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Ask the Experts

Join the discussion on Inspection with Andrew Zosel.

Join the discussion on Inspection with Andrew Zosel.

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New IVD Applications Demand Smart Sorbents

Novel diagnostic chemistries require optimized packaging protection.

Novel diagnostic chemistries require optimized packaging protection.

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Flexing Blister Machinery's Muscle

New models and upgrades are increasing the flexibility of pharmaceutical blister packaging lines.

New models and upgrades are increasing the flexibility of pharmaceutical blister packaging lines.

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Expanding Options for Blow-Fill-Seal Packaging

Biologics are driving some process modifications.

Biologics are driving some process modifications.

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In for the Long Haul

Switching to an automated form-fill-seal operation is a big job. But it can have big payoffs.

Switching to an automated form-fill-seal operation is a big job. But it can have big payoffs.

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Tubes Retain Their Luster

Companies are investing in graphic processes, dispensing systems, and new markets.

Companies are investing in graphic processes, dispensing systems, and new markets.

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Going with the Flow

While its been around for years in other industries, flow wrapping is bringing its efficiencies to drugs and medical devices.

While its been around for years in other industries, flow wrapping is bringing its efficiencies to drugs and medical devices.

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A View to a Pill

As inspection technology advances, systems are made easier to use.

As inspection technology advances, systems are made easier to use.

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Scaling Noncompliance

Can you make following a drug regimen just as much fun for patients as taking the stairs? Volkswagon’s awards program, The Fun Theory (www.thefuntheory.com), recognizes that “fun is the easiest way to change people’s behavior for the better.”

Visit the site and you’ll enjoy watching the “Piano Staircase.” No one likes taking the stairs, but add a melody and people will scale them with a smile. (I thank Jonathan Richman (www.doseofdigital.com) for calling out this behavior changer out on Twitter under @jonmrich).

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    Former Speaker of the House and general chairman of American Solutions, Newt Gingrich, recently honored Richard Schloesser, president and chief executive officer of Toray Plastics (America) Inc. (North Kingstown, RI), as American Solutions’ 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year from Rhode Island. Speaker Gingrich recognized Schloesser at an American Solutions awards dinner on October 7, 2009, at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, DC.

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