Tamper Evident Labels

When it comes to security and product packaging integrity, there is not a market or industry where ensuring the most stringent practices is of utmost importance. Whether dealing with consumer goods, the wine and spirits industry, technology industries (and many more), tamper evident labels have proven time and time again to be effective against counterfeit […]
3 Reasons Why Going Solvent-Free Improves Sustainability

Everyone wants to live in a sustainable world. This includes being environmentally responsible in our work every day. In the flexible packaging industry, most of the sustainability efforts tend to focus on materials. Designers and researchers are always searching for materials that come from renewable sources, are reusable in some way, can be easily recycled, or […]
Why is Total Applied Cost Important?

When it comes to labels and flexible packaging, the cost of the part is a small component of the Total Applied Cost (TAC) of the part. Budget owners should consider several elements of what it costs to get the product accurately labeled, packaged and routed to the shipping dock. We believe this blog will give some […]
MDR Requires Traceability of Medical Devices

Historically, companies selling implantable medical devices in Europe have not been required to provide patients with device-specific information. In the event of a medical emergency, not having immediate access to this critical information predisposes the patient to a variety of unnecessary operational risks.
Make Your Household Product Stand Out

The household product market can seem saturated with numerous options; one walk down your local retail store aisle is all the proof you need. From laundry detergents to room deodorizers to floor cleaners, there are seemingly countless choices for a consumer to choose from! It is now more crucial than ever to ensure your product […]
The Great Shelf Life Debate

The issue of the ideal shelf life is a debate that likely will never be settled. The reason for the debate and the complicating factors is that in order to address this issue, some device manufacturers have instituted a ‘remaining shelf life’ requirement. In effect, this is a non-negotiable requirement stating that any component with […]
Laser or Thermal Transfer?

A frequent label question from startup medical device manufacturers, or existing companies implementing a new line, is whether it’s best to use laser jet or thermal transfer for in-house printing. The typical way which this is decided is by utilizing the “Pioneer Theory”. This states that since pioneers in the past stood a risk of […]
Medical Device Labels & the Impact of Branding

As new medical devices are introduced to the market in ever-increasing numbers, it becomes increasingly critical for clients to have effective, and concise brand identity-oriented messaging on their labels and packaging. Between sterile barrier issues, tamper-indicating features, and FDA mandated label information, ensuring that the label and package both complement and advance a device manufacturer’s […]
Why Conduct Formative Evaluations?

Take time to read this informative blog post about the importance of formative evaluations when it comes to medical device interfaces. Courtesy of the Medical Device Research Group (MDRG). The below link will take you away from the AWT website. Why conduct formative evaluations? – MDRG