Manufacturing Products

Automated Filling and Stoppering Machine Aids Biotherapeutics Development at Cancer Research UK

Thu, 30 May 2013 16:30:00 GMT

A Flexicon FP50 tabletop filling and stoppering machine from Watson-Marlow Pumps Group has automated a previously manual process at a Cancer Research UK facility in Hertfordshire. The FP50 is delivering increased speed and reliability into this...

Bag Dumping System Ensures Contained Dust-Free Material Transfer

Thu, 30 May 2013 12:02:08 GMT

A new Flexicon bag dumping system with glove box, bag compactor and flexible screw conveyor, isolates bulk material from the operator and plant environment throughout opening, dumping and compaction of bags, and the conveying of material downstream.

Software Product Ensures Transparent Management of Starting Materials at Grünenthal

Wed, 29 May 2013 12:47:06 GMT

The research-based international pharmaceutical company Grünenthal will deploy the PAS-X Process Development package. The group is a leader in the field of pain therapies and invests more than a quarter of its revenues in R&D.

Major Re-Brand for Tablet Testing and Bulk Handling Equipment Supplier

Tue, 28 May 2013 12:14:00 GMT

The launch of a new Accessories division and e-commerce website mark the latest stage of development for JB Pharmatron Group (JBPG), a leading supplier to the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector.

Brochures Describe Complete PAT Implementation Suite

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:15:00 GMT

Optimal Industrial Automation has produced a new set of brochures describing the features, benefits and range of application for all the modules in synTQ V4.0, its newly released software suite for process analytical technology implementation...

Multifunctional Milling System Granulates Heat-Sensitive Products

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:46:29 GMT

A core component of Frewitt’s new mill, the OscilloWitt, is its oscillating rotor, which was borrowed from the previous model (MF line) in order to provide customers with the advantages of the company’s tried and proven oscillation process — less...

White Paper Outlines Key Considerations for Enhancing Product Integrity

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:54:00 GMT

The increasing number of counterfeit pharmaceutical products throughout the global supply chain has created regulatory variations across differing regions and countries. Mettler Toledo’s White Paper ‘Serialisation - The Key to Success for...

Multi- and Micro-Tip Tooling Range Greatly Improves Productivity

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:41:00 GMT

As the demand for improved productivity within modern tablet production grows, the need to increase output in an economical way is an important factor to consider. I Holland has designed a range of punches and dies that are addressing these...

Downflow Booth Meets Customer Demand for Low Noise Operation

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:25:16 GMT

Hosokawa Micron has launched the new design, low noise Whisper-Booth. This compact downflow booth achieves noise levels of approximately 60 dba, which is less than a normal conversation, making it one of the quietest downflow booths on the market...

Range of Sieving and Filtration Equipment to be Showcased at Total 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:00 GMT

With more than 75 years of experience, Russell Finex is a worldwide leader in fine mesh separation, serving a variety of industries in more than 140 countries. Offering a wide range of vibratory sieves and liquid filters and with high quality a...

Variable Gap Dry Granulator Meets Continuous Processing Requirements

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:35:40 GMT

The pharmaceutical industry’s demand for continuous processes is increasing because they offers clear advantages such as cost savings, process robustness and no scale-up hurdles. Continuous dry granulation is now often the process of choice for...

Heavy Duty AODD Pump Handles 9 MM Solids at Up to 17 M3/Hr Flow Rates

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:55:05 GMT

Almatec has expanded its line of BIOCOR Series aseptic air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps with the addition of the B40 model. Like all BIOCOR pumps, the B40 is ideal for use in sanitary product-handling applications found in the...

Hygienic AODD Pumps with Full Stroke Diaphragms Offer Outstanding Containment

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:54:00 GMT

Wilden's Saniflo HS (Hygienic Series) metal air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps have been specifically designed with a variety of features to help pharmaceutical manufacturers maximise their process efficiency, including a number of...

Automated Sampler for Dissolution Testing Minimises Cross-Contamination

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:15:00 GMT

The new Dissofract from Copley Scientific is a compact standalone unit for the automated sampling of tablet dissolution testing apparatus. It delivers minimal cross-contamination and short sampling times, enabling accurate assessment of the...

Tablet Tooling Manufacturer Introduces Maintenance Audit Service

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:40:00 GMT

Tablet compression tools are generally viewed as consumable items that can easily be replaced but I Holland is turning this idea on its head with the 7 Step PharmaCare Process, which offers simple steps for maintaining punches and dies to help...