Siemens Adds Artificial Intelligence to Packaging Equipment

The S7-1500 TM NPU (neural processing unit) module on the controller enables machines to recognize complex patterns.

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Combines a FANUC LR Mate 200iC robot (or other model) with ESS-designed end-of-arm tooling to create a compact system for loading cartoner infeed bucket conveyors.

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Trends in Life Science Packaging: Tuesday, Oct. 13

Join Healthcare Packaging's Keren Sookne on Tuesday morning as she discusses the speed of development from R&D to commercialization, sustainability, patient connections strategy, and more at ESKO’s Packaging Content Show.

Keren Sookne, director of editorial content at Healthcare Packaging

Perspective: Pharma Supply Chain—Not Ready for a Vaccine Just Yet

While the desire to move at warp speed may be strong, manufacturers and regulators stay the course for safety.

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Q&A: Non-Profit Launches Sustainable Procurement Guide in Healthcare

11 Questions on how a non-profit organization is guiding healthcare purchasing decisions and what manufacturers need to know.

Innovating the Plant-Based Food Category with Functional Superfoods

Lavva is growing its brand with Paleo and Keto-certified plant-based yogurts and milk products.

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How To Broaden Use of Remote Access

If CPGs are ever going to capitalize fully on the potential benefits offered by remote access technology, they need to start small and grow success rather than looking to quickly implement an entire complex plan all at once.

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Cannabis Policy Vote May Happen by End of 2020

The MORE Act would be historic in that it would remove cannabis from the Controlled Substances Act, opening a path for regulations to follow.

From left to right: Pat Reynolds, Paul Singh, Fritz Yambrach, and Jane Chase.

Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame Welcomes Four Members

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies announces the Class of 2020 Inductees.

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Trends in Adoption of Remote Access

In a just-released report from PMMI Business Intelligence, 29% of CPG respondents said they do not allow any remote access in their facilities.

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Cells Remain Upright in Floating Spherical Shipper

Fragile 3D microtissues for drug development and testing must remain upright in transit. This sphere-on-water system takes cues from boats while keeping products in temperature range.

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Manufacturing and New Automation Technologies - What is Around the Bend?

Predictive analytics, digital twinning, and augmented and virtual reality technologies are all finding uses in manufacturing operations – from line installation and maintenance to process training.

Horizon’s Tillson says the versatile Criterion CL-240 cartoner was enhanced with safety features, which allow its blind employees to successfully operate the machinery.

Custom Cartoner Helps Employ the Blind

As a non-profit with a mission to create jobs, automation can be a tricky proposition. But with a custom machine optimized to be easily used by legally blind operators, Horizon Industries struck a positive balance between labor and automation.

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When Will AI be Common in Manufacturing?

Companies want to rely less on skilled labor and more on AI and machine intelligence, but currently only 1% of all manufacturers are utilizing this technology in their operations.

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Industry Snapshot: Organic and Natural Products

The natural and organic industry is expected to grow 9.5% in 2020, to $252 billion. Supplements and plant-based proteins are two fast-growing categories.

The combination of Flexi-Cap and Booklet-Label blinds the vial and offers ample space for product information in several languages.

CSL Behring Uses Specialty Label System to Blind Vials for Clinical Trials

There are visible differences between the candidate and the placebo in this international Phase III trial. The blinding system combines a cap system that completely covers the vial with a booklet label for multilingual product information.

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Robotics Solutions Future Looks Bright

The demand for cobots will continue to grow, and robotics will expand outside of end-of-line applications, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence.

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Live from PDA/FDA: FDA Considers Incentivizing Quality Management Maturity (QMM)

The Agency is soliciting feedback from manufacturers on assessing and rewarding QMM through Oct. 2020. Reduced audit frequency may one day be an incentive for high performers.

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New web-based PMMI Media Group event will bring the packaging and processing industry together, virtually.

Register Now for First of Its Kind PACK EXPO Connects

The new web-based PMMI Media Group event will bring the packaging and processing industry together, virtually Nov. 9-13.

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Pharma Packaging Innovations

New webinar covers several unique packaging innovations to overcome challenges such as child resistance/senior friendly, on-the-go convenience, anti-counterfeiting and improved packaging functionality.

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IIoT Blind Spots: Where are They and Do You Have Them?

A crucial component of automation advancement, yet one that is lacking at most manufacturers, is the deployment of IIoT connectivity across an entire enterprise, including key areas such as receiving, warehousing, and shipping.

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Poseidon: Call to Participate in Pre-Commercial Ocean Freight Trials

COVID-19 immunization will need a staggering collaborative effort in intercontinental transportation. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are invited to register their interest in participating in the final Poseidon trials.

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Moving Automation Up the Line

According to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence, OEMs and suppliers should assist manufacturers to identify new automation projects that lie outside the traditional end-of-line packaging and palletizing.

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Variable Barcodes to Boost COVID-19 Test Kit Experience

Scannable point of care tests were designed to increase test accuracy, collect data, and take the guesswork out of reading results.

U.K. Corner-Shop Favorite Rejuvenated

Contemporary new graphics that focus on the unique taste of milk-based nutrition brand Nurishment along with a new bottle format are designed to appeal to larger consumer base.

“Another key [UDI] benefit, because we're calling that product by the same name across the healthcare supply chain… rich and robust data that we can access around supply consumption and utilization rates. One of the buzz terms we've heard during the COVID-19 crisis was what's my burn rate? How fast am I going through gowns, masks, gloves?” – Mike Schiller, Senior Director at AHRMM

Quotables and By the Numbers: Aug. 2020

Climate, packaging, medical device security, and more.

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The Pandemic is Shaping the Future Supply Chain

Some of the greatest innovations happen during times of disruption.

Early indications reveal industrywide interest on new web-based event.

Early Industry Enthusiasm Builds for PACK EXPO Connects

The packaging industry appears poised to embrace newly launched wed-based event.

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Small Batch Skin- and Haircare Line Offers Glass Packaging on a Budget

After making the switch from a career in occupational therapy, a former hand specialist offers a variety of personal care products with cruelty-free, natural ingredients in recyclable packaging.

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Compressed Air Measurement Helps Reduce Energy Use

Installing Festo’s E2M energy efficiency modules helped medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers tackle their environmental footprint, not only saving money but using the data to provide predictive maintenance as well.