“The determination of correct simulation parameters and the assessment of appropriate geometric approximations present the biggest challenges in obtaining simulation results that accurately replicate test results,” Landon Halloran, Finite Element Thermal Analyst at Cryopak, said.

Thermal Simulation allows Cryopak to accelerate the design process by reducing inventory and chamber time requirements. Multiple variations on a common development idea can be tested to determine the optimal design. The temperature response at any point in the pack-out can be investigated and a wide variety of graphic rendering can be provided to customers.

Cryopak’s cold chain packaging group offers the following thermal modeling and simulation services;

• Creation of Thermal Packaging System CAD Model
• Thermal Simulation of Modeled Temperature-Controlled Packaging System
• Thermal Simulation with Custom Profile.
• Modification of Payload.

“Thermal Simulation is also offered as an integrated part of the full design, qualification and production service from Cryopak,” Halloran said.

“We saw that there was a need in the industry for these services,” Bill Hingle, Marketing Director at TCP Reliable said. “Others in our industry were starting to use the software on a more regular basis and we wanted to keep Cryopak ahead of the curve.”

To learn more about Cryopak’s Thermal Modeling and Simulation Services, or to speak with one of our cold chain packaging engineers about your thermal packaging system, please feel free to visit our website today at www.cryopak.com.

BIOMEDevice Expo & Conference | BOOTH #738
December 6-7 | San Jose, CA

Attend BIOMEDevice San Jose and gain immediate access to the newest technologies and innovative solutions, and the most up-to-date information for every aspect of medical device design and manufacturing

DDL Packaging Engineers, Scott Levy and Robert Hoody will be attending the BIOMEDevice show in San Jose. If you are in the area and would like to spend some time discussing any upcoming projects with Scott and Rob, please visit them at the show to say hello.

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LifeScience Alley Conference & Expo | BOOTH #505
December 7 | Minneapolis, MN

Join medical technology professionals from around the globe at the 10th Annual LifeScience Alley Conference & Expo in Minnesota, the epicenter of medical device innovation. This year’s Conference will bring the medical technology community together to share vital resources, practices, and information on the shifting commercialization landscape.

We will have a couple of employees attending the conference and exhibiting in a booth at LifeScience Alley in Minneapolis. If you are attending the show, please stop by our booth and say hello.

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Minneapolis MedTech Happy Hour – Hosted by DDL, following LifeScience Alley
December 7 | 5:00-7:00 pm | Porter & Frye in Downtown Minneapolis

DDL, along with several other leading MedTech industry partners, will be hosting a networking happy hour event for MedTech professionals at Porter & Frye in Minneapolis following the LifeScience Alley Conference on December 7th. Whether you are attending LifeScience Alley or not, please register and join us for a great opportunity to connect with other MedTech professionals. Light appetizers and drinks will be provided. To register, please use the link below.

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Perhaps the rapid industrial growth of countries such as India and China has heightened the awareness of the environmental impact of industrialization. Environmental activism is a logical response to global industrialization and external pressure (the ‘green movement’) is being applied to businesses to make sustainability a significant parameter, in designing packaging. Take the Wal-Mart scorecard, for example, and other programs that are forcing suppliers to use more ‘sustainable’ packaging. This is all well and good but through the ‘sustainable’ packaging process, a few questions arise;

• How do you know when you are designing sustainable packaging?

• How can this be evaluated equitably in the marketplace?

• Where are the standards against which packaging can be measured and examined to determine how well you are meeting a goal of “sustainable” packaging?

• Is sustainable packaging a continuum or a finite achievement?

Nolan’s presentation will cover a general overview of sustainability, the concepts of cradle to grave and cradle to cradle as well as the unintended consequences that can arise during the source reduction process of responsible packaging.

Nolan will also touch on what the industry bodies, such as ASTM, Sustainable Packaging Coalition and European Bioplastics are doing.

The Progressive Packaging and Sustainability is put on in partnership with the FMA Congresses.

The FMA Progressive Packaging Sustainability Congress will take place on November 9-11, 2011 in Chicago, IL.

To learn more about how DDL can help you with your sustainable packaging initiatives and responsible package design, visit our website or contact us to see how we can help.

MD&M Minneapolis’ Expo hall maximizes your time by gathering the world’s best and most qualified suppliers under one roof. They know your industry, understand your objectives, and are ready to help you bring that new device to market and accelerate your project’s completion

DDL’s Lead Packaging Engineer Scott Levy is a co-chair of the Medical Device Packaging Update at the conference on Thursday, November 3rd. We invite you to join Scott, along with co-chair Kevin Zacharias of Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging for an update on happenings in the medical device packaging industry.

