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Getting To Grips With Quality by Design
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By Tim Freeman, Director of Operations, Freeman Technology
Quality by Design (QbD) involves switching from an empirical approach to one based on knowledge, understanding and sound science. Arguably its most significant impact will be at the development stage when more information will be required to thoroughly map product and process behavior. A better understanding of material properties will be essential and the industry is keen to find tools that will help. For powders, modern universal testers that measure shear, bulk and dynamic properties are a great choice, since they give the fullest material characterization, making it easier to detect which variables impact performance.
About the author:
Tim Freeman has a degree in Mechatronics from the University of Sussex in the UK
and has worked for Freeman Technology since the mid 1990s. Since Freeman's
launch of the FT4 Powder Rheometer he has been responsible for application and
method development and works closely with customers in the pharmaceutical and
powder processing industries. Tim is currently Director of Operations for Freeman
Technology.
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