, dimensional stability, neck finishes, closure systems, and manufacturing feasibility.
Prototype development and stability studies are used to better understand how fiber bottle structures perform when exposed to different products and environmental conditions over time.
The goal is to identify the engineering, materials, and manufacturing technologies required to move fiber bottles closer to real-world applications.
Exploring Fiber Alternatives for Conventional Blister Packaging
The Paper Blister project investigates how fiber-based structures can be used in packaging applications traditionally dependent on thermoformed plastic.
Development focuses on creating molded-fiber structures capable of delivering the geometry, product protection, presentation, and functionality required for blister-style packaging while reducing reliance on conventional plastic components.
Research areas include forming precision, material selection, barrier requirements, sealing technologies, opening experience, product protection, and manufacturing feasibility.
Reimagining Closures With Fiber-Based Materials
This research explores whether synthetic plastic corks and other conventional closure components can transition toward fiber-based compositions and structures.
Development focuses on compression, sealing, insertion and removal performance, moisture resistance, dimensional stability, material composition, and manufacturing feasibility.
The project also represents a broader area of InnCreReal research: identifying smaller packaging components where fiber technologies could potentially reduce reliance on plastic.