Pharmaceutical Processing articles from February 2008

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from February 2008

More is better--but is it enough?(From The Editor)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] According to the FDA's website $17,395,000 will be added to the Medical Product Safety and Development budget to make for a grand total of $887 million to be spent on product safety. The FDA has released its...

Ultrasonic level sensor performs volume, flow and totalization calculations.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LPU-2428 Loop Powered Ultrasonic Level Sensors with microprocessor control internally perform volume, flow, and totalization calculations. These IP65 rated sensors provide a 1 to 25 ft. (0.3 to 7.62 m) detection...

Flush-mount pressure transmitter designed to sanitary guidelines.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The SITRANS P DSIII flush-mounted pressure transmitter is designed according to sanitary guidelines. It provides a connection to the process without any dead space. The instrument is certified according to EHEDG and...

Ball valves feature a cross port ball configuration.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The cross port ball features a molded flow corridor inside the ball cavity which allows for separate L-port flow pattern in a valve which also has a "straight through" flow pattern. The cross port ball is available...

Liquid mist monitors are reliable even in harsh environments.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Liquid mist flow monitors are for monitoring all types of flowing liquid mist in process pipes as well as droplets in the outlet stacks of mist eliminators. The monitors employ a state-of-the art induction-sensing...

Ball diverter valves offer many options.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ball-style diverter valves are built for multiple source convergence and multiple destination divergence of dry materials in either pressure or vacuum modes. The 3-way, vortex design is available in seven...

Ultra-Low Delivery Pressure Regulators provide very sensitive pressure control.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ultra Low Delivery Pressure Regulators feature a large 2-3/4" diameter stainless steel diaphragm providing very sensitive pressure control as low as 0.2 psig up to a maximum of 2 psig. The two-stage design provides...

Ink-jet printer marks in harsh conditions.(What's Hot)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LC-16 Industrial Ink-Jet Printing System is designed to mark a variety of challenging substrates including pipes, bags, insulation sleeves, fabrics, and extruded packing. The LC-16 System is also designed to...

Applying Lean Kaizen: a catalyst for organizational change.(Process Improvement)
February 1, 2008... The last three years have seen a strategic shift in business strategy in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology market that heralds a new era of remarkable change. The status quo is confronted with the emergence of qualified, low-cost...

Implementing QbD: a step-by-step approach: an in-depth look at QbD and how it can help the industry.(Quality By Design)
February 1, 2008... Quality by Design (QBD) is an acronym we all believe in. It is an integral part of our daily life. We buy products using quality and price as the criterion. QBD is an essential part of business as it improves profitability. Almost every...

Quality by design: shortening the path to acceptance.(Quality by Design)(Company overview)
February 1, 2008... Consider the contrasting fates of two life-saving innovations. In 1601 British naval officer Sir James Lancaster discovered that citrus cures scurvy and recommended that lemons be kept on board British vessels. But it was not until 1865--264...

Moving PAT forward: a focus on quality will enable transformation.(Process Analytical Technology)
February 1, 2008... In most discrete manufacturing industries, quality initiatives have long played a critical role in improving production outputs while saving money. Billions of dollars have been invested in Six Sigma and other continuous process improvement...

One hundred pharmaceutical water systems pitfalls: Part 2--ion removal, polishing, and filtration: the second article in the series will discuss pitfalls associated with design, operation, maintenance, and other important factors for ion removal, polishing, and filtration of Pharmaceutical Water Systems.(Pure Water)
February 1, 2008... 1. Reverse Osmosis Prefilters--Housing and Filter Selection and Operation Reverse Osmosis (RO) Unit prefiltration is critical to the long-term successful operation and maintenance of the downstream RO Unit. RO prefilters can provide a...

Differential pressure flow meter offers reliable measuring.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The FreeFlow flow meter is a rugged, compact meter constructed of PVC, polyetherimide and polycarbonate materials. Its simple segmented wedge design offers a low cost, reliable and minimally invasive measurement...

Double planetary mixer raises mix can to a fixed drive assembly.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new design is advantageous to the user as it allows the addition of fixed and rigid connections for liquid, dry powder and other service connections into the hood. The connections do not need to be disconnected...

