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Labeling/Printing
Thermal-transfer overprinter
• DataFlex Plus operates at print speeds up to 40"/second, and can code in excess of 425 packages/min, depending on ribbon width and application
September 10, 2007
Medical Device/Packaging
Thermoplastic elastomers for medical applications
* TPE materials said to provide oxygen barrier performance up to 10x better than conventional TPEs and equal to traditional thermoset butyl rubber for healthcare packaging and delivery systems
September 10, 2007
Labeling/Printing
Plasma Surface Treater
* Plasma3 atmospheric plasma surface treater prints on materials used in medical device packaging, including Tyvek
August 24, 2007
Labeling/Printing
Malibu Wellness pumps new skin-care packaging
A polypropylene container that includes a no dip-tube dispensing pump provides waste-free dispensing and fits within a reusable outer SAN container, helping Malibu Wellness, Inc. market its EC Mode skin-care products to salons, spas, and dermatologists. Malibu continues to take pride in staying in front of the curve when it comes to healthy skin care. So it's no surprise that the company is pioneering a reusable pack in the U.S. cosmeceutical market just when sustainable packaging has become so prominent.
August 17, 2007
Package Design
Study reports aging population drives medical device packaging
"Continuous technological advancements in the medical device market coupled with an aging population provides wide opportunities for growth in the medical device packaging market," according to Urmila Kishore, analyst of the study The North American Medical Device Packaging Market from Frost & Sullivan. The study shows that the market earned revenues of $569 million last year, with that number predicted to rise to $918.8 million by 2013.
August 15, 2007
Containers, ampoules, closures
Global pharmaceutical packaging demand to exceed $34 billion in 2011
Developed countries in Western Europe, the United States, and Japan will account for nearly three-fourths of the demand for worldwide pharmaceutical packaging. The Freedonia Group projected this demand to increase 5.9% per year to more than $34 billion in 2011. In its new study, World Pharmaceutical Packaging, Freedonia notes that China will provide the strongest growth opportunities, while India and Brazil "will evolve into fast-growing pharmaceutical packaging markets as drug-producing sectors are upgraded and diversified," especially generic drugs.
July 31, 2007
Adherence/Delivery
Pre-filled syringe packaging considerations
Market demand for pre-filled syringes is growing faster than suppliers can build capacity, with project lead times pushing 35 months. This fact was revealed during a Q&A session following a presentation on trends in biotechnology at Optima Pharma Group's open house, held in Germany in June.
July 27, 2007
Package Design
Packaging machinery revs Fine Foods' production
Much like drivers appreciate the performance, handling, and flexibility of the finest sports cars, Italian contract manufacturer/packager Fine Foods N.T.M. (New Technology Manufacturing) S.p.A opts for similar characteristics in the packaging machinery it specifies. As manufacturers speed their products to market, it increases the deadline pressures on companies such as Fine Foods. In turn, Fine Foods relies on packaging machinery for the flexibility and output it needs to meet the demands of its manufacturer-customers.
July 19, 2007
Pharmaceuticals
Noni antioxidant juice dresses for success
In mid-March 2007, Caldwell, NJ-based marketing and distribution company The Stratis Group joined forces with Brooklyn, NY contract manufacturer Victoria Packing Corp. to launch a health supplement called "Hilo Gold Noni Juice" in health food outlets in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
July 9, 2007
Medical Device/Packaging
Automation standards benefit pharmaceutical/medical applications
At a biomedical facility in Ireland, machine automation is coming into play in a validated environment that involves 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures, integrated robots and vision systems. The application is a real-world example of good automation standards providing real-world benefits. That's according to Dr. Ken Ryan, director of the Center for Automation in Motion Control at Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, MN. Ryan was recently interviewed by Ontheedgeblog.com blogger Keith Campbell. Also interviewed by Campbell was Shane Loughlin, president of SL Controls. Ryan and Loughlin were in Ireland at the time of the interview, investigating the healthcare packaging-related application that leverages automation standards to integrate best-of-breed equipment. The information in this article is excerpted from this recent interview. Listen to the complete podcast.
June 29, 2007
Pharmaceuticals
Interphex, HealthPack issue calls for presentations
July 20, 2007 is the deadline for presentations to be made at Interphex 2008 and at HealthPack 2008. Interphex 2008 will be held March 26 – 28, 2008 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. HealthPack 2008 will take place March 4-6 at the Sheraton Gunter Hotel in San Antonio, TX.
June 25, 2007
Medical Device/Packaging
Start-up has bold ERP goals
Based in Las Vegas, Med-Health is a combination of three independent businesses where Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) technology from SAP will play a key role. Currently operating is a Med-Health business that sells medical supplies like gowns, gloves, sutures, and other "consumables." Opening this summer was a pharmaceutical drug wholesaler. And some time around January of 2008 will be the opening of a Med-Health pharmaceutical repackaging arm.
June 18, 2007
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