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ISTA Pharma Committee Technical Exchange: Oct. 5 and 12

The Oct 5 session will include an update on latest activities in temperature-controlled logistics (new glossary of terms, guidance document updates) and the Oct. 12 session will be an open industry discussion about trends, standard 20 and 7E.

Stevanato Group will be showcasing its various manufacturing and service systems at INTERPHEX NYC.

At INTERPHEX NYC, Stevanato Group to Demo Robotic Inspection Unit

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Antares Vision Group to Demo New Mini Manual Aggregation Station for Small- to Mid-Sized Production, Among Other Recently Introduced Traceability & Inspection Solutions

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Print/Fill/Seal Machine for Sachets

The thermoformable barrier and seal layer are also heat-sealable.

Recyclable Paper Blister Wins German Packaging Award

Procter & Gamble Partners with Robotics Startup Incubator

While the specific technologies Procter & Gamble is interested in are hush-hush, mobile robotics technologies appear to be a key point of interest.

Pack Expo Las Vegas: Marchesini Group Presents a Monobloc Machine for Counting and Capping Plus a Processing Solution for the American Market

See it at Booth SL 6535! Two new products on display: the Compact 24, a flexible and efficient counter for nutraceuticals, and the compact TURBO-MEK 1000, a turbo-emulsifier for processing liquid and cream products.

Healthcare Packaging's Life Science Logistics Playbook

Healthcare Packaging's Life Science Logistics Playbook

Shipping temperature-controlled products? Get tips on preventing excursions and waste, developing a validation master plan, characterizing shipping lanes, and more.

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Lifoam Industries Commercially Launches Sustainable Packaging Solution for Cold Chain Shipping

Lifoam Industries, LLC, a business segment and subsidiary of LifeMade Products LLC, announced the launch of its Envirocooler insulated shipper with Bioffex technology.

The FPA has conducted the annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition since 1956 to showcase the industry’s innovation and the advances that have changed packaging.

Call for Entries: 2022 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition

The deadline for entries to the Flexible Packaging Association's esteemed annual awards competition is October 22, 2021.

Off-the-shelf equipment will not accommodate every application, particularly those that are complex involving equipment for manufacture, assembly, packaging, labeling, and palletizing that must be flawlessly coordinated.

A Unique Approach to Automating Production and Packaging

Rapid Development Services and Multivac team up to develop an automated system to package insulin reservoir syringes into a form/fill/seal machine.

Lidding Technology for Combination Products

Amcor launches a proprietary healthcare lidding technology designed for use with combination products—those consisting of two or more regulated components (device, drug, or biologic).

The specialty label combination of Pharma-Tac and Booklet-Label enables efficient and convenient use of infusion bottles in clinical trials.

Schreiner MediPharm: Infusion Bottle Labeling

To simplify international clinical trials, Schreiner MediPharm equips hanger-label for infusion bottles with booklet, allowing detailed product descriptions in multiple languages.

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Stream #1 Recyclable Pharma Blister: New Blister, Same Machines

This PET blister allows pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and consumer health companies to incorporate a recyclable package without slowing lines or purchasing new equipment.

As of November, all Syntegon machines will be delivered “IoT ready” and provide interfaces for numerous digital solutions, enabling customers to enter a new level of digitalization. Picture: Syntegon

Syntegon to Showcase Robotics and Automation Solutions at PACK EXPO 2021

See it at Booth C-2800: New robotics pick-and-place platform RPP on show live for the first time, two automated lines for cookie and cracker packaging underline innovation potential, and live demos include virtual live launch of new LFS filling machine.

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Fresenius Kabi Goes Above and Beyond DSCSA Requirements

With the support and standards of GS1 US, the pharmaceutical manufacturer fulfills customer needs for an additional system to ensure safe use of medication on a unit-of-use level.

AccuPierce was designed layer by layer to meet the increased market demand for pierceable aluminum foil for diagnostic devices that require a high degree of repeatability.

PAXXUS: Pierceable, Chemically-Resistant Lidding

AccuPierce pierceable foil lidding is a composite material consisting of a highly-controlled aluminum foil paired with PAXXUS’ chemically resistant, high-barrier Exponent™ sealant—it allows for a clean, quick puncture in sensitive testing environments.

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Tekni-Plex Acquires Container Vented Lining Material Supplier

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Berry Global Announces Major Healthcare Investment in India

Planned for development near Berry’s existing Bangalore operation, the new facility will enable the company to extend its R&D expertise and scale up production in several key healthcare sectors: ophthalmic, nasal pumps, inhalation, and injectable administ

IWK: Modular, High-Speed Top-load Cartoning Line for Prefilled Syringes, Vials & Other Fragile Pharma Containers

IWK TL Series is designed to assure safe, reliable product handling while incorporating novel transport system, station flexibility for shifting needs, and quick changeover for minimized downtime.

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Delta ModTech Opens New Office in Gothenburg, Sweden

“We are excited to have this new office and showroom to feature our total capabilities as we continue our growth throughout Europe,” said Evan Schiebout, owner of Delta ModTech.

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Before and After: OTC Liquid Bottle and Dosing Cap

The New York-based company sought new packaging that would boost patient adherence by adding a dosing cap to the top, and opted for a shorter bottle to make it easier to fit on medical carts.

Deep Blue Hernia Mesh Strand Package for Sutures

2021 AmeriStar Awards Honor 3 Med Device Packages

The Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) announced the winners of the 2021 AmeriStar Package Award competition. Check out these medical device innovations.

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Modular Multi-lane Weighing System

See it at PACK EXPO Las Vegas Booth #SL-6106! WIPOTEC-OCS will introduce its modular multi-lane system is 50% smaller than the previous model and features a modular, plug in-and-out design that enhances the unit’s flexibility.

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Summer Reading Series: Automation and Digital Transformation — Life Sciences

Skipping vacation this week? Using your free time to brush up on what you missed? From reshoring and machine safety to robotics and optimizing inspection with AI, here are seven articles and podcasts highlighting what's new.

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AZCO Corp.: Test Strip Production

Systems enable companies to produce their own test strips or improve current test strip production processes. Available options include unwinds and rewinds, lamination, coating and drying, and a cut-to-length module.

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Shilpa Medicare Expands Oncology Drug Production with Robotic Pilot Line

Robotics increase the flexibility of the machine, allowing for processing of vials, pre-filled syringes (PFS), and cartridges with minimal format changes and a small footprint.