Compact Electropolishing System brings process in-house.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Electropolishing System allows manufacturers of high-value metallic parts to sharpen, deburr, passivate, and electropolish them in-house. Eliminating outside vendors, possible quality inconsistencies, and delayed...

Robotic loading system assists with packaging machine infeed.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TaskMate[TM] integrates a FANUC LR Mate mini robot with the company's end-of-arm-tooling to create a robotic loading system. The TaskMate[TM] is idea] for automating machine loading at the infeed. The custom...

Linear rail system provides controlled positioning.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Linear Rail System uses a precision leadscrew assembly to provide controlled positioning along the axis of a robust linear slide. System consists of a stationary base with a load bearing carriage that travels along a...

Nanofiltration elements ideally suited for the separation of antibiotics and APIs.(New Products)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ideally suited for desalting and the separation of antibiotics and APIs, the SPIRAPRO TFC elements utilize a proprietary, polyamide thin-film composite membrane with a sanitary spiral-wound net outerwrap. The...

Misting booth reduces exposure to hazardous particulates.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Misting booth supplies a fine, low volume misting "fog" intended to fix any loose powder that may be on protective garments, reducing exposure to hazardous particulates. The standard booth accommodates one person and...

Bioprocess controller can control up to four bioreactors.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The i-Control features: intuitive navigation; large color touch screen interface; controls up to 4 bioreactors with features such as 8 mass flow controllers; up to 6 assignable pumps, 2 DO, 2 PH and 2 Temp; and the...

Magflowmeter operates accurately over a wide range of applications.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Type 8055 Full-Bore Magflowmeter permits precise, highly accurate dosing/filling control across a wide array of flow applications. The continuous or batch control Type 8055 incorporates two transistor outputs,...

Roller compactor offers high throughput and easy maintenance.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The PowerPactor PP500 high capacity roller compactor features 500mm diameter rollers and throughput as high as 25,000 kg/hr. The unit is ideal for use in the chemical industry and is capable of handling a wide...

Pressure transmitter offers consistently accurate readings.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ashcroft[R] DXLdp low differential pressure transmitter is ideal for critical air flow, room pressure and air handler management applications. Equipped with the company's SpoolCal option, this transmitter can be...

Inhaler tester offered with automated cascade system.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Xelize system provides high capacity storage for up to 200 devices, minimizing time spent on manual load. Sophisticated device handling controlled by advanced software, allows easy and precise . device...

Single dose syringe filling/closing machine offer fully automatic operation.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The SFM 5072 is a PLC-controlled syringe filling and closing machine that has been developed for industrial high-capacity use for the processing of single dose syringes in nests as supplied with the Hypak[R] SCF[R]...

Centrifugal separator designed for primary clarification of shear sensitive cell culture processing.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Culturefuge 400 separator is a fully hermetic, high-speed centrifuge developed for larger scale applications Involving mammalian cell cultures and other shear-sensitive biological material. The hermetic outlet...

Building expansion allows for expanded capacity.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company has announced that they are building an additional 40,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Lewis Run, PA that will also include 10,000 square feet of office space. The new building will be constructed on the...

Mop designed for cleanroom walls, floors and ceilings.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The EasyCurve[TM] Mop is designed for cleaning floors, walls and ceilings in cleanrooms and controlled environments. The mop consists of a flat, fabric-laminated mop head attached to a curved, stainless steel frame,...

Surge cleaner is an alternative to spray balls.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The TANKO-S stainless steel surge cleaners are an alternative to the stainless steel static spray balls. Depending on the different sizes working pressures range from 14.5 to 87 psi, partly to 145 psi. The new...

PAT solution combines data collection and analysis.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] IndustrialIT for PAT combines process data collection and analysis with traditional process control and data management functions to produce a complete PAT solution in a single system. This standalone product...

Anti-counterfeiting labels incorporate covert and overt features.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Line of anti-counterfeiting labels includes many overt and covert features, including the unique technology of IDGLOBAL. Each label contains an invisible, non-degradable, digital forensic marker. If this "mark" is...

