Global Vision’s top pharmaceutical packaging resources
Posted on December 7th, 2009
Over the years we have done lots of research to gather information relating to emerging trends in pharmaceutical packaging, pharmaceutical labeling, document control, European regulations and so on…what we have put together here at Global Vision is a list of our top picks for great content relating to the pharmaceutical industry and in particular pharmaceutical packaging.
Here they are, in no particular order:
Pharmaceutical Medical Packaging News
Pharmaceutical Technology online
Tags: global vision, packaging, pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical industry
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The global label industry looking up for the future
Posted on November 23rd, 2009
Here are some interesting facts about the label industry in North America.
- NA label market is projected to increase to 11 billion dollars by 2013 (bigger than Western Europe and Japan)
- The food market is the biggest contributor to label market, but this expects to change hands to the pharmaceutical market by 2013.
- The US is the biggest producer and consumer of labels.
- Canada consumed 775 million square meters of labels in 2008.
Interestingly enough the reason that the pharmaceutical will end up being the largest player in the label industry is due to all the new and changing regulations that are expected to take effect in the coming years requiring more detailed and extensive material be placed on these labels.
With the changes will also come the need for proper label inspection and packaging inspection tools. Automated inspection solutions will be come more and more important in quality control, regulatory and design departments.
There is more information available in a great article called North America: The World’s Label Powerhouse in the Sept. issue of Flexography Magazine.
Tags: FDA, pharmacetuical quality control, pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical labeling, quality control
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See for yourself: Global Vision packaging inspection videos
Posted on November 20th, 2009
I have discovered that one of the easiest ways to learn about new products or technologies is through videos. Today I decided to share with you some of Global Vision’s top inspection technology videos. These videos will give you a brief overview into the world of automated inspection and how Global Vision can help with your packaging inspection needs. Here they are:
Docu-Proof, Global Vision text inspector
Digital-Page, Global Vision’s artwork inspector
Icount, Global Vision, insert counter
Tags: automated proofreading, global vision
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The iopp; definitely a favorite packaging association
Posted on October 19th, 2009
There are so many great packaging organizations out there these days, but one of our favorite here at Global Vision is the IoPP organization. IoPP is the Institute of Packaging Professionals, dedicated to creating networking and educational opportunities that help packaging professionals succeed. Global Vision has been a member of the IoPP for a number of years now. They offer truly great networking opportunities.
A few years back Global Vision was fortunate enough to have hosted the IoPP annual meeting with a full casino night. We had so much fun that are we are hoping to do the same for 2010.
For more information on IoPP, check out their website at www.iopp.org.
Tags: iopp, packaging
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Who is Global Vision?
Posted on October 13th, 2009
Those of you who are new to inspection systems, automated proofreading or automated label inspection will probably also be new to Global Vision and our solutions.
In a nutshell Global Vision offers automated inspection solutions for a gamut of industries-right from pharmaceutical and CGMs to printers and graphics. Global Vision helps to ensure that all printed packaging components (such as labels, inserts, press sheets, contracts, etc.) remain safe and accurate all the way through the printed packaging workflow. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Global Vision has representation from the USA to Australia.
Global Vision led the migration from manual proofreading to automation – gaining an unmatched reputation for vision and technology along the way. Today, Global Vision continues to use the power of technology to positively transform the artwork inspection process.
Our proven track record assures our customers that we will meet their needs in terms of protecting their quality, workflow and brand – today and in the future.
Here’s a brief look at what Global Vision’s automated inspection offerings.
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Pharmaceutical packaging demand on the rise
Posted on October 7th, 2009
By the year 2013 expect the pharmaceutical packaging industry to reach a high of $62.3B. A large part of this is due to the increasing number of new packaging options being developed in the US these days with prefillable syringes and inhalers being the amongst the fastest growing. All of this growth combined with the varying languages and dosages leads to other concerns, such as label inspection, packaging inspection and managing and maintaining an optimum level of packaging quality control.
Both pharmaceutical companies and their printers alike are going to have to stay on their toes in terms of the latest automated proofreading technologies.
If you’re one of them, you’re going to want to check out what’s new in automated proofreading technologies at Global Vision.
Tags: automated proofreading, packaging, pharmaceutical
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P&G: A Global Vision customer gives back
Posted on September 29th, 2009
At Global Vision we feel that it is important to mention the good that companies are doing. In this case, one of our long time customers P&G has been giving back to society. “Loads of Hope” is a campaign for Tide that helps give back to those in disaster affected areas. P&G made a dramatic change to the Tide package (something that they don’t do often) to promote this initiative. Good on you P&G!
P&G has been a long time user of Global Vision’s automated inspection solutions for ensuring packaging accuracy from creation to print.
Read more about Tide’s “Loads of Hope” campaign.
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Manual Inspection or Automated Label Inspection…That is the question.
Posted on September 23rd, 2009
So some of you might be reading about automated proofreading solutions or automated inspection solutions for the first time and wondering, what the heck is the difference and does it really work? Well, let me just outline a few of the differences between the two here for you:
Manual proofreading:
- lots of proofreaders
- lots of time
- high potential for errors
- higher costs
Automated Proofreading:
- 100% accuracy
- complete confidence
- perfect quality control
- faster turnarounds
- total process control
Not convinced? Read the Global Vision whitepaper; “How to Prevent Packaging Errors on Copy & Artwork”, its sure to change your mind…
Tags: automated proofreading, proofreading, quality control
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Welcome to the Global Vision blog!
Posted on September 14th, 2009
Welcome to the Global Vision Blog!
Here’s where you’ll find the latest and greatest news and insight on everything to do with inspection technology. It will cover things like Global Vision’s automated proofreading product updates, current events relating to label inspection, pharmaceutical quality control and much more. Global Vision will also show you exactly what our customers think of us through customer stories for all markets.
You may be asking; why a blog? Well, we here at Global Vision wanted to make sure that we are always staying in touch with you every chance we get. Through the Global Vision blog you’ll be able to post comments, ask questions and give us your insight on inspection technology.
So make sure that you bookmark this page, email it to a colleague and add our RSS feed, we would love to hear from you!
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