Pharmaceutical Processing articles from October 2004

Pharmaceutical Processing archives from October 2004

The economy of reimportation.(From the Editor)
October 1, 2004... Much ink has been spilled recently over the issue of drug reimportation--both in this publication and others. In most articles, those against drug reimportation have cited drug safety as their main reason for their opposition to this...

Rotary indexing auger filler for moderate speed, high accuracy and low maintenance applications.(What's Hot)
October 1, 2004... The i-Series has been specifically designed to provide high fill accuracy and a minimum of maintenance for moderate speed applications up to 100 products per minute. The i-Series features a gear base with servo drive motor, a direct infeed...

Bins and silos feature all-plastic bases and leg extensions.(What's Hot)
October 1, 2004... Dry material Flowmaster Bin and Silo Systems are available in standard hopper bin sizes of 20, 40, 60, and 80 cubic feet. Custom design options are available to meet specific application requirements. A complete line of ancillary equipment and...

Blister pack machine features balcony-style design.(What's Hot)
October 1, 2004... The BP Series features servo-drive performance, balcony-style design and a positive transfer system. The balcony style design of the BP Series separates the mechanics of the machine from the drives, eliminating product clogs caused by...

RFID smart label printer-applicator rejects non-verifiable tags prior to application.(What's Top)
October 1, 2004... The Model 5200rfid smart label printer-applicator makes it easy to print, encode, verify and apply pressure-sensitive RFID smart labels to cartons and pallet loads in one operation. The system will help meet the emerging RFID labeling...

Microbial contamination detection system produces fast results.(What's Hot)
October 1, 2004... The Milliflex Rapid Microbiology Detection System and AutoSpray Station is an automated solution for the rapid detection, response, and resolution of microbial contamination in manufacturing processes. The detection system improves process...

Loop monitor combined with valve controller facilitates partial valve stroke testing.(What's Hot)
October 1, 2004... The HIM HART Loop Monitor now has the ability to confirm that the Fisher FIELDVUE[R] DVC6000 Series Digital Valve Controller is performing a partial valve stroke test to validate proper Emergency Shutdown (ESD) valve operation and, if the test...

X-ray inspection unit for smaller profile products.(What's Hot)
October 1, 2004... The Sentry XR is ideal for smaller products measuring a maximum of 8-inches (width) x 3-inches (height). Unit incorporates a low-power X-ray source to maximize inspection capability while keeping costs to a minimum. An electronic self-cooling...

Generator provides economical production of pure steam.(What's Hot)
October 1, 2004... The pure steam generator Vapotron VT generates sterile steam, which is free of pyrogenic substances, It is particularly suitable for SIP sterilization, the humidification of clean rooms and the operation of steam sterilizers. The system, which...

Programmable homogenizers available in two versions.(What's Hot)
October 1, 2004... The PRO Scientific line features two programmable versions of the PRO 300, 350 and 400 homogenizers. The P series is a stand-alone programmable homogenizer capable of manual and programmable control. The PC series is computer interfaced;...

"Miniplant" designed for use in scale-up and pilot plant areas.(Drug Discovery & Scale-Up)
October 1, 2004... Company has partnered with Buddeberg a company that specializes in lab automation and process technology. They manufacture components and assemble miniplants for use in scale-up and pilot plant areas of many pharmaceutical and chemical...

Water baths control temperature with +/-0.2[degrees]C uniformity.(Drug Discovery & Scale-Up)
October 1, 2004... Equipped with sensitive microprocessor-based PID controllers, these water baths maintain bath temperatures from ambient to +5[degrees] to 100[degrees]C with +/-0.5[degrees] accuracy and +/- 0.2[degrees]C uniformity. They are available with 2,...

Proteomics workstation assists with drug discovery.(Drug Discovery & Scale-Up)
October 1, 2004... The Finnigan ProteomeX LTQ is based on the Finnigan LTQ mass spectrometer. Unit uses the new, high-performance proteomics autosampler, the Finnigan Micro AS, and optimized column and method combinations for essential proteomics applications....

Product line designed for research-based applications.(Drug Discovery & Scale-Up)
October 1, 2004... Line of research products is designed for the clinical diagnostics, biomedical, biopharmaceutical, drug discovery and life science research markets. Included in the product line are reagents, assays and test kits which incorporate clotting,...

Strategies for protecting sensitive information: the pharmaceutical industry is particularly vulnerable to information theft or leakage.(Cover Story)
October 1, 2004... One of the most important business and technological challenges that pharmaceutical companies face is keeping the massive amount of content related to research, development, clinical trials and manufacturing of new products secure when it is...