Tablet inspection system provides fast and accurate checking.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Proditec Visitab 2 automatic vision inspection/sorting system provides fast and accurate checking for visual defects on all types of tablets. Unit can inspect tablets for irregularities on all faces using a six...

Stainless steel fittings and valves offered in many size ranges.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... Company manufactures and exports stainless steel, alloy steel, carbon steel pipe fittings and flanges, ball valves, vacuum components, BPE valves, BPEfittings and clean valves as per ASTM, ANSI, DIN & BS Standards in different size-ranges,...

Conference-at-a-glance.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM])
February 1, 2008... Conference-at-a-Glance TECHNOLOGY ENABLERS BASICS & BUILDING BLOCKS KEYNOTE: BIOTECH 2008: A 20/20 VISION OF 2020; G. Steven Burrill--CEO Burrill & Company Ballroom--11:30AM-12:30PM WEDNESDAY-MARCH 26 ...

Datalogger produces reports in PDF format.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Libero makes cold chain monitoring of temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals simple and easy. The concept of producing the report (PDF file) within the datalogger removes the need to install and qualify specific...

Disposable valve is ligtweight and easy to manipulate.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The BioValve [TM] is molded from glass reinforced nylon to facilitate light weight and easy manipulation. Tested with shore 50, 60, 65 clear and braided silicone, the precision restriction flow controller is profiled...

Germ-reducing regeneration tablets eliminate contamination.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sanisal P germ-reducing regeneration tablets improve microbiological safety for water softeners. Sanisal P is simply poured into the salt or brine tank of the water softener, just like conventional regeneration salt....

Metal detectors are immune to interference.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] THS/PH21 metal detectors detect metal contaminants present on pharmaceutical products, with levels of sensitivity, immunity to interference and response speeds designed to satisfy the strictest quality control...

Field Metrology Wells simplify temperature and sensor calibrations.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 9140 series Field Metrology Wells are designed for optimum performance and functionality over the range of -25 [degrees]C to 661 [degrees]C. Unlike traditional field dry-wells, the new wells maximize speed and...

Powder tester helps with formulation issues.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The FT4 is a universal powder tester that is designed to link processing experience with powder characterization data. This extension of basic process understanding translates into better powder formulation and...

Lyophilizer loading systems operates in conjunction with freeze dryers.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The LyoGistics range of automated lyophilizer load/unload systems has been developed to operate in conjunction with the Telstar LyoMega range of GMP clinical and production-scale freeze dryers. The pre-engineered...

Tubing configurator allows users to design fluid and bioprocess systems.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Online tool (www.nnibioproduction.com/configurator) was created to enable scientists and engineers to design their own integrated fluid transfer and bioprocess systems using NALGENE[R] and NUNC[TM] brand products for...

Programmable pressures sensor features user selectable output.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Programmable output high accuracy pressure sensor allows the user to select the output as either two switch points or a 4-20 mA analog output with one switch point. The switch points are PNP/NPN programmable, and...

Vacuum pump designed for dry processing applications.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Mink Dry Rotary Claw vacuum pump is especially designed for dry processing applications in the pharmaceutical industry. Vacuum is provided by two non-contacting, claw-type rotors in an oil free chamber. Because...

Self sealing wall boot forms a flexible seal that can accommodate movement without cracking.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pipetite is a flexible, self-sealing wall boot, constructed of white silicone and 316 stainless steel. The unit fits around a tube or pipe and attaches to a wall or ceiling, forming a flexible seal that can...

Rupture discs meet stringent aseptic/sanitary requirements.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... The Axius SC is specifically designed for the stringent sanitary and aseptic requirements of the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Free of any indentions or crevices that may trap process contaminants, the Axius SC is designed for most...

Motor controller ideal for harsh environments.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 40 AC drive and the ArmorStart product lines have packaging options that are now rated by the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)...

Multiple mills contained within a single isolator.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Universal Milling Isolator is a compact and versatile containment solution ideal for use in multi product facilities. The design can accommodate up to five different milling systems for various milling processes....

