Webinars

Performance of Thermal Shipping Systems Following Distribution – Part I -> On Demand

You are invited to watch our special webinar, “Performance of Thermal Shipping Systems Following Distribution – Part I,” presented by Edmund Tang, Principal Engineer, and Eric Cardiel, Production Manager, recorded on July 17, 2024.

This webinar is particularly relevant and beneficial for professionals involved in temperature-controlled parcel shipment supply chains for the pharmaceutical and life science industries.

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Presenter: Eric Cardiel
Presenter: Eric Cardiel
Production Manager, WESTPAK
Presenter: Edmund Tang
Presenter: Edmund Tang
Principal Engineer, WESTPAK

Our Presenters Review the Following

  • Shortcomings of ISTA 7E “Testing Standard for Thermal Transport Packaging Used in Parcel Delivery System Shipment.”
  • Thermal performance of Thermal Shipping Systems following experimental test inputs, including ISTA 2A and 3A, Drop, Vibration, Damaged Insulation, Punctured Gel Bricks, and Packout at Ambient Conditions.
  • New performance criteria for thermal package validation studies.

You Will Learn

  • The thermal performance degradation of thermal shippers when exposed to extreme inputs during the distribution environment.
  • The thermal difference between packing thermal shippers in refrigerated vs. ambient environments.
  • Characterizing the distribution environment and other considerations when planning thermal package validation studies.

Who Should Watch

  • Packaging Engineers
  • Cold Chain Managers
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Quality Assurance Specialists

Past Webinars

Performance of Thermal Shipping Systems Following Distribution – Part I - July 2024

Test Protocol Updates Affecting Medical Device and Pharmaceutical Packaging - November 2022

Review of Accelerated Aging (AA) per ASTM F1980-21 - April 2022

ISTA vs. ASTM D4169: A Comparison - April 2022

A Test Lab's Guide to Accelerated Aging - Dec 2021

Test Method Validation at WESTPAK - Apr 2021

Validated Testing for Medical Device Packaging - Jan 2021

Gross Leak Detection vs. Dye Penetration for Medical Device Package Testing

Top Failures During Gross Leak Detection and Seal Strength Testing of Medical Device Packaging

Medical Device Package Distribution Testing per ASTM and ISTA

Amazon Package Certification Update - December 2018

Sterile Barrier Testing Case Studies

ISTA 6-Amazon Packaging Solutions

Case Studies of Medical Device Package Failures

Sample Size Rationale for Medical Device Package Validation

The Shocking Truth About the Frequency Domain

ASTM vs ISTA for Package Testing - Which Is Better?

Accelerated and Real Time Aging

Top Five Package Design Mistakes

Product and Package Shock Testing

Product and Package Vibration Testing

Hazardous Material Package Certification Overview

Packaging Dynamics #6 of 5: Extra Credit - Tricks of the Trade

Packaging Dynamics #5 - Design and Testing of the Protective Package System; How We Know When the Job Was Done Correctly

Medical Device Packaging Testing - Common Test Failure Modes & Solutions

Packaging Dynamics Webinar #4 - Dynamic Cushion Testing for Shocking Absorption & Vibration Attenuation

Product Reliability Testing - Mechanical and Environmental Testing for a Rackmount Network Switch

Packaging Dynamics Webinar #3 - Determining the Vibration Sensitivity & Shock Fragility of Products; Test Methods, End Results, and Significant Insight

Packaging Dynamics Webinar #2 - Defining & Quantifying the Distribution Environment Through Which All Products Must Travel

Packaging Dynamics Webinar #1 - Overview and Definition of Terms

Arrhenius Equation Demystified - Usage with Accelerated Aging of Medical Device Packaging

Writing Test Validation Protocol Per ISO 11607 to Minimize Time to Market

Package Integrity Testing: Common Tests and Applications

Product Mechanical Shock and Fragility Testing Overview

Supply Chain: Dimensional Weight Pricing - What Does This Mean and How Can We Avoid Large Logistics Cost?

Medical Device Package Validation: Review and Updates on Standardized Test

Product Reliability: Combined Environmental Conditions Testing

Product Reliability Testing: Environmental and Mechanical Requirements

Packaging Integrity Testing, Optimizing Packaging and Minimizing Waste

Developing and Evaluating the Optimal Package

Sterile Barrier System Testing Failure Modes and Design Recommendations

Applying Damage Boundary Principles to Save Product and Package Costs