Freeman powder tester plays key role as Monash University researchers seek to improve inhaled drug formulations Welland, UK: Pharmaceutical science researchers at Monash University in Australia, are using the FT4 universal powder tester from Freeman Technology to investigate novel techniques for improving the flow properties of excipients for inhaled product formulation. The team, led by […]

Nottingham, UK: The NGI cup coater is a new tool from Copley Scientific for use in semi-automated inhaler product testing. The Next Generation Impactor (NGI) is used increasingly for aerodynamic particle size measurement, as prescribed by the regulators for all inhaled drug products. Applying a sticky layer to the cups of the impactor improves measurement […]

Malvern, UK: Researchers from the University of Tours (INSERM U618) in France are using a Spraytec laser diffraction particle size analyzer from Malvern Instruments to study nebuliser performance in real time. By understanding how aerosol concentration and droplet size vary during an inhalation cycle, the group expects to be able to develop new devices with […]

FlowCAM® Particle Imaging and Analysis Instrumentation Generates Fan Following Yarmouth, ME, USA: Laboratory and ocean research instrumentation manufacturer Fluid Imaging Technologies, Yarmouth, Maine (www.FluidImaging.com) recently hosted a 10th anniversary gala celebrating the company’s first decade in operation since introducing the FlowCAM® particle imaging and analysis system, which automatically takes high-resolution, digital images of individual particles […]

Malvern, UK: The Zetasizer Nano particle characterization system from Malvern Instruments (Malvern, UK) is proving to be an ideal research tool for advanced healthcare applications such as gene therapy and selective-target carrier molecules. University of Washington researchers say that accurate zeta potential and particle size measurements were critical to their successful development of fluorescent, tumour-targeting […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Agilent Technologies Inc., (NYSE:A – News) today announced the availability of an enhanced version of its popular Dynamic Contact Module (DCM) for nanomechanical testing of materials. The Agilent DCM II features 3x higher loading capability (30mN max load); easy tip exchange for quick removal and installation of application-specific tips; and a full 70µm […]

Malvern, UK: Now producing per day, billions of unique glass beads used in ‘blood typing cards’, Mo-Sci Corporation (Rolla, MO, USA) relies on the Morphologi G3 image analysis system from Malvern Instruments to characterize these precision beads. President of Mo-Sci Corporation Ted Day, believes that the Morphologi G3 is the only particle characterization system on […]

Biggleswade, Beds – Schmidt + Haensch, worldwide market leaders in polarimeter and refractometer solutions, has appointed Analytik Ltd as their exclusive distributor in the United Kingdom. Based in Berlin, Schmidt + Haensch have been pioneering the technology behind polarimetry and refractometry since 1864. The company have an experience and knowledge of mechanics and optics that […]

A New Micro/Macro Hardness Testing Line with Extended Load Range and Extremely Fast, Efficient and Fully Automatic Test Cycles – Struers Inc. introduces its new state-of-the-art micro/macro hardness testing product line, the DuraScan. Cleveland, OH (Vocus) — Struers (www.struers.com) Inc. introduces its new state-of-the-art micro/macro hardness testing product line, the DuraScan (https://www.struers.com/default.asp?top_id=2&main_id=93&sub_id=141&doc_id=1032). With its extensive […]