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August 19, 2015

PRODUCTION TRENDS

Proactive Optimization: The Future of Manufacturing Execution Systems

Manufacturing execution systems (MES) have already rewarded early adopters by reducing errors; next-generation technology will enable broader data analysis.
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Taking the Pulse of Manufacturing Trends and Equipment Use: Pharmaceutical Technology’s annual survey.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Implementing Electronic Production Records

Paperless operations improve efficiency and increase assurance of product quality.
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Packaging

Global Serialization: Could Virtual Pilots Be in Our Future?

Simulations can help the pharmaceutical industry implement serialization systems that comply with the US Drug Supply Chain Security Act.
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Understanding Risks in Pharmaceutical Shipping

Choosing the correct shipping solutions, including packaging, transportation mode, and monitoring, helps mitigate the risks inherent in global logistics.
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EXPERT
INTERVIEW

Dennis Brandl, president of BR&L consulting, speaks with Pharmaceutical Technology about transitioning from paper to electronic batch records.

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Editor's Picks

Modular Platform for Agitator Bead Mill Optimizes Grinding

The Alpha agitator bead mill from Netzsch is designed to mount different grinding systems on the same base platform. / read more /

Self-Contained Laboratory Homogenizer Prepares Injectable Drugs

GEA’s Pony NS2006L is a self-contained, high-pressure laboratory and pilot-plant homogenizer for product development of advanced fluid applications, including cell dispersions. / read more /

Redesigned Sartobind Offers Improved Membrane Chromatography Performance

Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) has reconfigured its Sartobind membrane chromatography capsules to enable better recovery of large molecular weight proteins, such as blood factors and conjugated proteins or viruses and virus-like particles. / read more /

Distributed Control System is Designed for Smaller Manufacturing Companies

Honeywell’s latest release of Experion LX, a distributed control system designed specifically for small- and mid-sized companies, enhances batch, SCADA, and engineering capabilities. / read more /

SPONSOR SHOWCASE

Leistritz manufactures twin screw extruders and systems for continuous mixing/devolatilization of API's with carriers. Both lab scale and production scale equipment is available, and applications include melt extrusion and granulation. Pelletization and film/sheet downstream equipment is available. Services include a process NJ development laboratory and ongoing training/workshops.
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The Sanitary Micronizer^® jet mill for better suspension, dispersion & absorption of API’s

Sturtevant’s Sanitary Micronizer^® is the world’s most popular jet mill listed by the USDA for the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and biological products. Its open design allows complete access to internal components for easy cleaning, product changeover or sterilization. Designed to surpass the economical fineness limit of many mechanical grinders, the Micronizer^® can consistently produce particles as small as 0.25 microns with guaranteed results.
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Tablet Press for Premum Large Batch Production

Fette Compacting America’s FE75 Tablet Press is a double-sided rotary press that can be equipped with up to 115 punch stations to produce more than 1.6 million tablets per hour. Ideal for the premium production of large batches, the FE75’s four compression rollers feature a special control system for direct compression, enabling the machine to operate with two intermediate pressures.
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Webcast

Building the Future: Using Simulation Effectively

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This webinar/case study provides an in-depth look at Baxter BioPharma Solutions’ latest expansion at their cytotoxic manufacturing facility in Halle, Germany.
Sponsored by: Baxter

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