LIVE FROM MD&M WEST: Tester for pharmaceutical blister headspace

OpTech--O2 system makes noninvasive, nondestructive thermoformed blister package testing possible due to the development of an optical sensor that will "fluoresce" or give off light directly related to the amount of oxygen present.

Feb 15th, 2012
Hp 20134 Mocon Op Tech Sensor In Blister Pack

Ideal for determining oxygen headspace and ingress in flexible and rigid packaging.

Mocon, Inc.

Canister Wipes Stuffer
Shemesh to Unveil Canister Wipes Machinery
Shemesh Automation will demonstrate a 200 ppm total solution canister wipes line at its $4MM showroom and spares inventory facility to selected market participants during the second half of 2021.
Sep 22nd, 2020
Filling And Capping Machine
Dispense Works Inc.: Liquid Filling/Capping Robots
RF Series Robots for benchtop bottle/vial filling.
Sep 14th, 2020
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Gertex Solutions Acquires Impak Packaging Systems
Gertex Solutions Inc. announced the acquisition of Toronto-based Impak Packaging Systems Inc.
Sep 11th, 2020
Mpac Group
Mpac Group plc Acquires Switchback Group Inc.
Mpac Group plc, a global packaging solutions group, has acquired Switchback Group Inc., a provider of packaging machinery and automation solutions to the food and beverage and healthcare markets.
Sep 10th, 2020
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AZCO: Pouch Dispenser for Desiccant in Roll Form
SP-4D features high consistency escapement.
Aug 25th, 2020
The Thermoplay thermal side-gate TFS-Linear hot runner nozzle with 4+4 injection points (© Thermoplay)
Thermoplay: Thermal Hot-Runner Nozzle for Direct Side Injection
Designed for homogeneous temperature profile and easy handling. Applications include syringes, caps, tubes, medical sharps, as well as personal care, caps & closures, packaging products, electronic, and technical components.
Aug 21st, 2020
Spee Dee Gummy Filling System
Gummy Filling System Optimizes Operations
Multiple proprietary streaming mechanisms work together to achieve high-speed, accurate fills.
Aug 13th, 2020
Corning developed Valor Glass for vials designed to be more resistant to damage than conventional glass.
Study: Automatic Inspection for Lyophilized Drug Products in Valor Vials
Companies partnered to test whether the new vial material would present obstacles to proper inspection for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Aug 12th, 2020
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FDA Guidance: Expiration Dating of Unit-Dose Repackaged Solid Oral Dosage Form Drug Products
A new 4-page guidance from FDA comes on the heels of an increase in repackaging drugs for administration as a single dose.
Aug 3rd, 2020
Medical Vials Cold Chain
Glass Packaging and Drug Dev. Supplier Adds Lab Filling
Stevanato Group signs an agreement with COLANAR that will add fill & finish capabilities for ready-to-use glass primary packaging for small batches at Stevanato Group US Technology Excellence Center in Boston.
Jul 24th, 2020
Tekni-Plex Pentafill L+Fill with vial strip.
Tekni-Plex: Pentafill L + Fill Bench-Top Vial Filling/Sealing Machine
The vial filling and sealing machine is designed to allow labs and small-scale pharmaceutical production to benefit from automated filling.
Jul 22nd, 2020
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Bormioli Pharma Invests in Type I Glass Vial Production for Injectable Medicines and Vaccines
Recent investments will allow Bormioli Pharma to better support pharmaceutical industry demand, especially during such unprecedented, challenging times.
Jul 16th, 2020
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CBD Line Uses NFC for Consumer Trust, Education
Intelligent packaging brings transparency to a crowded industry, offering education often missing in the CBD and cannabis sector.
Jul 10th, 2020
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Collaboration Key to Tackling Drug Development Complexity
Rentschler Biopharma and Vetter team up with joint goal to simplify processes and optimize time-to-market.
Jul 13th, 2020
Jones Healthcare Group adds a new range of bottling capabilities to its portfolio with an investment in a high-performance automated Uhlmann bottle line (IBC 150 Integrated Bottle Center shown here).
Jones adds Uhlmann bottling line
Investment in high-efficiency Uhlmann Bottle Line grows multi-level packaging services, simplifies the supply chain for healthcare clients.
Jul 9th, 2020
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Placon Launches New Website
Placon launched its new company website on July 1, 2020. It was designed to incorporate a new shopping cart designated for customer sample requests, making it easier for customers to search, sort, and find stock products.
