Ail Arian

23/10/2026

We’ve been busy developing new trigger options for our sustainable smart packaging effects.

From different ways to activate light and interaction, to creating more engaging experiences for consumers, we’re continuing to explore how printed electronics can make packaging smarter, without losing sight of sustainability.

Check out the video to see some of our latest designs in action

02/10/2026

This week we had the fantastic opportunity to bring the very latest in sustainable smart packaging innovations to ThePackHub brands summit in London. In the weeks leading up to the event we designed and manufactured over 100 boxes with our sustainable circuits inside.

Check out our video showing how we made them.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to know more about our technology and how we are creating the first recyclable smart circuits designed to meet the changing packaging legislation

05/08/2026

Creativity has no rules… not even which way up the packaging should go! 💡

Our 10-year-old daughter designed and created this light-up packaging all by herself. ❤️

It is a brilliant example of how illuminated packaging can create real shelf presence without compromising on sustainability.

Our magnetically recyclable conductive inks help packaging stand out while still being designed with recyclability and circularity in mind. ♻️

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31/07/2026

School holidays at Ail A***n have been full of creativity! 💚

Our 10-year-old daughter has been spending some time with us in the office, and she decided to make her own little video about what she thinks Ail A***n is all about.

We didn’t ask her to do it, she simply came up with the idea herself, and we absolutely love seeing Ail A***n through her eyes. 🥰

It’s amazing how children can take what they see and turn it into something so imaginative. We’re so proud of her creativity and confidence to have a go.

Have a watch and let us know what you think! We’d love to hear your thoughts. 😊

30/07/2026

Sometimes, it's the packaging that creates the first impression long before the product itself.

Last week at the Royal Welsh Show, we shared a glimpse of something we've been working on behind the scenes at Ail A***n, in collaboration with GŴYR - Gower Gin - TM

Together, we've been exploring how smart, illuminated packaging can create a truly memorable customer experience, capturing attention on the shelf, enhancing gifting and transforming the unboxing moment into something people remember.

But for us, innovation isn't just about making packaging look impressive.
It's about making it smarter.

By using our recyclable conductive inks, we've developed illuminated packaging that delivers the premium impact brands want without relying on conventional electronic assemblies that can make packaging harder to recycle. Instead, we've designed with circularity in mind from the very beginning.

We're proud to be developing smart packaging solutions that help brands prepare for what's next.

07/07/2026

A simple touch of light can make packaging feel more interactive and memorable!
Electronics have been used in packaging for years to grab attention, enhance products, and add something a little different
But there’s a challenge.
Traditional electronic features often introduce materials that don’t belong in existing recycling streams, making packaging harder to process and increasing waste.
That’s where we’re changing things.
At Ail A***n, we’re developing recyclable electronic circuits designed with the end of life in mind, allowing brands to explore smart and illuminated packaging without compromising recyclability.

Smarter packaging. Less waste. A more circular future.

If you are interested in creating sustainable smart packaging, get in touch to find out how our technology could work for you

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

Another fantastic day inspiring the next generation!

We recently delivered another Ail A***n outreach workshop at Birchgrove Primary School, helping pupils explore the growing challenge of electronic waste and discover how science and innovation can create more sustainable solutions.

The children learned about the materials hidden inside everyday electronics, why recycling them matters, and even got hands on by recovering silver from our recyclable circuits!

We were thrilled with their enthusiasm, curiosity and brilliant questions throughout the session, and their feedback speaks for itself:

It’s always amazing to see young people engaging with sustainability and thinking about how small changes today can help shape a greener future.

A huge thank you to the pupils and staff for welcoming us, we loved being able to share our work with you!

03/07/2026

We're proud to share that Ail A***n was awarded the Judges Choice Award at the Wales Start Up Awards!

Winning this award is a fantastic milestone for us and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion of everyone involved in our journey so far.

Here's to continuing to innovate and build a more sustainable future.

Our judges had a business they simply couldn't let pass without recognition. Say hello to our 2026 Wales Judges' Choice winner: Ail A***n. 🏆

Printed electronics are everywhere, from biomedical sensors to solar panels, but the industry is squeezed between the soaring cost of silver and tightening environmental rules, with no real recycling stream to recover the valuable materials.

Ail A***n, meaning recycled silver in Welsh, spun out of Swansea University with a patented answer: core-shell silver and ferrite particles that conduct electricity while staying magnetic, so the silver can be pulled back out of waste with magnets and reused. A circular fix for a wasteful problem, built by a female-led technical team in Port Talbot.

An idea the judges couldn't overlook. Ail A***n heads to the national final at Ideas Fest this September. ⛺

05/05/2026

At Ail A***n, innovation never stops moving forward.
We’re constantly refining our inks, testing performance, and striving for better results every time. For us, it’s not just about meeting industry standards, but improving them. This commitment means our developments are built for performance today and the future of sustainable electronics.
Over the next few weeks, we’re excited to start sharing more about our products, what we’ve been working on, and how our solutions can help support a more circular, responsible industry.