CO2 incubators offer advanced functionality for easy set-up.(Drug Development & Scale-Up)
October 1, 2004... REVCO Ultima II and Elite II water-jacketed CO2 incubators incorporate sophisticated control functionality to make set up, startup and operation easy. Incubators feature a 'Plug and Play' routine for easy, automated start-up. The operator...

Benchtop mixer features optional attachment for small batches.(Drug Development & Scale-Up)
October 1, 2004... The Model 100LCI High Shear Mixer features a power lift that makes raising and lowering the mix head as easy as pushing a button. The mixer includes as standard features: % of load indication; timer; temperature probe; variable speed control,...

Biopharmaceutical production unit ideal for many products.(Drug Development & Scale-Up)
October 1, 2004... Biopharmaceutical reactor production unit incorporates the latest developments for the manufacture of vaccines, eyewash fluids, tablet coatings, adhesives, syrups, and other personal care products. These units range in size from 10- 2,500...

Software provides fast and reliable optimization of pharmacokinetic models.(Drug Development & Scale-Up)
October 1, 2004... acslXtreme[R] Pharmacokinetic OPTIMUM modeling software gives drug developers and risk assessors robust parameter estimation, model optimization, sensitivity analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis capabilities that are critical to solving many...

Antibiotic potency automatic assay plate reading system instantly reads Petri plates.(Drug Development & Scale-Up)
October 1, 2004... The AutoAssay System utilizes a high-resolution color-digital-camera and easy-to-use Windows software to instantly read 90-100 mm agar Petri plates. This software follows the CFR/US-FDA/USP/AQAC method exactly for antibiotic concentration...

Wireless industrial keyboard offers full functionality.(Data Management)
October 1, 2004... The DW-5K wireless industrial keyboard/pointing device is a full-sized keyboard that offers 116-key functionality. Standard features include an integrated, 3-button HulaPoint II pointing device, 24 function keys and a 10-key numeric pad. With...

Industrial ID readers designed for traceability applications.(Data Management)
October 1, 2004... The DataMan 6400 and DataMan 6500 hand-held readers, and the In-Sight 5110 fixed-mount reader, all combine high-speed processing with optimized lighting, optics, and software for fast, accurate decoding of ID and 2D codes The DataMan 6400 is...

Stainless steel bezel panel PCs feature detachable LCD monitor.(Data Management)
October 1, 2004... The ARP-1717AX series is an all-in-one LCD Panel PC with a detachable computer unit allowing for easy maintenance and quick upgrades. The unit is designed for flexibility, versatility, easy servicing and quick upgradeability. With a detachable...

Transducer indicator/conditioner offers three transducer input options.(Data Management)
October 1, 2004... The Model SC500 offers small size (1/8 DIN), three transducer input options (strain gauge, high-level, and LVDT), and five output options (including RS-232 and RS-485). This microprocessor-based indicator/conditioner also offers four virtual...

ERWEKA GMBH appoints new management for US operations.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Erwerka GMBH has announced the appointment of Leonard Minervini as their new Vice President/General Manager for Erweka America Corporation of Milford Connecticut. He is now charged with the sales, service and distribution of the company's...

Callisto Pharmaceuticals appoints Dr. Roman Perez-Soler to its scientific advisory board.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Callisto Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is has announced the appointment of Dr. Roman Perez-Soler to the company's Scientific Advisory Board. Dr. Perez-Soler is a nationally and internationally recognized clinical translational researcher in the field...

Foster Wheeler secures repeat business with Merck, Sharp & Dohme in Singapore.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Foster Wheeler Ltd. has announced that a subsidiary of Foster Wheeler International Corporation, Foster Wheeler Eastern Private Ltd., was awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Merck, Sharp & Dohme (MSD) for work...

West Pharmaceutical Services announces official opening of North Carolina facility.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... On August 26, 2004, West Pharmaceutical Services officially opened its new Kinston, NC facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by North Carolina state and local officials. Several of those officials spoke at the one hour celebration,...

NovaDel Pharma licenses nitroglycerin lingual spray to Par Pharmaceutical.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... NovaDel Pharma Inc has announced that it has entered into a licensing agreement with Par Pharmaceutical to market its nitroglycerin lingual spray. In June 2004, NovaDel filed a New Drug Application with the US FDA seeking marketing...

Melissa Herkt joins Emerson Process Management as president of Process Systems and Solutions--Americas.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Emerson Process Management, an Emerson business, has announced the appointment of Melissa B. Herkt as president of Process Systems and Solutions--Americas. Herkt will lead the division created by Emerson to provide process improvement solutions...

