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21.03.2019

The user’s guide to regulatory expectations, the testing process, what to do in the event of test failure, and more.

Cherwell Publishes Guide on Sterility Testing

Cherwell Laboratories, specialist suppliers of products for environmental monitoring and process validation, has published an eBook titled, “Failure is not an option: Why sterility testing is so important”, which is available to download from Cherwell’s website.

The guide offers a full overview of st…

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Premiere: Professionally executed pharmaceutical new construction project – within the full schedule and budget

The execution was carried out as a Fast-Track project, taking into account international GMP requirements, including the application of modern aspects of integrated qualification and the use of the latest automation and IT tools.

Honestly — do you know of such a project? Would you like to read this h…

Temperature sensors EE431, EE441, EE451, and EE471 with RS485 interface. (Image: E+E Elektronik GmbH) / The temperature sensors EE431, EE441, EE451, and EE471 are now available with RS485 interface with Modbus or BACnet protocol. (Photo: E+E Elektronik GmbH)

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The temperature sensors from E+E Elektronik now also feature RS485 interface and can therefore be easily integrated into a network.

Modbus and BACnet Temperature Sensors for Building Automation

The temperature sensors of the Austrian sensor manufacturer E+E Elektronik are now available with RS485 interface. The Modbus RTU and BACnet MS/TP protocols facilitate the integration into a bus system. The installation-friendly, IP65 / NEMA 4 enclosure is ideal for heating, ventilation and air cond…

Group photo after successful commissioning. From left: Jens Amberg, Managing Director Luftmeister GmbH, Frédéric Yvorel, Merck France, Francois Tojagic, Mapclim France, Wolfgang Eiche, Head of Project Execution Luftmeister GmbH, Lucas Cambou, Mapclim France

13.03.2019

Air energy meters in HVAC systems at Merck

Climate Air Energy Efficiency Instead of "Energy Wastage"

Frédérick Yvorel is responsible for energy efficiency at the French plant in Martillac of the Darmstadt pharmaceutical company Merck. This high-tech site, also called "Merck Biodevelopment," develops biotechnological manufacturing processes at the highest level. Numerous cleanrooms ensure the approp…

13.03.2019

Gerresheimer at CPhI South East Asia

The production of Duma and Triveni containers will be extended by a plant in China

At CPhl South East Asia in Bangkok Gerresheimer was presenting plastic containers by the famous Duma and Triveni brands, which in future will be also manufactured at a new plant in Changzhou, China. The Gerresheimer Group will therefore now own a total of six plants in Asia.

“Due to the high demand i…

Representation of the product development cycle

13.03.2019

Forum Micro Injection Molding - Conference

From the idea to a real-shaped part

On April 3, 2019, the Kunststoff-Zentrum in Leipzig (KUZ) will host the second Micro Injection Molding Forum. Under the motto “From the Idea to the Actual Part,” the conference offers a comprehensive overview of possibilities for micro plastic part manufacturing.

Lectures

Product development, toolmaki…

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R+D & Community of Interest

Fraunhofer capsule for biological transformation published

When technology and biology merge

The so-called Biological Transformation of industrial value creation — convinced by many scientists at the Fraunhofer Society — could revolutionize the entire industry and society in the coming decades. What the framework conditions, opportunities, and milestones are on this path has been examined a…

Coperion K-Tron's new QT20 and QT35 feeders with redesigned trapezoidal scale shape are optimally coordinated for a cluster arrangement of a group of feeders on minimal footprint. (Image: Coperion K-Tron, Niederlenz, Switzerland) / Coperion K-Tron's new QT20 and QT35 pharmaceutical feeders with redesigned trapezoid scale shape and significantly smaller footprint are optimized for multi-feeder clusters around a process inlet. (Image: Coperion K-Tron, Niederlenz, Switzerland)

The new K3-PH dosing line in modular design has been specifically developed to meet the constantly increasing demands of continuous processes in the pharmaceutical industry. (Image: Coperion K-Tron, Niederlenz, Switzerland)

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Coperion K-Tron Displays Innovative Feeder Design for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Highly Accurate Feeding Solution for Growing Demands of Continuous Processing

At this year's Interphex (April 2 to 4, 2019, booth 2558, New York/USA) as well as at Powtech (April 9 to 11, 2019, hall 4, booth 4-290, Nuremberg/ Germany) Coperion K-Tron will display the next generation of its highly accurate, gravimetric K3-PH feeders for the pharmaceutical industry. These modul…

The flow meters of the system continually monitor the required degree of dilution. If necessary, incorrect mixtures can be quickly adjusted thanks to the short settling time of the control system. (Source: LEWA GmbH)

Using the diaphragm metering pump of the ecodos series, the highly concentrated emulsifier was diluted to a working strength of 20 percent. (Source: LEWA GmbH)

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Metering additives using hermetically tight systems engineering - Independent of delivery quantities and more production flexibility

Total precision: Diaphragm pump enables the exact dilution of emulsifiers and reduces logistics costs thanks to space-saving storage

Because they can be soluble in a variety of substances, emulsifiers are frequently used when immiscible components have to be combined. In order to achieve a suitable mixture, such as in food production, the pure, highly concentrated emulsifier is diluted beforehand to the working intensity. Above a…

In food production, hygiene plays a major role. The fins of evaporators must also be cleaned regularly, which involves a high amount of labor and materials. (Source: sterilAir AG)

To reduce cleaning efforts and minimize future challenges, the Swiss food manufacturer Micarna SA decided to equip additional air purifiers with UVC modules. (Source: sterilAir AG)

UVC disinfection devices from the E-Series of sterilAir AG are used. The Swiss company has been working successfully with Micarna for more than ten years. (Source: sterilAir AG)

Originally, a band sterilization was planned by Micarna. However, more in-depth analyses revealed that a lamella sterilization in the overhead area of the production rooms at Micarna surpasses the effectiveness of a band sterilization. The sterilization units are installed directly in the evaporators and allow employees to stay safely even on the structures in close proximity to the units. (Source: sterilAir AG)

In March 2018, a total of 20 UVC modules for surface disinfection were installed. In November 2018, an expansion with eight additional units followed. (Source: sterilAir AG)

The installed sterilization devices successfully prevent the formation of biofilm on the fins. As a result, the outgoing air is not only hygienically clean, but the cleaning intervals of the air purifiers have also been extended. (Source: sterilAir AG)

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Hygiene in der Lebensmittelproduktion

Smothered at the source: Swiss meat producer decontaminates air and surfaces in production rooms with UVC radiation during operation

To produce flawless and health-safe products, the food industry worldwide is subject to strict hygiene regulations. At Micarna SA, one of the leading meat, poultry, and seafood producers in Switzerland, the responsible parties are constantly seeking new environmentally friendly and innovative method…

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