Operational Excellence

Drones to Drop Blood Over Rwanda

California-based startup Zipline launches drone delivery service to bring medical supplies to isolated areas.

October 17, 2016

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Sustainable Packaging

PET recycling numbers drop slightly in 2015

Annual report on PET container recycling activity shows decrease in collection, but called a ‘positive report,’ given the global economic challenges in 2015.

October 17, 2016

Plastics/resins

Kids love noodles In a Cup!

Heat-pasteurized, vacuum-packed noodles in a cup with a reclosable lid and spork make a nutritious meal or snack for kids at home or at school.

October 16, 2016

Sustainability

Skincare packaging puts the environment first

Bottles, caps, and pumps for a new line of natural, organic skincare products are selected with their environmental impact one of the top considerations.

October 15, 2016

Converting equipment

Thiele hires sales director for Latin America region

Thiele Technologies, Inc. hired Anthony Colquitt as a sales director for the Latin America region in response to growing global demand.

October 14, 2016

Containers

U.S. demand for rigid bulk packaging to reach $7.2 billion in 2020

New rigid bulk packaging study reveals that pharmaceutical and chemical production will expand demand for rigid bulk packaging.

October 14, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Encoder Products: Programmable encoder

Encoder Products Co. has introduced the Model 25SP Accu-CoderPro – a programmable encoder in the industry-standard Size 25 package (2.5 in. x 2.5 in., or 63.5 mm); contained within the rugged, industrial housing of the Model 25SP is an advanced set of electronics that allow the encoder to be programmed for exact application needs.

October 14, 2016

Conveying & accumulation

WeighPack Systems moves into new facility

WeighPack Systems’ new 70,000-sq.-ft. Montreal facility includes a customer training classroom, equipment showroom, an R&D center, and more.

October 13, 2016

Labels

South African printer invests in pharmaceutical booklet growth

Booklet machine, pharmaceutical inspection equipment and a vision system all help Rotolabel meet compliance issues and growing market demand in South African market.

October 13, 2016

Plastics/resins

PDI, SABIC partner to help prevent healthcare-associated infections

Leaders in infection prevention and thermoplastic technology conduct stress-cracking study of medical device plastics to unravel compatibility issues.

October 13, 2016

Labels

SHL Medical focuses on user functionality

Its auto injectors feature specialty labels for demo devices in which safety and patient ease of use are paramount.

October 11, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Applied Motion Products: Stepper drive for hazardous locations

Applied Motion Products launches the first ever step motor drive that is internationally certified for use in hazardous locations.

October 11, 2016

Controls & Machine Components

Pro-face America: HMI software

Pro-face BLUE Open Studio is a development and runtime software that incorporates all of the tools users need to create SCADA HMI applications, dashboards and OEE interfaces.

October 11, 2016