Citric acid cleaner is biodegradeable.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Micro[R] A07 is a biodegradable blend of chelating citric acid and anionic surfactants, designed to remove soils such as: scale, mineral deposits, inorganic residues, etc. With a typical pH of 2.5, Micro A07 is...

Laser coder offers a modular design.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 7000 Series features a third generation head that fully operates at temperatures up to 35[degrees]C, a modular design to allow easy integration into product lines and a unique intuitive user interface designed...

Contract manufacturer to offer stability optimization services.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stability Optimization Services (SOS) is designed to assist drug manufacturers in optimizing their choice of parenteral product container/ closure systems. Company can provide important stability data on a variety of...

Blow/Fill/Seal machines feature servo driven controls.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Aseptic servo driven Blow/Fill/Seal (BFS) bottelpack[R] liquid filling machines feature all movements electrically controlled. BFS machines can produce bottles or ampoules with various shapes and sizes made from...

Temperature sensors designed for biopharm applications.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Autoclave sensor features a sealed temperature assembly that eliminates all problems associated with steam and vacuum cycling of autoclaves that forces moisture inside standard probes, resulting in incorrect, low...

Single-use systems designed for the pharma and biotech industries.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company offers a multitude of solutions for flexible containers. "With sizes ranging from 50ml to 2,500 liters, the company can produce single use containers of nearly any configuration as well as multiple porting...

Contract testing lab expands services.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company has extended their elemental speciation capacities with the acquisition and FDA compliance qualification of a HPLC-ICP/MS instrument. In addition to their full line of analytical testing instruments, the HPLC...

Logger is ideal for monitoring lyophilization validation applications.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Tracksense[R] Pro X logger features a U shape sensor inserted into a shelf puck that monitors shelf temperatures while the Teflon Flex sensor can be inserted for product temperatures. The loggers eliminate the...

Color vision sensors offer simple set-up.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ZFV-C color smart vision sensor inspects for correct shapes, colors and patterns at speeds to handle fast-moving production lines. With eight sensor functions available, the user simply chooses from counting,...

Lab-scale centrifuge offers automatic discharge.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Laboratory scale cGMP horizontal peeler centrifuge is designed for processing small quantities of material while maintaining the advantages of automatic discharge and contained processing. Accurate scale up to pilot...

Alloy analyzer provides fast identification of stainless steel components.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The NITON XL3 Series incorporates 80 MHz real-time digital signal processing and dual state-of-the-art embedded processors for computation, data storage, communication and other functions. The x-ray tube-excited...

Filter housing heaters offer adjustable control parameters.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Series 48 heaters feature a unique temperature controller which combines a temperature process controller, a high-low temperature alert, and power switching with a safety high limit--all inside a NEMA 4X enclosure....

Liquid level transmitter offers foundation fieldbus output.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The model MG features 3 in 1 measurement capabilities of measuring the product level, interface level, and up to 5 temperature points from one process opening. In addition, the model MG can calculate volume using a...

Cleanroom vacuum features a disposable collection container.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The compact IVT 1000 CR cleanroom vacuum is available with optional Safe-Pak technology a disposable, HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner collection container designed for potent compound and hazardous material...

Replacement table top chain is available in three material types.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The C7100 Series replacement table top chain is available in three material types, extra-low friction, wear-resistant, and antistatic for radius and straight running applications. Standard chain is available with a...

Tablet counter assists with batch verification.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Line of automated tablet/capsule counters are the ideal complement to QA/QC processes. batch verification, accuracy checks and repackaging for clinical trials. The KL25 is designed for low-volume counting; the KL50ic...

Tablet Deduster offers features that eliminate cross-contamination.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Kramer E4000 Tablet Deduster has a jumbo gap-welded helix designed to eliminate product cross contamination, accommodate higher throughputs and easy cleaning. The E4000 deduster is shown with a Ceia metal...

Small-batch nanoparticle equipment designed for wet grinding.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The MicroCer is a lab-sized mill that offers metal-free fine grinding with chamber parts in wear-resistant Yttria stabilized zirconium oxide. It features the company's proprietary ZETA[R] grinding system and improved...

