All Pharmaceutical articles – Page 8
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ArticleNew ‘high-speed’ capsule filling machine from Syntegon set for European launch
Syntegon has released its GKF Capsylon 6005 capsule filling machine – designed to fill 360,000 nutraceutical capsules per hour, over double the capacity of its previous model – in Europe and the US.
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ArticleCellbox Solutions awarded EU funding for development of warm chain logistics solutions for healthcare applications
Cellbox Solutions GmbH, a provider of warm chain logistics solutions for the research, development, and shipment of cell-based therapies and cellular diagnostics, has been awarded a €2.5 million initial grant and €10 million in additional equity funding from the European Innovation Council’s Accelerator Programme.
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ArticleDesigning pharma packaging for child safety and ease of use by seniors
In this article, Jon Lant, head of product development and innovation at Origin, looks at the importance of ensuring that pharmaceutical packaging addresses two essential – and sometimes competing – considerations: protecting children from accidental ingestion, and remaining accessible for elderly users.
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ArticlePlastipak claims to produce ‘world’s first’ PET resin from captured carbon emissions using LanzaTech technology
Plastipak has produced PPKNatura, said to be the world’s first PET resin made from captured carbon emissions, using LanzaTech’s carbon capture technology; it is set to be utilised in pharmaceutical- and food-grade packaging, amongst other applications.
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ArticleSÜDPACK designs recyclable PP blister packaging for medical applications
SÜDPACK has unveiled a new recyclable, mono-polypropylene blister packaging solution for the pharmaceutical, medical goods, and life science industries.
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ArticleSanofi and Haleon to work towards petroleum-free consumer health bottles as newest members of Bottle Collective
Sanofi and Haleon have joined PA Consulting and PulPac’s Bottle Collective in a joint effort to develop cellulose-based bottles and replace virgin plastics sourced from petroleum in consumer health product packaging.
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ArticleSOMIC aims for optimal performance and smaller footprint with new modular machine concept
SOMIC Verpackungsmaschinen will display its SOMIC 434 modular machine concept for tray packaging, tray-cover, and wraparound solutions at interpack 2023 in hopes of delivering maximised performance with a compact footprint.
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ArticleBerry integrates data tracking into child-resistant closure for pharmaceuticals
Berry Global, an AIPIA member providing packaging and engineered products, has launched an innovative child-resistant closure that integrates innovative digital technology to improve medication adherence. The new Berry Digi-Cap digital closure is ideal for clinical trials, drug development, research and academic studies, it says. Patient behaviour data is analysed to enhance medicine adherence and gain insights into its effectiveness relative to the prescribed regime.
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ArticleFaller Packaging and CTI develop printable temperature and light indicators for self-application medicines
Faller Packaging and Chromatic Technologies Inc. (CTI) have unveiled a new solution for smart labels with printable temperature and light indicators for self-administered medicinal products in a bid to increase their user-friendliness and safety.
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ArticlePeliBiothermal reveals new shippers for cold-chain transportation of pharmaceutical products
Peli BioThermal has announced the expansion of its Crēdo shipper range for deep frozen payload protection in an effort to meet growing demand for the transportation of vaccines, temperature-sensitive biologics, and time-sensitive cell and gene therapies.
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ArticleBerry Global offers range of PET bottle and closure solutions for child-safe and tamper-evident medicine packaging
Berry Global Healthcare has unveiled a bundle solution of child-resistant, tamper-evident PET bottles and closures designed for the pharmaceutical and herbal market for syrup and liquid medicines.
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ArticleMespack and Famartec release integrated VFFS and cartoning solution for pharmaceutical applications
Mespack and Famartec have announced their collaborative development of an integrated vertical form-fill-seal and cartoning solution for primary and secondary packaging in the pharmaceutical sector, designed to meet customer demand for a complete solution to address production needs.
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ArticleVolpak introduces flexible packaging machines to product stick-pack format for pharma sector
Volpak is launching the Enflex PHS Series, which produces flexible packaging - especially in the stick-pack format - for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
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ArticleAptar and Berry Global win Chinese awards for smart pharmaceutical packs
Aptar Pharma, a leading AIPIA member in the active technology area, recently received two InnoPack 2022 China Awards in recognition of its HeroTracker® Sense and Activ-Blister™ solutions.
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ArticleAptar Pharma announces metal-free multidose nasal spray pump
Aptar Pharma is launching APF Futurity, its first metal-free, designed-for-recycling multidose nasal spray pump for nasal saline and other over-the-counter pharma products.
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ArticleStart-up innovation at Pharmapack 2023
Pharmapack Europe 2023’s start-up zone is dedicated to exploring the technologies that are currently being launched or will come on to market in two- or three-years’ time. One of the realities of the industry is that many of its’ next generation technologies are developed by smaller companies before receiving investment, partnering or acquisition, which is why Pharmapack provides start-ups, university spin out and smaller suppliers a platform to showcase new innovations.
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ArticleAmcor acquires MDK to expand medical device packaging portfolio in Asia Pacific region
Amcor has announced its acquisition of MDK, a Shanghai-based provider of medical device packaging, in an effort to complement its existing portfolio on the Chinese market.
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ArticleNew security seal provides tamper evidence for syringe needles
Needle-Trap, a unique label with integrated needle protection from pharma label specialists Schreiner MediPharm, has been complemented by a completely new security feature, says the company.
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ArticleUnette Group pursues plastic reduction with resealable tubes for liquid and paste products
Unette Group has released its Tear n Tuck re-closable tubes in response to traditional screw cap tube solutions, said to reduce weight, cost, and environmental impact with an 80% decrease in plastic.
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ArticleAmcor signs agreement with ExxonMobil for five-year supply of recycled polyethylene
Amcor has announced a five-year deal with ExxonMobil to purchase an increasing supply of chemically recycled certified circular polyethylene in a bid to reach its goal of 30% recycled material across its portfolio by 2030.