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Serialization/Track-and-trace

May 16, 2013 | Feature Article

Putting A Face on Serialization

Astonishing results from a global survey on funding, progress, team building and pitfalls faced by the pharmaceutical community.
Acsis Cognex
May 10, 2013 | Machine Product Brief

Turnkey serialization

Enables pharmaceutical companies to achieve e-pedigree compliance; reduces chargebacks and counterfeiting.
Jim Chrzan, Healthcare Packaging Publisher
May 9, 2013 | Column/Opinion

Could federal bills supersede California's e-pedigree?

Pending legislation would only address pharmaceutical lot-level track and trace, according to this report from the Global Track & Trace Roundtable in NJ.
Robotic Case Erector/Loader with Track & Trace Technology
May 2, 2013 | Video

Robotic Case Erector/Loader with Track & Trace Technology

The ESS Technologies TaskMate Robotic Case Erector/Loader is integrated with the Antares Tracking System software and the Omnivision 360° Bottle Tracking System for serialization and aggregation. This system provides automated case packing and unit serialization and track and trace technology for all products being case packed.
A preprinted pharmaceutical carton showing the GS1-128 bar code (on right, with 20 digits) required by China’s PIATS program is printed by RSI printheads using HP’s TIJ (thermal ink-jet) 2.5 cartridge technology. HP’s TIJ 2.5 can print at resolutions up to 600 dpi. RSI optimizes bar-code resolution and print-cartridge life using patent-pending Variable DPI and nozzle-flipping features. Hailong incorporated RSI’s HP-based printers into its track-and-trace system for PIATS.
April 30, 2013 | Feature Article

Printing technology helps Chinese firm meet that country's product identification requirements

Hailong Machinery Group uses thermal ink-jet technology to print high-density, high-resolution bar codes and text on primary and secondary packaging.
Too much medication?
April 24, 2013 | News

Report says 40% of parents give young kids cough/cold medicine that they shouldn’t

Many parents disregard label warnings. …Meanwhile, FDA’s BeSafeRx provides interactive map tool to protect against fake pharmaceuticals.
Interphex 2012 floor
April 22, 2013 | News

Now introducing: Interphex 2013

Starring: 650+ suppliers, 1,000+ product lines, 52 conference sessions, special events and industry networking.
Laetus IM-400
April 19, 2013 | Machine Product Brief

Mobile manual packing station

IM-400 fits into existing infrastructure, is height-adjustable, and can connect to label printing equipment.
Vetter filling line
April 8, 2013 | News

Vetter’s new commercial filling line validated and ready for cGMP filling

For prefilled syringes, line offers track-and-trace capability; first customer project underway.
3s security label
April 5, 2013 | Materials Product Brief

Security label protects against tampering and counterfeiting

Closure seal can be removed without leaving residue behind; may be combined with traceability systems.

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