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Calculating the Stoppering Force Required for Pilot Freeze Dryer Vial Closure

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Today many vials are stoppered by freeze dryers at sub-atmospheric pressure, with or without an inert gas layer over the product. As the internal vial environment is at a lower pressure than its surrounds, an improperly seated stopper can easily lead to the ambient atmosphere leaking into the stoppered vial. This may lead to oxidation damage or re-absorption of moisture, decreasing product shelf life and quality.

Upgraded Virtis AdVantage Plus Laboratory Benchtop Freeze Dryer

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Announcing a new upgraded version of the market-leading Virtis AdVantage Plus laboratory benchtop freeze dryer...

October 2011 Hands-On Training

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific is pleased to announce, in response to widespread enthusiastic participant response to its previous hands-on laboratory training courses in freeze drying techniques, new dates for a Fall 2011 program.

Acid Resistant Evaporator

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Using the most advanced proven technology in evaporation science, the Genevac EZ-2 Series has proven itself as a popular centrifugal evaporator for QA and research labs worldwide, be that for concentration of samples or complete drying.

Troubleshooting Freeze Dried Product Failures

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New LyoLearn webinar entitled "Case Studies in Identifying and Correcting Failed Lyophilized Products"

Improving Accelerated Solvent Extraction (ASE®) Workflow

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Genevac has launched the Flip-Flop™ system to improve post Accelerated Solvent Extraction (ASE®) concentration and preparation of samples.

Fast and Efficient Benchtop Freeze Drying

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Benchtop™ K Series of Manifold Freeze Dryers from SP Scientific are designed for laboratories looking for compactness and ease of use without compromising performance.

Genevac and Dionex sign worldwide distribution agreement

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Genevac Ltd enters into an OEM agreement with ion chromatography (IC) specialist Dionex Corp...

Hands-On Training Courses in Freeze Drying Optimization

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Spring 2011 dates for popular hands-on laboratory training courses in freeze drying techniques announced...

Rapid Freezing of Tissue Samples

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific has launched the HistoChill™ - a new low temperature, mechanically refrigerated bath for the rapid freezing of tissue samples in Histology and Pathology Labs as well as other disciplines. Operating down to -80°C, without the need for hazardous and costly expendable refrigerants, the compact tabletop HistoChill freezes tissues in just seconds increasing your lab throughput.

Fundamentals of Freeze Drying

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific, a world leader in freeze drying technology, has announced a new 4-part series of LyoLearn webinars chaired by Dr Jeff Schwegmann, Director of AB Biotechnologies, designed to help participants better understand the basic theory and fundamentals of freeze drying.

Advances in Freeze Drying for Protein Discovery

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific Inc. has announced that they will exhibit their latest Virtis/FTS™ freeze-dryers and lyophilization systems at PEP TALK 2011 (San Diego, CA, USA). Visitors to Booth 2 will be able to see the latest SP Scientific freeze-drying and lyophilization innovation for improving process control and minimizing issues of scale-up with the introduction of the LyoStar 3.

Methods for Evaluating Lyophilized Product

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Developing a detailed cake description during the development of a lyophilized product is important in order to discern subtle differences with regards to formulation variations, product designs, processing variables, and the impact of scale-up activities on product appearance. This new LyoLearn webinar, hosted by SP Scientific, discusses standard methods for evaluating lyophilized products.

Video Demonstrates Benefits of Controlled Nucleation

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific has broadcast a new video that demonstrates how Praxair's ControLyo™ Nucleation On-Demand Technology can be used to control the nucleation of a product during freezing, such that the entire product nucleates at the same time and in the same way.

White Paper: "Basic Principles of Freeze Drying" in Multiple Languages

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Virtis and FTS Systems, SP Scientific brands, have authored a highly informative reference white paper for all people interested in the Basic Principles of Freeze Drying. Read more on how to access a copy of "Basic Principles of Freeze Drying" in English, Chinese, French, German, Portuguese or Spanish.

