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The PBS-0.1 Mini single use bioreactor is compatible with 60mL-100mL working volumes and is the best starting point for optimizing cell therapies by leveraging the benefits of Vertical-Wheel mixing that can be easily scaled up for larger volumes.
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Manufacture high-quality products with streamlined compliance.
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At ProPharma, we offer a unique approach to the traditional Clinical Research Organization (CRO) Full-Service Provider (FSP) model.
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Nitrowave RF coaxial cables offer improved stability with flexure over time. The coaxial structure is designed to meet the demands of aerospace, defense, datacom, and many other growing markets.
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Protect your pharmaceutical products from any potential damage during their line transit. Integrate nests or trays into your line transport processes with our flexible, customizable options.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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![GettyImages-2004779040 (1)]( "Whether Half-Empty Or Half Full, Krohne Helps Back River Accurately Measure Flow")
Whether Half-Empty Or Half Full, Krohne Helps Back River Accurately Measure FlowIf a pipe in a wastewater treatment plant is only 50% filled, it doesn't matter whether you call a glass half full or half empty. When it comes to measuring the liquid in that pipe, either way presents a significant problem.
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![GettyImages-1169640506 oncology]( "EHR-To-EDC Success In A Complex, Adaptive Platform Trial")
EHR-To-EDC Success In A Complex, Adaptive Platform TrialI-SPY 2, one of the longest-running adaptive platform trials in oncology, is revolutionizing breast cancer research through a dynamic, data-driven approach to evaluating novel therapies.
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![hydraforce-agitator]( "Revolutionizing Wastewater Management In Four Cities Through Water Mixing")
Revolutionizing Wastewater Management In Four Cities Through Water MixingHistorically, lift station operators have turned to chemical treatments as the primary means of managing grease buildup. However, these methods carry inherent drawbacks.
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![Nordson - extruded tubing]( "Innovative Multilayer Extrusion Technology Solves Product Redesign Challenges")
Innovative Multilayer Extrusion Technology Solves Product Redesign ChallengesA multinational medical device company successfully worked to redesign a component used in cardiovascular surgery.
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Data Key In Addressing Patient Recruitment ChallengesExplore how a Phase II trial for extensive-stage and previously treated small cell lung cancer overcame recruitment challenges with a data-driven solution designed to surface protocol-matched patients.
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Overcoming Rapid Growth Challenges With Process Liquid PreparationWith a helpful assessment and the right process liquid preparation services, the CDMO featured in this study was able to find a path toward meeting the surge in demand for a client's therapeutic .
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![SUS - Image_Case_study_automating_450x300]( "Automating The Process Of Filling Media Into Bottles")
Automating The Process Of Filling Media Into BottlesLearn how a vaccine manufacturer using a wide range of containers for media and buffer filling was able to increase efficiency by 70% with an automated closed-system solution.
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Why A Leading Manufacturing Partner Chose NeoTOP Packaging MachinesLearn how a leading CDMO partnered with Körber to quickly deploy a high-speed packaging solution to meet tight production deadlines in the face of a global pandemic.
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How eSource Reduced Benchmark's Protocol Deviations By Almost 40%Explore how a leading vaccine site network selected CRIO to help address the challenges with it's use of paper charts in collecting source data.
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Working Smarter: Empowering Water Operators With Integrated DataAs water utilities face the challenges of sustainability, efficiency, and service quality, digital technology has become a necessity. The right tech can help deliver reliable service, optimize systems, and meet sustainability goals, but integrating the data streams these solutions generate can offer even greater gains – allowing utilities to move faster and achieve more powerful outcomes.
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Partnering For Precision In An IPF Study: Securing Timely Deliverables And Key EndpointsA pharmaceutical company enlisted Worldwide Clinical Trials to help achieve on-time results for their Phase IIa IPF clinical trial, enabling them to manage vendors and meet challenging deadlines.
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![brazil-power-plant]( "Controlling Biofouling In Governador José Richa Power Plant, Brazil")
Controlling Biofouling In Governador José Richa Power Plant, BrazilRead about an extensive study that was carried out to evaluate the ability of the HOD UV system to control biofouling in the Governador José Richa Power Plant.
NEWS
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ZEISS Introduces The New Smartzoom 100: The Future Of Digital Microscopy For Efficient Optical Inspections5/6/2025
ZEISS presents the new ZEISS Smartzoom 100, an innovative digital microscope for fast and efficient quality assurance.
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Redex Preloaded Systems Deliver Precise Positioning For Machine Tools1/16/2025
Redex is pleased to announce its patented DualDRIVE and TwinDRIVE preloading technologies now give CNC machine designers several ways to build a zero backlash system.
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Quantum Biopharma Announces Signing Of An Agreement With A Global Pharmaceutical Contract Research Organization To Prepare An IND (Investigational New Drug) Application Package For Lucid-21-302 (Lucid-MS), A First-In-Class Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis5/20/2025
Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (“Quantum BioPharma” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of innovative assets and biotech solutions, today announces that it has signed an agreement with a global pharmaceutical contract research organization to prepare an IND (Investigational New Drug) application package for Lucid-21-302 (Lucid-MS) with the US FDA.
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Enhanc3D Genomics Launches Suite Of 3D Multi-Omics Solutions To Accelerate Drug Development1/14/2025
Enhanc3D Genomics (‘Enhanced’ or ‘the Company’), an innovator in 3D genomics technology, today announced the launch of a suite of integrated multi-omics solutions to accelerate and improve the precision of drug discovery.
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Dielectric Partners With Foccus Digital For Brazilian Broadcast Growth8/15/2025
Dielectric’s Brazilian presence is about to radiate stronger through a new partnership with Foccus Digital that expand Dielectric’s broadcast business throughout the country.
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Mixing and Blending
Mixing and blending are terms that have specific meaning in the food industry. Most food processing experts use the word mixing to describe the process of combining wet and dry materials.
Blending is the term used to describe the process of combining only dry ingredients. The term blending is generally reserved for powders, flakes and granules of varying bulk densities and particle size that require gently blending and minimal contact with blender blades.
Agitation is often used synonymously with the term mixing. However, in food processing, agitation is used to ensure the mixing process to get a homogenous mix is completed faster.
Many industries require the mixing of free-flowing powders. The art of mixing involves different dilution geometries (a geometry is a way of combining unequal amounts of fine powders to ensure an equal distribution).
The geometric mix used depends on the size distribution, shape, particle density, composition and internal structures. Other properties include flow ability, bulk density, mixture quality, dustiness and properties of segregation.
Industrial mixers are used to do the blending and mixing. The shape and hardness of the materials being mixed affects the horsepower required to run the mixer. The type of mixer used in a production line varies depending on the materials that need to be mixed or blended. Paddle mixers are often the best choice for production line mixing because they are easy to clean, have less surface area, and have a minimal number of parts.
Mixing and blending is generally a sub-process within an overall process cycle so when placing a mixer it is important to consider how it integrates into the whole system. That includes impacts to both upstream and downstream product handling.