PCI Pharma Services has launched a new packaging design and development function, Technical Services, at its site in Hay-on-Wye, Wales
Conceived by Paul Smallman, associate director technical services at PCI, the new department offers development services including 3D parametric modelling, 3D rendering, 3D printing, graphical representations and laser cut samples that can be used for marketing and regulatory submission.
The service also enables true representation using 3D printing technology to produce prototype printed blisters as well as cold-form and thermo-form tooling to enable the production of actual blisters truly representing clinical and commercial packaging, according to PCI.
Smallman said: “PCI is challenging and changing the role of the traditional contract manufacturing organisation, many of which do not offer a full design service instead relying on the customer to provide the design.
“Our pioneering service ensures that the design format is compliant to the markets identified in the customers’ launch plans, as well as for future markets, trends and regulatory compliance.
“This allows us to help develop truly patient-centric packaging, identifying the optimal medium for delivering the product to the patient and ensure better health outcomes.
He added: “We consider NPI to be a key part to all of our roles at PCI with commercialisation the end output. Get NPI right and commercialisation will happen seamlessly.”