Tekni-Films introduces COMPASS: a simulation model to predict
thermoformability and barrier properties for blister pockets containing
pharmaceutical oral solid dosage forms.
Somerville, NJ – Tekni-Films, a division of the Tekni-Plex company, has introduced its new blister package modeling system as a service to support pharmaceutical packaging development. The system, known as COMPASS, will generate a 3-dimensional map showing the blister package wall thickness distribution as well as the 3-dimensional distribution of the blister’s Water Vapor Transmission Rate. Such simulation allows pharmaceutical packaging engineers to predict the WVTR and thermoformability of blister pack prior to the manufacture of tools.
During
the packaging development phase of a New Drug Product, the COMPASS system
allows a more precise pre-selection of barrier films. Moreover, for a
given size and shape of the dosage form, tool design options can be evaluated
showing the impact on the overall barrier of the blister pocket and area’s
of concern for excessive film thinning. The system is based on the techniques
of Finite Element Modeling and incorporates knowledge on Tekniflex material
properties such as WVTR values of biaxial oriented films.
Tekni-Films is a leading supplier of blister films and foils for the pharmaceutical, OTC and nutritional markets. In addition to Mono PVC, the company’s product line includes Tekniflex PVdC, Tekniflex COC films, Tekniflex PCTFE (usually referred to as either Aclar® or VapoShield™), plus a wide range of other film products for specialized applications, e.g. Barex® and PETG films and laminates.
Tekni-Films is a Tekni-Plex company, and has locations in Somerville, New Jersey; Erembodegem, Belgium; Cambridge, Ontario; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Singapore. Headquartered in Somerville, New Jersey, Tekni-Plex is a global, diversified manufacturer of packaging, products, and materials for the healthcare, consumer, and food packaging industries. The company has built a leadership position in its core markets and focuses on vertically integrated production of highly specialized products. For more information on the capabilities of Tekni-Films, visit www.tekni-films.com or call the company at (908) 722-4800. For information on COMPASS contact Michiel van den Berg, (michiel.vandenberg@tekni-plex.be or +32 / 53/ 650711) |
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