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Is "smart packaging" just a dumb idea?

Just to be clear, there’s “dumb” packaging (just a box, no matter how pretty the graphics), “self-aware” packaging (with Electronic Article Surveillance/EAS tags), and “smart” packaging (with RFID tags).

October 29, 2009

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Chemical burdens tightening: Here comes EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency and Congress are working on ways to tighten chemical safety regulations.

October 29, 2009

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Will FDA changes influence healthcare packaging?

Dr. Michael Drues, president of Vascular Sciences, offers a perspective on the state of the FDA, the 510(k), and labeling issues.

October 29, 2009

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Unique approach to clamshell labeling

Speeds to 110/min is what the Shell Shock system is all about. Video shows how it’s done.

October 29, 2009

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Continued growth seen in custom die-cut insert cards

Medical device manufacturers are turning to custom cards to address innovative eco-initiatives, including package downsizing, ink-less labeling, and aerodynamic product protection.

October 29, 2009

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Ready to click the OTC growth switch?

Rx-to-OTC switches tied to economics.

October 28, 2009

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WINMEC RFID Executive Forum - Modifying Global Business for Competitiveness

RFID has started to have a major impact on various industry segments ranging from retail to healthcare, and, energy to manufacturing.

October 24, 2009

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Prices to pay for misleading food labels

The FDA is cracking down on labels that deceive consumers. But at a time when money-strapped consumers are demanding honesty in their brands, doesn’t it make good sense for CPG companies to be policing themselves?

October 22, 2009

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RFIDTraxx Demonstrates DocStaxx -RFID Document Tracking & AssetTraxx -RFID Asset Tracking Systems

RFIDTraxx LLC announced today that it will participate in the MIT Enterprise Forum’s AUTO-ID & SENSING SOLUTIONS Expo to be held on October 27, 2009 at the MIT Stata Center in Cambridge MA.

October 22, 2009

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Label inspection

Sony FireWire digital cameras play a key role in this versatile system that reads UPC or 2D bar codes at speeds to 1,500 parts/min.

October 20, 2009

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Tamper-evident shrinksealer and shrink sleeve labeler

This machine, which does the work of multiple systems, is for manufacturers doing continuous production and for contract packagers who need equipment with a broad range of capabilities.

October 6, 2009

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MSU's medical packaging course offered online

Michigan State University’s venerable Medical Packaging course is presented virtually. It should be a big help to a wide variety of healthcare packaging professionals.

October 5, 2009