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Pat Reynolds

Pat Reynolds HeadshotWith nearly 40 years of experience as a packaging journalist, Pat has traveled the world to cover new technologies as they are put into practice. Though now happily retired, he keeps a hand in the business on occasion as Contributing Editor.

Labeling/Printing
Tech OEM Application Note: It’s the Age of the Adaptive Machine
The next frontier in packaging equipment is the adaptive machine, where machines are able to adapt to each product instead of running batches that conform to a fixed setup.
January 8, 2019
The machine that Makro demonstrated at PACK EXPO International 2018 was equipped with one pressure-sensitive labeling station.
Sustainability
At J&J Consumer, Packaging is a Team Sport
Millennials, sustainable packaging, speed to market, e-commerce, and keeping up with nimble competitors—packaging professionals at J&J Consumer are laser focused on all of the above.
December 27, 2018
On the J&J team that comes up with innovative package designs are (left to right) Hetal Soni, Miguel Herrera, and Rafal Hrymoc
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New Palletizing Software for Prescription Mouthwash Line
At Xttrium Laboratories, a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash features robotic palletizing software that greatly streamlines the palletizing process.
November 8, 2018
Packaging/Filling
New Palletizing Software for Prescription Mouthwash Line
At Xttrium Laboratories, a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash features robotic palletizing software that greatly streamlines the palletizing process.
November 7, 2018
Arpac palletizer takes advantage of new PalletSolver software.
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Tackling Supply Chain Complexities
The September 12 Evolution of Excellence conference was organized as a way of exploring supply chain collaboration in a disruptive retail and e-commerce environment. Here are two highlights.
November 7, 2018
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‘Helper Code’ Aids Serialization
A serialization solution at Xttrium Laboratories for a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash includes an ink-jet-printed ‘helper code’ printed ahead of case packing.
November 5, 2018
Labeling/Printing
Serialization via P-S Label
Xttrium Laboratories sought a comprehensive serialization solution for a new line dedicated to 16-oz PET bottles of mouthwash. Print-and-apply laser technology plays a key role.
October 31, 2018
Each unwind stand on the Quadrel labeler has a Domino laser printer.
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C-R pack for cannabis
First-ever C-R transparent cannabis package has a trigger mechanism that allows contents to be removed.
October 17, 2018
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Cartoning of the future
At the Langen booth in the South Hall, a concept for optimally flexible cartoning was on display.
October 16, 2018
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Self-wiping ink-jet printer
A one-inch printhead developed by Code Tech, an HP partner, has a self-wiping, self-capping internal shutter that simplifies cartridge service routines.
October 15, 2018
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Package Development
Packaging Recycling Professionals Gathered in Person and Remotely for this Year's Packaging Recycling Summit
The 2025 educational program—featuring comprehensive sessions on circularity and innovation—is now available in the PRS Video Library for on-demand viewing.
The Barcode Assessment revealed that while most manufacturers are now labeling medical devices with barcodes containing the mandated UDI, healthcare providers aren’t consistently scanning those barcodes at the point of care.
Regulatory
Bridging the Barcode Divide: Challenges in Medical Device UDI Implementation
Claire Lageat, BD Clinical and Human Factors Specialist shared expert insights into how needle choice can impact the self-injection experience.
Adherence/Delivery
Improving Self-Injection Delivery of Biologics Through Better Needle Choices
Through the Line: Packaging and Processing
Medical Device/Packaging
Through the Line: Patient Centric Autoinjector Pen
Dorothee Liz
Reuse/Return
Are Take-back Programs The Future of Pharma Packaging or a Miss?