Material Handling White Papers & Case Studies
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Leverage 3D-Printing In Clinical Trials To Accelerate Speed To Market
12/11/2018
The enhanced precision used in 3D printing can drive efficiencies in early drug development by allowing more flexibility with dosage size and strengths, leading to a more effective use of costly resources.
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The Emerging Possibilities For Oral Solid Dosage Forms Using 3D Printing
12/11/2018
To address the limitations of oral solid dose forms while also keeping pace with advances in patient treatment, pharmaceutical manufacturers must be willing to consider alternative approaches to developing and manufacturing OSD drugs.
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Common Fume Hood Containment Problems
11/13/2018
While there are “bad” fume hoods, anything wrong with the entire system (exhaust fan, ductwork, building configuration, regulative dampers) may cause a lack of containment in a hood.
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FDA-Approved 3D Printed Drug Paves Path For Precision Care In Patients
11/2/2018
3D printing allows drug companies to not only boost efficacy and adherence but also contribute to their brand longevity by expanding and capturing market share with other dosage form options.
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5 Steps To Increase Energy-Efficient Mixing
3/1/2018
Mixer testing simulation trials are necessary to confirm the suitability of a specific mixing strategy. Explore five ways to increase energy efficiency in new and existing mixing processes.
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Pediatric Drug Product Development Through To Commercialization
1/9/2017
Almac has developed a flexible pediatric dosage form consisting of minitablets filled into stickpacks using a robust manufacturing and filling process suitable for routine commercial manufacture.
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How A Placebo Formulation Is Designed For An Oral Solid Dose Product
4/15/2016
Clinical studies on solid dose products may require a placebo. The placebo, in the case of a tablet, should possess the same shape and color compared to the active product.
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In Vivo Study And The Impact Of The Dissolution Rate On Bioequivalence
2/5/2016
Comparative human in-vivo study of an immediate release tablet over-encapsulated by gelatin and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose capsules – impact of dissolution rate on bioequivalence.
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Case Study: Bag Handling, Check Sieving, Weigh System
11/1/2014
In this installation, materials are received in 50-pound bags and semi-bulk bags and are security screened for foreign objects while being conveyed to a weigh hopper, where they are automatically hatched in predetermined weights and discharged into process drums.
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Medication Errors -- A Threat To Patient Safety: Mitigating Errors With Tablet Appearance
1/16/2014
Medical prescription drug errors by doctors, pharmacists and patients account for 1.5 million incidences of sickness, injuries or deaths in the U.S. each year. By Jay Anbil and Steve Yoder