Material handling

Connecting the Dots in the Medical Device Supply Chain - dead

Medical device manufacturers can now benefit from a material packaging development courtesy of the cooperative efforts of the resin producer, extruder and thermoformer. - dead

January 5, 2017

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Plastics/resins

Connecting the Dots in the Medical Device Supply Chain

Medical device manufacturers can now benefit from a material packaging development courtesy of the cooperative efforts of the resin producer, extruder and thermoformer.

January 4, 2017

Closures

Opioids, cannabis pose new challenge for patient adherence

Despite the packaging community’s efforts to address medication nonadherence, it remains a critical concern. Could opioids and medicinal cannabis exacerbate the challenge of patient compliance?

January 3, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Convenient dispensing packs snap open with a thumb press

Klöckner Pentaplast explains how snapsil packages provide a versatile, on-the-go format for easy opening, controlled dispensing and product protection. The format is customizable in shapes, styles and designs for liquids, powders, granules, gels and lotions.

December 14, 2016

Flexibles

A clear three-layer lamination for hot- and cold-fill blister seals

Klöckner Pentaplast's LiquiGuard blister films solve common technical limitations posed by emerging medication forms, which can now be packaged in crystal-clear, thermostable laminate film.

December 9, 2016

Sustainability

Bausch + Lomb launches contact lens, blister recycling program

Contact lenses and blister packaging can now be recycled through a new program from Bausch + Lomb that also donates to blindness-prevention group for each pound recycled.

December 6, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Valved packaging proves successful in foodservice

Spanish meat shop is first to use a tray and film combination with valve to package its new line of meat recipes, for cooking in a conventional steam oven.

December 3, 2016

Material handling

PACK EXPO/Pharma EXPO Sets All-Time Record

Pill dispensing system, regulatory-compliant blister carton, automation in cannabis packaging, and serialization issues highlight Pharma EXPO 2016.

December 1, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Cargill debuts easy-peel packaging for its ground-beef chubs

The new film for its Our Certified 1-lb ground-beef chubs will eliminate consumers’ contact with the meat during food preparation.

November 21, 2016

Sustainability

Styrene-Free Medical Device Trays Improve Durability and Product Protection

Eastman’s Eastalite resin material is extruded by Pacur into sheet that's thermoformed by Plastics Ingenuity into trays that yield multiple benefits for medical device manufacturers.

November 18, 2016

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Compact Blister Pack Tester Detects 7-Micron Holes

The compact SEPHA VisionScan leak detecting system from Tasi Test takes five seconds to test blister packs thoroughly for leaks without affecting the package in any way.

November 18, 2016

Flexibles

Coldform foil blister provides moisture barrier, runs on standard lines

The venerable blister pack thrives in multiple industries and is suitable for an incredibly diverse range of consumer packaged goods. You'll see these blisters used to contain everything from valuable electronics to toys to hardware to automotive products. Blister packs help protect products from external factors such as humidity, contamination, and light.

November 6, 2016

Cartoning

Pharmaceutical blister machinery revolution in Italy

Marchesini Group Open House focuses on blister and deep-draw thermoforming lines. Event to culminate in the inauguration of an industrial complex for building pharmaceutical packaging equipment in Carpi.

October 18, 2016