Jim ButschliFlexiblesBiotechnology and packaging filmsHeld in April in Chicago, the Biotechnology Industry Organization’s BIO 2006 presented many exciting bio-based developments in various industries.May 31, 2006Bio-basedCombination products could revolutionize healthcare packagingEASTPACK : “Multiple-combination products, i.e., devices containing several drugs and biologics, are clearly the future of medicine,” stated Michael Drues, Ph.D., during his June 7 conference session at Medical Design & Manufacturing East in New York entitled, “Designing Cardiovascular Devices and Combination Products: Medical Devices Meet Biotechnology.”May 31, 2006Coding, Printing & LabelingCombination products challenge packagingManufacturers must consider regulatory matters, materials, machinery, and sterilization methods when packaging these cutting-edge drug-device, drug-biologic, and/or device-biologic products.May 31, 2006FlexiblesHigher-tech packaging makes competitive senseThere once was a time when colorful graphics provided shelf differentiation. Now packagers are using packaging to appeal to all five human senses to sell their products in the ever-competitive retail environment.April 30, 2006Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materialsRobotic dispensing boosts pharmacy's efficiencyMedicap automates with a machine that counts tablets, fills them into bottles, prints and applies labels to the bottles, then caps them with user-friendly closures.April 30, 2006Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materialsNew pack delivers treatment 'Spot On' the 'Well'markWellmark’s distinctive thermoformed packs with ‘Pet Specifix’ applicators help pet owners apply the appropriate flea and tick topical treatment to cats or dogs.April 30, 2006Sustainable PackagingInsight from Bio 2006Seems anything “bio”-related qualifies as a hot topic these days.April 30, 2006Blisters/clamshells/skin packagingPackaging and prescription drug plansA recent Packworld.com survey asked if senior drug plans will have an impact on packaging. Here’s a sampling of responses…April 30, 2006Flexible packagingSurvey says validation tops packaging issuesValidation issues, FDA regulations, and personnel skills are key concerns for healthcare professionals responding to an exclusive Packworld.com survey.March 31, 2006HomeThe wrap-up: Blessings in a material worldThe old adage “money makes the world go ‘round” certainly applies to most businesses. Here's one of the exceptions.February 28, 2006Previous PagePage 153 of 192Next Page
