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Fewer Ampoule Rejects with Automated Inspection

Pharmaceutical manufacturer CDM Lavoisier decided to fully automate its inspection process for injectable glass ampoules, using the new AIM 3000 from Syntegon Technology.

Exhibitor Initiative Drives PACK EXPO Connects Achievement

The experience continues online through March 31, 2021

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Pharmaceutical Liquid Filling Monobloc with Dual-Weight Verification

BellatRx’s Constellation Monobloc is a new servo-driven fill-weigh-cap system for unstable pharmaceutical microtubes, vials, and cartridges.

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Four Reasons Reusable Packaging Is the Best Prescription for Pharma

The Inner Loop–blog of the Reusable Packaging Association–releases its latest article on reusable packaging in the pharmaceutical industry and how COVID-19 has affected it.

Pelican BioThermal’s deep frozen products use phase change material (PCM) and dry ice systems to provide frozen payload protection meant for durations from 72 hours to 144+ hours.

Pelican BioThermal: Expanded Deep Frozen Product Range

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FDA Dec. Meeting: Drug Supply Chain Security Act Pilot Project Program

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ISTA Pharma Committee: New Passive Thermal Packaging Guidance Document

From top: Jeff Tucker, Tucker Company Worldwide; Kevin Lynch, Q Products and Services; Luiz Barberini, Bayer

Four Tips for Collaborating with Contract Organizations for Increased Efficiency

Pelican BioThermal’s deep frozen products use phase change material (PCM) and dry ice systems to provide frozen payload protection meant for durations from 72 hours to 144+ hours.

Pelican BioThermal: Expanded Deep Frozen Product Range

Winpack Lane re-engineered its packaging technology in order to meet specific conditions relevant to the coronavirus vaccine.

Three Companies Collaborate to Meet Need for COVID Vaccine Distribution

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FDA Dec. Meeting: Drug Supply Chain Security Act Pilot Project Program

Govzilla Announces New Customer Platform and Company Name Change to Redica Systems

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Pelican BioThermal’s deep frozen products use phase change material (PCM) and dry ice systems to provide frozen payload protection meant for durations from 72 hours to 144+ hours.

Pelican BioThermal: Expanded Deep Frozen Product Range

The capper’s technology and parallel belts are used to reduce the expense of making and storing change parts for most bottles.

TurboFil: Linear Chuck Capper with Precision Torqueing & Parts-free Changeover

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Mueller Corporation: New Suite of Fluoropolymer Coatings for Medical Devices

Transfer of the wet granulated material into the fluid bed is configured through the selection of a tangential charge port for effective product transfer and a consistently repeatable drying operation.

ACG Engineering: High-Volume Granulation Equipment Line

The 600 square meter building is set up for formulation, development, and production of the company’s oral solid dosage (OSD) forms–from cleanrooms and assembly areas to offices, meeting, and training rooms.

Syntegon Opens OSD Customer Center in Waiblingen

Shemesh Automation's new CMO, Anna Kingsley

Shemesh Rounds Off Year of Growth with the Appointment of Anna Kingsley as CMO

The press also features a web cleaner for the base material and an inline vision system meant for printing that meets stringent medical device requirements.

Tekni-Plex Invests in Narrow Web, Flexo Press

Govzilla Announces New Customer Platform and Company Name Change to Redica Systems

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The Global Outlook for the Pharma Contract Packaging Market

New report predicts a 7.1% CAGR from 2020 to 2027 and highlights the countries, packaging types, and packaging materials expected to see the greatest growth.

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COVID-19 Vaccine: HHS Partnering with Major Pharmacy Chains

The partnership will cover approximately 60% of pharmacies throughout the U.S. states, D.C, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Miss PACK EXPO Connects? No Problem

The November 2020 issue of Packaging World will have landed in your mailbox about a week after the industry’s most engaging 2020 event, PACK EXPO Connects from PMMI Media Group (PMG).

The Brenton RP1000 robotic palletizer with integrated Orion MADX stretch wrapper.

Robotics Integration in End-of-Line Packaging

Showing how various modules can be integrated into a packaging line with robotic capabilities, Brenton highlighted innovations in case packing and linear servo tracks.

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Blister Machine Features Vacuum System for Reject/Transfer

In the compact TF1pro blister machine, a vacuum arm lifts ‘good’ blisters, precisely lowering them to the transfer actuator. Another key safeguard: an upper seal plate that retracts when web motion stops to prevent unnecessary heat exposure.

