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Baxter's BioPharma Solutions business offers expanded lyo, cytotoxic, and
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| Featured Editorial | | Selecting An Aseptic Fill/Finish Contract Manufacturer: Avoiding The Most Common Mistakes
This paper focuses specifically on the unique steps involved in selecting and working with an aseptic processing CMO to produce injectable Final Drug Product (FDP). In addition to providing guidance on the selection process, common mistakes made by potential clients will also be discussed. Submitted by Microtest Laboratories
| | Single Point Analysis And Raman Mapping Of Dosage Formulation As A Means For Detecting And Sourcing Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
This presentation from Fran Adar, Ph.D. and Eunah Lee, Ph.D., Horiba Jobin Yvon, and Mark Witkowski, Ph.D., FDA Forensic Chemistry Center, describes a project to explore the use of Raman spectroscopic mapping as a tool to determine the distribution and composition (formulation) of excipients and API in suspect counterfeit tablets. Submitted by Pittsburgh Conference On Analytical Chemistry And Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon)
| | WFIQ: A New Designation Of Sterile Alcohols For Cleanroom Disinfection
In order to establish a standard for sterile alcohols for cleanroom disinfection applications, the designation WFIQ, water for injection quality, has been developed by Decon Labs to indicate that these products are end-product tested according to USP methods to meet or exceed the endotoxin level criterion set forth by the USP for WFI. Submitted by Decon Laboratories
| | Enterprise Service-Oriented Architecture From A Business Perspective
Companies face incredible pressure in global markets. To survive in such an atmosphere, companies need to develop a competitive advantage and build a sustainable business by accelerating innovation, developing operational excellence, and empowering information workers. Business processes are the key to unlocking the potential of these strategies for competitive differentiation. Submitted by SAP Americas
| | Color Vs. Appearance: Choose The Appropriate Instrument Geometry For Your Color Measuring Instrument
With the number of color measuring instruments on the market, how do you choose the most appropriate one? It helps to understand the difference between measuring color and measuring appearance. Submitted by HunterLab
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| Featured Downloads |
Product Sheet: One Breakthrough After Another (Blow/Fill/Seal Innovations)
Blow/Fill/Seal innovations that look to the future — including HEPA class 100 critical fill zone environments, KleenKut parison cutoff technology that reduces particle generation more than 99% compared with hot knife technology, and patented, precision electronically controlled fill systems — exemplify Weiler Engineering's commitment to science-based advancement of aseptic manufacturing technology. Submitted by Weiler Engineering
Product Sheet: Stability Storage And Testing
AAPS Booth 2331
QCL offers stability management services for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished products. The facilities are equipped with temperature and humidity-controlled chambers that are continuously monitored and alarmed for any environmental changes. Submitted by Quality Chemical Laboratories
30-Day Trial Software: TableCurve 3D®: Automated Surface Fitting Software
The TableCurve 3D® product demo is a "full-featured" working copy of the latest 32-bit version of the software and not just a "slide show" demo. TableCurve 3D® gives scientists and engineers the power to find the ideal model for even the most complex data, including equations that might never have been considered. TableCurve 3D's built-in equation set includes a wide array of linear and nonlinear models for any application. Submitted by Systat Software, Inc.
Product Sheet: MODA-VIP Visual Intelligence Portal
MODA-VIP is a browser-based process intelligence tool that enables the visualization of production-related information within the context of the physical facility — resulting in improved insight into the manufacturing operation. Submitted by MODA Technology Partners
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| Editor's Choice Products |
Stainless Steel Braided Hose
 Parker/Page International's stainless steel braided hose and fittings are used in applications in the most challenging industrial applications. The extruded stainless steel braided hose has excellent flex life, high temperature tolerance, and superior chemical resistance.
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Training Management Software
 EtQ's Employee Training Software tracks employee profiles and schedules training events. The software also manages the identification, responsibilities, authorities, training, and certification requirements for each employee in an easy-to-use environment. This database provides a simple way to schedule and record training.
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Natoli Tablet Press
 As a leader in the tablet compression tooling industry, Natoli Engineering knows tablet presses. In response to the Proven Design Technology for the Nutritional Supplement Industry, Natoli Engineering offers the Natoli BB Type Tablet Press.
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S250 Plus: Force Feed Die Filling Tablet Press
S250 Plus is a force feed tablet press exceptionally robust and reliable, simple to operate and maintain. The machine exhibits excellent production characteristics and provides great efficiency in the field of high quality rotary tablet presses. |
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Vial Filling — FLC Series
 The FLC machine is a mid-range liquid pharmaceutical filler offering Bosch performance and quality as well as wide flexibility at a reasonable price. The FLC fills vials and infusion bottles at up to 400 containers per minute in continuous motion, with fill volumes between 0.5 and 500 milliliters.
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Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
Visit Us At The ISPE Annual Meeting
 Allegheny Bradford offers a full line of advanced sanitary shell and tube heat exchangers for all your thermal transfer needs. As the leader in the design and manufacture of stainless steel and other high alloy heat exchangers for ultra-pure applications, Allegheny Bradford sets the standard for accurate performance and trouble-free operation. |
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FZX 2000 Series: Pharmaceutical Pump For CIP Systems
Pack Expo Booth S-6111
 Fristam's pharmaceutical grade, liquid-ring pump offers expanded options to improve the efficiency of your CIP system. The specially designed impeller and housing allow the FZX 2000 Series to pump entrained air and lift up to 23 feet depending on model and application. |
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RS 24 Series Automatic Syringe Filling Equipment
Pack Expo Booth C-1143
 The RS 24 Series syringe fillers are designed and built specifically for high-speed, dual-chambered applications in mind. All ProSys syringe fillers utilize positive displacement metering and field proven components for accurate, reliable operation at speeds of 20 to 65 containers per minute.
