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You know this COVID-19 scourge has quite obviously changed us forever. To still get things done everyone using Zoom and Teams to continue their work, school, church, scout meetings, family meetings…I call it Life Continuity. But something has emerged I’m not so sure everyone has noticed. I know I have, and so have a…
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The Challenges of Remote Work: The Mecca Minute
Wow! What a month! Or should I say four. Since early December when the first COVID-19 outbreak started in China, we’ve made a lot of strides towards making our workforce able to work from home. For me it’s been a big challenge. I have a household full of humans that all want to fight…
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Coronavirus and the Tech Industry: The Mecca Minute
Today I’d like to talk a little coronavirus and its impact on tech. Tech firms all over the world use international trade events to showcase their products and maybe even in many respects test the market waters to see how products might do in the industry. But this is important to the tech world…
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What in the World is DevOps: The Mecca Minute
In one of my business networks, a C-level exec asked me “what the hell is this DEVOPS thing.” Being from IT I was forced to answer the question in a way that didn’t cause him to glaze over, and I think I did OK. DevOps, for this type audience, is better described in business terms…
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Protecting Yourself Online this Holiday Season
On this extended holiday episode of The Mecca Minute with Gerry Mecca we explore how to protect your personal information online this holiday season. As shoppers increasingly look to make their purchases online, it becomes even more important to make sure you have the correct protocols and protections in place. As an IT expert,…
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Explaining Robotic Process Automation
With this edition of the Mecca Minute I’d like to talk a little robotic process automation or RPA. RPA is hyperautomation that takes automating processes to the next level. Like many other subjects I’ve shared in the past, this concept is not new. But the big reason that it has evolved from a dream…
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Understanding Digital Disruption and Transformation: The Mecca Minute
Understanding Digital Transformation Digital transformation is yet another oversimplified set of buzzwords with a very complicated meaning. Digital transformation is most often associated with the conversion of a largely manual processes into a highly efficient and inherently more organized process using data. It can also be applied to streamlining the development of products…
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Inside TekniPlex Gaggiano: How Specialized Manufacturing and Precision Engineering Define a True Center of Excellence
Manufacturing excellence today is less about scale alone and more about precision, control, and adaptability—especially in industries where even microscopic inconsistencies can have outsized consequences. As global supply chains grow more complex and regulatory standards tighten, facilities that invest in specialized processes and contamination control are quietly becoming the backbone of innovation. Segregated…
Tekniplex Showcases Sustainable Materials Innovation at Paris Packaging Week 2026
At Paris Packaging Week 2026, Tekniplex didn’t just exhibit—it staged an experience that reflected the evolving intersection of materials science and brand storytelling. The company’s modern booth, complete with a living wall and immersive digital displays, signaled a broader shift in how packaging innovators are choosing to engage a sustainability-conscious audience. Beneath the…
Paris Packaging 2026: How Material Science and Global Innovation Are Reshaping the Future of Packaging
In an era where sustainability, performance, and consumer expectations are colliding, packaging has quietly become one of the most dynamic frontiers of innovation. What was once viewed as a functional afterthought is now a strategic lever—one that blends advanced science, manufacturing precision, and an increasingly human-centered understanding of market needs. Material science, in this…
Winning Team Spotlight: How ClearCycle+ Is Redefining Gasket Performance for a Sustainable Future
As regulatory pressure mounts ahead of the EU’s anticipated 2027 PFAS-related restrictions, manufacturers are being forced to rethink even the smallest components—like gaskets. TekniPlex’s ClearCycle+ positions itself as a forward-looking solution, addressing persistent industry frustrations such as powder residue and stickiness while aligning with evolving compliance demands. The messaging taps into a broader…