With Aveva Insights, users can see details showing the specific operating parameters that have been crossed by the motor, the consequences of motor failure to the line, and prescriptive actions he can take to solve the issue.

Guided Analytics Software Streamlines Equipment Maintenance

Aveva demonstrates how the guided analytics capabilities of its Insight software alerts users to performance anomalies, directs repairs, and provides deep, user-specific equipment details.

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Cap-Lock Pharma Security Label with RFID Technology

Developed to help hospitals expand digitization initiatives, the label-and-cap security concept for prefilled syringes also enables automated inventory and supply chain management, as well as digital first-opening indication.

Brian Jeppesen, automation engineering supervisor at Omron Automation’s Technology Center, explains the Traceability 4.0 concept.

Improving Product Quality with Automated Traceability

Omron Automation demonstrates how it uses the MQTT industrial communication protocol to track work-in-process and finished goods.

Machine-centric robotics is about merging the robot controller into the machine controller so that users can manage servo control, I/O, and visualization from one industrial PC.

What Is Machine-Centric Robotics?

End users’ increasing retrofits of machines to process more SKUs is driving the integration of ABB’s robots with B&R’s control system to speed up cycle times, minimize dwell times, and eliminate extra hardware like external encoders for tracking.

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All-in-one Side Loading Casepacker

Machinery can handle cartons, flow packs, bags, pouches, and more.

The Vision Robot Unit, or VRU, is designed for accurate and flexible inspection of vials, syringes, cartridges, and more.

Human-Like Robotic Visual Inspection for Vials, Syringes and More

With deep learning, the Vision Robot Unit is designed to meet emerging “smart factory” needs for a fully automated, flexible inspection system that enhances control process reliability.

The new machine platform offers complete versatility: High performance, flexible formats and functional modules, including the OPTIMA Zero L1 for feminine hygiene and light incontinence products.

Modular Platform for Healthcare Manufacturing

Optima's new Zero machine platform offers extreme flexibility in packaging for a range of products in one system, including feminine hygiene and light incontinence products.

Tyvek Roll-Feed, Cut and Seal Machine

Roll Fed Medical Sealing System Increases Speed and Integrity

Eliminating the need for individual cut lidding, the roll-fed system is also designed to reduce material costs and the risk of operator error.

The Alvey890i palletizing system from Honeywell Intelligrated analyzes real time and historic data to detect any condition that could impact performance.

Palletizer System with Built-In Analytics

The Alvey 890i series from Honeywell Inteligrated is a fully automated palletizing system that also analyzes real time and historic data to detect any performance-impacting conditions.

Aaron Donlan, product manager at Epson Robots, explains the features and capabilities of the new C12XL robot.

High-Payload, High-Reach, Lightweight 6-Axis Robot

The C12XL 6-axis robot from Epson Robots is the company’s highest payload, highest reach robot and can be used for packaging, kitting, machine tending, or palletizing.

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AI Deep Learning in the Pharma Market

Artificial Intelligence applied to pharma visual inspection can enhance performance and increase product integrity for the patients' safety.

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In the News: COVID-19 Vaccine Logistics

Temperature-controlled shipping remains in the mainstream media spotlight.

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Next Gen Induction Cap Sealer is Backward Compatible

New features on the new generation include mechanically and electrically integrated stalled-bottle sensors.

The Videojet 1280 Continuous Ink-Jet Printer

Entry-Level CIJ Printer is Easy to Operate and Maintain

The 1280 CIJ printer from Videojet features all of the technologies the company is known for in an entry-level model that is simple and reliable to use, and reduces maintenance time by 95%.

A PX medical tray and a 52 pound paper lid are both recyclable, but would require two waste collection containers and processing methods. Alternatively, an HDPE tray with a Tyvek lid would be collected in the same waste receptacle and processed by the recycler in the same waste stream.

Selecting Lidding for Recyclable Medical Trays

A lid and tray are recyclable—in different waste streams? Why pairing top and bottom webs in the same recycling stream may be more efficient.

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Tote Tilter Provides Safe Way Maximize Product Yield

The forklift loading and unloading system can be used in a variety of industries.

Worker using Honeywell Intelligrated's TechSight to receive guided maintenance assistance.

Audio-Visual Headset for Maintenance and Repair

TechSight from Honeywell Intelligrated allows for hands-free visualization of maintenance and repair procedures with remote support.