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Design for intuitive use
In the late seventies, the perceptual psychologist James Gibson altered the field of visual perception by proposing that objects have functional meaning to an observer.
March 5, 2014
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A fresh approach to packaging education
Consumer goods manufacturers need work-ready packaging professionals to meet the growing demand for technical innovations in both developed and developing markets.
March 5, 2014
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Food fraud (and related issues) to the forefront
We’re still early in 2014, but “food fraud” might be this year’s hot phrase.
March 5, 2014
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Medical device developments that pack the 'wow' factor
With two considerable medical device packaging events just around the corner, intriguing medical device announcements center on everything from engineered human organs to 3D printing to talking apps.
February 23, 2014
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Packaging expectations for 2014
We’re looking ahead to what promises to be a good year for packaging.
February 5, 2014
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FDA wants trans fats out of food, but what else?
When FDA announced its tentative determination last November that partially hydrogenated oils were not generally recognized as safe, they may have announced a new, more aggressive era in the regulation of food ingredient and food contact materials.
February 5, 2014
Flexibles
A sneak peak into packaging for regenerative medicine
Rodney Bosley, President of ACell, Inc., describes this exciting medical technology and touches on the significance of packaging for the medical devices.
February 5, 2014
Labels
Labeling legerdemain
What a difference a label can make—that’s a key takeaway from a Diageo story I’m working on for an upcoming issue.
February 5, 2014
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Innovation conferences are the time for packaging to shine
Here are a few things for packaging professionals to consider before heading off to their company’s innovation conference.
February 5, 2014
Bio-based
Printing medical devices at home is just the beginning: Part II
Is it time for a new business model for medical devices? And where does packaging fit into advanced 3D printing technology?
January 27, 2014
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Jobs found won't be those lost
Jobs that will become available as the economy recovers will not be the same jobs that were lost when the economy declined.
January 26, 2014
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An historic opportunity for CPGs
Recent federal grants in excess of half a billion dollars have gone out to schools and community colleges across the United States in support of technology programs for manufacturing.
January 21, 2014
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A return to innovation: A holistic approach to sorbent selection
For in vitro diagnostic manufacturers, optimized traditional and intelligent sorbents, formulated with the assistance of pseudo-empirical modeling, play a critical role in maintaining the device’s integrity throughout its shelf life.
January 20, 2014
Coding, Printing & Labeling
Regulatory issues factor heavily into the IVD market
In this question-and-answer dialogue, Gail Radcliffe of Radcliffe Consulting discusses in vitro diagnostics, focusing on regulatory and labeling issues.
January 17, 2014
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In appreciation of plastic closures
No slight directed against metal closures, but the variety and versatility of plastic closures present much for consideration.
January 16, 2014
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Injection blow molding
Here are some fundamentals regarding this important technology for forming plastic containers.
January 9, 2014
Workforce
Job Market Analysis: Manufacturing threatened by a lack of talent from post-boomer generations
New column tracks activities shaping workforce development in healthcare packaging-related sectors.
January 6, 2014
Workforce
Revealing key trends driving the global packaging market
Smithers Pira projects global packaging sales to reach $975 billion by 2018, with Asia predicted to represent more than 40% of demand.
January 2, 2014
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