DDL will be exhibiting at booth #830 during the expo, where you will have an opportunity to talk to Scott Levy about any current and upcoming package testing projects.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s show. If you have any questions regarding your package testing needs, please contact us, we are happy to help answer your questions.

DDL Product & Materials Division Applications Engineer, Amy Peterson, discusses ASTM D3332. ASTM D3332 is the standard test method for Mechanical-Shock Fragility of Products, using shock machines. Amy will help to explain the two different test methods that reside within the ASTM D3332 standard and explain how the data that is collected can help to determine where product damage occurs.

DDL’s newly developed Responsible Packaging Development Group, led by Mr. Nolan is attending this year’s Sustainable Packaging Forum to meet with executives and people within companies that are implementing sustainable packaging initiatives in their organization.

A number of companies understand the importance of designing sustainable packaging; however, many fail to consider the potential unintended consequences that could arise if the package is not tested to ensure the environment it is exposed to is allowing the new package design to effectively protect the product. Our experience with distribution simulation testing will help ensure that you’re new sustainable package is still protecting the product as originally intended.

We look forward to seeing anyone that may be attending this year’s show. If you want to learn more about the Sustainable Packaging Forum and register to attend, click below for further details about the forum and to register.

These cost effective insulated shippers with refrigerants are designed for refrigerated 2-8°C (with excursions of 1-10°C) for 24 hour applications.

The new Tempak Plus Insulated Shipper has been pre-tested against the standard ISTA 7D summer profile.  Test data for this product is available up on request on Cryopak’s website.

Each Tempak Plus comes complete with the EPS insulated shipping container and the specified refrigerant gel packs. These units are available in either assembled or unassembled based on your requirements. Units also come complete with conditioning and packout instructions.

“This light weight shipping system has minimal components and is ideal for customers looking for an affordable alternative to our stringent 2-8°C pre-qualified product line.”  Eva Langen, Engineering Project Manager, said.

For companies looking for a more affordable insulated shipping system that requires basic qualification, the Tempak Plus product is designed for them.

“We can all see that the industry is shifting to towards a ‘responsible’ packaging trend,” DDL President, Patrick Nolan, said.  “DDL is responding to this shift with the addition of our Responsible Packaging Development Group designed to assist companies in the steps that need to be taken in achieving your desired level of sustainability.”

DDL, known in the industry for their expertise in medical device package testing, has been conducting distribution simulation testing on packages for more than 20 years.  DDL’s tenured engineers have a strong understanding of the distribution environment and the conditions that a package goes through during the transportation process.

“A number of companies understand the importance of designing sustainable packaging; however, many fail to consider the potential unintended consequences that could arise if the package is not tested to ensure the environment it is exposed to is allowing the new package design to effectively protect the product,” Nolan said.  “Our experience with distribution simulation testing will help ensure that you’re new sustainable package is still protecting your product as originally intended.”

DDL’s Responsible Packaging Development Group can assist companies in the following ways;

• Compliance to ISO packaging and environmental standard
• Initial Package Design with optimization in mind
• Material selection for optimal source reduction
• Package design testing for evaluation of optimization of material strength and performance
• Package design testing for confirmation of effective cost reduction
• Reduce unintended consequence of source reduction

What recent changes have you seen companies make in regards to designing responsible packaging in line with their sustainability initiatives?

Package Testing Presentation Topics:

• Distribution Simluation by DDL’s Packaging Engineer, Peter Johnson

• Test Method Validation by our Director of Operations, Corey Hensel

• Materials Used in Your Sterile Barrier System for Shelf-Life Products

Package Testing Workshops Sessions:

• ASTM F88 – Peel Seal Testing

• ASTM F2096 – Bubble Leak Testing

• ASTM F1929 – Dye Leak Testing

• ASTM F1886 – Visual Inspection Testing

Cold Chain Packaging Presentation Topics

• Use of Thermal Modeling Software

• Thermal Transportation Package Design

• How thermal modeling is used in transport packaging design work

• The effects of engineered phase change materials in package design

Cold Chain Packaging Workshop

• Assembly of a cold chain pack out

• How the thermal package is readied for testing

To learn more about DDL and Cryopak’s Fall Packaging Seminar, please visit the event page below for further details and to register.

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