04.02.2020

Read this case study to find out if you are performing the right testing on your MAP packaging to ensure total package integrity and meet desired shelf life of your product.

09.04.2019

If you are in the business of the compostable coffee capsule development and want to know how to evaluate its barrier quality and package integrity to meet strict product requirements to preserve high quality aroma and taste then read this article to find out how.

05.08.2019

This article will review a joint project in which a team at UW Stout was looking to develop new packaging material that would meet the new demands of the food industry for food packaging. We’ll discover what they found and why permeation testing of their barriers was such an important piece to their success.
 

10.15.2018

This article will discuss how to choose the right WVTR permeation instrument for your barrier film applications. It will also briefly review ASTM Test Method F1249 vs. F3299 and also explains why “Not All Sensors Are Created Equal.”

05.28.2018

Barrier material specifications are limited by the sensitivity of the test method you choose.  Don't sell your films/barrier materials short! Learn how to ensure the accuracy of your barrier film specifications with the most sensitive technology available.

03.27.2018

It can be very costly to have something go wrong in the final packaging system of a new pharma drug. Find out what package tests you should be performing in addition to the USP stability testing to ensure success and save on costly issues.

12.22.2017

Routine quality control (QC) testing of polymer and packaging barrier properties throughout the film-to-package production process is important to ensure final package quality.  Recent advancements in permeation measurement technology help improve efficiency, reduce labor costs and improve your bottom line. Read on to learn more.

10.02.2017

Summary of the most popular ASTM and ISO test method standards for testing permeation of oxygen water vapor, carbon dioxide and other gases.

10.01.2017

White paper compares ASTM D3985 and F2622 test methods. It explains, depending on application, when either method could be used, and when one method would be better than the other.

10.04.2017

Test method comparison on ASTM F1249 vs ASTM E96 explores which method provides better WVTR test results for modern moisture barrier materials.

10.05.2017

When selecting the proper barrier material for food products, it is important to understand the nature of your product & how it may interact with barrier material properties.

10.06.2017

Discover the simple solution to the Edge Effect problem when measuring OTR or WVTR of coated paper materials. 

09.29.2017

It is impossible to study the barrier property of a packaging material without studying the permeation of the material. This article discusses concepts of permeation and importance of testing your barrier materials.