Dr. David B. Pall, founder of Pall Corporation dies after long illness.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Dr. David B. Pall, who founded Pall Corporation in 1946, died on September 21st at his home in Roslyn Estates, N.Y. after a long illness. He was 90. Dr. Pall received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from McGill University in 1939 and...

NABP and BuzzeoPDMA take on prescription drug counterfeiting.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... To help protect the public from the threat of counterfeit drugs affecting the United States' drug supply, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy[R] (NABP[R]) will be offering the Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD) program...

Paul B. McGarty named as chief executive officer of Fougera.(Industry News)
October 1, 2004... Effective September 1, 2004, pharmaceutical manufacturer Fougera, announced that Mr. Paul B. McGarty would take over the responsibilities as CEQ. Paul will oversee all functional areas of the company, including Sales, Marketing, Business...

HART device and control systems: an enabling technology for compliance and cost control.(Applications)
October 1, 2004... What's the difference between using an RTD sensor to measure temperature and a thermocouple? One plant found out the answer was $2 million. That was the fine imposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after a plant inspection. An RTD...

Tablet inspection machine works with plain or coated tablets.(Tableting Equipment)
October 1, 2004... The ATI is able to inspect 2500 tablets/min in a barrier system. Special camera stations inspect the top and bottom surface of the tablets or the cylindrical part of the capsules Additional camera stations for inspection of the areas around the...

Self-cleaning tableting press with separate washing and drying cycles.(Tableting Equipment)
October 1, 2004... Tablet press design has been mechanically modified to perform under strict production guidelines in order to help eliminate operator exposure to hazardous pharmaceutical products. System features: no mechanical disassembly of press parts during...

Tablet presses offer integrated control to speed set-up.(Tableting Equipment)
October 1, 2004... The single-sided Xpress 500 and double-sided Xpress 700 feature mpower integrated technology control which simplifies and expedites press setup times. The Xpress line features a stepped cabinet design for fast, easy and thorough cleaning...

Tablet-coating machine designed for batch coating of low-dosage, high-potency, and hazardous compounds.(Tableting Equipment)
October 1, 2004... The Accela-Cota Spectrum has lower bed depths and extended spray zones for coating uniformity. Loading, coating, unloading, and cleaning are contained. The machine can process from 100 to 1000L. Thomas Engineering, Inc. Use Info LINK 4K1159...

Wash-in-place tableting system is fully contained.(Tableting Equipment)
October 1, 2004... Fully contained wash-in-place tableting system is suitable for any facility requiring dust control combined with faster and easier changeover and cleaning. All aspects of the system are contained: charging duct from bin, bin charging system,...

Weight indicator/controller offers built-in fieldbus communications.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... The EVOLUTION Model E1070 indicator offers a versatile indicator/control platform designed for the heterogeneous industrial communications environment with built-in standard field-bus interfaces for Ethernet 10/100, PROFIBUS DP and DeviceNet....

Pressure reducing valve ideal for use with any small to moderate steam requirement.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... The DR20 features superior flow characteristics through the use of a flow-up design, as well as a flat valve and plug arrangement that promotes secondary pressure stability. The stability augments the pressure reduction capability to allow the...

Digital mark and color detection sensor is fast and compact.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... The LX-100 features a high-resolution A/D converter, automatic optimal LED selection function and a fast response time. Unit features a 4-digit digital display that enables numerical sensing control and minute settings. The Mark mode...

LED indicator is loop powered.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... The DM700/1 Cap is a two wire current loop indicator powered by the 4-20 mA DC process signal it is displaying. The face of the cap houses a 4 digit red LED display and the back contains the screw terminal connections and three push buttons....

Inductive proximity sensors available in many body styles.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... Osiprox[R] sensors feature auto-adaptable technology, allowing the sensor to be used in a shielded or non-shielded environment while providing a precise actuation point of the output via fine teach mode. Units are adaptable to many different...

The many uses of INTERPHEX.(INTERPHEX2005 Update)
October 1, 2004... Ask anyone involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing about INTERPHEX, and they will most likely tell you that it's the "must attend" show if you are planning to purchase equipment or services for any aspect of pharmaceutical manufacturing. While...

Wireless components now available as integrated systems.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... Wireless measurement, monitoring and data acquisition components are now available as system packages designed for process monitoring. Company supplies a fully integrated package that has all the parts and components needed for quick...

Digital test gauges feature total error band accuracy.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... Gauges with total error band use the terminal point method to express linearity, which requires the linearity line to coincide with the zero and full-scale data points Gauges with total error band accuracy are temperature corrected so there is...

Precision balance offers high resolution performance.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... The XP precision balance features built-in, comprehensive applications that allow it to control calibration, testing and optimization. The balance features a color touch-screen that offers clarity with a secure, user-friendly, informative...

