Lukas Schmidt
Research Analyst
8+ ExperienceLukas Schmidt has more than 8 years of experience analyzing the digital transformation of physical infrastructure and industrial environments. His research focuses on smart buildings, industrial automation platforms, and the growing integration of connected sensors, real time analytics, and artificial intelligence that are reshaping how facilities and operations are managed.
At SPI (Strategic Packaging Insights), Lukas covers areas such as data center infrastructure, construction technology upgrades, and automation systems used in logistics and retail facilities. His insights help organizations evaluate the long term value of technology driven infrastructure investments and develop effective strategies for managing digital assets and operational intelligence.
Regional Expertise
Core Expertise
- Packaging Trends Analysis
- Operations Optimization
- Material Efficiency
- Regulatory Compliance
Specializations
Market Research Reports
Reports by Lukas Schmidt
June 2026
Paper Packaging Tapes Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Paper Packaging Tapes Market Segments - by Product Type (Gummed Paper Tape, Self-Adhesive Paper Tape, Reinforced Paper Tape), Adhesive Type (Starch-Based, Rubber-Based, Acrylic), Application (Carton Sealing, E-Commerce, Industrial Packaging), End Use (Retail, Logistics, FMCG, E-Commerce), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Roll Handling Machine Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Roll Handling Machine Market Segments - by Machine Type (Roll Lifters, Roll Turners, Roll Conveyors, Roll Clamps), Application (Paper Rolls, Film Rolls, Textile Rolls, Foil Rolls), Automation (Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic), End Use (Paper Mills, Converters, Packaging Plants, Textile Mills), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Multi Pocket Holders Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Multi Pocket Holders Market Segments - by Product Type (Plastic Pocket Holders, Paperboard Pocket Holders, Fabric Pocket Holders), Application (Retail Display, Stationery, Medical Documents, Logistics), Material Type (PP, PET, Paperboard, Textile), End Use (Offices, Retail, Healthcare, Warehouses), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Wet Food Pouch Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Wet Food Pouch Market Segments - by Product Type (Stand-Up Pouches, Retort Pouches, Spouted Pouches), Material Type (Plastic Laminates, Foil Laminates, High-Barrier Films), Application (Pet Food, Baby Food, Ready Meals, Sauces), End Use (Food Brands, Pet Food Brands, Retailers, Contract Packers), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
End Of Line Packaging Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
End Of Line Packaging Market Segments - by Machine Type (Case Packers, Palletizers, Stretch Wrappers, Carton Sealers), Automation (Semi-Automatic, Automatic, Robotic), Application (Food, Beverage, Pharma, E-commerce), End Use (Manufacturers, Logistics, Contract Packers), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Edible Oil Cans Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Edible Oil Cans Market Segments - by Product Type (Tinplate Cans, Aluminum Cans, Steel Cans), Capacity (Below 1L, 1–5L, Above 5L), Application (Edible Oil, Ghee, Specialty Oils), End Use (Oil Processors, FMCG Brands, Foodservice, Retailers), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Canned Food Packaging Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Canned Food Packaging Market Segments - by Packaging Type (2-piece cans, 3-piece cans, easy-open cans), Material Type (steel, aluminum, tinplate), Application (vegetables, meat, seafood, ready meals), End Use (food processors, retailers, private labels), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Hardwood Pulp Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Hardwood Pulp Market Segments - by Product Type (Bleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp, Unbleached Hardwood Pulp, Dissolving Hardwood Pulp), Source (Eucalyptus, Birch, Mixed Hardwood), Application (Tissue, Printing Paper, Packaging Paper), End Use (Paper Mills, Tissue Producers, Packaging Converters), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Eco-Friendly Inks Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Eco-Friendly Inks Market Segments - by Ink Type (Water-Based Inks, Soy-Based Inks, UV-Curable Inks), Application (Flexible Packaging, Labels, Cartons), Substrate (Paper, Films, Corrugated Board), End Use (Food, Beverage, Personal Care, Retail), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Packaging Barrier Films Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Packaging Barrier Films Market Segments - by Material Type (EVOH, PVDC, PA, Foil-Based Films), Packaging Type (Pouches, Lidding Films, Thermoforming Films, Sachets), Application (Food, Pharma, Electronics, Chemicals), End Use (CPG Brands, Pharma, Converters), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Solid Board Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Solid Board Market Segments - by Product Type (Solid Bleached Board, Solid Unbleached Board, Recycled Solid Board), Application (Folding Cartons, Luxury Packaging, Food Packaging, Pharma Cartons), End Use (Converters, Retailers, FMCG, Healthcare), Coating Type (Coated, Uncoated), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Ring Pull Cap Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Ring Pull Cap Market Segments - by Product Type (Aluminum Ring Pull Caps, Steel Ring Pull Caps, Easy-Open Caps), Application (Beverages, Dairy, Canned Foods, Pharmaceuticals), Material Type (Aluminum, Tinplate, Steel), End Use (Beverage Brands, Food Processors, Can Manufacturers), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Electrostatic Coating Stations Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Electrostatic Coating Stations Market Segments - by Product Type (Manual Coating Stations, Automatic Coating Stations, Robotic Coating Stations), Application (Packaging Coating, Metal Packaging, Industrial Parts, Electronics), Technology (Powder Coating, Liquid Coating, Spray Coating), End Use (Manufacturing, Packaging, Automotive, Electronics), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Hybrid Metal Paper Seamers Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Hybrid Metal Paper Seamers Market Segments - by Machine Type (Automatic Seamers, Semi-Automatic Seamers, Specialty Seamers), Application (Composite Cans, Paper Lids, Hybrid Packs), End Use (Food, Beverages, Dry Goods, Specialty Packaging), Component (Seaming Heads, Feed Systems, Inspection Modules), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Rigid Sleeve Boxes Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Rigid Sleeve Boxes Market Segments - by Product Type (Drawer Sleeve Boxes, Two-Piece Sleeve Boxes, Luxury Sleeve Boxes), Material Type (Paperboard, Rigid Board, Kraft Board), Application (Cosmetics, Electronics, Jewelry, Gifting), End Use (Luxury Brands, Retailers, E-commerce, Packaging Converters), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Flexible Plastic Pouches Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Flexible Plastic Pouches Market Segments - by Pouch Type (Stand-Up Pouches, Flat Pouches, Spouted Pouches), Material Type (PE, PP, PET, Foil Laminates), Application (Food, Pet Food, Personal Care, Healthcare), End Use (FMCG Brands, Retailers, Contract Packers), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Reusable Box Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Reusable Box Market Segments - by Product Type (Collapsible Boxes, Reusable Parcel Boxes, Returnable Crates), Material Type (PP, HDPE, Corrugated Plastic, Recycled Plastic), Application (E-commerce, Retail Logistics, Food Distribution, Industrial Handling), End Use (Retailers, 3PLs, Manufacturers, Logistics Providers), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Waxed Paper Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Waxed Paper Market Segments - by Product Type (Dry Wax Paper, Wet Wax Paper, Specialty Wax Paper), Application (Food Wrapping, Bakery, Confectionery, Deli Packaging), Material Type (Bleached Paper, Unbleached Paper, Coated Paper), End Use (Foodservice, Retailers, Bakeries, Processors), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Vented Liner Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Vented Liner Market Segments - by Product Type (Vented Drum Liners, Vented Box Liners, Vented Bulk Liners), Material Type (PE, Nylon, Foil Laminate, Breathable Films), Application (Powders, Chemicals, Food Ingredients, Pharma), End Use (Industrial Packaging, Food Processors, Chemical Companies, Logistics), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
PU Artificial Leather Release Paper Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
