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Tracking and Tracing in Small Spaces

Printing technology providers address the need for variable coding serialization and the realities of limited label space.

Printing technology providers address the need for variable coding serialization and the realities of limited label space.

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Automated Inspection Widens Its Scope

Manufacturers can reduce liability exposure by improving QA practices.

Manufacturers can reduce liability exposure by improving QA practices.

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Championing Heat Sealers

Championing Heat Sealers

Vendor support encompasses machine testing and material troubleshooting.

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New Solutions Address Change

As packagers explore labeling alternatives, cartoner vendors fit advanced features into smaller spaces.

As packagers explore labeling alternatives, cartoner vendors fit advanced features into smaller spaces.

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Reaching for Adherence

Packaging will be a component of more patient-tailored compliance programs.

Packaging will be a component of more patient-tailored compliance programs.

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Ask the Experts

Tips for developing and executing a cost evaluation for pack-outs on multiple types of insulated shippers.

Tips for developing and executing a cost evaluation for pack-outs on multiple types of insulated shippers.

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Prepare for Procurement

Potential users of form-fill-seal (FFS) machinery may experience a bit of “sticker shock,” but if they have a long-term strategy and look at overall benefits, the capital expense may be worth the investment.
 
 
So reports Eric Pearson, manager, packaging engineering, Boston Scientific, who will be sharing his career experiences in the FFS procurement lifecycle at the upcoming packaging session at MD&M East 2009 in New York City June 9. Pearson has been involved in many FFS machine procurements and installations.
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Industry News

  • New Recommended Practice for Flexible Packaging Material Selection

    The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST; Arlington Heights, IL) has published a new Recommended Practice (RP) for the selection of flexible packaging materials for use in contamination-critical applications. The RP includes references to FDA, ISO, and other pharmaceutical and medical device packaging standards.

  • Improving Headspace Analysis

    The need to test for minute levels of gases and vapors in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and nutraceutical packages is growing, reports Anthony Ahmed, product manager for Mocon Inc. (Minneapolis). “With the advancements in genetics, live medicines with living organisms are now more prevalent,” he explains. “The products have low tolerances for atmospheric influence.”

  • Prequalified Universal Cold Shipper

    The GTS-52 has been prequalified at minimum and maximum loads, under summer and winter conditions, in CCT’s ISTA-certified and CGMP-compliant labs. The GTS-52 has also been tested at -30°C for up to 96 hours using dry ice. Payload specific qualification is available.

  • Communicate Packaging Criteria to Avoid Risk

    Success also depends upon clear communication between partners, emphasized Lora Keena, vice president, quality assurance and regulatory affairs, for Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging (Grand Rapids, MI). Keena spoke at MD&M West 2009's preshow packaging conference. "It is important to gain a thorough understanding of expectations through due diligence before projects begin," she said. "This includes performing risk assessments so both parties can anticipate potential failures before they occur."

  • NYU's Prism Award Goes to HP Executive for Graphics Solutions

    Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president of the HP Imaging and Printing Group (IPG), has been presented with the 2009 Prism Award. Presented annually by New York University (NYU), the Prism Award recognizes distinguished leadership in the graphic arts and communications industry.