Hallie Forcinio is packing editor for Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe, editorhal@sbcglobal.net.
Cold-Chain Shippers: One-Trip vs. Multiple Trips
Manufacturers seek more sustainable options for temperature-controlled packaging.
Innovations Meet Growing Demand for Prefilled Syringes
Container and equipment innovations expand applications.
Package Authentication Depends on Multi-Level Tactics
Drug product security requires anti-counterfeiting techniques such as authentication throughout the supply chain.
Modeling Streamlines Package Stability Testing
Data and software identify optimum pharmaceutical packaging choices for the required shelf-life.
Pharma Packaging Focus on Tubes
New options for pharmaceutical tubes enhance functionality, sustainability, and brand identity.
Intelligent Packaging Promotes Interaction with Patients
Advances in intelligent technologies for pharmaceutical packaging improve online productivity, authenticate product, and boost patient adherence.
Intelligent Packaging Uses Technology to Track Packages, Doses
RFID, NFC, and barcodes on pharmaceutical containers enhance patient safety and adherence.
Sustainable and Functional Packaging Meets Cold-Chain Needs
Innovations in packaging protect temperature-sensitive drugs.
Trends in Cold-Chain Packaging
Consider trends for packaging that protects temperature-sensitive drugs.
Packaging Preserves the Cold Chain
More sustainable and functional packaging protects temperature-sensitive drugs.
New Equipment for Pharma Package Labeling
Labeling equipment for primary and secondary packaging and a new label printer improve speed and quality.
Prioritizing Sustainable Packaging
Pharmaceutical companies work toward a circular economy by using sustainable packaging.
Primary Packaging for Combination Products
Trends affecting primary pharmaceutical packaging include the shift to more complex drug-device combination products.
New Technologies for Fill/Finish Streamline Operations
Advances in fill/finish for parenteral packaging address demands for efficiency and product safety.
Augmented and Virtual Reality in Machine Design
The Industry 4. 0 tools of augmented and virtual reality aid pharmaceutical fill/finish equipment design, training, and troubleshooting.
New Machine Vision Technology
New machine vision systems are designed for inspecting primary and secondary packaging for defects.
Research Guides Teva’s Packaging Redesign
Teva harmonizes its generic drug packaging brands under its corporate umbrella with a redesign.
Automating Quality Checks
Today’s inspection systems catch tinier flaws, manage data, and increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to further boost performance.
Checking Seal Integrity
New testing equipment for seal integrity of pharmaceutical packaging improves accuracy and flexibility.
Innovations in Primary and Secondary Packaging
INTERPHEX 2019 presented solutions for ophthalmic containers, materials, and equipment for forming primary containers, child-resistant and tamper-evident (TE) cartons, and cold-chain packaging.
Contract Packaging Grows
Contract packagers expand operations and services to accommodate growing need.
Capsule Fillers, Shelf-Life Protection on Display at INTERPHEX 2019
Exhibitors present innovations for solid doses at INTERPHEX 2019.
Serialization Systems at INTERPHEX
Serialization-ready packing equipment and services to manage data assist companies with DSCSA compliance.
Packaging Innovations at INTERPHEX 2019
At INTERPHEX 2019, MG2/MG America stages a packaging/processing summit; exhibitors offer packaging equipment innovations for parenteral products.
New Options for Blister Packaging
As demand increases, new materials and machines broaden options for blister packaging.
Smarter Packaging Comes to the Pharma Market
Active and intelligent packaging technologies benefit brand owners, caregivers, and patients.
Salutas Pharma Upgrades Packaging Lines to Meet FMD Deadline
Uhlmann prepared 47 lines to meet the EU Falsified Medicines Directive deadline.