PU Artificial Leather Release Paper Market Segments - by Product Type (Embossed Release Paper, Silicone Release Paper, Coated Release Paper), Application (Synthetic Leather, Footwear, Automotive Interiors, Furniture), Coating Type (Silicone-Coated, Clay-Coated, Polymer-Coated), End Use (PU Leather Producers, Textile Converters, Automotive Suppliers), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Plastic Vial Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Plastic Vial Market Segments - by Product Type (Sample Vials, Diagnostic Vials, Pharma Vials, Cryogenic Vials), Material Type (PP, PE, Cyclic Olefin Polymer, PET), Application (Diagnostics, Laboratory Storage, Pharma, Research), End Use (Labs, Hospitals, Pharma, Diagnostics), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Sugarcane Bottle Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Sugarcane Bottle Market Segments - by Material Type (bio-PE, bagasse fiber, sugarcane bioplastic), Product Type (beverage bottles, personal care bottles, household bottles), Application (water, juices, cosmetics, home care), End Use (FMCG brands, retailers, hospitality, foodservice), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
VCI Film Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
VCI Film Market Segments - by Product Type (VCI Stretch Film, VCI Shrink Film, VCI Bags, VCI Sheets), Material Type (PE, PP, Biodegradable VCI Film), Application (Metal Parts, Automotive, Machinery, Electronics), End Use (Automotive, Industrial, Export Packaging, Defense), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
High Performance Random Packing Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
High Performance Random Packing Market Segments - by Product Type (Metal Random Packing, Plastic Random Packing, Ceramic Random Packing), Application (Distillation, Absorption, Scrubbing, Stripping), End Use (Chemicals, Oil & Gas, Water Treatment, Pharmaceuticals), Material Type (Stainless Steel, PP, Ceramic, PTFE), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Protein-Coating Line Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Protein-Coating Line Market Segments - by Machine Type (Roll Coating Lines, Spray Coating Lines, Curtain Coating Lines), Application (Barrier Coatings, Edible Coatings, Food Packaging, Paper Coatings), Coating Type (Protein-Based, Bio-Based, Water-Based), End Use (Packaging Converters, Food Processors, Paper Mills), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Metal Cans Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Metal Cans Market Segments - by Product Type (2-piece cans, 3-piece cans, aerosol cans, food cans), Material Type (aluminum, steel, tinplate), Application (beverages, food, personal care, chemicals), End Use (beverage brands, food processors, household goods, industrial users), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Pulp Roll Cradle Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Pulp Roll Cradle Market Segments - by Product Type (Molded Pulp Cradles, Corrugated Cradles, Recycled Fiber Cradles), Application (Paper Rolls, Film Rolls, Textiles, Industrial Reels), Material Type (Molded Fiber, Corrugated Board, Recycled Paperboard), End Use (Paper Mills, Converters, Logistics, Industrial Packaging), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Freezer Label Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Freezer Label Market Segments - by Product Type (Cryogenic Freezer Labels, Food Freezer Labels, Laboratory Freezer Labels), Material Type (Polyester, Polypropylene, Paper, Synthetic Labels), Application (Frozen Food, Laboratory Samples, Pharma Storage, Logistics), End Use (Food Processors, Labs, Pharma, Cold Chain), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Sustainable Label Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Sustainable Label Market Segments - by Material Type (Recycled Paper Labels, Wash-Off Labels, Linerless Labels), Adhesive Type (Water-Based, Compostable, Removable), Application (Food, Beverages, Personal Care, Logistics), End Use (FMCG Brands, Retailers, Packaging Converters), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)
June 2026
Premix Packaging Machine Market Size, Future Growth and Forecast 2034
Premix Packaging Machine Market Segments - by Machine Type (Powder Premix Machines, Liquid Premix Machines, Automatic Premix Lines), Application (Food, Nutraceuticals, Pharma, Chemicals), Automation (Semi-Automatic, Automatic), End Use (Food Processors, Pharma, Chemical Companies, Contract Packers), and Region (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Dynamics, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Drivers, and PESTLE Outlook (2026-2034)