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Emily Graba and Rona Gungon attend the[PACK]out 2024

Written by Cretex Medical | May 20, 2024 8:34:00 PM

Emily Graba and Rona Gungon attend the[PACK]out 2024

In May, 2024, QTS employees Emily Graba, Process Development Engineer, and Rona Gungon, Product Development Engineering Supervisor, attended the[PACK]out® in Coronado, CA, an event focused on building connections and advancing the healthcare packaging industry. 

May 20, 2024

 

Cretex Medical | QTS Process Development Engineer, Emily Graba, and Product Development Engineering Supervisor, Rona Gungon, attended the[PACK] out 2024.

In May 2024, Cretex Medical | QTS employees Emily Graba, Process Development Engineer, and Rona Gungon, Product Development Engineering Supervisor, attended the [PACK]out event in Coronado, CA. This event is dedicated to advancing healthcare packaging through innovation and collaboration.

Emily Graba's Presentation: Quantifying Visual Seal Quality
Emily Graba presented on developing a method to quantify visual seal quality in the packaging process. Her presentation highlighted:

  • The creation of quantitative scales for visual seal assessment.
  • How these scales can optimize sealing processes.
  • A case study demonstrating their application.

Key learning objectives included understanding seal quality, creating visual scales, and the benefits over traditional methods.

Other Conference Highlights
Emily and Rona participated in various sessions, gaining insights on:

  • Oxidative Induction Time (OIT) Testing: Exploring improvements in stability testing.
  • Heat Seal Testing: Linking test methods to packaging performance.
  • Material Equivalency: Comparing PETG and APET for sustainability.
  • Packaging Design and Usability: Best practices in design to prevent future costs.
Professional Development

The conference also offered sessions on networking, mentorship, and personal branding, emphasizing the importance of professional growth.

Emily and Rona's participation underscores Cretex Medical | QTS's commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare packaging.

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