Research and Markets: Protective Packaging for Distribution: Design and Development

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/44a5be/protective_packagi) has announced the addition of the "Protective Packaging for Distribution: Design and Development" book to their offering.

“Protective Packaging for Distribution: Design and Development”

Protective Packaging Development offers a comprehensive practical explanation of the methods needed to improve packaging design in multiple distribution environments. It combines a clear presentation of protective packaging basics with details on how to obtain and apply experimental data to the design of new packaging. In this context it covers the materials, testing, regulations and manufacturing of a wide range of product and shipping containers. Written by two of the most respected packaging authorities in the U.S., the book covers packaging mathematics and physics in a clear step-by-step way and shows with numerous real-world examples how these concepts are applied to design strategies. In this unique book students and professionals are given the testing and data information required for creating a wide range of protective packaging systems within numerous product categories such as electronics, healthcare, and food. Also covered are container requirements and tests for hazardous and regulated materials.

Executive Summary

• Supplies essential techniques needed for protective packaging
• Explains testing required for container performance
• Covers distribution packaging for food, healthcare, electronics, as well as hazardous and regulated materials
• Reviews basic math and physics fundamentals for students and professionals

Key Topics Covered:

1. Distribution Packaging's Role in the Corporate Enterprise

2. Dynamic Theory: Foundations

3. Dynamic Theory: Vibration

4. Shock Fragility

5. Dynamic Theory: Advanced

6. Protective Packaging Development Process

7. Cushioning

8. Hazards of the Logistical Environment

9. Measuring Logistical Hazards

10. Product Damage Potential

11. Quantifying Product Fragility

12. Product Design for Distribution

13. Shipping Container Design

14. Interior Packaging Design

15. Unit Load Design

16. Considerations for Selected Industries

17. Package Performance Testing

18. Packaging Laboratory

19. Performance Testing Protocols

20. Hazards of the Logistical Environment

21. Future Perspectives

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/44a5be/protective_packagi.