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Featured Focus: Solid Dose |
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Manufacturing vs. R&D: The Problem Is Powder Flowability |
By Bob G. McGregor, General Manager, Brookfield Engineering
Tablet production depends on the steady flow of powder from a feed hopper to the tablet machine. Hang-ups are unwelcome because they interrupt production, and manufacturing must execute a rigorous restart procedure. The blame, whether deserved or not, falls on R&D, because they have responsibility for evaluating formulations for proper scale up and smooth processability. |
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ARTICLE: Considerations When Selecting A Pharmaceutical Feeder To Reduce Manufacturing Costs |
By Chad Lorensen, Schenck AccuRate
Metering dry powders in the pharmaceutical industry is not a new idea. Several common applications have been using gravimetric and volumetric dry material feeders for many years. |
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WHITE PAPER: Developing A Solid Maintenance Plan With An Industrial Vacuum |
By Paul Miller, Nilfisk Industrial Vacuums
In developing a comprehensive and effective cleaning program, pharmaceutical plants should understand the importance of choosing the correct vacuum for their application. This machinery represents a critical component in helping to minimize or avoid certain risks. |
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WHITE PAPER: The Importance Of Mixer Testing And Selection |
By Christine Banaszek, Application Engineer
If you haven’t tested a variety of mixers during the past few years, forget all the rules you had relied on to distinguish one mixer from another. |
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BROCHURE: Pharmaceutical Roller Compactor: WP 200 |
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PRODUCT: Used Roller Compactors |
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» Supply Chain |
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ARTICLE: TAP For CRT: Challenges Due To Product Temperature Criteria |
By Ken Maltas and Iftekar Ahmed, ThermoSafe, Sonoco Protective Solutions
There has been significant discussion over the past few years around TAP (temperature assured packaging) for CRT (controlled room temperature). Manufacturers and regulators have not yet decided how they want to handle this type of product, although some countries, such as Saudi Arabia, have already mandated that CRT products be shipped in proper TAP. |
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