Emerging Sterilization and Disinfection Technologies Offer Alternative Solutions
Vaporous hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, chlorine dioxide, and carbon dioxide technologies can be used in pharmaceutical manufacturing to sterilize or disinfect.
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Choosing Overkill Cycle Parameters
Parameters for steam-sterilization autoclave overkill cycles should be chosen based on process understanding.
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Natoli Engineering Company, Inc.
Natoli's Ultrasonic Cleaning System Improves Tool Life
An effective routine cleaning program is crucial to maximizing the longevity of your tablet compression tooling. Ultrasonic cleaning has long been considered the most effective, nondestructive way to clean tools. Natoli's all stainless steel 3-piece ultrasonic cleaning system is designed specifically to clean tablet compression tooling and is packed with features.  Learn More. |
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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 Presscan 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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Tekleen Automatic Filters Inc
TEKLEEN® self-cleaning water filters provide the ultimate solution in the pharmaceutical industry where dirty water is a problem. The filters operate on line pressure alone. The self-cleaning process is triggered by a pressure differential and is accomplished in seconds without interrupting the main flow. The TEKLEEN® filters are all offered in stainless steel construction at carbon steel prices.  For more information please visit www.tekleen.com. |
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- Rapid Line Integration from Rockwell Automation uses Packaging Machine Language to link machinery across an entire packaging operation.
- The Production Watcher from Artemis Vision is a machine-vision system that inspects and tracks production and provides data for track-and-trace compliance.
- EMD Millipore’s Eshmuno A is a high-capacity, acid and alkaline-resistant, Protein A affinity chromatography media.
- Siemens Industry Automation division offers the new version 10.1 of the Comos software solution for plant engineering and management.
- The next-generation Foxboro Evo process-automation system from Invensys improves operational insight and integrity.
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- Oct. 22–24: IVT’s Validation Week (San Diego, CA) covers topics including validation of process, computer, equipment, method, facility, and cleaning.
- Nov. 3–6: The ISPE 2013 Annual Meeting (Washington D.C.) brings together global industry and regulatory experts to provide the latest innovative processes, technologies, and quality management techniques.
- Nov. 10–14: The AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition (San Antonio, TX) includes short courses, round tables, and symposia.
- Dec. 3–5: Lab Compliance Week (Philadelphia, PA) includes agendas for stability programs, method validation, and quality by design.
- Dec. 10–12: The 2013 Chem Show (New York, NY) covers all process industries and is described as North America’s largest process equipment and technology event.
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