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February 2012  
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Mid-Size Extruders Enable Scale-Up of Hot-Melt Extrusion
With the increasing use of hot-melt extrusion, extruder manufacturers have developed mid-size twin-screw extruders that facilitate process development and scale-up to commercial processes.

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In The Mixer

Comparing Lyophilization in Vials and Dual-Chamber Systems
The author discusses the relative advantages and disadvantages of lyophilization in vials and dual-chamber systems.

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>>Coming Soon: See the March Solid-Dosage and Excipient Supplement to Pharmaceutical Technology for an article on Continuous Processing in Solid-Dosage Manufacturing.

Podcast - Process Validation for Sterile Manufacturing
Join William (JR) Humbert, the Validation Manager at Cook Pharmica, as he discusses the 2011 FDA Guidance for the Industry, Process Validation: General Principles and Practices, and the impact the guidance has for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies performing sterile manufacturing process validation.

Troubleshooting Editor's Picks

Determining Whether Dry-Dispersion Can Be Used in a Laser-Diffraction System

We need to measure the particle size of a moisture-sensitive powder. We would like to use dry analysis on our laser-diffraction system, but the particles are fragile and we're struggling to get robust results. Is wet measurement with a nonaqueous solvent the only option?


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ACS Valves's rotary feeder introduces powders to pneumatic conveying systems.
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Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) and G-Con have collaborated to offer integrated production process platforms combining G-Con's cleanroom "pods" with SSB's manufacturing products.
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Showcase (Sponsored)
Natoli

Laser Punch Inspection System
Utilizing dual laser technology, the advanced LVS 500 system provides immediate non-contact inspection of punches, and interfaces with the powerful Tool Management II (TM-II) database application for automatic data storage and analysis. Virtually maintenance-free and developed specifically for tablet manufacturers, the LVS is the most advanced punch inspection system available today. Schedule a free webinar now!
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Chemsultants International

Providing Consulting, Product Development, and Testing of Adhesives and Specialty Coatings for the Pharmaceutical Industry.
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Fette Compacting America Inc

Fette Compacting now offers the FE55, a tablet press that delivers unprecedented levels of productivity, flexibility and availability. The FE55 is clad in easily-detachable, FDA-certified high-performance polymer panels and offers 360-degree access. The FE55 has the ability to produce single- and double-layer tablets and direct pressing – the only machine of its compact size to offer all three capabilities. Click here for more info.
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Product Announcements
  • Sensient Pharmaceutical Coating Systems' Spectracode customizable imprint ink is available in water- and solvent-based systems, optimized for rotogravure and pad printing technologies.
  • Hamilton Company extended the tested performance specifications of its Polilyte pH sensors.
  • Cryopak’s TimeSaver CRT Pre-Qualified Shipper keeps products between 20–24 °C for 24 hours.
  • Edwards' new GXS vacuum pumps deliver high vacuum for industrial applications.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific introduced open air, incubated, and refrigerated models of its Thermo Scientific MaxQ High Performance (HP) Orbital Digital Shakers.


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