working with converter constantia flexibles and machinery supplier romaco pharmatechnik, the group has created a shamrock shaped pouch pack containing four single tablets. the shaping is achieved by a new machine concept while the visible silver surface underlines the product&rsquos newness and modernity. the next generation aspirin has a new formulation which is more moisture sensitive, says bayer so packing it in aluminium foil was essential. by using a paperaluminium laminate the pouches can be opened easily. in addition packed tablets can be separated and taken for on the go occasions meeting contemporary consumer needs in the pharmaceutical industry. this new generation of aspirin uses the first shaped pouch for packing a tablet, claims bayer, a radical development from the traditional blister or squared shaped pouches. the new machine concept changed the working principle of rotating drums into intermittent die cutting, which offers higher flexibility in shaping.