HPT Pharma

HPT Pharma offers Blister University™, an in-house blister packaging training program designed to help pharmaceutical and nutraceutical professionals better understand blister packaging design, tooling, materials, and machine operation. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training using a working blister packaging machine at HPT Pharma’s facility near Philadelphia.

Blister University™ is designed for both technical and non-technical professionals involved in pharmaceutical packaging operations. The training program helps teams understand the critical factors that influence blister packaging performance, including tooling design, packaging materials, machine setup, and process variables such as temperature, pressure, and line speed.

Participants in the blister training program gain practical knowledge about how blister packaging systems work and how to improve packaging line efficiency. Training topics include blister package web layout, cavity design for thermoform and cold-form packaging, child-resistant packaging features, and packaging material selection.

The program also teaches the fundamentals of blister tooling design and packaging machine operation, helping attendees understand the function of each machine station involved in blister packaging production. Participants learn how blister packages are formed, sealed, and cut, and how tooling design affects overall packaging performance.

Blister University™ training also includes instruction on machine setup, package creation, and troubleshooting tooling issues, allowing attendees to see firsthand how process adjustments impact blister package quality and packaging line productivity.

The training program is recommended for professionals such as:

• Packaging engineers
• Blister line mechanics
• Packaging operations personnel
• Purchasing and supply chain professionals
• Anyone responsible for pharmaceutical packaging development or production

Through a combination of theory and hands-on training, Blister University™ helps packaging teams build a deeper understanding of blister packaging technology and the engineering principles behind successful pharmaceutical blister packaging systems.

Companies that participate in Blister University™ often gain valuable insights into optimizing existing packaging lines, improving blister package design, and avoiding common tooling and machine setup issues. This knowledge can help pharmaceutical manufacturers improve packaging efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent blister package quality.

For pharmaceutical companies developing new blister packages or training packaging staff, Blister University™ provides a practical introduction to the science and engineering behind pharmaceutical blister packaging.