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6 March 2019 Tablets & Capsules Polish researchers create blister recycling machine ŁÓD, Poland—Large quantities of blister packaging can now be sep- arated and recycled thanks to a pro- totype developed by a team of scien- tists from the University of Łód led by Marek Zieliski, professor of chemistry. The blister recycling technology is waste-free and effec- tively recovers the polyvinyl chlo- ride (PVC) and aluminum that com- prises the blister packs. After the blisters are sorted by PVC color, they are granulated and placed in a hermetically-sealed container, and a liquid substance is added to separate the aluminum from the PVC. A com- pany based in Łód is interested in implementing the project. markets API market to exceed $245 billion by 2024 NORTHBROOK, IL—The global API market is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.1 percent through 2024 to reach $245.2 billion. Factors driving market growth include the increase of chronic dis- eases, the growing importance of generics, and the increasing con- sumption of biopharmaceuticals. North America is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period. Key mar- ket players include Pfizer, Novartis, Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol- Myers Squibb, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, AbbVie, F. Hoffmann-La Roche, and AstraZeneca. Vegetable capsule market to grow 7.3 percent annually DALLAS, TX—The global vegeta- ble (HPMC) capsule market is expected to reach $690 million by the end of 2025, growing at a com- pound annual rate of 7.3 percent, according to a report by Markets Research. Major players in the vege- t a b l e c a p s u l e m a r k e t i n c l u d e Capsugel, ACG, Qualicaps, Shanxi GS Capsule, CapsCanada, Suheung phone. Upon ingestion, the capsule shell dissolves, allowing Y-shaped arms on the device inside to expand and lodge the device in the stomach for up to a month, after which the device breaks down into smaller pieces and passes through the diges- tive tract. The researchers believe the capsule could be useful for long-term delivery of drugs that currently require injections and help patients maintain the strict dosing regimens required for HIV and malaria. research Bluetooth-controlled capsule can administer dosage up to a month CAMBRIDGE, MA—Researchers at MIT, Draper, and Brigham and Women's Hospital have designed a Bluetooth-controlled, 3D-printed cap- sule that can be customized to deliver drugs, sense environmental condi- tions, transmit data, and respond to instructions from the user's smart- SANITARY/USDA-ACCEPTED • PNEUMATIC CONVEYING COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS • BATCH & CONTINUOUS OPERATION MULTI-INGREDIENT HANDLING SYSTEMS • BATCH WEIGHING & SCALING SYSTEMS • UL-CONTROLS & CONTROL PACKAGES FDA-APPROVED/CERTIFIED MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION • 21 CFR PART 11 COMPLIANCE MOBILE VACUUM CONVEYING SYSTEMS • CIP DESIGNS • TABLET PRESS LOADING SYSTEMS • GEL CAP CONVEYORS Let us solve your pneumatic conveying challenges. Visit vac-u-max.com/pneumatic or call (800) VAC-U-MAX. More than 65 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Over 10,000 powder & bulk materials handled for feeder refill, tablet press/blender loading, gel cap conveying and more. Technical expertise including FAT & SAT validation. And an airtight performance guarantee. From sanitary components to fully automated bulk material handling systems, we create pharmaceutical processing solutions designed entirely around your needs and goals. VAC-U-MAX MDL105017— Sanitary Vacuum Receiver for fine powders and granules. call (800) VAC-U-MAX. Engineered Around You. Guaranteed by Us.