Smart packaging for laser modules

Most current day packages consist of only a cardboard box and stickers with a postal address. In the case of shipment of very sensitive items, a "FRAGILE" sticker is added. In order to change this state, The Smart Packaging group under the supervision of the Monocrom company and UPC University has been established. The objective is to record several conditions which are present during shipment and to pass history of the events to the customer before opening the package. What is more, the content of the package has to be secured against shocks, ESD and humidity. The following paper shows results done in various realms such as: electronics, sensors, inner foams, outer box, materials and describes the first steps of designing process.