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Voice of the Packaging Industry: Sustainable Packaging
Sixty CPGs were interviewed for a new sustainability report by PMMI Business Intelligence. They had much to say about machines, materials, new formats and sustainable initiatives, as well as what they need from suppliers.
Jun 1st, 2020
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Virtual Reality Is Now the Real Deal
Jun 1st, 2020
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Software Safely Manages Potentially Virus-Carrying Packaging
May 29th, 2020
Jorge Izquierdo breaks down the present state of the industry, with a positive eye towards a post COVID-19 world.
OEM COVID-19 #11 - State of the Packaging & Processing Industry
May 29th, 2020
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Pharmapack Expert Recommends Holistic Approach to Sustainability
May 29th, 2020
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Quick Hits: Mobile Games Help Train Healthcare Workers for COVID-19
A Chicago-based studio is updating its educational mobile games to include content for coronavirus.
May 29th, 2020
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Reusable Packaging and Hygiene
The latest article from The Inner Loop, the Reusable Packaging Association's blog which explores the impact of reusable packaging on our planet - and our lives.
May 29th, 2020
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Technology Steps Forward for Social Distancing
As more manufacturers are allowed to resume production amid the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping their workers distanced will be key to keeping them healthy. Here are some innovations to help achieve that.
May 28th, 2020
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Quick Hits: FDA Cracks Down on Antibody Tests
The FDA listed 28 coronavirus antibody diagnostic tests that should be removed from the market.
May 28th, 2020
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Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems to Host Virtual Exhibit Hall
Online showcase brings a complete packaging equipment experience directly to customers.
May 27th, 2020
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Sustainability in Secondary Packaging Lines
Secondary packaging lines need greater precision when handling materials with variances in content and weight, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence.
May 27th, 2020
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Packaging Industry fights Covid-19
ProMach company launches collaborative packaging industry effort to donate protective face shields
May 27th, 2020
Videoconferencing tools enable MG2 technicians to meet with customers remotely, testing machines, and running FATs.
Remote Technologies Keep Pharma Companies Operational
Equipment supplier MG2 has expanded its remote service capabilities, including wearable technologies combined with videoconferencing to perform FATs, as well as on-site repair service at its headquarters.
May 26th, 2020
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Successful Commercial Pilot of Real-Time Track-and-Trace Technology for Cold Chain
CSafe Global has completed the first commercial test of its new location and temperature tracking technology, successfully integrating tracking devices into RKN containers.
May 26th, 2020
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Euclid Medical Products: Medication Adherence Pouch Packaging Service
MyMeds+ helps pharmacies eliminate daily or weekly sorting and complicated instructions, simplify packaging and dispensing, and improve patient safety.
May 26th, 2020
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Toppan Develops Paper-Based Tube-Pouch to Reduce Plastic Use
Paper-based material for body of easy to squeeze tube-shaped pouch further reduces plastic volume.
May 26th, 2020
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Quick Hits: The Social Distancing Device is Here
SafeDistance is a wearable device that measures how far the wearer is from other devices in the vicinity.
May 26th, 2020
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Quick Hits: Cannabis May Prevent and Treat COVID-19
Researchers in Canada believe strong strains of marijuana could help prevent infection.
May 25th, 2020
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Packaging Post-Pandemic
Nobody can measure with any real accuracy what impact Covid-19 will have on packaging. But what packaging professional wouldn’t value a glimpse into how things might look post-pandemic, especially if that glimpse comes from an experienced veteran?
May 21st, 2020
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Doctors Kline and Green Launch New BoV Spray and Aerosol Foam Hand Sanitizers
In response to extreme demand for hand sanitizer solutions, the Doctors Kline and Green brand have officially launched two new alcohol-based formulas, both in easy to dispense pressurized packaging.
May 22nd, 2020
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50,000 Medical Essential Kits for Hospitals
May 22nd, 2020
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Looking Ahead to New Packaging Material Innovation
Packaging engineers and product developers must work together to create new sustainable initiatives in packaging material innovation.
May 22nd, 2020
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Quick Hits: FDA Clears Portable X-Ray for COVID Diagnosis
AiRTouch is a handheld X-Ray system that wirelessly sends images to PACS.
May 22nd, 2020
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Sitma Machinery Packages Masks in Sustainable Paper
Sitma offered its skills, machinery, and workforce to package a supply of over 30.0000 masks for the Municipalities of Castelvetro and Vignola, in Modena area (northern Italy).
May 21st, 2020
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Quick Hits: Turns Out Wearing Masks Actually Does Work, Study Says
One recent study showed wearing a surgical mask can greatly reduce the chance of transmitting COVID-19.
May 21st, 2020
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Quick Hits: FDA Pauses Gates’ At-Home COVID Testing Initiative
The program must receive additional authorizations in order to resume.
May 20th, 2020
Anti-Viral Textiles
Quick Hits: New Fabric Coating Repels Viruses
The textiles are reusable and don’t lose virus-repelling properties with washing.
May 19th, 2020