Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #8: Trends Influencing Investments

Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #8, we cover six trends influencing new pharma and med device investments.

Dec 22nd, 2021

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Next in our top 10 of 2021, we look back at how automation, self-administration, and more are shifting capital investments.

Three out of four pharmaceutical and medical device respondents say their companies are looking to make capital investments in the next 12-24 months, either to refurbish their old tooling or to purchase new equipment, according to a new report by PMMI Business Intelligence. These decisions will be driven by technology, automation and regulation, as well as by cost and ROI. Regulations and disruptions due to COVID-19 have also driven demand for innovative, advanced equipment.

Automation: Over 60% of companies in pharmaceutical processing and related services said that if given the opportunity, they would choose to automate their operations, and remote access has become more of a necessity.

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Report: Innovative New Robotics at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

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United Imaging Building World-leading Intelligent R&D and Manufacturing Complex

The company is investing $490 million to create a modern campus that integrates functions, such as technology research and development, intelligent manufacturing, international training, and global branding.

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Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #4: Data and AI Accelerate Digital Transformation

Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #4, we cover the growing need for pharma manufacturing facilities to become digitalized to improve productivity and make the most of the ‘digitally native’ workforce.

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Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #7: Automation Shifting Med Device Market

Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #7, we cover how new technologies are boosting efficiency in manufacturing.

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Counting Down the Top 10 Articles of 2021 - #8: Trends Influencing Investments

Join us as we look back at the most-read Healthcare Packaging stories of 2021. At #8, we cover six trends influencing new pharma and med device investments.

Applying Modern Technology to Pharmaceutical Production Facilities

Robotics, biometrics, and isolator technology are proving cleaner, faster, and safer than traditional manual methods.

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals has always been driven by technology and innovation: Zeng Chuiyu, Deputy Director of Shanghai Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Management Center and Director of Technology Innovation Center and Hu Shengli, Managing Director of Syntegon in China after signing the partnership. (Picture: Syntegon)

Shanghai Pharmaceuticals and Syntegon Partner to Promote Continuous Manufacturing in China

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OPTIMA Collaborates with LANCOM Systems to Develop a Novel VPN Solution for Machines

The Optima Group from Schwaebisch Hall, Germany, has joined forces with cybersecurity specialist LANCOM Systems to develop a new type of VPN solution for machines and systems.

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Cart-based Automated Storage and Retrieval Boosts Speed

Signode debuted its newly enhanced cart-based Storfast system at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, operating at twice the speed of previous systems with improved acceleration and deceleration control of robotic carts.

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

At INTERPHEX NYC, Stevanato Group to Demo Robotic Inspection Unit

The company will present modular assembly systems for streamlined management of complex projects and enable pharmaceutical companies to rely on a single partner from visual inspection to palletizing, as well as its recent after-sales expansion.

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.

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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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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.

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Metered Dose Inhaler Line Centralizes Control from Canisters Through Pallets

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ZetrOZ Systems' Medical Devices to Heal Injuries Are Proudly Made in the USA

American-made products mean more transparency and higher standards, resulting in a better overall product and customer experience.

Lets Celebrate Fanuc Reaches 750 K Robots

Fanuc Announces Production of 750,000th Robot

The production of Faunc’s 750,000th industrial robot represents a record high point in the robotics industry.

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Videojet Technologies: Expanded Digital Services Portfolio

VideojetConnect™ Exchange is designed to help users take advantage of data from coding devices via third-party systems and dashboards with simple integration.

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New Era of High-Performance Actuation to Enable Simpler, Safer, and More Productive Robots and Machines

This direct-drive actuator combines high torque density, cleanliness, and reliability to improve performance and lower total cost of ownership, the company says.

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DEMAUREX SA: Sidebot for High-speed Collaborative Automation

Wyzo works safely side-by-side with humans without protective barriers or performance compromises.

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It’s Time to Step-Up Machine Safety

OEMs understand the need to comply with machine safety standards, but new requirements may necessitate bringing in a third party to help mitigate risk.

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OEMs Play Larger Role in Manufacturing Industry Cybersecurity

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Siemens’ Sinamics G115D compact drive system is specifically designed for horizontal conveyor applications. The motor, drive, and gearbox are in one unit and is offered in two versions—wall- and motor-mounted.

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