Coding, Printing & Labeling

UK-US RFID Rx authentication pilot

Six pharma companies including Merck are involved in a trans-Atlantic pilot to have pharmacists authenticate drugs using RFID.

May 31, 2006

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Coding, Printing & Labeling

Dr. Lee's TeaForHealth® launches in PET

Dr. Lee's TeaForHealth has selected 16-oz PowerFlex™ polyethylene terephthalate bottles from Amcor PET Packaging to launch its new organic tea line.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Packaging plays a role in combating obesity?

It could, says a recent report to FDA.

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Intermec Based Label Printer Applicator

The 4000 Series offers a rugged Intermec driven solution. The new 4400 and 4600 offers a new breed of “Smart” Printer applicators. These printer applicators come equipped with enough data storage and processing power to operate independently of a PC.

May 31, 2006

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FDA analyst delivers medical device labeling details

EASTPACK : At a June 6 Medical Design & Manufacturing East conference session, Food and Drug Administration regulatory policy analyst Arthur Yellin offered the following advice on medical device labeling:

May 31, 2006

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Pharma perspective on Packaging Automation Forum

In this second installment of our PAF report, pharmaceutical packagers share insights into the business advantages of modularity, enabling shop floor personnel to make good decisions, and networkable machine structures.

May 31, 2006

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RFID Starter Kit

The Avery Dennison™ Basic Gen 2 Starter Kit is a multi-component starter package that supports the production of Gen 2 RFID labels, offering companies the essential components necessary to begin RFID compliance.

May 31, 2006

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

KEYS to package security

Industry experts disclose what it takes to secure packaged products in the supply chain.

May 31, 2006

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Combination products challenge packaging

Manufacturers 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, 2006

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U.S. vintners bubbly over wine agreement with EU

“The Europeans will be out to force the grandfathered California wineries to cease and desist in their use of terms like champagne and bordeaux on their labels.”

May 31, 2006

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Getting schooled in RFID

It had been a while, but I went back to school earlier this year, attending Miles Technologies’ (www.rfidlabeling.com) RFID Essentials class at the company’s local Chicago-area facility in Itasca, IL.

May 31, 2006

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Companies -

Pro Mach, Inc.’s ID Technology division has acquired The Glennon Group, a provider of labeling, marking, and packaging systems and services throughout the Midwest.

May 31, 2006

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Bridging the gap from manual to automated labeling

A new product; a short run market test; a unique label, marketing’s idea of an eye-catching promotion; white paper from Universal Labeling Systems explains why the answer to all of these questions is semi-automatic labeling.

May 16, 2006