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Jones celebrates centenary by authenticating COVID-19 test kits

22 May 2020
Yukta Arora
The company is seeing a surge in interest in more high-tech healthcare packaging, including printed electronics, with the challenges of COVID-19. “Recently, we have been asked about COVID-19 testing kits with intelligent and connected capabilities,” Chris Jones Harris principal, corporate development at the company said.
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Covid-19: Get ready for production!

19 May 2020
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COMBINATION OF PROVEN STANDARDS AND FLEXIBILITY

The manufacturing process of the vaccine doses depends strongly on the active ingredient. Hence, process equipment for the formulation must offer maximum flexibility to ensure easy adaptation to the customer's manufacturing specifications.

It’s a question of striking the ideal balance between proven standards and flexibility. And this is exactly what we offer our customers. Stephan Hüttner, Head of Engineering Process Systems at Syntegon

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COVID-19 Update for Our Customers and Partners

19 May 2020
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I would like to inform you of the measures Aptar is taking in regards to the evolving coronavirus pandemic in order to continue to support our customers to the best of our ability during this time: We have implemented a Global COVID-19 Action Team who is meeting daily to identify and mitigate potential risks as much as possible. This Action Team has implemented a COVID-19 Exposure Control Plan, which was prepared by our Environment, Health and Safety team. We are closely monitoring our entire supply chain up to the Tier-1 level, including direct materials, components and spare parts.
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COVID-19 Update for Our Customers and Partners

19 May 2020
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I would like to inform you of the measures Aptar is taking in regards to the evolving coronavirus pandemic in order to continue to support our customers to the best of our ability during this time: We have implemented a Global COVID-19 Action Team who is meeting daily to identify and mitigate potential risks as much as possible.
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Aptar Submits Application for Emergency Use Authorization to the German Regulatory Agency BfArM for ActivShieldTM FFP2 Decontamination System

19 May 2020
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In this simple disinfecting process, the FFP2 mask and a small strip of Aptar’s ActivShieldTM technology are placed inside any commonly available one-gallon plastic bag. The strip releases a controlled amount of chlorine dioxide inside the sealed bag to decontaminate the FFP2 mask. The process takes only two hours until the mask is ready to wear again. It can be performed on-site at the local hospital where the mask is being used.
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SUSTAPEEK 3D printer build surface for fused deposition modelling

19 May 2020
Yukta Arora
With the new 3D printer build surface made of SUSTAPEEK, Röchling wants to simplify work processes for 3D printers in fused deposition modelling. The application of the first filament layer on the build surface plays a key role in achieving optimum printing results. The 3D printer build surface must have a high adhesive effect so that the printing object has high stability during the printing process and remains fixed in the specified position. Conventional build surfaces usually have to be processed for a strong adhesive effect.
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ACG receives certification for its ‘Clean Label’ capsules

19 May 2020
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Becomes the world’s first and the only capsule manufacturer to receive it ACG -- a leading supplier of fully integrated solutions to the global pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry, has received a certification of compliance from Clean Label ProjectTM for its ACGcapsTM H+. ACG Capsules has long been recognised for the quality and integrity of its ‘clean capsule’ design and manufacture and with this accreditation it has become the world’s first capsules to receive the certification from the Clean Label Project.
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that are simple
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ESS: High Speed Filling System for COVID-19 Test Kit Vials

18 May 2020
Yukta Arora
As cases of COVID-19 began to intensify across the U.S.A. in early spring, a diagnostics manufacturer reached out to ESS Technologies—a provider of complete packaging line design, manufacture, and integration—to build two identical filling systems with automated cap torque for diagnostics vials to be used in manufacturing COVID-19 test kits. The system needed to be fast and capable of filling up to 120 vials per minute. ESS introduces its FC Series Flexible Filler/Capper for vials and small bottles.
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Sterile and antiviral packaging: unlocking the potential of business continuity and resilience during COVID-19 pandemic

18 May 2020
Yukta Arora
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a humanitarian crisis, creating an extraordinary strain on society and affecting millions of people around the world. The speed and depth of disruption is creating unprecedented challenges for industries and is having a growing impact on the global economy. Beyond the negative impact of a traditional economic downturn due to factory closures, supply chain disruptions, movement restrictions and social distancing requirements, the pandemic has put the medical industry at the centre stage.
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Arisure TM Closed Medication System

16 May 2020
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Closed Male Luer (Valve)
  1. Patented covered male luer technology
  2. Drip free disconnection
  3. Automatic shut-off upon disconnection
  4. Allows delivery through any female luer valve / port
  5. Anti-unwinding version to prevent unintentional removal
Closed Vial Access Device, 13 mm, 20mm and 28mm
  1. Patented closed vial access
  2. Traps vapors without compromising sterility
  3. Integrated swab able valve, luer connection
  4. “Clean Air” pressure equalization through 0.2mm one way filter
  5. One way valve traps vapors (even if removed from via
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