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Section: Machinery

Packaging/Filling

Blend of Success: DCP's 20-Year Partnership with Munson

Diversified Chemical Products, Inc. (DCP)

Diversified Chemical Products relies on Munson's versatile ribbon blender to handle a wide range of formulations, from dental powders to electronic cleaners.

December 10, 2024

The 40 cu ft (1.13 m3) capacity Ribbon Blender with integral bag dump station, floor hopper, and flexible screw conveyor, transfers blended batches to a packaging line.

Labeling/Printing

WLS Promotes Breanna Behr to Regional Sales Manager for the Northeastern United States

WLS, a ProMach brand

Behr will leverage her engineering expertise to help manufacturers in health care, personal care, beverage, and more implement advanced labeling systems.

December 9, 2024

Medical Devices

Aptar Awarded Government Contract to Advance Novel Sterilization Technology for Medical Devices

AptarGroup's ActivShield technology, a portable, power-free sterilization solution for medical devices and instruments, addresses sterilization needs in remote or emergency settings.

December 5, 2024

ActivShield™ film ready to be placed in chamber for sterilization (chamber not required)

Packaging/Filling

Desiccant Inserter Automatically Drops Packets Into Flexible Pouches

For flexible packaging, Pharmafill PS1 Packserter automates moisture control.

December 5, 2024

PS1 Packserter automatically detects the formed pouch on the companion conveyor, feeds it under the discharge, and inserts the desiccant packet into the pouch.

Shrink Sleeve Labels Market to Hit $21 Billion by 2034, Driven by Rising Demand in the Pharmaceutical Sector

One reason is that shrink sleeve labels offer tamper-evident features, ensuring product safety and integrity.

December 5, 2024

The shrink-sleeve labels market is experiencing significant growth driven by evolving consumer preferences and advancements in technology.

Cannabis Distributor Supercharges Packaging Efficiency with Automation

A combination scale, bagger, checkweigher, and coding and marking operations accelerated packaging production efficiency to 300 parts per labor hour, up from 40 parts per labor hour.

December 4, 2024

lbs. distribution was founded in 2017 by a group of cannabis entrepreneurs with the goal of creating a robust and efficient supply chain of legal cannabis throughout California.

Moving On From EO: Experiencing The Evolution of Today’s Sterilization Methods

As the medical device and pharmaceutical industries face pressure to phase out or move away from ethylene oxide, new sterilization trends are emerging.

November 25, 2024

Regardless of the sterilization method, minimizing bioburden is a significant aspect of patient safety.

RRD Report: Amidst Inflation, Companies Adjust Design, Focus on Functionality, Safety and Sustainability

Packaging and label decision makers consider new appeal and materials as e-commerce grows.

November 19, 2024

The company’s third-annual survey of 300 packaging and label decision makers shows that with increased competition, along with inflation and rising costs of materials, many are paying specific attention to the core fundamentals of production protection and material composition.

Packaging/Filling

Syntegon and Telstar Officially Join Forces

Syntegon and Azbil Corporation have completed the acquisition of Telstar, combining their expertise to offer comprehensive pharmaceutical production solutions.

November 18, 2024

From left to right: Stephan März (Executive VP Pharma Liquid, Syntegon), Pilar Ramirez (General Counsel, Telstar), Torsten Türling (CEO, Syntegon), Jordi Serrat (Technology & Operations Corporate Manager, Telstar), Jordi Puig (Managing Director, Telstar), Petros Kapelles (Chief Operations Officer, Syntegon), Emili Pablos (Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer, Telstar), Matthias Wagner (Managing Director, Telstar).

Packaging/Filling

Why IMA Active Capsule-Filling Technologies Work Best For Probiotics

A clear answer from Dietary Pros., a custom manufacturer of probiotics and dietary supplements.

November 14, 2024

The dosing technology used on IMA capsule fillers creates a soft slug that keeps probiotics alive due to soft handling and minimal thermal impact.

Packaging/Filling

Automatic Assembly and Vial-filling Machine for Unidose Liquid Nasal Devices

TurboFil Packaging Machines

TurboFil's fully automated UDS Vial Filling & Assembly System produces up to 100 unidose nasal spray devices per minute and incorporates sophisticated inspection parameters.

November 13, 2024

Aptar Awarded Federal Government Contract to Advance Novel Sterilization Technology for Medical Devices

The innovative solution sterilizes medical devices and instruments without the need for a power source.

November 13, 2024

ActivShield™ film ready to be placed in chamber for sterilization (chamber not required).

Packaging/Filling

Compact Vial Tray Loader Touts High Speeds

The standalone unit can count and load up to 700 vials per minute.

November 8, 2024

Device Stabilizer Designed for Injector Pen Labeling

Device stabilizer allows for gentle labeling of injector pens by absorbing force during labeling.

November 5, 2024

Tamper Evident Carton Pack Doesn't Require Glue

Sustainable carton features single component construction for a glue-less, tamper evident closure.

November 3, 2024

Packaging/Filling

Pharmaworks Introduces FR1 Robotic Feeder for Blister Machines

Matching the high speeds of advanced blister machines, the new FR1 achieves superior flexibility and fast changeovers between different products.

November 1, 2024

The FR1 robotic feeder features a simple yet sophisticated pick-and-place design that’s straightforward to operate.

Packaging/Filling

Robots Fill, Mix, and Cap Personalized Skincare Bottles in Mass Customization Play

Cosmetics and nutraceuticals, like this skincare line, are at the leading edge of hyper-personalization and batch-size-one packaging. SmartSKN is an interesting example using AI-driven data and inventory management to achieve mass packaging customization.

October 28, 2024

SmartSKN currently has five of these robotic filling/capping systems in its Beverly facility.

Packaging/Filling

Cotton Inserter Features Quiet, Maintenance-Free Design

The new Pharmafill CS1-C features a stepper motor drive system that eliminates use of clutch brakes, gear motors, and oil, along with their associated upkeep requirements.

October 22, 2024

The Pharmafill CS1-C cotton inserter from Deitz Company automatically inserting cotton into bottles.