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October 2012  
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Improving Intelligent Device Management
Strategic management of intelligent devices is important in any processing field, and a new standards committee at the International Society of Automation aims to provide direction so that manufacturers can better utilize the devices’ capabilities.

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In The Mixer

Challenges in Topical Drug Manufacturing
Consider tools and strategies for optimizing the manufacturing process.

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>>Coming Soon: An article on evaluating the impact of humidity variability on the stability of pharmaceuticals in the November issue of Pharmaceutical Technology.

 
Troubleshooting Editor's Picks

Considerations for Outsourcing Stability Storage

Our company needs more stability storage. What issues should we consider when deciding whether to build our own biorepository facility or outsource our storage?


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Editor's Pick product

Editor's Pick product

UFP Technologies’ T-Tubes closed-cell foam, tube and pipe-insulation system is specifically designed for process lines and equipment in cleanroom environments.
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Editor's Pick product

Mettler Toledo’s FiveEasy Plus line of
entry-level, benchtop meters offers simple operation and economic solutions (pH meter pictured).

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Showcase (Sponsored)
Chemsultants International

Providing Consulting, Product Development, and Testing of Adhesives and Specialty Coatings for the Pharmaceutical Industry.
http://www.chemsultants.com/markets/medical-pharmaceutical.aspx

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W.S.Tyler

Custom Metallic Filtration Products for Prototypes and Small Runs

W.S. Tyler® specializes in design, service, consultation and fabrication of custom metallic filters for prototyping and small production needs. These products are constructed in stainless steel, Hastelloy, and other metallic filter mesh and/or metal sintered laminates. They allow migration-free filtration from 1 to 200 micron. The filter grade woven wire cloth is available in several twill designs to meet specific filtration application requirements.
Pharmaceutical applications include pressure and vacuum filters, filter candles, Nutsche filters, CIP filters, and fluidized bed dryers.
W.S. Tyler
http://www.wstyler.com/html/engineered_prod.html

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W.S.Tyler

W.S. TYLER® to Distribute New Age Hosokawa ALPINE Air Jet Sieve® e200 LS

W.S. Tyler® is the exclusive distributor in North America for the Hosokawa ALPINE Air Jet Sieve® e200 LS.
ALPINE developed the process of air jet sieving over 50 years ago. It is a most efficient process that uses air flow as the only force that moves the material being analyzed.
The standard unit is available with a choice of three different software packages, from quick individual analysis to special traceability analysis, such as for pharmaceuticals.
A special Sieve Adapter is provided that permits the use of other ASTM Standard, ISO Standard, and traditional Air Jet Sieves.
W.S. Tyler offers set-up and training and a limited 12-month warranty on the Hosokawa ALPINE Air Jet Sieve® e200 LS.
W.S. Tyler
http://www.wstyler.com/html/air_jet_sieve200ls.html
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Natoli

Compact Digital Inspection Microscope

Natoli’s new digital microscope is a powerful yet user-friendly tool capable of capturing photos and video, recording measurements, and visually inspecting tablets and tooling. Features include: variable magnification, polarizer, diffuser, easy-to-use software interface, and more.
http://www.natoli.com/digital-microscope-PT.aspx
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Fette Compacting America Inc

Single rotary tablet press offers fastest changeover time in its class

A single rotary tablet press that can be fitted with up to 51 stations,Fette America’s FE35 Tablet Press can produce up to 367,000 tablets per hour. Complementing this unprecedented level of productivity is the fastest changeover time in its class. The FE35 is clad in easily-detachable, FDA-certified high-performance polymer panels and offers 360-degree access.
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Dreamfill Inc: Simply the Best!

Powder Filler

We specifically designed our Semi-Automatic Powder Filling Machine to be compact in size to accommodate smaller footprints, while exceeding the performance capabilities of much larger machines. Our pricing is competitive enough for small firms, but our product range is wide enough for larger firms. Model, PLV 425, fill range 25mm gram to 10 gram: TNU 153ND, fill range 10 gram to 5kg.
Dreamfill Inc., Tacoma, WA
Phone : 206/274-8118 , Fax: 206/274-8129
www.dreamfill.com

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Assmann Corp

SMALL DOUBLE WALL TANKS FROM ASSMANN

Assmann’s small double wall tanks provide primary and secondary containment for hazardous and corrosive chemicals in one unit, with tanks from 20 to 405 gallons.  Tanks consist of a primary inner tank and a secondary outer tank.  Linear polyethylene tanks are certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61 and high-density crosslink resin tanks for chemical storage.  Assmann is also ISO 9001:2008 Certified.
Assmann Corporation of America

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Product Announcements
  • The integrated Accelrys Process Management and Compliance Suite of software products includes an enterprise platform, lab execution system, electronic lab notebook, and electronic batch records.
  • EMD Millipore’s Mobius FlexReady Solution with Smart Flexware Assemblies for Chromatography is a fully automated, single-use system for purification of biopharmaceuticals.
  • Aegis Analytical’s Discoverant 4.2 is the latest version of the company’s manufacturing process intelligence, global software platform.
  • The multiCELL transmitter/controller type 8619 from Bürkert is a flexible system for various connections of different sensor types.
  • The Biostat B benchtop bioreactor from Sartorius Stedim Biotech has been designed to cover the wide variety of requirements in biotechnological and biopharmaceutical research and development.

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