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IoPP Spotlight — November 2014: Drug/pharma/medical device packaging
IoPP
Throughout November, IoPP will bring directly to members content focused on the drug/pharmaceutical/medical device packaging markets. Packaging tips, white papers, special webinars and more...carefully selected vertical content to help make you a better informed, more well-rounded packaging professional. IoPP Spotlight focuses on product packaging segments important to you! If you haven't done so already, please go onto www.iopp.org and either log on as an existing member or join IoPP. Then update your member profile and opt in to receive the content you want not only throughout November, but for all future "IoPP Spotlight" months. November's Spotlight is sponsored by DDL and supported by Healthcare Packaging magazine, HealthPack and Pharma EXPO.
Click here to read more about IoPP's Spotlight months.
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5 best practices in serialization solution architecture
Healthcare Packaging
David DeJean of Systech International was the presenter for a recent Pharma EXPO discussion on best practices in implementing serialization. He emphasized that while serialization is a good first step in helping brand owners to recognize their own products in the supply chain, the possibility for many errors still exists, especially with serialization systems that are not fully integrated across multiple global sites.
Child resistant, senior-friendly medical packaging format debuts
Packaging Digest
Colbert Packaging Corporation, a manufacturer of folding cartons, rigid paper boxes and paperboard specialty products, recently announced the availability of MedLock EZ, its latest invention in patient compliance packaging solutions. MedLock EZ is a child resistant, senior-friendly and sustainable unit dose alternative to amber prescription vials.
Study reports increased technology adoption in medical device packaging
Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News
Research and Markets analysts forecast the global medical device packaging market to grow at a CAGR of 5.92 percent over the period 2013-2018. The increased adoption of technology in packaging is a major trend in this market. Different packaging techniques are being developed along with the incorporation of automating the manufacturing processes of these products.
Benefits of packaging line simulation
Healthcare Packaging
Two packaging professionals recently presented this Pharma EXPO discussion of the advantages of packaging line simulation. The two described alternate scenarios for planning new packaging lines or updating existing lines: traditional approach versus using simulation software. For new packaging lines, the goal is cost avoidance; for existing packaging lines, the aim is cost reduction.
Dec. 4 IoPP webinar: Insights on beverage concentrates, child-resistant closures
IoPP
IoPP's final webinar of 2014 will focus on consumer research as a way to enhance packaging's impact. Becky Donner, VP Design and Market Insight at TricorBraun, will share insights on the company's focus groups and detail how consumers interact with beverage concentrates packaging and child-resistant closures — both squeeze and turn-and-push and turn designs. In addition, opportunities for sensory engagement will be shared. This standard webinar begins at 10 a.m. Central Dec. 4, and is open to all IoPP members at no additional charge.
Click here to register for the webinar.
Coming in January: IoPP Spotlight focus on contract packaging
IoPP
IoPP's "Spotlight" educational effort will focus content throughout January on contract packaging. Tips, trends, new developments, a webinar and more — all designed to help make you a more well-rounded packaging professional. IoPP Spotlight encourages you to customize your experience; receive only the content you want! Simply log in at www.iopp.org and update your member profile, and tell us which content you wish to receive.
Customize your own in-house training program through IoPP
IoPP
Did you know that IoPP can bring packaging training and our staff of certified instructors to your company? IoPP will work with you to customize a training program of two to 10 days, based on the Fundamentals of Packaging Technology curriculum, which covers all the major areas of packaging. You select the content that is relevant for your needs, choosing from many flexible options and your team comes away with immediately usable skills. IoPP has conducted dozens of in-house training programs over the past 10 years at some of the industry's leading companies.
For further details, contact Jim George, IoPP Director of Education.
HealthPack 2015 registration is open: IoPP member discount
IoPP
HealthPack, the leading industry conference and exhibition focusing on medical device packaging, has opened registration for the 2015 event, which will be March 3-5 in Norfolk, Virginia. IoPP members receive a $100 discount on their registration.
Click here for more information about HealthPack 2015.
