Spring 2025 Healthcare Packaging

Healthcare Packaging Spring 2025 Healthcare Packaging

Medical Devices

Prominent People in Packaging: James Hamerslag

James Hamerslag reflects on his long tenure at Siemens Healthineers, the evolution of packaging and automation in medical device manufacturing, and the critical role of team collaboration in driving innovation.

February 27, 2025

James Hamerslag

Pharmaceuticals

Inclusive Design in Packaging: Insights from the Arthritis Foundation

Deb Gokie discusses the Arthritis Foundation's inclusive design program, emphasizing its impact on medical device and pharmaceutical packaging design for enhanced usability.

February 24, 2025

As populations age and the prevalence of conditions like arthritis increases, the demand for products that accommodate these needs will likely rise.

4 Ways to Hone Packaging and Processing Employee Training

Packaging and processing professionals share their thoughts on how to use technology to optimize employee training.

February 21, 2025

4 Ways Packagers and Processors Can Optimize Training Image

Packaging/Filling

Modular Belt Conveyor System

Bosch Rexroth's VarioFlow belt conveyor system offers a modular and adaptable solution for transporting a wide range of products.

February 14, 2025

UPM Raflatac and Corning Conduct Collaborative Study to Help Advance Sustainability in Pharma Packaging

The tested pairing of UPM Raflatac and Corning products provided sustainability benefits without sacrificing performance.

February 6, 2025

The study showed that a combination of the two companies’ products performs well in a variety of challenging drug product storage conditions and offers significant sustainability benefits for pharmaceutical industry innovators.

The Many Facets of Sustainable and Recyclable Blister Packaging for Pharmaceuticals Primary Packaging

Exploring sustainable blister packaging from the lens of material selection, quality regulations, machinability, and printability.

February 3, 2025

Due to environmental concerns about PVC-based blisters, the pharmaceutical industry proposes transitioning to alternative blister packaging materials.

Adherence/Delivery

RFID-enabled Digital ID Solution for Prefilled Syringe Traceability

Avery Dennison, in partnership with Turck Vilant Systems & Becton, Dickinson and Company, introduces BD iDFill Individual Prefillable Syringe Identification traceability solution.

January 17, 2025

Adherence/Delivery

Vetter Introduces the Next Evolution of the V-OVS® Syringe Closure System

New version integrates valuable real-world learnings and customer feedback.

January 14, 2025

Similar to the original system, the design of V-OVS® next will be optimized to protect the integrity of the injectable product secured by the closure.

Packaging/Filling

Precision-Driven Heat Sealer

PackworldUSA's 3400 Series offers cleanroom compatibility and versatile sealing solutions for critical packaging applications.

January 6, 2025

Bayer’s New Blister Pack Bids Adieu to PVC

The shift from PVC to PET, while helping the company meet its sustainability goals, was met with challenges, including concerns over usability.

December 16, 2024

The updated pack is a mono-material PET that aligns with the company’s long-term goal of moving away from using PVC.

Packaging/Filling

iPack Rx Unit Dose Packaging System Achieves CE Certification

This marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to improving patient safety through precise unit dose packaging and bar code labeling of medication.

December 10, 2024

The iPack® Rx Unit Dose Packaging System streamlines the packaging and labeling of medications, ensuring healthcare providers can deliver the correct dose to the correct patient at the correct time.

Pharmaceuticals

Schreiner MediPharm Develops Cut-Through Indicator for Closure Seals

Solution provides reliable tamper evidence for pharmaceutical packaging applications.

December 10, 2024

The new cut-through indicator function leaves any attempt at tampering readily and irreversibly apparent.

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