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.

Oct 1st, 2019

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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The first patient to be implanted with a chip to fight opioid addiction.

Quick Hits: Can Brain Implants Help Kick Opioid Addiction?

Researchers are experimenting with a new method for fighting the opioid epidemic that involves microchips that emit electronic pulses.

Maturing Consumers Pose Untapped Packaging Market

Pharmaceutical companies who react quickest to the packaging needs of an aging population have a unique opportunity to attract long-term brand loyalty, according to PMMI infographic and accompanying white paper.

Packaging for Origin Almond’s almond juice includes an HPP-compatible 38-mm HDPE closure in the company’s signature yellow color.

Two Exceptional Brands Each Gifted with 0.5M Free Closures

A medical food for chemo/radiation patients and a low-sugar, carb, and calorie cold-pressed almond juice impress judges of Silgan Closures’ first Free Closures for a Year competition.

Bi Cosmetic Glass Packaging

Three Trends Driving the Growth of Glass Packaging for Cosmetics, Perfumes

Trends include increased consumer spending on beauty treatments, the premiumization of packaging for these markets, and the rising penetration of cosmetics and perfume in developing countries.

60% of people globally over the age of 50 have purchased products online

E-Com Expanding Convenience, Compliance and Customized Healthcare Packaging for Seniors

The convenience of online ordering, delivery and personalized packaging has the added benefit of increasing senior compliance with medications.

3D Printed Skin

Quick Hits: They Can Now 3D-Print Living Skin

Scientists have developed a way to 3D print living skin, and it could revolutionize the way we create skin grafts.

Medical Marijuana

Quick Hits: Recreational vs. Medical Cannabis in States That Have Both

Here’s a look at how the legalization of recreational cannabis has affected pre-existing medical marijuana markets.

The BM2030-PC Medical Tray Sealer was awarded with a PMMI Technology Excellence Award at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2019.

Medical Tray Sealing: PC-Based Control Systems and New Belt Actuator Offer Precision

Push-to-start medical tray sealer from Belco Packaging Systems, Inc. minimizes material waste, maximizes package quality and improves operator safety.

Jen Krepelka led in-house team in creating the new sites

PMMI Media Group’s redesigned websites offer an enhanced UX and behind-the-scenes efficiencies

PMMI Media Group launched newly designed websites for all of their business-to-business titles this year.

UPS and CVS partner for first residential drone deliveries for prescription medicines.

CVS and UPS Complete Their First Prescription Drone Delivery to Customers

The Nov. 1 flights included a delivery to a patient with limited mobility. Will the service boost much-needed healthcare access for rural communities?

Quick Hits: China Approves World’s First New Alzheimer’s Drug in 20 Years

In clinical trials, Oligomannate proved effective in treating mild to moderate forms of the disease and may improve cognitive function.

Changes in Homeopathic Drugs Lead FDA to Change Policy

Attention, homeopathic drug packagers: The Food and Drug Administration has a new attitude toward you.

Quick Hits: FDA Says Zantac Doesn’t Form Carcinogens in Patients

The Food and Drug Administration’s tests indicate that the popular heartburn drug does not cause carcinogens to form in users.

Quick Hits: Trump Nominates Stephen Hahn to Run FDA

Hahn is an oncologist and the chief medical officer of MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.

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OEMs See Opportunity in Senior-Specific Healthcare Packaging

Automation and standardization are two areas that OEMs can develop for the growing senior healthcare packaging market, according to the 2019 PMMI Business Intelligence White Paper “Senior-Friendly Healthcare Packaging.”

PMMI Announces Second Annual On the Rise Award Winners

Leadership Award Recognizes 12 Young Professionals to Watch in Packaging and Processing

Hulio wins PDA award for device innovation.

PDA’s First Drug Delivery Innovation Award Winners at 2019 Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices Conference

One award winner includes a thinner needle to reduce injection pain, while a partnership resulted in a precise microliter dosing syringe.

FDA recalls generic Xanax

Quick Hits: FDA Recalls Generic Xanax

A potential contaminant led to the nationwide recall of a batch of alprazolam, a generic form of Xanax.

Firm Wins Guinness World Record for Medical Device

Quick Hits: Firm Wins Guinness World Record for Medical Device

OmniVision created the smallest commercially available image sensor designed for use in catheters and endoscopes.

Tourist Attraction Thermal Camera Spots Breast Cancer

Quick Hits: Tourist Attraction Thermal Camera Spots Breast Cancer

A Scotland woman learned she had breast cancer after noticing a hot spot on a thermal camera image at a tourist attraction.

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Multi-Functional Equipment & Changeovers were discussed at Vision 2025 at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Packaging Professionals Talk Shop at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Early morning shirtsleeves “Vision 2025” sessions tackled asset reliability, writing better requests for proposal, and multi-functional equipment and changeovers.

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Competitive Drugs Demand Innovative Delivery Device

Vial and syringe might be fine if you’re the only game in town. But as competition grows, so does the demand to make drug delivery easier and more convenient for patients. In many cases, your best bet is to partner for that innovation.

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FDA Comments on Potential Device Shortages in the Face of ETO Facility Interruptions/Closures

FDA Comments on Potential Device Shortages in the Face of ETO Facility Interruptions/Closures

Acting Commissioner Sharpless: “…in addition to our shortage mitigation efforts, we have also been addressing the broader need for innovation and improvements to medical device sterilization techniques in general.”

Activ-Blister Packaging / Image: Aptar

FDA Approves Activ-Blister™ Packaging for HIV Drug

The FDA has approved AptarGroup’s packaging solution for oral solid dose HIV prevention medicine.

Holographic foils can be used to great effect to differentiate product at the point-of-sale.

Using Holography to Fight Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Brand Piracy

Column: New trends in pharma packaging follow developments in emerging markets, demographic changes and new technologies that include holography, says chairman of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association.

Baby Powder / Image: Flickr

FDA Finds Asbestos in Baby Powder, Recall Ensues

Johnson & Johnson recalled thousands bottles of their famous baby powder after the FDA found trace amounts of asbestos.

Metrics completes installation of ACG Engineering high sheer mixer.

CDMO Incorporates New High Shear Mixer

Precision granulator helps manufacturer transition from development to process validation and commercial production.

2-for-1 Prosthetic Control / Image: Johns Hopkins

Man Mind-Controls 2 Prosthetics at Once For the First Time

For the first time, researchers have proven that it’s possible to simultaneously control two separate prosthetic arms via brain-machine interface.

UPS to Expand Medical Drone Service to University of Utah Health

Announcement comes after UPS Flight Forward received FAA’s first Part 135 Standard approval for drone airline.

UPS, Kaiser Permanente to Develop Transport of Healthcare Supplies via Drone

UPS Flight Forward drone logistics service to support a significant U.S. healthcare provider and nonprofit health plans.

UPS Launches Tech-enabled Healthcare Systems, Standardizes Quality Systems, Forms Healthcare Unit

UPS introduces UPS Premier, a sensor and tracking technology, deploys technology-driven quality management system, and forms UPS Healthcare and Life Sciences unit.