Events

Pharmapack: What you need to know

A TRADE SHOW DEDICATED TO PACKAGING AND DRUG DELIVERY.

The event is taking place from 5th to 6th February 2020 in hall 7.2 of the Paris Expo.

At the show, 5,500 attendees from 75 different countries will have the opportunity to network with more than 400 exhibitors, as well as access to multiple educational opportunities.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Alongside the exhibition there will also be three methods for visitors to ensure their industry knowledge is up to date:

Conference • There will be expert speakers from hospitals, research institutes, health regulatory bodies, pharma/ biopharmaceutical companies, veterinary companies, packaging/ drug-device developers and startups. Speakers will discuss current market trends as well as provide an overview on regulatory changes in both the EU and US markets and the impact on packaging and drug device developments.

Workshops • Packaging suppliers, medical device suppliers, testing services and consulting companies will show attendees how to overcome challenges and problems.

Learning Lab • There will be two days of live presentations on the exhibition floor from exhibitors about their products and services.

PHARMAPACK AWARDS Each year alongside the show the Pharmapack Awards takes place. There are two main categories - Health Product and Exhibitor Innovations which aim to celebrate the latest innovations from packaging. The awards ceremony will take place on the first day of the show from 17:45- 19:00 in the Learning Lab.

INNOVATIONS If you are interested in taking a look at some products which have recently been launched, then the Innovation Gallery is also worth a visit. Additionally, from this area you can take part in free innovation tours led by industry experts. Attendees can also visit the Start-Up Hub which will be a dedicated area for companies looking to develop and expand new technologies within the pharmaceutical packaging, labelling, drug delivery device design and engineering fields. Here, there will also be a stage for start-ups to pitch their ideas during a start-up pitching competition.

Guido Heinen key account manager medical, Hexpol

Thomas Kostadinov marketing manager healthcare EMEA, Covestro

Simon Poulter products director, Baltimore Innovations “We’re looking forward to meeting contacts new and existing at Pharmapack 2020. At the show we’ll present the latest developments in the Mediprene family of TPEs at Hall 7.2, stand J26. Among the highlights will be several Mediprene TPE grades for solvent bonding applications. These TPE compounds achieve high bond strength when applying solvents such as cyclohexanone. They are available in hardnesses from 60 Shore A to 45 Shore D and can be further expanded based on application requirements. They are transparent, and the tubing grades also offer good kink resistance properties”.

“We are pleased to introduce two new product families: Low-Friction Makrolon polycarbonate, which enables lower device deployment forces while offering dimensional consistency and Makrolon glass-filled polycarbonate, for medical devices that demand superior and lasting strength. Both product families are biocompatible and are available globally. After a successful premiere in 2019, we are happy to return to Paris and welcome existing and new partners to our booth K46 to see how we are envisioning a brighter world for patients everywhere.”

“Baltimore Innovations will be launching their new Prontopacker desiccant dispenser at Pharmapack 2020. The machine takes current industry standards to the next level and compliments all the major bottling and flow-wrap production lines. This new highspeed unit has been developed over the past four years and Baltimore are so confident of its performance, that they are guaranteeing problem-free operation, backed-up by local servicing. Visitors will get the opportunity to see the Prontopacker live in-action on stand D42. Come along and have a look!”

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20,000+ Industry Professionals 1,900+ Leading Suppliers

FEB 11-13, 2020 // ANAHEIM, CA ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER

MD&M West 2020: The 35th annual event

IN FEBRUARY 20,000 ENGINEERS AND EXECUTIVES WILL COME TOGETHER FOR THIS WELL-KNOWN EVENT.

WHAT IS MD&M WEST? MD&M West claims to be the largest medical design and manufacturing event in the world. This year’s show will be the 35th annual event.

WHEN IS THE EVENT? MD&M West is taking place in the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California between 11th and 13th February 2020.

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND? The show will provide attendees with a three-day conference covering topics such as medtech, 3D printing and smart manufacturing. There will also be the opportunity to talk to suppliers and industry experts on their booths. Industry experts and well-known organisations will be exhibiting at the event. These include but are not limited to 3D systems, Accumold, Americhem, Avery Dennison Medical, Canon, Caplugs, Covestro, DuPont Medical Packaging, Fluortek, Injectech, Junkosha, MicroLumen, MTD Micro Molding, Nelipak, Nelson Laboratories, Protolabs, Qosina, Raumedic, Schottli, Shawpak and ZwickRoell.

