16 Oct 2023 --- This month, DS Smith announced the launch of its R&D and Innovation Centre, branded R8. The UK facility is an “industry-first,” facilitating the acceleration of R&D for new packaging fulfillment solutions. We speak to Marjolein Lem, group director of Innovation at DS Smith, about how the R&D and Innovation Centre can change the UK and European packaging landscape. We also discuss current R&D focus areas for packaging and prototyping.