A Walk Down 'Life Science Packaging' Memory Lane at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

In pictures: If you missed the PACK to the Future exhibit at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, scroll through for a look at some of the life sciences moments on display.

Keren Sookne

Oct 5, 2021

1912: James T. Greely invented the first real disposable syringes and patented their design in 1912. Merck legacy company H.K. Mulford used his patented technology for their Mulford Hypo-Units ready-to-use, sterile disposable syringes. They became ideal for use on the battlefield during World War I. (Credit: Merck Historical Archives)

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A Walk Down 'Life Science Packaging' Memory Lane at PACK EXPO Las Vegas

Omega Design Corporation

NJM Packaging, a ProMach product brand

New England Machinery

Massman Companies at the 2025 Pack Expo Las Vegas.

Heavy Duty Bottle Unscrambler Machine

2023 Pack Expo Las Vegas ReCap

Our List of Cobot Palletizing Solutions

Are You Greenwashing?

Annual Outlook Report: Automation & Robotics

A Video Overview of Liquid Filling Machines

What Can You Package on a Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine?

A Look into the World of Cartoning Equipment

A Look at Feeding and Inserting Equipment on the Packaging Line

V8 Energy Gives its Package Design a Refreshing Boost

Meeting Sustainability Goals Requires Collaboration

Private Label Brands Target Low-Barrier, Recyclable Films via Retailer Forum

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