Display timer allows programming of two different activities.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... Traceable[R] Double Display Timer allows for programming two different activities from 20 hours to one second. Resolution is one second; accuracy is 0.01%. Each channel has a distinct electronic alarm and display indicator when zero is reached....

Dewatering system and dryer combined in one compact unit.(Drying)
October 1, 2004... This cake drying device is constructed with polypropylene membrane filter plates which can be retrofitted for existing presses. This drying system is available in both side bar and overhead beam designs for semi-automatic or fully automatic...

Dryer Control System provides full process automation.(Drying)
October 1, 2004... The Wizard 2.0 Freeze Dryer Control System has recipe management and process alarms. The Wizard handles single or multiple refrigeration compressor applications. Users can select from 16 recipes and configure settings in mtorr, mbar or Pascals...

Conical mixers and dryers offer high mixing accuracy.(Drying)
October 1, 2004... Conical mixers and dryers offer high mixing accuracy and low shear force to the products being mixed, while requiring low energy consumption, and the ability for variable volume filling down to 20% of overall volume design on powders, pastes...

One-bowl mixer/granulator/dryer offers fast batch times.(Drying)
October 1, 2004... Roto Cube's compact, ergonomic and GMP-compliant design ensures contained processing for water or solvent based granulations, melt granulations, spheronizations and effervescents. From loading of raw materials to discharge of the finished...

Split shaft seals shorten vacuum dryer cycles.(Drying)
October 1, 2004... Custom shaft seals completely contain dry powders and bulk solids in dryers and other rotating equipment, where traditional packings fail to seal. Seals are available fully-split to simplify and speed installation and maintenance without...

Humidifier features all components inside the cabinet.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... The GTS features all components contained inside the cabinet making it easier to install and maintain. Unit has a broad capacity range, indoor and outdoor mounting options and precise microprocessor control. Unit requires only two-sided access,...

Travel-size PET packaging available for personal care market.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... Line of small-sized polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles are available in seven bottle styles, ranging in size from one ounce to two ounces. Company's in-house design and tooling departments use existing preforms for the bottles, which...

Pipe Gasket offers low creep and high tensile strength.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... GORE Universal Pipe Gaskets are made from PTFE material that exhibit low creep, high load retention, high tensile strength, and low stress-to-seal. These characteristics produce a tight seal with less leakage over the life of the gasket. ...

Gauge designed for applications requiring a low-cost design.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... The Ashcroft[R] Type 1259 features 0.05% ASME B40.1 Grade 2A accuracy, a 4 1/2" solid front safety case, 316 stainless steel or Monel wetted parts and ranges from vacuum through 20,000 psi, including compound. Gauge features a 300 stainless...

Hot melt ink jet case coder operates up to four printheads.(Processing Components)
October 1, 2004... The 5200 Series is capable of controlling two printheads and the 5400 is capable of controlling up to four printheads. Both systems can print on two sides of a box at the same time. In addition, both systems produce a print that maintains...

Vibratory feeders designed for complicated feeding applications.(Processing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... Line of small vibratory feeders feature the Hi-Vi magnetic drive circuit that provides a solution to complicated material feeding applications. Feeders feature a totally enclosed, dust and moisture-resistant magnetic drive that extends coil...

Mixer blends and disperses with triple action.(Processing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... The Tri-Mix Turbo-Shear can handle a variety of mixing problems from the dispersion of powders and oils to the mixing of viscous materials of more than 2,500,000 CPS. The center-mounted, high-shear agitator produces speeds as high as 3,600 rpm,...

Vacuum conveying system is simple to use and efficient.(Processing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... The Quadro Vac[R] integrates vacuum transfer technology with the powder incorporation and dispersion capabilities of the Ytron in-line ZC Powder Dispersion unit to provide an integrated powder transfer and dispersion system. Benefits include:...

Plastic basket strainer protects system components.(Processing Equipment)
October 1, 2004... Strainer protects expensive system components from damage by particulate matter in the process media. Damage causing particles are removed as the process media passes through a perforated or mesh-line basket contained inside the strainer body....

Process Automation solutions.(www.turck.com/process)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... TURCK Process Automation, a partnership of technology, expertise and products from TURCK and InterlinkBT offers a broad line of bus I/O stations, junctions, cordsets and components for device-level networks. TURCK Process Automation Use...

Filling systems.(www.chaselogeman.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Company offers a wide variety of systems including machines capable of filling and stoppering; filling stoppering and aluminum cap sealing; filling and capping; filling plugging and capping; automatic tray loading and unloading; unscrambling...

