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Instrument identifies segregation mechanisms SpecTester instrument analyzes segregation potential of blends containing as many as six unique components to determine risk of API con- centration fluctuations. Instrument reports degree of and reasons for segregation in tablet hoppers, bins, and other process areas. It also identifies component concentrations, particle size differ- ences, product uniformity, and segregation mechanisms within your process. Instrument cre- ates graphs, tables, and charts that describe seg- regation behavior—or lack thereof—of blends and of individual ingredients that you can inte- grate into reports or use to build database. Appli- cations include R&D and real-time, in-process quality control. Material Flow Solutions, Gainesville, FL. Tel. 352 379 8879 www.matflowsol.com Tablets & Capsules September 2017 63 Povidone enhances bioavailability Vivapharm PVP (povidone) for use in wet granulations enhances bioavailabil- ity and dissolution of poorly soluble APIs. Excipient balances high binding capacity with adhesive strength—even at concentrations of 2 to 5 percent— and its low viscosity ensures easy han- dling. Readily soluble in water and vari- ety of organic solvents, excipient provides processing flexibility. Free- flowing powder has spherical particles for rapid dispersion, and its non-ionic polymers prevent negative interactions with ionic APIs. Company also offers Vivapharm PVPP (crospovidone) and PVP/VA 64 (copovidone). JRS Pharma, Patterson, NY. Tel. 845 878 3414 www.jrspharma.com Bin mixer adapts to non-standard containers Cos.Mec wheeled-bin mixer for powders and granules includes manual bin lock, single-inclination rotation, clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation, inverter for adjusting speed, and remote manual control of mixing speed and time. Options include double-inclination rotation, remote control that automates programming and printing, and barcode reader that automati- cally identifies batches. Unit can also be equipped to accommodate bins of different volumes and configured to handle non-standard bins. MG America, Fairfield, NJ. Tel. 973 808 8185 www.mgamerica.com Dissolution tester tracks stirrers, adjusts automatically Model 2500 bathless dissolution tester uses jackets to heat media from ambient to 37°C in less than 15 minutes and as high as 99°C. Touch-screen control enables you to track serialized stirring elements and to check qualification status and due dates. It also pro- vides reports, and stores test method data. Other features include interchangeable pad- dles and baskets and automatic height adjust- ment so you can quickly transition between apparatus 1 and 2 without removing shafts. Wireless in-shaft temperature sensor contin- uously monitors individual vessel tempera- tures, eliminating manual checks to verify compliance. Distek, North Brunswick, NJ. Tel. 732 422 7585 www.distekinc.com product update