SP Scientific Signs License Agreement for Praxair’s ControLyo™ Nucleation Technology

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific has signed a license agreement with Praxair, Inc. (NYSE: PX) to utilize Praxair’s ControLyo™ nucleation on-demand technology, which provides pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with precise control over the freeze-drying process for drug developmental efforts.

Safe, Easy & Reliable Cryopreservation

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Bio-Cool from SP Scientific is the only controlled rate freezer that does not require expendable liquid nitrogen and the associated pumping, re-filling, and storage challenges posed by a cryogenic liquid. The Bio-Cool, simply plugs into a standard electrical outlet and quietly provides low temperature cooling to either -40ºC or -80ºC.

SP Scientific Names New Chief Financial Officer

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Hoffman as Chief Financial Officer.

Freeze-Dried Parenterals - Quality by Design

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

One of the most significant impediments to implementation of the Quality by Design (QbD) regulatory paradigm is a general lack of understanding within the pharmaceutical industry of just what the QbD approach entails. SP Scientific, a world leader in freeze drying technology, has announced a new LyoLearn webinar that will discuss the essential elements of quality by design in formulation and process development of freeze-dried parenterals.

SP Scientific Receives Major Order for ThermoJet ES Temperature Cycling System

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific has signed a volume purchase agreement with Silicon Turnkey Solutions (STS) to supply multiple ThermoJet ES (Environment Simulator) temperature cycling systems.

Environmental Simulator & Precision Temperature Cycling System

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific has announced the FTS ThermoJet ES - a new generation temperature control system for precise and reliable device testing and characterization.

High Capacity Biological Sample Concentrator

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For laboratories looking to concentrate larger numbers of biological samples presented in a range of different formats the miVac Quattro from Genevac is the perfect high capacity sample concentrator.

Recirculating Chillers for all Thermal Management Applications

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific offers a comprehensive range of low temperature cooling equipment providing an optimized solution for any thermal management requirement.
Systems are available with contact, fluid or air cooling mediums with a wide variety of temperature ranges and heat load capacities.

Sample Concentration Techniques Benefit Food & Beverage Labs

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Genevac has announced increased use of its EZ-2 and ROCKET evaporator systems by food and beverage laboratories for applications including quality testing of beverages, pesticide analysis in fruit and vegetables and determining vitamin levels in cereals.

ADME-Tox Studies Benefit from Advances in Evaporative Sample Preparation

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new web page from Genevac brings together the latest technological innovations, applications advances and links to references that details how new fast, safe evaporative sample preparation techniques are benefiting metabolism and toxicology studies.

Evaporative Sample Preparation for Clinical & Diagnostic Testing

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Genevac has announced a new online resource that brings together the latest technological innovations, applications advances and links to references that detail the current scope of evaporative sample preparation techniques as used in clinical and diagnostic testing.

Video Demonstrates Evaporator Versatility & Ease of Use

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Genevac, world leader in evaporation and freeze drying technologies, has announced a new online video demonstrating the ease of use and market-leading operational versatility offered by its Rocket™ Evaporator.

Presented as a Flash media presentation (www.genevac.com/movie/rocket/) the new video includes an informative introduction to the revolutionary evaporation technology used by the Rocket. Following this the viewer is seamlessly guided through the system operation - from the wide range of compatible sample holders for drying and concentration, loading samples, ease of operation, stored method programming through to proprietary Genevac innovations that ensure sample integrity.

Concentrating Environmental Samples Prior to Analysis

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For environmental laboratories it is of great benefit to concentrate samples prior to analysis to help accurately determine levels of analyte in a given sample.

Genevac's proprietary SampleGenie™ flask technology has been developed to help scientists eliminate handling of samples by concentrating samples, without loss of volatile components, directly into a small GC or HPLC vial.

Freeze Dryers That Deliver Results To The Pharmaceutical Industry...

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific Inc. has announced that they will exhibit their latest FTS™ and Virtis™ freeze-dryers and lyophilization systems at INTERPHEX 2010 (New York, NY, USA).

Visitors to booth number 963 will be able to see and discuss the latest SP Scientific freeze-drying and lyophilization innovations that drive scientific and process innovation in FDA regulated drug manufacturing - from development to market.