Jul 6th, 2020
A wide variety of process steps are required for the filling of vaccines – from washing and sterilizing the vials to filling and closing. All system components are tested and accepted as part of the CSPE approach at Optima in Schwaebisch Hall.
OPTIMA Supporting Catalent with New High-Speed Vial Filling Line for COVID-19 Vaccine Program
Fast track delivery of a complete filling solution under isolator
Jun 25th, 2020
Meler Adhesive Dot Applicator
Meler USA: Hot Melt Dot Sealing Applicator
Applicator is designed to help pharma packagers improve package integrity and reduce adhesive costs.
Jun 23rd, 2020
With the help of innovative service glasses, KOCH service technicians can show customers every detail of the machine they wish to see and talk them through the various functions.
Online FAT at KOCH Using an Innovative Concept
Though the customer was almost 5,000 miles away, they witnessed the FAT in action as if they were on site – thanks to hardware and modern digital solutions.
Jun 18th, 2020
The GKF 2600, which was developed for the high-performance range, achieves an output of more than 110,000 capsules per hour with capsule size 00.
Pharma Contract Manufacturer Expands Large Batch Production to 110,000 Capsules Per Hour
Wiewelhove expands capsule filling line, enabling the company to fill pellets into capsules with the GKF 2600 from Syntegon Technology. Collaboration on special requests led to a smooth implementation.
Jun 18th, 2020
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Remote FAT Keeps Capsule Filler on Schedule
German herbal medicine maker Dr. Gustav Klein was able to order and receive a new capsule filler from Italian equipment maker MG2 despite COVID-19 restrictions through three days of remote testing and validation.
Jun 17th, 2020
Mondi safely packages QIAGEN’s SARS-CoV-2 test cartridge.
Mondi Safely Packages QIAGEN’s SARS-CoV-2 Test Cartridge
Mondi ramps up production to supply packaging for the new SARS-CoV-2 test cartridge by QIAGEN; a high-barrier triplex laminate which will provide protection for the test kits which require limited exposure to light and oxygen to remain effective.
Jun 11th, 2020
Jones Healthcare Group invests in a new high-performance automated Uhlmann blister line complete with a blister machine, cartoner and stretch-wrapper (blister machine shown here).
Jones Healthcare Group Invests in High-Performance Uhlmann Blister Packaging Line
Company expands packaging services capability and capacity to support pharmaceutical packaging demand surges and deliver solutions.
Jun 10th, 2020
The OPTIMA BCT-200 assembly line for blood collection tubes has many functions. These include cleaning, bacteria reduction, various dispensing stations for additives, drying and vacuum sealing all the way up to the final packaging.
SARS-CoV-2 and Safe Blood Tests
OPTIMA BCT-200 assembly line specifically for blood collection tubes
Jun 10th, 2020
The heating and forming station of the KBS-C medplus featuring Smart Heating for perfect control of material thickness and Smart Forming for optimized blister forms.
KOCH: Next Gen Blister Machine
For medical devices and pharmaceuticals, the heating and forming station of the KBS-C medplus features Smart Heating for control of material thickness and Smart Forming for optimized blister forms.
Jun 5th, 2020
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AJG Packaging Launches New High-Speed Tube Filling Capabilities
New filling machinery fills tubes, bottles, jars, and is appropriate for a wide variety of products including personal care, cosmetics, nutritional, CBD, and foods.
Jun 1st, 2020
Ima Sensing Future Days
Ima Group's "Sensing Future Days" Virtual Event
The first session of IMA’s virtual event just concluded successfully, while the second one will take place from 10 to 12 June .
Jun 1st, 2020
Euclid My Meds2
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
Mark Navin, Vice President of Sales, Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery
Spee-Dee Promotes Mark Navin to Vice President of Sales
Navin to lead company’s entire sales effort after 25 years of strategic account success.
May 26th, 2020
X Days Marchesini
Marchesini Group Presents “X DAYS 2020” Online Events
Topics will cover industrial strategies, sectorial trends and new technologies.
May 19th, 2020
Ima Sensing Future Days
IMA Group Goes Virtual Welcome to The Sensing Future Days
Upcoming event Jun. 10 and 11 will offer both personalities from the academic world and business leaders in the packaging industry, as well as IMA technology.
May 18th, 2020
Dynamic Hybrid Vertical Z Conveyor
Conveyors Meet Most Demanding Objectives
Form, fit, and function are met with the design and selection of materials for each application.
May 18th, 2020