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Metal detection firm cracks stainless steel nut

Weighing and metal detection specialist Sartorius has developed a new detector that solves a tricky problem - how to detect stainless steel shards in products like blister packs that contain aluminium foil, such as blister packs and pouches.

Virtual model shows cost savings with disposable manufacturing

Several companies in the biopharmaceutical technology arena are championing the concept of disposable manufacturing as a simple, cost-effective way of making biologic drugs. But data on the actual cost benefits of adopting this approach have been...

Faster, more sensitive leak testing for vials

Spain's Telstar Industrial is developing a technology for leak testing of pharmaceutical packages that could revolutionise the way this vital quality control function is carried out in the industry.