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Blister packaging
Blister Lines Shift Focus from Speed to Flexibility
As shrinking batch sizes, recyclable mono-materials, and maturing AI reshape pharmaceutical packaging, experts say adaptability—not blisters per minute—now defines a modern line.
August 12, 2026
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Webinars
Beyond the Package: Five Trends Transforming Healthcare Packaging
Explore the major trends driving change across the healthcare packaging industry and discuss what they mean for brand owners, packaging engineers, converters, and procurement teams.
September 16, 2026
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Healthcare Packaging webinar featuring five trends in healthcare packaging with speakers Todd Kniceley and Elisabeth Cuneo, sponsored by Metsä
Contract Manufacturing & Packaging
Advanced Therapies Drive CDMO Market Toward Specialized Expertise
Discover why pharmaceutical sponsors are ditching big manufacturers for specialized CDMO partners.
July 28, 2026
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Market Trends
End of the Line Video Series: Mole Mapping, Career Development, and Robots vs. Human Labor
Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.
July 27, 2026
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Labeling/Printing
Global Print Label Market Surges to $68.6 Billion Amid Tech Adoption
Smart labels and digital printing are revolutionizing traceability and compliance across industries.
July 23, 2026
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Medical Devices
Connected Inhalers Revolutionize Respiratory Care, Market Growth Accelerates to 2035
A new market forecast indicates robust growth driven by the integration of digital health technologies aimed at improving medication adherence and enabling remote patient monitoring for chronic respiratory diseases.
July 23, 2026
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Biopharmaceuticals
Compostable Pharma Shipment Liners Market to Reach USD 1.27 Billion by 2036
Growing regulatory emphasis on sustainable packaging, increasing biologics and vaccine shipments, and expanding pharmaceutical cold-chain infrastructure are driving demand.
July 16, 2026
Compostable pharma shipment liners market infographic showing 2036 forecast of USD 1,266.6 million and 12.7% CAGR growth, with insulated liners dominating at 32.8% share and specialty pharma at 35.6% end-use sector.
Recyclability
End of the Line Video Series: Recycling Economics, FSMA 204 Traceability, and Prospector Popcorn's Growth Story
Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.
June 29, 2026
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Home
Cold Chain Packaging Market Surges to $93.1 Billion by 2033
Why pharma giants and e-commerce leaders are racing to innovate cold chain packaging.
June 26, 2026
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Inspection
Pharma Inspection Machines Market to Reach $1.62 Billion by 2031 Driven by Automation
Steady growth is expected in the segment, driven by higher biologics and injectables output; Asia Pacific expected to lead regional expansion.
June 12, 2026
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Package Design
KinderFarms Debuts Brand Overhaul to Go Back to the Basics
The brand focus is on a “less is more” mentality through simplified packaging.
June 4, 2026
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Adherence/Delivery
Injectable Drug Delivery Market to Exceed $1.1 Trillion by 2033, Driven by Shift to Home Care
The market’s substantial growth is propelled by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and a systemic shift toward self-administration, creating new commercial opportunities for manufacturers of patient-centric devices like wearable injectors.
June 3, 2026
Injectable drug delivery market growth infographic showing market expansion from $655.1 billion in 2026 to $1182.2 billion by 2033 with 8.8% CAGR, featuring product packaging and syringes.
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PACK EXPO
PACK EXPO International 2026 Delivers Innovation, Connections, and Business Opportunities in Chicago
The largest, most comprehensive packaging and processing event in North America brings together the industry for four days of technology discovery, education, and business connections.
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Transport Packaging
Sustainable Transport Package Reduces Plastic Use While Maintaining High-level Performance
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PMMI News
The Becker High School and Legacy Christian Academy Coalition Takes First Place in 2026 PACK Challenge at PACK EXPO International
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PMMI News
PMMI Announces 2026 Technology Excellence Award Winners at PACK EXPO International
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PACK EXPO
New Pump Upgrades Hygienic Maintenance
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Bradman Lake Showcases Next-generation Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO International
See Bradman Lake's FT-iFLEX Flow Wrapper, Intelligent Motion Loader (IML), SL903 End Load Cartoner, HS Carton Former, IL120 Carton Closer, and IB30 Bagger In Booth S-1742.
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Robotics/Automation
Market Snapshot: Life Sciences Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical manufacturing assembly line with blue and white vaccine storage boxes and vials on conveyor system
Robotics/Automation
Automation Success on the Line
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Labeling/Printing
Beyond the Label: Rethinking Healthcare Packaging
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Package Design
Package Design Ideas Transforming Wellness, OTC, and Healthcare Brands
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