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Micro Leak Testing Of Filled/Sealed Bottles, Cups, Rigid Containers
Pack Expo Booth S-5150
 VeriPac systems provide non-destructive micro leak testing and container closure integrity inspection for vials and ampoules, bottles, cups, and many types of drug packaging used throughout the pharmaceutical industry. Evaluate and analyze package integrity with precision and repeatability using real time inspection data.
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Leak Tester For Bottles And Vials
Pack Expo Booth C-1935
 The PKV 316 Pharmaceutical Leak Testing Machine from Bonfiglioli Engineering comes with numerous features, including: precision control, high repeatitivity, very low noise levels, easy cleaning, and low energy consumption.
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Laboratory Mixers
 IKA offers the most versatile inline mixers for laboratory or pilot plant work. The lab mixers can be converted to six different types of mixing devices to fit your mixing needs. A wide variety of mixing tool options add to the flexibility of this truly unique mixer design. |
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LYFO DISK®
 The LYFO DISK® vial contains 10 crushable, lyophilized pellets of an individual microorganism strain. The lyophilized microorganism preparation is no more than four passages from the reference culture, and has a shelf life of 10-20 months. The LYFO DISK® requires no pre-incubation period, and is the most economical reference stock culture produced by MicroBioLogics.
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RheolabQC
 The RheolabQC is specially designed for performing routine rheological tests, from quick single-point checks to complex rheological investigations. The RheolabQC is also ideal for investigations into the mixing and stirring behavior of emulsions and dispersions, for testing the sagging and leveling behavior of coatings, and for determining the yield point of gels and pastes.
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The IlluminatIR II — Infrared Microprobe
 The IlluminatIR Infrared Microspectroscopy Accessory brings the power of molecular analysis to light microscopy. This compact, high-performance Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectrometer transforms a commercial light microscope into a versatile infrared microprobe.
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DrumQuik® PRO Series: Drum Connectors
 The DrumQuik® PRO is an easy-to-use product for extracting chemicals from rigid containers. The closed-system design and rugged construction meet the safety requirements of chemical handling applications.
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Model HYDEC: Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination System
 Model HYDEC is a decontamination system developed by Shibuya using a more advanced concept than traditional vaporized hydrogen peroxide decontamination systems. The Model HYDEC 1000 series is capable of decontaminating volumes up to 1.5m3 and the Model HYDEC 2000 series is capable of decontaminating volumes greater than 1.5m3. |
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| Spotlight On Aseptic/Sterile Processing | | Product Sheet: PSL Aseptic ChargePoint | The rapid growth in the biopharmaceutical industry has driven the enhancement of the PSL ChargePoint for use in sterile applications. This patented technology enables repeated sterile powder transfers in a contained manner. By creating an intermediate chamber and sterilizing between transfers, multiple contained, sterile transfers can be made. Submitted by Powder Systems Limited
| | Product Brochure: IMA In Aseptic Liquid and Powder Processing | AAPS Booth 1523
STERIFILL F2000 is suitable for liquid solution filling into cylindrical vials and for rubber stopper insertion. The constructive concepts allow the machine to condition vials at high speed (up to 600 pcs/min). The machine is particularly designed for drug processing in aseptic conditions either in traditional class 100 area or in isolation technology. Submitted by IMA S.p.A.
| | Product Sheet: Single Use Bag In A Tank: Pharmaceutical Vessels | Sharpsville Container Corporation is pleased to add the new "Single Use Bag in a Tank" to the company's extensive line of pharmaceutical vessels. This versatile deep drawn container is an ideal multi-use vessel with disposable bags for both the pharmaceutical and biotech applications. Submitted by Sharpsville Container Corporation
| | Product Sheet: Fill and Finish Manufacturing | | DSM Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a leader in the field of fill and finish dosage form manufacturing with world-class capabilities in the areas of aseptic filling, lyophilization, and technology services. Submitted by DSM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
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| Siemens |
Clearer Process Understanding: Making PAT Work For You
October 3 — New Brunswick, NJ
October 4 — Waltham, MA
Join Siemens for a free, two-hour seminar on the business benefits of PAT and how to integrate PAT Tools. Siemens and Umetrics have combined their respective expertise in Automation and Multivariate Data Analysis to deliver a complete and integrated solution. By attending the seminar, you will learn how to achieve faster time-to-market, higher product quality, and improved manufacturing performance. Get additional information and register for the event. |
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| Vector Corporation |
Granulation And Coating Technology Seminar
October 16-18, 2007
Marion, IA
This three-day seminar integrates classroom lecture and hands-on laboratory sessions to provide a comprehensive learning experience. There will be three half-days of lectures and three half-days of hands-on laboratory sessions to provide the participants an overall understanding of solid dosage granulation and coating techniques. Registration ends October 1, 2007.
Get additional information and download the registration form. |
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| Industry Events | INTERPHEX India & IPA Convention 2007
September 12-14
Mumbai, India
Automated Dissolution And Content Uniformity Testing — 1st Annual Seminar And Workshop
September 13
Horsham, PA
Parsec Conference (formerly OEE Symposium)
September 16-19
Schaumburg, IL
Troubleshooting Problems In Blending, Compression, And Coating Of Tablets And Tooling
September 18-20
St. Louis/St. Charles, MO
Pharmaceutical Water Systems
September 19-20
King Of Prussia, PA
Sterilization Procedures Technology, Equipment, and Validation
September 20-21
Malvern, PA
P-MEC Pharmaceutical Machinery And Equipment Convention
October 2-4
Milan, Italy
Regulatory Asset Management Conference 2007
October 17
San Francisco, CA
Introduction To Freeze-Drying Technology
October 22-23
Mumbai, India |
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