Fundamentals 2015 classes registration open; content to reflect 5th Edition
IoPP
Fundamentals of Packaging Technology 2015 classes are right around the corner, and they're being updated to reflect IoPP's revised textbook, "Fundamentals of Packaging Technology, 5th Edition." The course covers all the major areas of packaging, reflects the contributions of numerous subject matter experts and can prepare you for certification—IoPP's CPP mark is becoming a preference at some consumer product companies. Semesters 1-2 will be June 15-19 and Semesters 3-4 are scheduled for July 27-31, taught by IoPP's staff of certified instructors. Take the complete course or semesters individually, in any order.
For more information, click here.
'Fundamentals, 5th Edition' and 'Glossary' available in special combo discount offer
IoPP
If you've been thinking about ordering the new "Fundamentals of Packaging Technology, 5th Edition" textbook, did you know that IoPP offers a special combo price if you order it along with the "Illustrated Glossary of Packaging Terminology, 2nd Edition?" Buy both books together through the IoPP bookstore for just $340 — a savings of 15 percent!
Click here for details.
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Nov. 18
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IoPP WNY Chapter Meeting, Rochester, New York |
Contact: Diana Solt, email dsolt@harris.com. |
Nov. 18
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IoPP Central Indiana Chapter Professional Night at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana |
Contact: Tricia Rochbyb, email tricia_rochyby@baxter.com. Click here for more information. |
Nov. 20
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IoPP Golden Gate Chapter Packaging Trivia Night, Pleasanton, California |
Contact: Madeline Kwiecien, email madeline.kwiecien@gmail.com. Click here for more information. |
Nov. 24
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IoPP RIT Student Chapter "Packaging Around the World" Workshop, Rochester, New York |
Contact: Diana Solt, email wnyiopp@gmail.com. Click here for more information. |
Dec. 3
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IoPP Southeastern Chapter Holiday Luncheon, Atlanta, Georgia |
Contact: Albert Friedman, email info@iopp-se.org. Click here for more information. |
Dec. 4
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IoPP Standard Webinar: "Leveraging Consumer Insight to Driver Powerful Packaging Solutions," Online |
Contact: Jim George, email jimg@iopp.org. Click here for more information. |
Dec. 16
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IoPP WNY Chapter Meeting, Rochester, New York |
Contact: Diana Solt, email wnyiopp@gmail.com. |
Brand owners want sustainable packaging
Triple Pundit
Recycling is intrinsically linked to sustainability. We will always produce material things in some form, and it will serve us best in the long run if we can put those materials back into productive use. Recycling is an essential component for minimizing our dependence on natural resources, and it contributes to advancements in market development and green technologies. But recycling has gone beyond accepted to expected, and that fact invites us to address other key variables which contribute to a circular materials economy.
Bioplastic applications rapidly developing across major markets
By Don Rosato
 The bioplastics industry is experiencing a sense of arrival confirmed by a growing volume and variety of applications from disposable packaging to durable goods. Bioplastics are no longer viewed as a mere fad, a "green" public relations stunt or a feel-good ecoluxury. They are proving to be legitimate tools of the plastics industry. Let's take a look at bioplastics application development across some major plastic market segments.
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Practical packaging applications for additive manufacturing
Packaging World
If your company needs to produce small volumes, make custom containers or keep tooling costs under control, it might want to consider additive manufacturing, sometimes referred to as 3-D printing, or rapid prototyping. Although the technology has existed for decades, lower equipment costs and media attention to home printers that can print chocolate or jewelry have helped to generate new interest in 3-D printing.
Demand still driving polymer industry forward
Food Production Daily
The global polymer market is expected to grow to over 300 million tons by 2018, despite a "roller coaster ride" in recent years, according to AMI Consulting.
Edible packaging is the ultimate in zero waste
TreeHugger
It doesn't make sense that a single food item that gets consumed within minutes or even seconds should leave behind a piece of packaging that will linger on Earth for years. Think of a granola bar and its plastic wrapper, a mini yogurt container, a bag of chips or a bottle of juice. These items, together with countless others, offer such fleeting satisfaction at a long-term cost, whether the destination is a landfill site or the convoluted, unreliable processes of a recycling facility.
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