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Tablets & Capsules April 2019 35 Bilayer tablet press C 300 high-speed tablet press features interchangeable tur- rets for single- and bilayer tableting and a layer-sampling and rejection mechanism that ensures each layer meets the target weight. Like the company's other C-series presses, the C 300 has fully computerized compaction force control for automatic weight control as well as monitoring and adjustment of main compression, pre-compression, and ejection force. Unit's pre- and main compression rolls have equal capacity, which is useful for tableting difficult formu- lations. Options include a three-paddle feeder design and a multiple-unit pellet-feeding system for modified-release products. Company also offers the Cadpress II, IV, and Expert 1 bilayer tablet presses. CMC Machinery, Princeton, NJ 609 720 9800 www.cadmachamerica.com R&D tablet press NP-RD10A single-station, semi-automatic benchtop tablet press is ideal for laboratory and R&D work when only small samples of product are available for testing. Press features multi-layer tableting capabilities and optional extra-deep fill capacity and pairs with the company's AIM data-acquisition and analytical software to create tabletability, compactibil- ity, and compressibility profiles. Software can also help identify potential tableting issues, such as capping and lam- ination, during product development, helping manufactur- ers avoid problems during scale-up. Natoli Engineering, St. Charles, MO 636 926 8900 www.natoli.com A survey of what's available multi-layer tableting Bilayer tablet press GZPS-83 high-speed tablet press compacts single- and bilayer tablets in round, annular, and irregular shapes as well as engraved tablets. Press produces up to 796,000 tab- lets per hour and is equipped with two powder-filling hop- pers, a servo-adjustable filling system, a tri-wheeled dou- ble-layer feeder, and double discharge ports. Other key features include a Siemens touch screen control display, stainless-steel contact parts, an infrared safety system, and automatic diagnostics. Dr. Pharm, Corona, CA 951 520 0022 drpharm-usa.com