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Tek Pak, Inc. is an award-winning company offering turnkey solutions for all your thermoforming needs. We are experienced in the development of both products and packaging in the electronics, healthcare, food sectors. The following blogs feature our process, products, services, and people as well as industry news, stories, and so much more.

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A healthcare focused thermoforming machine producing products for the pharmaceutical sector

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Thermoforming: A Vital Tool in Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Packaging

Thermoforming, a manufacturing process that involves heating a plastic sheet to a pliable state and forming it into a desired shape using a mold, has become an indispensable tool in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Its versatility,...

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Becoming Carbon Neutral: Sustainability Trends In The Thermoforming Industry

The thermoforming industry, long a staple in creating plastic packaging and components, is undergoing a transformation driven by an ongoing focus on...

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How Carrier Tape Has Revolutionized Medical Manufacturing

The medical industry thrives on precision and efficiency. Behind the scenes, a seemingly simple component, carrier tape, has undergone a quiet...

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Earth Day at Tek Pak: Shaping A More Sustainable Future

The thermoforming industry, responsible for everything ranging from food packaging, small electronics shields, and even medical trays, has been...

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The Unsung Hero of Electronics: Carrier Tape

The world of electronics relies on countless tiny components, from resistors to integrated circuits, that work together to power our devices. But...

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2024 IMA MAKERS MADNESS COMPETITION ... THANK YOU FOR VOTING

Thank you to everyone who took time out to vote for Tek Pak’s Carrier Tape nomination in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) annual...

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Why Thermoformed Packaging is Essential for the Electronics and Medical Industries

While flashy gadgets and life-saving devices grab the limelight, a crucial element often goes unnoticed: their packaging. Thermoformed packaging...

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Shaping the Future: 2024 Thermoforming Trends, Innovations, and Outlook

The thermoforming manufacturing landscape is heating up in 2024, promising a year of bold innovations, strategic partnerships, and a laser focus on...

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Thermoforming 101: The Science of Shaping the Packaging We Use

What is Thermoforming? Thermoforming is a plastic product manufacturing technique where a plastic sheet is melted onto a mold to create the shape....

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Thermoforming manufacturing process with a close up of a trimming machine with a blue shelf and two yellow cords to keep debris clear.

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How Intelligent Automation in Thermoforming Manufacturing Can Enhance Sustainability

Sustainability has become a significant initiative for all businesses in today's quickly changing manufacturing industry. This includes the widely...

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