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1. Multivariate Data Analysis For Biotechnology And Bio-Processing
   4/3/2013

   The modern biopharmaceutical/biotechnology manufacturing facility contains many sophisticated control, data logging, and data archiving systems. Massive amounts of data are collected from sources such as raw materials analysis, process outputs, and final quality assessments, which are stored in data warehouses.

2. Understanding Ultrasound Technology To Inspect Pouch Seals
   3/15/2013

   Application Note: Understanding Ultrasound Technology To Inspect Pouch Seals

3. The Importance Of Calibration For Color Measurement Instruments
   2/21/2013

   Like with any piece of equipment or machinery, color measurement instruments need maintenance to assure that they continue to work correctly and with a predictably high degree of accuracy. By Randy Klimek, Project Manager, Konica Minolta Sensing

4. How To Measure Luminance With Light Meters
   2/21/2013

   There seems to be a never-ending list of ways light meters are used in a wide range of industries. These powerful luminance meters give technicians an accurate appraisal of the characteristics of any number of light sources and are used for quality control and other important purposes. By Jay Catral, Technical Sales and Applications Manager, Konica Minolta Sensing

5. How To Conduct A Magnet Pull Test
   1/8/2013

   Many manufacturers today invest thousands—if not millions—of dollars annually into magnetic separation equipment, proactively reducing the risk that any foreign object or contaminant will be mixed in with a product sold to their network of customers, including other OEMs, distributors or direct to consumer. By Bill Dudenhoefer

6. Reducing Plastics Contamination In Food Manufacturing
   1/8/2013

   Regardless of its size, any type of plastic contamination found in a finished food product can become a public relations nightmare for both the brand and the food manufacturer.

7. Ultra-High Shear Mixing Strategies For Manufacturers
   12/20/2012

   This white paper presents four advanced rotor/stator technologies for ultra-high shear mixing of fine dispersions, emulsions and other applications beyond the capabilities of traditional single and multi-stage rotor/stator devices.

8. Continuous Hot Melt Production
   12/14/2012

   Adhesives are characterized by the fact that they adhere simply through pressing together the parts of the joint which requires bonding.

9. Feeding & Conveying In Polyolefin Production
   12/14/2012

   Polyolefins are produced by the polymerization of olefins or alkenes (molecules with the general formula CnH2n) such as ethylene, propylene, butene, isoprene, pentene, etc. The name “olefin” means “oil-like” and refers to the oily character of the materials.

10. Conveying And Feeding Of Calcium Carbonate In Plastics Compounding
    12/14/2012

    Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is one of the most popular mineral fillers used in the plastics industry. It is widely available around the world, easy to grind or reduce to a specific particle size, compatible with a wide range of polymer resins and economical.