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Sepha's VisionScan 3D non-destructive blister leak testing system, available from Pharmaworks
ODESSA, FL, SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 – Pharmaworks, a ProMach product brand, has partnered with Sepha, a global leader in package integrity testing, to sell the VisionScan 3D non-destructive blister leak testing system and Sepha’s PressOut deblistering equipment range throughout North America, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. By adding quality control and product recovery technologies to its blister packaging machine portfolio, Pharmaworks gives pharmaceutical manufacturers and contract packers easier access to solutions that help improve leak detection and reduce product waste.
“We have been pointing customers toward Sepha for years, well before we had any formal agreement in place. They have a reputation for high-quality equipment and strong customer support, so formalizing our relationship was a natural step,” said Jim Hahn, Vice President of Sales at Pharmaworks. “Many of the operations we walk into today are still testing blister package integrity with blue dye, which relies on visual inspection and destroys tested product. Manufacturers are ready for something better, and now we can offer it.”
The Sepha VisionScan 3D delivers objective, repeatable results while allowing packs that pass inspection to return to the production line. The system pairs vacuum deflection, per ASTM F3169-16 (2024), with Sepha’s 3D measurement technology to detect micro leaks, channel leaks and weak seals, and it handles different blister formats without tools or dedicated change parts. Results can be stored and exported for audits and quality control, and the system supports 21 CFR Part 11 compliance. Pharmaworks also supplies Sepha’s PressOut deblistering equipment, which enables manufacturers to recover tablets and capsules from rejected blister packs.
“Many manufacturers are looking to move beyond destructive, subjective testing methods without adding complexity to their operations,” said Claire Miskelly, Head of Sales at Sepha “Partnering with Pharmaworks means manufacturers can source both leak testing and product recovery technologies from the same team that supplies their blister packaging machines, whether they are specifying a new line or adding testing to one they have run for years.”
See the VisionScan 3D at Pack Expo International, Oct. 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago, in Pharmaworks’ booth S-3850.
About Pharmaworks
Pharmaworks manufactures innovative blister packaging systems for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, animal health, medical device and consumer goods industries. With a robust and flexible lineup of thermoforming solutions that spans from stand-alone machines to turnkey blister packaging lines, Pharmaworks can handle nearly any customer challenge with unmatched precision to meet even the most stringent requirements. Pharmaworks is a product brand of ProMach, a global leader in packaging line solutions. As part of the ProMach Pharma business line, Pharmaworks helps our customers protect their reputation and grow the trust of their consumers. ProMach is performance, and the proof is in every package. Learn more about Pharmaworks at www.Pharmaworks.com and more about ProMach at www.ProMachBuilt.com.
About ProMach
ProMach is a family of best-in-class packaging and processing solution brands serving manufacturers of all sizes and geographies in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, and household and industrial goods industries. ProMach brands operate across the entire production line: filling, bottling and capping, decorative labeling, flexibles and trays, pharma, handling and sterilizing, labeling and coding, and robotics and end of line. ProMach also provides systems and integration including turnkey solutions, design/build, engineering services, and productivity software to optimize production line design and deliver maximum uptime.
ProMach designs, manufactures, integrates, and supports the most sophisticated and advanced packaging and processing solutions in the global marketplace. Its diverse customer base, from Fortune 500 companies to smaller, privately-held businesses worldwide, depends on reliable, flexible, technologically advanced equipment and integrated solutions. ProMach is headquartered near Cincinnati, Ohio, with manufacturing facilities and offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information about ProMach, visit www.ProMachBuilt.com and for more information on ProMach Careers, visit www.promachbuilt.com/company/career-areas/.
About Sepha
Sepha is a global provider of pharmaceutical packaging integrity testing and product recovery solutions. Its portfolio includes non-destructive container closure integrity testing technologies for blister packs, bottles, parenterals and other pharmaceutical packaging formats, as well as deblistering equipment for recovering tablets and capsules from rejected packs. Sepha’s solutions help pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract development and manufacturing organizations, and packaging operations improve quality assurance, support regulatory compliance and reduce product waste. Headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Sepha serves customers worldwide through an international network of sales and service partners. Learn more at www.sepha.com.
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