Semi-Solid Dose Featured Articles

1. Does The Ointment Hurt? 8/23/2012

   Patients are quick to complain when a medical ointment stings after application. But there may be another reason that they might be dissatisfied with the way an ointment behaves when it is too thick. By Bob McGregor, General Manager, Brookfield Engineering

2. New Blade Design Gives Double Planetary Mixer An Edge With Viscous Applications 7/9/2012

   In this age of technological marvels and Internet madness, it's refreshing to see an innovation that isn't the product of an exotic new technology.

3. Seamlessly Upgrade Your Mixing Operation 7/11/2011

   Improving manufacturing process efficiencies is a continuous endeavor in the life sciences industry. In today’s fiercely competitive markets, it has become necessary to regularly evaluate cost position to increase profitability and customer satisfaction. By Christine Banaszek, Charles Ross & Son Company

4. Increasing Manufacturing Efficiencies in Capsule Filling Systems

   Several recent trends in capsule filling offer pharmaceutical manufacturers the possibility of doing more than just filling capsules. New developments in capsule filling technology can improve efficiencies as well as yields. The latest machines have on-board diagnostics and the ability to perform corrective actions during processing that directly address QbD principles, while increasing production efficiency.

5. Investigation Of New Level Technologies In Single Use, Disposable Systems

   This article presents guided wave radar level measurement as an acceptable, less expensive alternate to load cell systems. By David Ladoski and Dan Klees

6. Understanding Quality Agreements Between You And Your Service Provider

   An effective quality agreement communicates the responsibilities of each party in a clear, concise manner, allowing the reader to quickly and accurately determine to whom a specific responsibility is assigned.