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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(R) Robotic Case Erector/Loader is integrated with the Antares Tracking System software and the Omnivision 360(degree symbol) 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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