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At PMMI panel, new OpX work product, the virtual FAT, is introduced.

CPGs and OEMs Reveal Tips for Conducting Successful Virtual FATs

The Checklist is important but allow the process the extra time needed in a virtual setting.

VTM tubes filled with liquid medium are used to store and transport nasal swabs for viruses including SARS-CoV-2.

COVID-19 Test Medium Production Ramped Up By 20,000% in Six Months

Viral Transport Media tubes filled with liquid media are used to store and transport nasal swabs for viruses including COVID-19. Sixteen integrated lines were designed, built and installed in 20 weeks to meet demand.

Plant and office closures.

Factory Plants and Offices Coming Out of COVID-19

Stats show improvements in quotation index levels but an increase of denial of access into CPG plants.

Associations Lining Up to Support PACK EXPO Connects

Industry Champions PACK EXPO Connects through Partner Program and Showcase of Packaging Innovations

PMMI Receives DoC Market Development Cooperator Program Award

The partnership funding creates or sustains packaging and processing jobs by increasing or maintaining the export of American goods.

New and Reappointed PMMI Board Members for 2021

Deterra Pouches reduce drug abuse and negative environmental impact by keeping potent pharmaceuticals out of the watershed and landfills.

Verde Technologies: Drug Deactivation Pouches

Deterra Pouches use organic activated carbon to deactivate leftover medication; are safe to place in household trash after deactivation.

To ensure attendee safety, the organizers are working closely with local governments and authorities, and all future pharma events will feature the Informa AllSecure enhanced health and safety standards.

CPhI & Pharmapack Europe 2021: Live & Hybrid Events

A virtual CPhI China and online platforms will be launched to keep the industry connected throughout the year.

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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.

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Fifteen Young Professionals Making Their Mark

PMMI’s 2020 On the Rise Awards Recognize the Next Generation of Leaders

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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.

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Reusable and refillable packaging innovations 2020

ThePackHub U.K. offers a compendium of sustainable packaging ideas for the growing reusable and refillable market.

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Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame Welcomes Four Members

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

SiO2 will manufacture and deliver 10mL vials and 1mL syringes to the Canadian government

SiO2 and Canadian Government Enter into Agreement for Supply of Hybrid Vials and Syringes for COVID-19 Vaccines

Designed to be compatible with down to -80 degrees Celsius, these products are suitable for a wide degree of thermal and supply chain situations.

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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.

October 5-16, 2020. Report on Cell and Gene Therapy to be discussed.

CPhI Annual Report 2020 Part 1: 2025 Will See Cell and Gene Therapy Capacity Shortages in the USA and 10+ mAb Approvals in China

Continuous Bioprocessing growing quickly, but from a low base, with virtually all manufacturers now using at least some single use technologies.

TerraCycle Regulated Waste has launched an easy-to-use recycling system for single-use gloves and masks through their line of EasyPak Containers.

TerraCycle Regulated Waste Develops PPE Recycling System to Help Keep Essential Workers and the Planet Safe

Essential businesses no longer need to choose between their workers’ well-being and the health of the environment.

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Serialization Partnership Announced to Fight Against Counterfeit Drugs

Track-and-trace provider advanco launches strategic serialization partnership with leading pharmaceutical packaging company Syntegon.

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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.

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Workers Wanted? Contact the Robot Employment Agency

Start-up MusashiAI introduces intelligent autonomous robots for quality inspection and forklift driving—allowing the redistribution of human labor to more value-added jobs.