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Keren Sookne

Keren SookneFormerly a manufacturing engineer in the temperature-controlled biopharmaceutical industry, Keren Sookne took the helm of Healthcare Packaging in 2016, ensuring the most relevant trends and developments are covered in each issue. With in-depth process knowledge, she reports on materials science, automation, logistics/cold chain, traceability, and more for the highly regulated life science packaging community. Sookne holds a BS in chemical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Sustainable Packaging
IBM's Bill Green Says Sustainability Can and Should Be Everyone's Job
At the ISTA Forum's TransPack, Green said that beyond the business and moral case for reducing carbon impact, environmental regulations around the globe are increasing and getting more diverse, and companies must be ready.
April 26, 2024
IBM’s Bill Green spoke at ISTA’s TransPack about pushing for sustainable practices and telling your sustainability story.
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Fully Integrated High-Speed Blister Transfer System
Pharmaworks and Serpa showcased the updated BTS, designed for transferring blister packs from blister machine to cartoner in pharmaceuticals, biotech, nutraceuticals, medical devices, and more.
November 29, 2023
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Small-batch Blister Machine for R&D and More
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, MHI showcased its cost-effective Eagle-LP blister machine, suited to stability tests and R&D efforts as well as clinical trials and small-scale startup production.
November 22, 2023
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Controls & Machine Components
Adaptable, Integrated Machine Vision Platform
Beckhoff showcased its machine vision platform at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, with the ability to synchronize vision inspection results with machine control in real-time.
October 13, 2023
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Controls & Machine Components
Factory Automation Advancements for CPGs
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Bosch Rexroth showcased developments in control systems, conveyance, and more for packaging machinery.
October 9, 2023
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ProAmpac Unveils New High Barrier Paper-based Packaging
At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, the new RP-1000HB, a paper-based packaging debuted, expanding the ProActive Recyclable series. It offers enhanced barrier against oxygen, moisture, and grease, aligning with sustainability targets and recyclability needs.
October 2, 2023
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Robotic Bottle Unscrambler for Complex/Multiple Shapes
Integrated hopper reduces floorspace needs while a parallel-kinematic, multi-axis, pick-and-place robot module separates, orients, and positions bottles onto a conveyor or into stabilizing pucks.
September 27, 2023
Robotic Bottle Unscrambler For Complex Multiple Shapes
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Modular Machine for Individual Carton Packaging
The new 434 wraparound casepacker delivers different configurations, while improved accessibility in all areas of the machine enable up to 70% faster format changeovers.
September 27, 2023
Modular Machine For Individual Carton Packaging
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RotoBagger Line Directly Integrated into Pick-and-Place System
Automated system moves pre-made pouches from filling to the Plan It RoboPacker line for pick-and-place operations to build a finished case.
September 14, 2023
Roto Bagger Line Directly Integrated Into Pick And Place System
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JLS Automation Debuts Hawk Case and Tray Loader
The Hawk features a compact design while offering a robotic top-load system for the food and beverage industries.
September 13, 2023
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Top Stories
The ‘Polka King of the Midwest’ from 903 Brewers took top honors in Quad’s eye-tracking study, thanks to its bold illustrated face and playful packaging—proving that character-driven visuals can stop shoppers in their tracks and boost shelf appeal.
Package Design
Beer Label Lessons: A Masterclass in Visual Engagement
An eye-tracking study reveals how craft beer packaging influences shopper behavior, offering data-driven takeaways for designers looking to boost shelf impact and drive purchase decisions.
Metropolis’s Nespresso capsule business is growing in both own-brand (left) and private-label offerings.
Bio-based
Compostable Capsules for Nespresso Original Line Systems
Through the Line: Packaging and Processing
Digital Transformation
Through the Line: AI Chat-enabled Packaging Machine Copilots
The cups are currently being introduced in Germany, France, Switzerland, and Austria, with launches planned later this year in the UK and Ireland.
Recycling
Starbucks, Amazon, and PepsiCo Design Paper-based Packaging
Stainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications
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Stainless Steel Liquid Mixers for Demanding Sanitary Applications