Reproducible Production Scale Freeze Drying...

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Available from SP Scientific - the Virtis Benchmark Series Lyophilizer has been engineered to reproducibly process a wide range of pharmaceutical and biotech products. Due to the broad experience of the SP Scientific team, no one else is better equipped to help you avoid the potential pitfalls of transitioning your lyophilization process from the research lab to the pilot plant or pilot plant to full production. With the Benchmark Series of Lyophilizers, risk management is taking to a new level.

SP Scientific Expands German Distribution Network...

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific Inc. has announced an expansion in its network of specialist distributors serving the German market. The new structure will provide enhanced levels of top quality sales, service and applications support for its Genevac evaporator and concentrator products as well as FTS and Virtis freeze dryer product ranges.

Rapid, Sample Safe Concentration of Extracted Samples...

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Scientific has chosen Pittcon 2010 (Orlando, USA) for the global launch of its new company name at well as exhibiting a range of exciting new innovations for its Rocket™ Evaporator.

SP Industries Announces New Name

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc. has announced that as of 1st February 2010 that it will adopt the new trading name - SP Scientific for its VirTis, Genevac, FTS Systems and Hotpack brands.

Optimized Systems for Concentration or Removal of Solvents

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Genevac Ltd, world leader in solvent removal technologies, has chosen Analytica 2010 in Munich, Germany to launch new capabilities for its ROCKET Evaporator and to display SP Industries high productivity AdVantage Plus Freeze Drying system.

How To Concentrate Or Dry Samples...

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For laboratories tasked with concentrating or drying samples in wide ranging sample formats - Genevac has presents a new online movie that demonstrates the ease of use and excellent consistent results achievable using its EZ-2 Personal Solvent Evaporator.

Determination of Primary Drying End Point...

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc. has issued a new technical note that compares and contrasts different techniques for primary drying end point determination.

Efficient pre-concentration of protein solutions...

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For laboratories looking to pre-concentrate protein solutions prior to separation (size exclusion chromatography, electrophoresis) or analysis (x-ray crystallography) the miVac sample concentrator from Genevac provides a highly efficient, cost effective alternative to traditional membrane centrifugation techniques.

Freeze Drying of Nanoparticles...

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc., the world leader in laboratory, pilot, and production freeze dryers, has announced a new webinar entitled 'Freeze Drying of Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Critical Factors'.

Qualification & Verification Services Help Improve Productivity And Ensure Audit Readiness...

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries has announced an expansion of capabilities providing validation and qualification of its products.

Flexible Immersion Cooler...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The FTS FlexiCool® Immersion Cooler from SP Industries Inc. provides reliable, rapid cooling capability, down to -100ºC, just where you need it.

Freeze Dryers Get Greener...

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc. has announced that its VirTis Genesis 25 and 35 XL Freeze Drying Systems, now featuring proprietary auto-cascade refrigeration technology, can achieve low freeze drying temperatures while reducing operational energy consumption by 30 to 40% compared to two compressor cascade systems.

Effective Freeze Drying Cycle Development & Scale-Up...

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new webinar entitled 'Cycle Development and Scale-Up Issues for Freeze Dried Products, from Small Molecules to Proteins' has been announced by SP Industries Inc., the world leader in laboratory, pilot, and production freeze dryers.

Freeze Drying Focus at AAPS 2009...

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc., the world leader in laboratory, pilot, and production freeze dryers, has announced that it will exhibit its latest innovative products at the 2009 American Association for Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) meeting in Los Angeles, CA (November 8-12th).

Convenient, Flexible & Easy-to-Use Undercounter Glassware Washers...

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Available from SP Industries Inc. - Hotpack® Undercounter Glassware Washers offer the convenience and loading / operational flexibility to handle most laboratory glassware washing requirements.

Refrigerated Cold Trap Provides Superior Corrosion Resistance...

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Titan® Trap from SP Industries Inc. is the first cold trap to incorporate a titanium helical coil design and Teflon coated stainless steel chamber, to provide maximum efficiency for vacuum trapping of corrosive vapours down to -100C.