Tablet presses.(http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/kilian)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The new IMA Solid Dose Division website features information on his newly formed division that consists of IMA, Kilian, and GS Coating Systems. We offer a wide range of tablet presses, capsule filling machines, weight check systems, tablet...

Dryers and centrifuges.(www.kmpt.net)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Company offers a line of centrifuges and dryers including peeler centrifuges, pusher centrifuges, pharmaceutical centrifuges, basket centrifuges, decanter centrifuges, plate dryers, mixer dryers, and vacuum dryers. Krauss-Maffei has been...

Trays, containers and flats.(www.mfgtray.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Molded Fiber Glass Tray Company (MFG Tray Co.) manufactures reinforced composite trays, containers, and flats used in the pharmaceutical, confectionery, bakery, food service, and electronics industries as well as many other markets for...

Tablet presses & accessories.(www.eliz.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Website provides in-depth information on the company's range of rotary tabletting presses and parts, tablet tester, and punches and dies. Other information offered includes a company history, its mission and divisional information and contacts....

Divert valves.(Web & Literature Review)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Company offers multi-ported divert valves that are very popular in process applications where space considerations are critical. Top-Flo Divert Valves are available in two-way, three-way, four-way and five-way configurations and can be supplied...

Filtration/distillation equipment.(www.bhs-filtration.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... BHS-Filtration Inc. provides single-source solutions for your difficult filtration, washing and drying problems. BHS completes the installation with vacuum/compression packages, solids handling and containment systems, instrumentation, and PLC...

Processing equipment.(www.lbbohle.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Company manufactures blenders, sieving machines, tablet checkers, coating and granulating equipment as well as a wide range of drums, bins and both mobile and stationary lifting units. Equipment meets cGMP requirements and helps ensure...

Blow Fill Seal technology.(www.rommelag.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... bottelpack[R] Blow-Fill-Seal packaging systems are customer specific. An important characteristic of the Blow-Fill-Seal Process is the sterile and pyrogen-free molding of the bottles or ampoules directly from the extruded PE or PP in water...

Metal detectors.(www.eriez.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Eriez.com features more than 450 pages of magnetic plates, grates, traps and conveyors, as well as lifting magnets, metal detectors and vibratory feeders and screeners. With Eriez' new adlink, users can instantly locate products seen in company...

Stainless steel equipment.(www.abccorporate.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Company is a leading designer and ASME code manufacturer of: precision sanitary stainless steel equipment, sanitary shell and tube heat exchangers, filter housings, custom tanks modular process systems, process automation, manifolds etc....

Bioreactor products.(www.sartorius-bbi-systems.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Sartorius BBI Systems provides a range of innovative bioreactor products and support to major biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. This range includes bench top, laboratory and pilot scale fermentation systems operational...

Sanitary mixers.(www.lightninmixers.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... SanStarT sanitary mixers are ideal for stringent cGMP facilities. Products offered include: top to bottom entry mixers, bench top models to 30,000 liter capacities and more. For virtually any pharmaceutical, biotech or personal care product...

Capsules/capsule filling & sealing.(www.qualicaps.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Shionogi Qualicaps, a global manufacturer of two-piece capsules and filling and sealing equipment, invites you to go to its Web site to learn about product information, take a virtual tour through the capsule manufacturing process, download...

Checkweighers.(www.ocs-cw.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Company is in the business of dynamic weighing technology and cbeckweighers. Quality and quantity verification of products is beginning to play a major role in every industry sector. OCS checkweighers are used for the reliable verification of...

Bulk solids metering.(www.accuratefeeders.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... A leader in bulk solids metering technology for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical dry material handling, AccuRate[R] invites you to visit their web site for information on volumetric and gravimetric feeders, bulk bag discharging systems, solids...

Contract manufacturing.(www.advancedscientifics.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Advanced Scientifics is a fully integrated company encompassing the complete manufacturing cycle. From product development to finished sterile packaging, Advanced Scientifics is a single source supplier servicing the medical device and...

Material handling equipment.(www.metolift.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... METO Corporation is a leading supplier of engineered solutions and equipment for material handling and blending in pharmaceutical and food processing environments. Our product line comprises a full range of professional, patented machinery that...

Process instrumentation.(www.thermo.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Thermo Electron Corporation's field proven instrumentation can help you perfect your pharmaceutical process. Used individually or across your plant, Thermo products optimize the efficiency of your operations, maximize your yields, ensure the...

Particulate/microbial control.(www.sterile.com)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Veltek Associates, Inc. is a leader in innovative products for clean rooms, with extensive product lines in sterile chemicals, environmental monitoring, and disposable products. The company designs innovative solutions to address the control of...