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PMP News January 2001
Selected Contents

OUR VIEW:
Creating Machine Connectivity

Digital motion control based on open architecture will enable packagers to improve product changeover times and delivery lead times while reducing material loss and machine downtime.

SPOTLIGHT:
Sticking Together
by Colleen M. Canale

Manufacturers and converters of label materials have partnered to offer drug makers eye-catching labeling at an affordable cost.

MEDICAL FOCUS
Manifold Methods Put Packages to the Test

Package test methods abound. Here's the scoop on several of them.

PHARMACEUTICAL FOCUS:
Heightened Regulatory Scrutiny for Parenterals Produces Innovation by Suppliers
by Erik Swain

Drug manufacturers are leaning on their suppliers for testing, guidance, and, ultimately, the best possible parenteral package.

PRODUCT UPDATE:

Labelers Offer Print and Apply Options
Versatile modular units place pressure-sensitive labels at high speeds.

Shape Custom Packages with Thermoformers
Efficient high-speed machines maximize packaging productivity.

Films Offer Versatile Protection
Printiable films act as barriers to contaminants while conveying information.

Identify Products with Labels
Durable materials prevent loss of information.

REGULATORY FOCUS:
FDAMA Makes Favorable Progress

A report from FDA reveals successful efforts to educate patients and healthcare professionals, plus increased electronic filing and the development of regulations to promote clarity in labeling.

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