Eriez, Zeon Chemicals
Eriez Presents New X-Ray Inspection System
Eriez (Erie, PA, www.eriez.com) is displaying its new “E-Z Tec” X-ray inspection systems at Interphex 2007 Conference and Exhibition. The system is primarily used to monitor products for metal contaminants. Unlike most metal detection systems, which simply scan product for metals and set off an alarm if metal is found, E-Z Tec gives a complete picture of the product, allowing quality control personnel to identify contaminants, scan for missing or broken products, detect packing voids, and confirm fill levels.
The system features a 15-in. touch screen with full-color display. E-Z Tec also automatically analyzes product variations in order to achieve optimum sensitivity throughout production and eliminate the need for frequent calibration.
Microfluidics Introduces Aseptic Fluid ProcessorMicrofluidics (Newton, MA, www.microfluidicscorp.com) unveiled its standardized “Aseptic M-7250CP” constant pressure system for biopharmaceutical applications. The processor is part of its “Microfluidizer” processor line. The M-7250CP system’s architecture enables machine control integration, function, and data recording onto one common platform. Standard features a data acquisition station to continuously monitor, record, and print digital testing data for temperature, pressure, and flow; steam in place capabilities for aseptic processing environments; and ultra clean in place capabilities that eliminate the need to disassemble for cleaning between batches or before storage. The M-7250CP processor maintains a constant pressure profile during operation. Applications include cell disruption, nanoemulsions (with and without an active pharmaceutical ingredient), microencapsulation, and deagglomeration. The company also featured its “M-7125” and “M-7250” enhanced biopharmaceutical processor models in basic and enhanced configurations.
Zeon's Break-Resistent Cyclo Olefin Polymer
Zeon Chemicals L.P.’s (Louisville, KY, www.zeonchemicals.com) “Zeonex” cyclo olefin polymer provides break-resistant packaging for biopharmaceuticals, high-viscosity drugs, and contrast media.
Zeonex is a high-purity polymer that is as transparent as glass, but resists breakage. According to Brian Cail, Zeon’s business manager, it stands up well to steam, ethylene oxide, and gamma sterilization and has low water absorption, thus increasing the shelf life of the drugs in the Zeonex syringes or vials. Zeonex can be molded into a number of shapes, including vials and syringes and pen injector cartridges from less than 10 mL to 100 mL in size.
Transformations in Drug Development for Cell and Gene Therapies
March 28th 2025As a recognized leader in immunophenotyping for clinical trials, Kevin Lang from PPD discusses how spectral flow cytometry is transforming drug development, particularly in cell and gene therapies like CAR-T. He also dives into his award-winning research, including his 2024 WRIB Poster Award-winning work, and his insights from presenting at AAPS PharmSci360.
Advancing Clinical Trials with Spectral Flow Cytometry: A Conversation with Kevin Lang
March 28th 2025As a recognized leader in immunophenotyping for clinical trials, Kevin Lang from PPD discusses how spectral flow cytometry is transforming drug development, particularly in cell and gene therapies like CAR-T. He also dives into his award-winning research, including his 2024 WRIB Poster Award-winning work, and his insights from presenting at AAPS PharmSci360.
Pharmaceutical Tariffs Are Imminent: How Industry is Bracing for Impact
April 16th 2025On April 14, 2025, the Trump Administration launched a national security-driven investigation into pharmaceuticals, a move that will likely result in tariffs being placed on pharmaceutical drugs, ingredients, and other components that are imported from outside of the United States.