Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Pharmaceutical Industry",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release DEM joins research programme from
DEM Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "As a new member of the C-SOPS, DEM Solutions will contribute its DEM software technology and experience in the industrial application of DEM".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Vision system upgrade spots edges from
National Instruments: "NI Vision Development Module allows machine designers to more efficiently enhance images, check for presence, locate features, identify objects and measure parts".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Marlin Stainless
concerning its Marlin Stainless pharmaceutical AC motors
- take a look at Hygienic motors suit pharmaceutical industry
which says: "Marlin Stainless can offer drive packages suitable for the most hygiene-sensitive applications".
Take a look also at the news release from Yokogawa UK, System monitors hospital sterilisation,
as well as Microwave system monitors moisture levels from Isatec,
and Accessories aid clean room sterility from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division.
See also:
Mixing system suits pharmaceutical industry
(April 2007)
Millipore's Mobius MIX200 disposable mixer reduces risk and speeds time to market for biopharmaceutical manufacturers
Pharmaceutical robots displayed
(March 2007)
Visitors to ABB Robotics' booth 1807 at Interphex will see a demonstration on how the IRC5 and ABB Robotics' robot range can optimise pharmaceutical and biotechnology production
Manufacturing advice helps component manufacturer
(March 2007)
Thanks to help from the Manufacturing Advisory Service in the East Midlands Micron Design has positioned itself to win more orders from the aerospace sector and expand its business further
Actuator provides high acceleration
(January 2007)
The concens actuator and controller is an innovative product for use in a wide variety of applications including medical, agricultural, mobility, food industry and the pharmaceutical industry
Sigpack Systems automates packaging for Burgopak
(December 2006)
Sigpack Systems, a Bosch Packaging Technology company, and Burgopak have together developed a new packaging line
HazardEx International, Birmingham, 21-22 Feb 2007
(November 2006)
On hearing the views of the HSE, IEC, TUV, IECEx, DTI, BRE plus many more on industrial compliance standards such as ATEX, DSEAR and the new regulatory reform order
AS-interface range handles heavy washdowns
(October 2006)
IFM Electronic can offer a complete range of AS-interface products with high IP ratings and materials specifically for food and pharmaceutical industry requirements
Joint venture packages pharmaceutical expertise
(September 2006)
Manchester-based specialist pharmaceutical and chemical engineering company Haden Freeman has announced a partnership with Cardiff-based Park Place Research
Document management aids FDA compliance
(August 2006)
Cyco Software has teamed with a global alliance of its solution partners to promote the new Cyco AutoManager industry module for the pharmaceutical industry
Open standard offers open dialogue
(July 2006)
Last year Sick was the first company to offer a fieldbus-enabled standard sensor - the WT18-33 photoelectric proximity switch
First EHEDG-compliant load cell
(July 2006)
With the hygienic load cell, the weighing specialist Sartorius is presenting the first weigh cell strictly designed to meet the high requirements of EHEDG
Smarttech to be Perceptive source
(July 2006)
Smarttech Consulting Services is currently in talks with Perceptive Engineering to provide direct sales support for marketing, implementation and integration of Perceptive's products
Systems modelling event proves popular
(May 2006)
The latest London Technology Network event drew more than 50 industry leaders and researchers to the Institute of Physics for an evening of cutting-edge research and concentrated networking
Weighing platforms use multiple load cells
(May 2006)
New from Marco Weighing Systems is the DutyMaster range of high-specification multiple-load-cell solid-state weighing platforms
Centre finds way to detect fake drugs
(April 2006)
Materials centre develops way to detect counterfeit drugs which could revolutionise detection practice in the pharmaceutical industry
RH and temperature unit keeps stability
(April 2006)
Relative humidity and temperature transmitter for applications where accurate and stable measurement and control of humidity and temperature are required for an industrial process
Reports sees evolution in pharmaceuticals
(April 2006)
Report says because of limited capital, equipment and talented human assets, increasing asset use and return on assets is vital to future success and survival for pharmaceutical manufacturing
ISPE elects Roberts
(March 2006)
Lindon Roberts has been elected as the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) UK Affiliate Deputy Chairman for 2006
Antibiotic plant takes fieldbus into Zone 1
(March 2006)
Profibus PA and DP fieldbus techniques have been applied to pharmaceutical manufacturing in an installation at the Aventis plant near Frankfurt
Near-infra-red analyser platform expanded
(March 2006)
Near-infra-red analyser provides common platform of method, procedure and data transferability of analytical quality control methods along product development and scale-up processes
Enclosures suit the pharmaceutical industry
(February 2006)
PharmaPro Flush-mount Enclosures have a finish that minimises surface crevices, allowing a more thorough wipe down
AS-Interface module is in the zone
(February 2006)
A new AS-Interface module can be mounted directly in a Zone 2 (3G) or Zone 22 (3D) dust application
Tool calculates wetted surface area
(February 2006)
Tool visibly demonstrates the importance of using fully traceable diaphragm material on hygienic applications
Tata to distribute Pavilion products
(January 2006)
Pavilion Technologies appoints Tata Consultancy Services as worldwide distributor for manufacturing products
Flowmeters maintain sterility in pharmaceuticals
(January 2006)
Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters provide non-invasive flow measurement to maintain sterility in pharmaceutical production environments
Rotary valve aids food production pilot
(January 2006)
Seeking improved performance and reliability from its pilot plant in Fermoy, Co Cork, Moorepark Technology chose Rota Val to supply a custom-designed rotary valve for its spray drier
MSc aimed at pharmaceutical sector
(January 2006)
An MSc course that aims to address the shortage of high-calibre technical staff within the pharmaceutical and medical device engineering sectors has been launched by Cranfield University
New contract wins boost turnover 100%
(January 2006)
Specialist automation solutions company GB Innomech is celebrating a period of record growth in 2005, with turnover increasing by 100% in the last 12 months
Enclosed switches meet ATEX requirements
(November 2005)
ATEX-compliant enclosed versions of Moeller Electric's popular type T rotary switches and type P switch disconnectors are now available
Speedy pallet handling system has long reach
(November 2005)
The PPR50 pallet system from Micromech achieves an amazingly high throughput and can be installed in buildings of restricted height because it uses telescopic actuators
Vision sensor eliminates count deviations
(October 2005)
Eli Lilly and CES have codeveloped a groundbreaking tray inspection system using a colour visual inspection process powered by In-Sight machine vision sensors from Cognex
PlantWeb enhances fermentation process
(October 2005)
Emerson Process Management has recently completed a project that involved installing PlantWeb digital plant architecture in a second fermentation area at the Biovet plant in Peshtera, Bulgaria
TD-NMR technology developed for packaging industry
(September 2005)
BOC Edwards Pharmaceutical Systems and Bruker BioSpin are collaborating to further develop the use of time-domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR) technology in pharmaceutical packaging equipment
Food-grade lubricants meet NSF standards
(September 2005)
German specialty lubricants manufacturer OKS has released a new range of food-grade oils, greases, pastes, dry lubricants and corrosion protection and maintenance products