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September/October 2022

Healthcare Packaging is the industry's leading source of information about packaging and logistics for pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, and nutraceuticals. Established in 2004, the media brand is known for its exceptional coverage of life sciences trends, technology, new products and applications for professionals who package and ship products in the healthcare marketplace.

Healthcare Packaging September/October 2022

Packaging/Filling

Quotables and By the Numbers: November 2022

Quotes and stats on clinical trial demographics, modes of transportation, the personalized medicine market, and more...

November 21, 2022

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Temp Control/Cold Chain

Predictive Technology Is the Future of Cold Chain

Insights provided at the ISTA Forum 2022 indicate that predictive technology for cold chain is becoming available, though challenges with the new process must be remediated.

August 8, 2022

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Robotics/Automation

Robots’ Hygienic Features, Precision Spur Pharmaceutical Applications

A number of new robotic technologies meet the pharma industry’s need for greater automation, offering solutions for capping, pick-and-place, and other processes.

August 3, 2022

Epson Robots new GX Series of SCARA robots have been designed for tasks such as assembly, pick-and-place, and intricate small-parts handling processes.

IoPP Salary Survey Respondents Starting to Seek Greener Pastures

The 2022 IoPP Salary Survey reflects employees that are more confident about their prospects than they were at the outset of the pandemic, thus less risk averse and open to changing jobs. Employers have to pay more to retain already scarce labor.

August 1, 2022

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Plant-Based Fiber Tray for Gillette Razor is Green

New razor product for P&G brand Gillette is packed in a recyclable, plant-based inner tray that is colored a neon green.

July 25, 2022

The tray is made from bamboo and bagasse, which were chosen because the materials are local to the facility in Asia where the packaging is being manufactured.

Robotics/Automation

Nourished’s 3D-printed Supplement Stacks Deliver Personalized Nutrients

Based on a consumer questionnaire, ingredients are printed in stacks on in-house developed tech to offer a bespoke 28-day supply. The resulting colorful, customized gummies are packed in home-compostable wrap in a letterbox-friendly carton.

June 29, 2022

Nourished’s personalized vitamins and 'Life Stacks' are 3D printed to layer different mixes of active ingredients, which are specifically suited to the consumer's individual requirements.

Medical Device eIFUs: Hurdles to Overcome

Live from the[PACK]out: Regulations, regional acceptance, and validated packaging configurations all play a role. The challenges aren’t insurmountable but will require efforts from the packaging community.

May 12, 2022

Sustainability – No Longer Just a “Nice to Have”, Speakers from Left: Lindsay Smaron, Samantha Smith, and Kevin Kane with Moderator Jamie Pero-Parker, PhD at thePACKout.

Manage Challenges from the EU 536/2014 Clinical Trials Regulation

Plan ahead for study startup timelines, expiry labeling on primary packaging solutions, and study administration methods.

March 10, 2022

Regulation EU No 536/2014 on clinical trials will come many changes that will impact study startup processes and timelines, expiry labeling on primary and secondary packaging, and study administration methods such as direct-to-patient.

Packaging/Filling

New Filler Boosts Capacity

Installing a fifth filling line will help this leading manufacturer of commercial skin care products address the current demand for hand sanitizer and meet future customer needs.

February 8, 2022

The new line at Kutol handles plastic bottles ranging from 1-oz to half-gallon sizes.

PACK EXPO Rewind: Risk Assessment

Hear PMMI’s Bruce Main, Safety Expert and Technical Advisor, and Sean Riley, Senior Director of Media & Industry Communications discussion of risk assessment at PACK EXPO East earlier this month.

March 30, 2020

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