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Cold laser marker Ultraviolet (UV) cold laser marker imprints high-resolution markings on as many as 50,000 tablets, capsules, and softgels per hour. UV laser activates titanium dioxide pigment to etch image on product surface, even if wet or oily, and does not affect product integrity. Indelible, tamper-proof text, bar- codes, and graphics facilitate serialization of single doses as well as batches and do not fade or degrade. Marker checks results using optical recognition and inspection. Company offers DQ, IQ, and OQ validation; controls comply with 21 CFR Part 11. Tri-Star Technologies, El Segundo, CA. Tel. 310 536 0444 www.tri-star-technologies.com 30 October 2015 Tablets & Capsules A new study proves that more than half of the population has problems swallowing tablets and capsules. From breaking and dissolving to not taking them at all, people invent their own strategies to cope with tablets – which may reduce effi cacy and treatment success. We at HERMES PHARMA have over 40 years of experience in making medicines easier to take – from product design through to manufacturing and packaging. Scan to access the market study or visit www.swallowingtablets.com GET A FREE COPY OF THE STUDY WOULD DISAGREE … TAKING A PILL IS AS EASY AS PIE? 50% OF YOUR CUSTOMERS WOULD DISAGREE … Edible on-dose microtags Low-cost microtags are edible, high-purity, GRAS-listed silica wafers for use in tablets, capsules, coatings, or packaging. Covert spectral barcodes contain information about product identity, dosage strength, lot number, site of manufacture, expiration, and more. Portable scanner lets you authenticate/reject product at any site. Microtags and scanner help protect your brand, prevent counterfeits, detect diver- sion, monitor product informatics, administer clinical trials, and track quality. TruTag Technologies, Kapolei, HI. Tel. 808 878 8247 www. trutags.com