Material handling

Surge Expected in Warehouse Robotics Growth

Mobile robots are expected to lead the overall warehouse robotics market between 2017 and 2022, according to a new market research report.

February 22, 2017

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Filling/capping, dry

Medication Errors Prompt Advanced Technologies in Pharmacy Repackaging

The rise in the number of outpatient visits has encouraged pharmacists and hospitals to incorporate automated systems to improve their prescription handling capacity.

February 21, 2017

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Altana AG acquires Landa Group’s Metallography technology

Landa will progressively transfer the remaining development and engineering work to Altana to bring the technology to market.

February 21, 2017

Contract Packaging

Touchdown! Summit scores big in co-packing arena

A play-by-play of Summit Packaging Solutions’ path to creating an end-to-end supply chain business that meets co-packing customers’ needs for speed, customization, and a single-source supply.

February 20, 2017

Contract Packaging

The value of differentiation

If we can find ways to create value, we can then rise to the top of our customer or supplier’s hierarchy and vie for the enviable title of ‘customer or supplier of choice.’

February 20, 2017

Contract packaging

Cold-brew coffee co-packed in aseptic carton

New cold brew coffee line from STEEP 18 uses tall, slim aseptic cartons to preserve the flavor, aroma, and color of its beverage line as well as offer an extended shelf life and consumer convenience.

February 18, 2017

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Cold Form Blisters Provide Barrier Protection, Safety, Shelf Life Benefits

Grand View Research report forecasts the global cold form blister packaging market to reach US$ 8.63 billion by 2024, with healthcare accounting for 48% of volume in 2015.

February 17, 2017

Operational Excellence

New Developments in Pharma Packaging and Drug Delivery

Pharmapack Europe trends include ‘human factor’ principles, with individualized packaging and serialization as integral future solutions.

February 16, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Advantzware opens new R&D office

Advantzware opened a R&D office within the Peachtree Packaging facility.

February 15, 2017

Contract packaging

Addressing Serialization and Aggregation Head-On

CordenPharma Latina moves ahead of the curve when it comes to track and trace, serialization and aggregation as a full-service partner in the contract development and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), drug products and associated packaging services to the global pharmaceutical industry.

February 14, 2017

Controls & Machine Components

Cone Drive launches new website

Cone Drive launched a new website as part of a global rebranding project.

February 14, 2017

Plastics/resins

Qosmedix: PET lotion and spray bottles

All four bottles have a unique locking mechanism to help keep products from spilling during travel.

February 13, 2017

Sustainable Packaging

APR pursuing updates to recyclability testing protocols

In 2017, APR plans to update testing procedures for PET, polypropylene, and high-density polyethylene items and create new protocols for flexible films.

February 13, 2017