Manufacturing Efficiency in the Facility of the Future; Addressing Particulates

Pharmaceutical Technology EPR Monthly Issue:
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October 21, 2015

PRODUCTION TRENDS

Giving a Boost to the Facility of the Future

Employing continuous manufacturing and data analytics will help improve the efficiency of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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Identifying Powder Properties that Define Process Performance: Dynamic properties provide insight into powder behavior and can be used to predict performance of processing equipment, such as feeder flow rate.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Understanding the Flow Behavior of Materials

A rheometer and powder flow tester can measure how pharmaceutical materials flow.
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Packaging

Partnering to Address Particulates

All parts of the parenteral supply chain need to work together to achieve zero visible defects.
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EXPERT INTERVIEW

Bill Hartzel, Catalent Pharma Solutions, speaks with Pharmaceutical Technology about blow-fill-seal technology for aseptic processes and how this technology reduces the potential for contamination.

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The Jet Pulverizer Co. has expanded service offerings by building a new ISO 8 classified processing suite for micronizing Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Foodstuffs. The suite features down draft ventilation, temperature & humidity controls, positive pressure airlocks, and isolated gowning room. Services include jet milling, hammer milling and screening at cGMP level protocols. Jet is ready for your gram to metric ton processing requirements. FDA and ISO 9001:2008 registered.
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Editor's Picks

Packaging Inspection Machines Use Nondestructive Methods

Pharmaceutical inspection machines from Bosch Packaging Technology use laser headspace analysis and high-voltage leak detection for container closure integrity testing.
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Tablet Press Separates Processing and Mechanical Areas

IMA Active's new tablet press machine, Prexima, is designed to deliver higher productivity and efficiency.
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Collector Filters Hazardous Dust

The Quad Pulse Package PX dust collector from Camfil Air Pollution Control is a compact unit for processes that produce hazardous dusts in high concentrations, with a cleanable filter system that facilitates continuous manufacturing.
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Weighing Equipment Uses Lean Laboratory Principles

Upgrades to Mettler Toledo's weighing and dosing equipment increase productivity using lean laboratory principles.
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Laboratory Steam Sterilizer is Designed for High-Containment Facilities

Steris Corporation's steam sterilizer provides reliable decontamination for high-containment facilities.
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SPONSOR SHOWCASE

Leistritz- Twin Screw Extruders and Systems

Leistritz manufactures twin screw extruders and systems for continuous mixing/devolatilization of API’s with carriers. Both lab scale and production scale equipment is available, and applications include melt extrusion and granulation. Pelletization and film/sheet downstream equipment is available. Services include a process NJ development laboratory and ongoing training/workshops.
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Tablet quality issues? You need this digital handheld microscope on special for a limited time at natoli.com/specials. You'll find inspection equipment and more in the new edition of Natoli's Tablet Compression Accessories Catalog – available for download along with Tablet Press Replacement Parts Catalogs on Natoli's website.
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Tablet Press for Premum Large Batch Production

Fette Compacting America's FE75 Tablet Press is a double-sided rotary press that can be equipped with up to 115 punch stations to produce more than 1.6 million tablets per hour. Ideal for the premium production of large batches, the FE75's four compression rollers feature a special control system for direct compression, enabling the machine to operate with two intermediate pressures.
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Webcast

Enhancing Quality and Process Efficiency using Continuous Manufacturing Technology for Drug Substance and Drug Product

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The webinar presents case studies that demonstrate continuous manufacturing technologies, including batch-to-continuous conversion, and gives an overview of automation and measurement systems for a continuous process train.
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EVENTS

21st Annual Validation Week

Oct. 27–29, 2015 | Philadelphia, PA

2015 ISPE Annual Meeting

Nov. 8–11, 2015 | Philadelphia, PA

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eBOOK

Bioprocessing and Sterile Manufacturing eBook

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