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LIVE FROM Pharma EXPO: Handling toxic drugs

Broken vials, shattered glass, and exposure to contents are every drug handler's nightmare. A simple fix from Iwata improves safety for healthcare workers and others.

September 29, 2015

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Flexibles

LIVE FROM Pharma EXPO: New product development

Have you considered bringing in a converting partner for your transdermal packaging?

September 29, 2015

Flexibles

LIVE FROM Pharma EXPO: Transdermal patch constructions

Bemis is testing sealant layer material constructions for the growing transdermal patch market.

September 29, 2015

Controls & Machine Components

Parker Hannifin combines motion, machine and visualization in controller

Ben Furnish explains the flexibility of the Parker Automation Controller (PAC), which is shown controlling a delta robot at PACK EXPO.

September 29, 2015

Conveying & accumulation

Space-saving conveyor turns, belts and transfers designed for small pack sizes

New zero-tangent radius conveyor from Intralox is available in withs from 8" to 40" with an inside turning radius of 24" regardless of belt width. Benefits include space savings, high speeds, smooth transfers. Also shown is a conveyor belt specially designed for easier conveying and transfer of smaller package sizes.

September 29, 2015

Form/fill/seal - horizontal

Servo-driven horizontal f/f/s line for pouches and fitment application

Bossar's new all-servo-driven horizontal f/f/s pouch-making machine enables higher speeds, higher efficiencies, fewer moving parts, and less maintenance. Video demo shows single-serve pouches with fitments being applied.

September 29, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Delkor’s Cabrio Case provides savings and simplicity in a shelf-ready single piece tray-hood

The Cabrio Case offers shipping protection for flexible packaging while easily converting to a tray hood for retail-ready shelf display. More cost-effective than a separate tray and hood, the Cabrio Case loads flat, ships flat, and displays vertically. Machine-cut edges enhance display.

September 29, 2015

Contract Packaging

LIVE FROM Pharma EXPO: Five tips to CMO selection

Speakers highlight ‘tells’ to look for in selecting a CMO.

September 29, 2015

Containers

DS Containers breaks ground on distribution center in West Chicago

The future 300,278-square-foot distribution center will be expandable to another 250,000 square feet.

September 29, 2015

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Software for Managing a Variety of Coding/Marking Applications

Whether it's managing UDI compliance for life sciences or promotional coding for food and beverage applications, Markem-Imaje's CoLOS software assists in managing coding/marking for a variety of applications.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Machinery/adhesive tape technology creates multipacks

The Multipack Solution from 3M comprises the company's Scotch® Clean Removal Multipack Tape and CEFMA bundling equipment to create multipacks without damaging the primary packaging. Able to create up to 70 packs/min, depending on application, The Multipack Solution is an alternative to multi-unit and promotional packaging such as bags, shrink wrap, chipboard and trays.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

New technology for two-piece retail-ready display cases

Precision mandrel-forming technology allows for cases that will go through any distribution channel. Two-piece shelf-ready designs allow for maximum impact on the shelf.

September 28, 2015

Secondary Packaging

Intelligrated offers full end-of-line integration services

Intelligrated now offers design engineering services, complete project management services, installation and commissioning, and complete lifecycle support including parts and modifications.

September 28, 2015