by Amber Livesey | Mar 10, 2026 | Automotive Testing, Packaging Testing
What are automotive packaging testing best practices?Automotive packaging testing best practices include running ISTA 3A and ASTM D4169 sequences conditioned to real-world humidity and temperature profiles, documenting specific failure modes rather than pass/fail...
by Amber Livesey | Feb 11, 2026 | Medical Packaging, Packaging Testing
Medical device packaging distribution testing often passes in the laboratory but fails under real-world distribution conditions. When sequencing and environmental variables are not aligned with actual supply chain exposure, hidden failure modes emerge. It shows up...
by Amber Livesey | Jan 27, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Test Selection
What is the difference between ISTA and ASTM packaging testing?ISTA procedures simulate complete distribution environments using defined sequences — they are designed for compliance and baseline screening. ASTM methods isolate individual stresses like drop, vibration,...
by Amber Livesey | Jan 14, 2026 | Packaging Testing
How do you know if a packaging test is actually reducing risk or just satisfying a requirement?A test reduces risk when it reflects how your product is actually shipped — the specific distribution mode, cumulative handling events, and environmental exposure it will...
by Amber Livesey | Jan 7, 2026 | Packaging Testing, Test Selection
Why does packaging that passed testing still fail during peak shipping season?Peak season doesn’t add a new hazard — it intensifies the ones your test program may have only checked at baseline levels. Higher conveyor speeds, taller pallet stacks, longer trailer...
