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26 October 2016 Tablets & Capsules Issue focus quality, validation, & regulatory compliance Test equipment and services Company supplies Erweka equipment for testing dissolution, disintegration, hardness, friability, blister density, and powder flowability. It also offers storage equipment for hazardous and flamma- ble materials; supplies for cleaning and drying pharmaceutical equipment; and mobile cleanrooms. Services include equipment commissioning, installation and operation qualification, technical support, calibration, service contracts, preventive and corrective maintenance, and on-site training. Steq America, Doylestown, PA. Tel. 267 245 7010 www.steqamerica.com Fiber optic dissolution tester Opt-Diss 410 UV fiber optic dissolution tester measures solutions directly in the vessel without filters, tubing, and pumps used in conventional units. In situ measure- ment also eliminates sampling errors and media loss calculations. Arch probes are stationary and prevent bubbles and don't trap particles. Unit can quantify two com- ponents at once without need for separation. Single software package controls all operations and collects data simultaneously from six to 12 vessels as fast as every 5 seconds. Distek, North Brunswick, NJ. Tel. 732 422 7585 www.distekinc.com Vision inspection equipment Customizable single- and multi-lane printing and drilling systems include high-res- olution vision inspection systems. They use pattern recognition and image-matching to inspect logos and other brand imprints. System detects range of flaws, including poor print registration; incomplete printing; blurry or double printing; chipped, capped, or broken product; coating defects; and stains and specks. They also detect incorrect laser drilling, including out-of-spec aperture location and size. Vacuum- drum pick-off provides single-tablet rejection; results display in real time. Systems are suitable for R&D and small-batch quantities, as well as commercial production at 600,000 tablets and capsules (including softgels) per hour. Company offers on- site startup assistance, training, and service. Ackley Machine, Moorestown, NJ. Tel. 856 234 3626 www.ackleymachine.com