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Sponsor February 8, 2010 | Edited by Jim Butschli

Video: AstraZeneca uses ABB Robots for high production rates, increased flexibility

AstraZeneca upgrades its end-of line packaging system for Nexum with ABB Robots, maintaining high production rates while accommodating flexible and varied product packaging requirements. Watch the video and click links below for more information on upgrading all aspects of your line with ABB Robots.

ABB Robotics

Contract Packaging of Liquid and Gel Products

UPI provides contract packaging and mixing for gels and liquids for Pharmaceutical and Medical Device markets. UPI utilizes proprietary machinery for producing the patented MicroDose® and Twist-TipT unit dose dispensers. These unit-dose vials are recognized industry-wide as distinctive, cost-effective, and reliable.

Unicep Packaging Inc.

MOCON to exhibit at MD&M West

Join us in booth #1792 & bring your package samples with you to have get an initial evaluation. We'll be highlighting our full line of Package Integrity analysis instruments & NEW advanced packaging services. Click on our logo for free registration.

MOCON

New Website Highlights Benefits of Key-Pak Blister Card

The Keystone Folding Box Company, a New Jersey-based, global provider of pharma packaging solutions, launched a new product-based website www.keypakcard.com, dedicated to the company's patented product, Key-Pak®, an F=1 child-resistant, senior-friendly blister card.

Keystone

Looking to increase packaging line performance?

Go behind the scenes with Perrigo's Business Process Analyst to learn how this leading drug manufacturer increased line performance and boosted packaging efficiency. Packaging Automation Forum (May 4 in Chicago) offers a peer-to-peer education from Perrigo and other name brand manufacturers. Register now and save $100!

Packaging Automation Forum

Feature article

Pharmapack 2010: Sustainable design

Disposable drug delivery devices are sure to grow in popularity, but their impact on the environment is not positive...

CPC employs inspection, checkweighing equipment

A case study examines how new machinery helps contract packager Contract Pharmacal Corp. assure quality in packaged tablets, softgels, and powders for its pharmaceutical and dietary supplement customers...

Packaging events deliver economic promise for 2010

Investing in trade shows such as HealthPack, Interphex, and Pack Expo Intl.
give you the inside track to technologies that can improve your packaging
operations...

FDA flexes its muscle

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration increases its activity under Dr. Margaret Hamburg, as evidenced by a new Transparency Task Force, Web site, and its role in recalls, where the agency has criticized J&J's McNeil Consumer Healthcare's Tylenol recalls...

NEW Products

MATERIAL

Industrial packaging adhesive

  • MatrXT is a technology consisting of a pattern of adhesive micro-dots for substrate-to-substrate bonding applications, including pharmaceuticals
  • comes in widths of ¼ in. and ½ in., and in thicknesses from 5 mils to 15 mils
  • available in both permanent and removable formulas, it offers an alternative to transfer tape, bonds instantly, provides safe use, and clean cut-off with no residue

Glue Dots Intl.

MACHINE

All electric heat sealer

  • PW7210 is an energy-efficient, heat sealer with Validatable TOSS Technology for precision temperature control without the use of thermocouples
  • for sealing medical pouches, poly/Tyvek, polyethylene, foils, PTFE, and films, it has a temperature range of 0º to 500ºC
  • can be set up to apply heat from one or two sides, the sealer is suitable for use in laboratories, clean rooms, medical and pharmaceutical facilities

PackworldUSA

Upcoming events:

ARC's Fourteenth Annual Orlando Forum
Rethinking operational excellence: Innovative solutions for the changing economy. February 8-10 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL.

WestPack
Packaging equipment, machinery, materials and services. Co-located with ATX West, Electronics West, Green Manufacturing Expo, MD&M West, Pacific Design & Manufacturing, and PLASTEC West. February 9 - 11 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.

FUSE
Reclaim the Future. Design and culture, brand identity and packaging. Trump International  Hotel & Tower, Chicago, IL on April 14-16.

Healthcare Packaging Conference

ANNOUNCEMENT

Pharmaceutical packagers - join us for a day of education, tailored for YOU

General session presentations from Pfizer and other industry leaders, plus Workshop breakout sessions offer packagers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nutraceuticals and biologics an customized day of learning and networking. Plan now to attend Healthcare Packaging Conference and Workshops on Thursday, May 27 at the Hyatt Regency in Princeton, NJ.

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