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Stay ahead of the industry with real-time insights into cutting-edge materials, emerging
technologies, and competitor breakthroughs.

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Find What’s Next

Discover emerging packaging trends, materials, sustainable alternatives, and competitor innovations before they hit the market.

Validate Instantly

Assess new packaging concepts with AI-driven insights from patents, research papers, and real-world applications.

Stay Compliant & Market-Ready

Avoid costly redesigns by ensuring packaging aligns with global regulations from day one.

More Research, Less Busywork, Higher Impact

Centralize Database

Access all technical literature in a single, structured dashboard

No need to waste time searching across multiple fragmented sources. Collect, centralize, organize, and access millions of patents, research papers, and scientific literature in a structured taxonomy for precise categorization and quick navigation—all in a single platform.

Trend Watch

Discover the future of packaging by identifying emerging trends

Uncover emerging trends in sustainable alternatives, smart packaging, circular economy, changing consumer preferences, and winning market shifts before your competitors.

Regulations & Compliance

Identify alternatives of materials affected by regulatory compliance

Automatically track updates in packaging laws across regions, compare new research on compliant materials, and suggest design modifications to meet regulations.

Systematic Review

Automate time-consuming research tasks like summarizing papers, extracting data, and synthesizing your findings

Instantly generate systematic reviews from millions of global patents and research papers to find emerging materials, compare their properties, and assess feasibility for packaging applications.

Competitive Intelligence

Track competitor innovations and R&D strategies

Identify new patents filed by competitors, analyze their R&D focus, and spot whitespace opportunities for innovation.

Material Discovery

Find high-performance, sustainable materials that meet industry standards

Every material switch comes with trade-offs—cost, durability, and recyclability. Slate’s AI-powered material discovery helps you make the right choice based on performance, regulatory standards, and real-world applications.

Proactive Alerts

Switch from reactive to proactive research

Don’t wait to discover what’s next—let Slate bring the latest insights to you. Set alerts on new research areas, patents, materials, market trends, and companies to stay ahead of new developments.

Cross-Industry Solution

Discover innovations from another industry to solve challenges in yours

Every material switch comes with trade-offs—cost, durability, and recyclability. Slate’s AI-powered material discovery helps you make the right choice based on performance, regulatory standards, and real-world applications.

Before

6 weeks to analyze 100+ patents and research papers, material scouting, and compliance checks, relying on manual searches across multiple sources.

96X

Faster insights, delivering in:

With Slate

1 day to uncover 6 emerging materials with industry use cases.
3 hours to map 10 competitor packaging innovations across patents & market activity.
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Clear Technology Landscape

Explore technology and taxonomies to understand the trends and insights across industries.

Uncover Hidden Connections

Slate connects hidden research dots and uncovers opportunities you might otherwise miss.

Eliminate Research Blind Spots

Access millions of patents, papers, and scientific literature in one structured dashboard.

Multilingual AI
Assistant

Ask R&D questions and receive research-backed answers in your local language.

Preserve Institutional Knowledge

Past research and findings remain accessible even when key team members leave.

Collaborate in Real
Time

Share key insights, research findings, and patent reviews across departments globally.

Packaging innovation across industries

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Food & Beverage Packaging

Discover sustainable packaging materials that meet food safety, mechanical strength, and regulatory standards.

Sustainable Packaging Innovation

Identify new biodegradable materials, edible packaging, and recyclable solutions.

Barrier Material Discovery

Identify new coatings, bio-based films, and nanomaterials for enhanced oxygen and moisture protection.

Smart Packaging

Insights into sensor-based freshness indicators, RFID tracking, and AI-driven shelf-life predictions.

Alternative Ingredients & Process

Research on plant-based, cultured, and alternative ingredients, novel food formulations, and fermentation techniques.

Food Safety & Compliance

Analyze patents on food-grade packaging, migration control, and regulatory compliance (PPWR, DfR, FDA, EFSA, etc.).

Shelf-Life Improvement

Discover antimicrobial coatings, ethylene scavengers, and sustainable material combinations that reduce plastic or paper use while maintaining durability.

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Cosmetic Packaging

Identify biodegradable packaging solutions, analyze compatibility between materials and active ingredients, and explore plastic-free alternatives that align with eco-conscious consumer demands.

