Blend Uniformity : Free Effusivity Seminar

Fredericton, NB -- We cordially invite you to attend a free seminar on effusivity and five applications of its Process Analytical Technology (PAT) capabilities. In rapid succession, hear quick updates on wireless blend monitoring for uniformity, automated FBD control, over lubrication detection, correlations to tablet hardness and off line characterization. As a bonus, learn about the recent activity to document standard methods for effusivity ASTM E55 and USP chapter.

-Tuesday, November 9th, 2004, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
-Hyatt Regency Baltimore (attached to AAPS convention center by a skywalk)
-Baltimore Room
-300 Light Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

The Speakers:

"Review of Key Attributes of the Enhanced Effusivity Equipment: Synchronized Wireless Transmission and Robust Smaller Sensor", Dr. Nancy Mathis, President and CEO, Mathis Instruments Ltd.

"Results from the First Wireless Blend Uniformity Study Conducted with Effusivity", Stephen Closs, Senior Process Development Engineer, Patheon, Toronto, Canada

"Feasibility of Effusivity Technology to Determine Distribution of Magnesium Stearate during Blending", Mani Sundararajan, Director of Technical Services, Astra Zeneca, Newark, Delaware

"Automated Fluid Bed Dryer Control Utilizing a Custom Designed Effusivity Sampler", Jean Sebastien Simard, Product and Process Development Scientist Wyeth, Montreal, Canada

"Three-way Tablet Hardness Correlations between Effusivity, NIR and Mechanical Testing", Dr. James Drennen, Professor, Duquesne University. (to be confirmed)

"USP Effusivity Chapter and Laboratory Project", Dr. Gary Ritchie, Scientific Fellow for PAT, US Pharmacopeia

The Details:

Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres after the conference closes at 5:30. If you'd like, meet us at the Mathis Instruments Booth - #2401 to walk the short distance together. To attend this seminar please email Nadine@Mathisinstruments.com by Monday, November 1st, 2004. Please feel free to forward this invitation to others you feel may be interested.

For more information, please contact us at:
Mathis Instruments Ltd.
21 Alison Blvd.
Fredericton, NB, E3C 2N5
Telephone: (506) 457-1515
Fax: (506) 462-7210
Email: info@MathisInstruments.com
Web site: www.MathisInstruments.com

ISPE : Hoover to Exhibit at This Week's Annual Meeting

ALPHARETTA, GA -- Hoover Materials Handling Group, Inc. will be exhibiting at the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) Annual Meeting, October 24-26, 2004 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. The ISPE is a global not-for-profit membership organization that provides education, training, and technical publications to Life Science professionals.

Visit booth 82 to witness the blending capabilities of Hoover’s table-top blender. Experienced Hoover Sales Engineers will be available to explain the value of Hoover products and discuss how they can work for your specific application.

Hoover’s dry material handling solutions include:
• A variety of hopper-bottom bins with multiple discharge options.
• Side-door bins and replacement parts.
• Column lifts, blenders, fill stations, wash stations and discharge stands.
• A variety of field test equipment.
• Closed Loop® system solutions for safe and secure powder handling throughout the supply chain.

All pharmaceutical products are completely passivated and manufactured in a facility dedicated to bright metals to prevent contamination.

To learn more about Hoover, contact the Sales Department at (888) 923-5678 or visit our website

Conveying : New Ceramic Pulley Lagging Increases Drive Traction

MORRIS, MN -- Leading conveyor systems and components manufacturer, Superior Industries, features ceramic pulley lagging as an ideal solution for producers who wish to boost productivity by eliminating costly belt slippage problems. Particularly suited to abrasive or highly wet or dry applications, Superior's ceramic lagging provides significantly greater traction than conventional lagging.

Constructed from hundreds of individual ceramic tiles molded into a durable rubber backing, ceramic lagging cuts maintenance costs, reduces wear from abrasive materials, and extends the life of key conveyor components as it eliminates the need to over-tension the belt to attain greater traction.

Delivering complete in-house lagging capabilities, Superior stresses proper pulley lagging as an integral part of efficient and economical conveyor operation no matter what the application. Proper lagging reduces load and wear on the drive, belt, pulleys, bearings, and take-up, while also creating a self-cleaning action that prevents material buildup.

In addition to ceramic lagging, Superior also offers vulcanized rubber and Holz lagging options. For long life and high traction, 60-durometer lagging is standard, with other lagging durometers available. Lagging can be attached to the pulley via vulcanizing, or can be bolted or welded to the face of the pulley.

Superior Industries offers a comprehensive line of components, equipment, and systems for sand gravel, aggregate, mining, concrete, asphalt, recycling, civil and marine engineering, wood, pulp, and paper, chemical processing, electric utility, coal, grain, and other processing industries.

For more information, contact Garrett Ashburn at Superior Industries, P.O. Box 684, Morris, MN 56267. Phone: 320-589-2406; Fax: 320-589-2260; Email: marketing@superior-ind.com . Or visit www.superior-ind.com

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