Process Analytical Technology in Freeze Drying Processes...

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc., the world leader in laboratory, pilot, and production freeze dryers, has announced its next LyoLearn web seminar will be entitled 'Process Analytical Technology (PAT) in Freeze Drying'.

Rocket Evaporator Wins Prestigious Design Award

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Genevac has been awarded the 2009 Gold Award for Laboratory Equipment Industrial Design for its Rocket™ Evaporator by Instrument Business Outlook.

Productive, Sample Safe Solvent Removal...

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

At the 2009 AOAC Annual Meeting & Exposition* - SP Industries Inc. will present its ground-breaking ROCKET™ Evaporator and its application in the areas of agricultural, food, drug, and environmental sciences.

Compact, High Performance Recirculating Chillers...

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Available from SP Industries Inc. - the ULT Series of Recirculating Chillers offer unmatched heat removal rates at an affordable price. Using a ULT Series Chiller you can cool your process from 0ºC to -80ºC in just minutes.

High Capacity Freeze Drying in a Compact Footprint...

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

For busy laboratories constrained by available space the Virtis Ultra Freeze Dryer from SP Industries Inc. uniquely offers up to 2.13 sq m (22 sq ft) of useable shelf area in a compact footprint of just 1.13 sq m (12 sq ft).

Large capacity glassware washer offers low cost of ownership...

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Available from SP Industries Inc. - Hotpack® large-capacity glassware washers incorporate a high-efficiency water management system that sets a new benchmark for conserving energy and reducing operating costs.

Innovations in Evaporation & Freeze Drying...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc. has chosen the ACS Fall Show in Washington D.C (USA) to exhibit it latest new products and application innovations.

Freeze drying probe ensures reliable product temperature monitoring…

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Providing repeatable and accurate placement of a product thermocouple in a vial or bottle - the Virtis MVP Probe System from SP Industries Inc. is a proven freeze drying accessory designed to ensure reliable product temperature monitoring.

Freeze drying sample extractor ensures effective cycle development…

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc. has announced the introduction of a new generation Sample Thief™ sample extractor accessory for its Virtis Genesis range of freeze dryers.

Precision Controlled Environmental Testing Chambers...

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Available from SP Industries - Hotpack Humidity Chambers are a proven industry standard that meet the performance specification and guideline requirements for a wide range of critical testing protocols including highly accurate environmental conditions for stability testing, shelf life testing and MIL-SPEC Applications.

Immersion Cooler Eliminates Need For Costly Coolants…

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The FTS Flexi-Cool® Immersion Cooler from SP Industries Inc. eliminates the inconvenience of handing dry ice or liquid nitrogen saving both time and money.

Ideal Freeze Dryer for Multi-User University Labs...

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Combining versatility, affordability and ease-of-use - a Virtis Benchtop™ K Series Freeze Dryer from SP Industries Inc. is the ideal system for busy multi-user University laboratories.

HPLC Purification Samples Benefit from Fast Lyophilisation Technique...

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Genevac have developed an effective Fast Lyophilisation technique for preparing weighable samples from difficult-to-dry HPLC purification fractions.

Online library for freeze drying and lyophilisation...

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc., world leaders in freeze drying equipment technology, has announced a new online library of technical articles covering many topics of interest to anyone involved in freeze drying or lyophilisation.

Uniform and precise cooling of cellular samples...

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The FTS Bio-Cool® from SP Industries Inc. delivers uniform and precise cooling of cellular samples at a controlled rate to as low as -80°C.

Precise and Reliable Temperature Control for Device Testing and Characterisation

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc. has announced a new version of its FTS ThermoJet temperature cycling system. Enhanced data logging capabilities now enable the system to be used for device characterisation through advanced trending and data analysis. The new generation system also allows easy data transfer to a PC using a USB Memory Stick.

Improving the Freezing Stage in Freeze Drying Processes...

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SP Industries Inc., the world leader in laboratory, pilot, and production freeze dryers, has announced its next LyoLearn web seminar will be entitled 'The Freezing Stage in Freeze Drying: Fundamental Concepts'.