Bio-Based Plastic Alternatives

Explore plant-derived resins, biodegradable jars, and compostable tubes.

Barrier Coatings for Sustainable Packaging

Research non-toxic coatings that prevent formula degradation in paper-based packaging.

Refillable & Reusable Packaging Innovation

Track emerging solutions like airless pumps and modular packaging systems.

Luxury Aesthetics in Sustainable Materials

Find advancements in premium-looking yet eco-friendly materials like glass, bamboo, and aluminum.

Smart Packaging Innovations

Research RFID/NFC-enabled packaging for authentication and customer engagement.

Counterfeit Protection

Patents on tamper-proof seals, NFC chips, and blockchain verification to combat fake cosmetic products.

Regulatory & Safety Compliance

Track patents and research on ingredient safety, sustainability, and regulations (PPWR, DfR, FDA, EFSA, etc.).

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Pharmaceutical Packaging

Find next-gen sterile and tamper-proof packaging that balances patient safety, sustainability goals, and regulatory changes to prevent costly redesigns.

Temperature-Controlled Packaging Materials

Identify phase-change materials (PCMs) for cold-chain pharmaceuticals. temperature-sensitive drugs & vaccines.

Sustainable & Recyclable Pharma Packaging

Research alternatives to PVC blister packs and multi-layer films.

Sterile & Antimicrobial Packaging

Explore self-sanitizing coatings and aseptic packaging technologies.

Lightweight Yet Durable Packaging

Discover materials that maintain product integrity while reducing material weight.

Tamper-proof & Anti-counterfeit Packaging

Research innovations in holograms, serialization, blockchain-based authentication, and child-resistant packaging.

Regulatory Compliance

Insights into FDA, EU MDR, and other global pharmaceutical packaging standards.

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Consumer Goods Packaging

Uncover single material and lightweight solutions that improve recyclability for home & personal care products without sacrificing durability or branding.

Recyclable & Reusable Packaging

Identify latest advancements in mono-material packaging for easier recycling.

E-commerce-Optimized Packaging

Research durable yet lightweight materials to reduce shipping costs.

Minimalist & Waste-Reducing Packaging Designs

Analyze patents and research papers for successful cases of packaging optimization.

Product Safety & Durability Research

Patent analysis on shock-resistant, heat-resistant, and antimicrobial packaging solutions.

Smart Packaging for Retail

Track innovations in QR/NFC-enabled packaging for product authenticity and enhanced consumer engagement.

Sustainable Materials & Circular Economy

Identify research on recyclable plastics, bio-based polymers, and reuse models.

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Luxury Goods Packaging

Discover high-end, sustainable materials and refillable packaging solutions that redefine luxury while reducing environmental impact.

Premium Sustainable Materials

Discover high-end, eco-friendly materials such as bio-leather, mycelium-based packaging, and FSC-certified woods.

Anti-Counterfeit & Traceability

Research on nanotechnology, holographic labels, RFID tagging, and blockchain-based authentication.

Minimalist Packaging Trends in Luxury

Study consumer perceptions and material innovations in waste-reducing designs.

Smart & Interactive Packaging

Research on limited-edition packaging innovations, AI-enhanced unboxing experiences, and NFC-enabled storytelling.

Refillable & Circular Packaging Solutions

Analyze the feasibility of refill stations and modular luxury packaging.

Personalized & AI-Driven Shopping

Analyze patents related to custom luxury packaging, AI-based personalization, and smart retail solutions.

Why top R&D teams choose Slate

Dedicated Research Associate

Elevate your research experience with a dedicated associate whose top priority is your success.

Fully Compliant With Privacy Regulations

Slate strictly adheres to the requirements of both SOC 2 and GDPR, ensuring the highest level of data privacy and security.

Industry-Best Support

We’re always here to hear your concerns, email, chat or call. Our customers love the way we treat them.

Highly Customizable

Upload your own research resources and ask the system to do AI categorization in a structured taxonomy.

Features On-Request

Need something specific? Just ask, and we'll make it happen with a turnaround time you’ve never seen before.

Private Deployment

Slate works behind your company’s firewall, keeping your research secure and data within your premises.

Transform data into applicable R&D insights with Slate

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