Purification platform For GMP manufacturing.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The SciPure 300 GMP features quick delivery and startupand offers easy to use automation of tangential flow filtration applications including: ultrafiltration, microfiltration, concentration, diafiltration. Other...

Vertical feeder integrates easily with a filler.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The model NEVF vertical feeder is ideal for feeding containers directly into a puck or starwheel, or supplied with its own starwheel, will discharge onto the user's conveyor. The NEVF integrates well with a filler,...

Double-sided press provides fast output and reduced noise levels.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The XL800 double-sided tablet press offers: high output capability; an exchangeable turret design, offering 59 (IPD D), 71 (IPT B) and 87 (IPT BB) punch station configurations, that maximizes output for any size...

Compact fiber optic light improves viewing through new or existing sight windows.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Lumi-View 35[TM] rigid fiber optic light provides powerful illumination through a sight window without obscuring the view. The light occupies only 3/4 inch of the window's viewing area while projecting as much as...

Continuous drug pelleting system integrates extrusion and spheronization.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pelleting system fully integrates the extrusion and spheronization processes to convert drug formulations into free flowing spheres of a controlled shape and size. In operation, a wet granulation batch, prepared in a...

Metal detectors/checkweighers offer quality control/inspection capabilities.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Line of metal detectors and checkweighers are suitable for a broad range of pharma applications. The MET 30+ metal detectors and checkweigher offer accurate, reliable detection of metallic contamination, which can...

Porous metal products offer excellent cleanability.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Company's porous metal products offer strength, precision, efficiency, longevity, and clean-ability or sterilization. These attributes allow the media to be designed into dozens of applications in the biotechnology...

Color matching module works with proofreading system.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The AVIA Color Matching [TM] module adds a new spectrum of functionality to the company's AVIA[TM] Computer Automated Proofreading System. This new color matching capability is useful to pharmaceutical printers and...

Mixer offers easy to clean design.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Horizontal Ploughshare[R] mixer is easy to clean. The full access door across the front of the mixer provides for greater access to perform frequent cleaning operations. This design is available on batch or...

Wipe dispenser offers one-handed dispensing.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... The KIMTECH PURE Dispenser for pre-saturated alcohol wipes provides one-handed dispensing. A self-closing, self-sealing lid helps prevent wiper dry-out. An innovative extractor arm automatically lifts each wiper for easy pickup without damaging...

Mixer uses a magnetic coupler to drive the impeller.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Ultra Clean Mixer features an engineering design that causes the impeller to levitate above the guide bearing. With this levitation, the impeller is actually floating within a strong magnetic field; there is no...

Cap retorquer uses belts to eliminate cap damage.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The beltorque[TM] high-speed retorquer reapplies cap torque after induction sealing. The unit uses belts to tighten caps eliminating cap damage and achieving more consistent torque values. With simplified mechanics,...

Photometric converter enables precise process monitoring and control.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Control 4000 is a powerful, microprocessor-based photometric converter. The advanced modular design enables precision process monitoring and control. The C4000 is designed for optek ultraviolet (UV), visible...

Balance offers user protection during weighing procedures.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] XPert Balance Systems provide user protection by keeping powders and particulates frequently found in weighing operations away from the operator and contained. The interior depth of 23" accommodates large analytical...

Joint venture brings lyophilizers to North America.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tofflon (Shanghai China), a manufacturer of lyophilizers is proud to announce a joint venture with PennTech Machinery Corporation (Ivyland, PA). The joint venture named PennTech-Tofflon is a strategic move to bring...

Digital inkjet printer can print on a variety of surfaces.(INTERPHEX 2008[TM] Exhibitor Preview)
February 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Apsolute is a digital thermal inkjet solution that can print on plastic, foil, nonporous surfaces, tablets and capsules. The Apsolute is an alternative to existing coding technologies including CIJ, Laser, Piezzo,...

Managing the outsourcing relationship: partnering for profitability.(Perspectives on Outsourcing)
February 1, 2008... In the April 2007 issue of Pharmaceutical Processing we discussed, "Managing the Outsourcing Relationship." The discussion took the reader beyond the basics. Once you have mastered these steps, it is now time to partner with your contract...