SOCIAL MEDIA Keep up to date with the event on social media by following #AdvMfgExpo aswell as: @MDM_Events www.facebook.com/mdmtradeshows/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3993086

For more information, please take a look at the event website.

The conference programme consists of new formats for 2020 including Lightning Workshops and Tech Talk panels, as well as the opportunity to network with industry experts.

Medical TRACK: MD&M Conference: Advancements in medical plastics for medtech TITLE: Material innovations for medical devices and pharmaceutical applications TOPIC: The presentation will provide an overview of the selection criteria for materials for medical devices. SPEAKER: Vipul Davé (Johnson & Johnson) DATE: Tuesday 11th February TIME: 10:45-11:45 LOCATION: 210C TRACK: MD&M Conference: Advancements in medical plastics for medtech TITLE: Panel of industry experts: Sustainability, environmental responsibility and the medical device community TOPIC: Are single use medical devices the answer? This session aims to answer this question and discuss how the industry can alleviate pressures on the environment. SPEAKERS: Len Czuba (Czuba Enterprises), Frank Pokrop (Quidel), Vipul Davé (Johnson & Johnson), Rob Chase (NewGen Surgical) and Nick Packet (DuPont) DATE: Tuesday 11th February TIME: 13:15-15:00 LOCATION: 210C TRACK: MD&M Conference: Keeping up and staying compliant with global and FDA regulations TITLE: The impact of IVDR requirements on manufacturers and strategies TOPIC: How to cope with challenges ahead of the2022 compliance date SPEAKER: Jon Goveia (Abbott) DATE: Tuesday 11th February TIME: 15:15-16:00 LOCATION: 210D Two new features will also be introduced this year. The first is the MD&M Innovation Lab. Here, endproduct technologies will be displayed on the show floor. Companies who will be showcasing products includes AstraZeneca. Elvie, United Orthopedic Corporation and 3B Medical. The second new feature for 2020 will be the Medtech Wall. The idea is that show visitors will be able to witness 40 years of medtech innovation on this wall. This feature is to celebrate the 35th anniversary of MD&M West as well as the 40th anniversary of Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry. This year there will be three conference tracks running alongside the exhibition: 1. Medical Design & Manufacturing West Conference 2. 3D Printing Innovation Summit 3. Smart Manufacturing Innovation Summit There are also four additional trade shows taking place next to MD&M West. These shows are West Pack, Automation Technology West, Design & Manufacturing Pacific and Plastec West.

Workshop: Impact of Medical Device Regulation on Drug/ Device Combinations - are the market players ready? Date: 05/02/2020. Time: 09:10-09:50. Location: Rooms 725-727.

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Workshop: Polycarbonate Innovations for Next Generation Drug Delivery Devices. Date: 05/02/2020. Time: 14:00-14:40. Location: Rooms 725-727.

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Learning Lab: On-Demand Packaging including preserialisation. Date: 05/02/2020. Time: 11:30-12:00. Location: Stand L30.

IT’S HOW YOU PACKAGE IT

Medical device manufacturers should ensure packaging solutions exceed mandatory EU legislation to safeguard quality standards and maintain a contaminant-free environment according to packaging systems and machines specialist, Ulma Packaging.

The Sheffield-based machinery provider is recommending companies implement practices from Part 11 of Title 21 of the US Code of Federal Regulations to ensure quality. Dave Berriman, technical manager at ULMA Packaging UK said: “By utilising packaging machinery with software that can keep hold of important control system data, such as ULMA’s range of thermoforming machines, medical product manufacturers can enjoy peace of mind that their packages are sealed without leaks and can be opened without coming into contact with foreign particles.”

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Specialty chemical company, Clariant has agreed to sell its Masterbatches business for approximately USD 1.6 billion to PolyOne, a global provider of specialised polymer materials and services. Hariolf Kottmann, executive chairman of Clariant commented: “This announcement is a significant milestone on our path to focusing on businesses with above-market growth, higher profitability and stronger cash generation.”

All proceeds from the intended divestments of Clariant’s non-core businesses will be used to invest in innovations and technological applications within the core business areas, in order to strengthen Clariant’s balance sheet and to return capital to shareholders. The transaction is anticipated to be completed by the third quarter of 2020. BILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS

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