Workforce

Rutgers awarded packaging scholarship

Packaging World’s Future Leaders in Packaging Scholarship was established in 2011 in conjunction with Leaders in Packaging – a print and online marketing program that enables suppliers to promote their innovation and expertise to the packaging community.

January 5, 2017

PMMI News: Page 54

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

PMMI News

Serialization virtual reality reader delivers unique experience

With the first major serialization deadline less than a year away, the pharmaceutical industry is scrambling to not just comply with regulations, but to establish comprehensive traceability solutions without disrupting production.

December 6, 2016

Contract Packaging

Contract Packaging magazine welcomes new Editor

Effective January 1, 2017, Anne Marie Mohan will serve as the new Editor of Contract Packaging magazine.

November 29, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Planning for FDA Compliance on Class 1 Medical Devices

A five-minute discussion with Paul Johnson, Packaging Solutions Specialist, Life Sciences, at Weber Packaging, offers practical advice on Unique Device Identifier labels to stay ahead of impending compliance deadlines.

November 27, 2016

Coding/marking

Machine Vision Inspection and Automatic Identification

New product integrations of machine vision and smart cameras used for both inline and offline and barcode and data matrix readers/verification. Systems are configurable and are used by customers in validated industries, such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

November 18, 2016

Cartoning

Rebuilt Packaging Systems

Company takes older Uhlmann equipment, such as blister machines and cartoners, and updates them with more advanced controls, servo drives, tooling etc., offering companies a more economic option to new machinery.

November 18, 2016

Coding/marking

Serialization Software

Robust software addresses pharmaceutical counterfeiting and diversion; works with variety of camera and coding/marketing systems to create serialized numbers and then inspects codes printed onto packaging materials.

November 18, 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

PMMI News

Largest Ever PACK EXPO Exceeds Highest of Expectations

New records set for exhibitors and total exhibit space.

November 17, 2016

Coding, Printing & Labeling

Healthcare Supply Chain Management Meets Just-in-Time Demands

An interview with Lee Pretsel, Group Vice President at CCL Healthcare, probes the value proposition of managing today’s just-in-time supply chain with connected ERP systems that help suppliers foresee demands, plan more efficiently and hold less inventory.

November 16, 2016

PMMI News

Lieutenant Governor tours PACK EXPO

CHICAGO – Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti today toured the 60th PACK EXPO International at McCormick Place, visiting the booths of six companies.

November 10, 2016