Equipment

The Quad Pulse Package PX dust collector from Camfil Air Pollution Control is a compact unit for processes that produce hazardous dusts in high concentrations, with a cleanable filter system that facilitates continuous manufacturing.

Steris Corporation’s steam sterilizer provides reliable decontamination for high-containment facilities.

Upgrades to Mettler Toledo’s weighing and dosing equipment increase productivity using lean laboratory principles.

The high cost of disposables is a factor in restricting adoption of single-use devices.

The challenge of achieving zero visible defects (i.e., particulates) in parenteral drugs will require a coordinated effort at all stages of the supply chain, particularly in the production and filling of primary containers.

Manufacturers of parenteral drugs face challenges to increase efficiency, control particulates, control extractables and leachables, and eliminate product/package interactions; new containers and packaging equipment offer increased options.

The Alpha modular machine platform from Netzsch is designed to mount different grinding systems on the same base platform as appropriate for a defined drive capacity.

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

The flexible Dolomite Flow Chemistry Systems from Dolomite Microfluidics can be configured to suit different applications.

Ross SysCon’s UL-rated and CE-marked control systems are custom-designed for industrial processes such as mixing, pumping, chemical dosing, dilution, heat exchange, separation, drying, and waste treatment.

IMA Active’s new tablet press machine, Prexima, is designed to deliver higher productivity and efficiency.

Wilden’s Saniflo Hygienic Series pumps use a new, energy-efficient air distribution technology.

Suppliers indicate prices for single-use equipment are likely to increase.

The industry is moving towards more flexible manufacturing with the use of modular facilities and single-use systems.

Ross’ Three Roll Mill features hardened carbon-steel 52100 precision ground rolls, each cored for water cooling and heating.

Andrew Bulpin, executive vice president of EMD Millipore’s Process Solutions Business, speaks to Pharmaceutical Technology about the trends shaping the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Elizabeth Scheu & Kniss will supply replacement parts for Bosch capsule filling machines.

GEA's self-contained homogenizer is designed for laboratory applications, including cell dispersions.

The Alpha agitator bead mill from Netzch is designed to mount different grinding systems on the same base platform.

Potential for improved product quality and cost/time savings is reviving interest in perfusion technology.

Potential for improved product quality and cost/time savings is reviving interest in perfusion technology.

Manufacturers are producing new drugs and vaccines and clinical supplies faster and more efficiently through the development of standards and common practices for single-use technology systems.

Electronic pharmaceutical tablet counters meet demands for accuracy, flexibility, speed, compact size, easy cleanability, and quick changeover.

Bill Hartzel, Director Strategic Execution, Advanced Delivery Technologies at Catalent Pharma Solutions, spoke with Pharmaceutical Technology about blow-fill-seal for aseptic processes.