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A global pharmaceutical manufacturer producing high-value sterile active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including peptide-based medicines A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer produces over 250 high-value sterile active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), including complex peptide formulations such as Octreotide. These APIs form the critical components within medicines, delivering essential therapeutic benefits. Using aseptic manufacturing processes, the company produces microsphere powders, tiny, spherical particles ranging from 1 to 1,000 microns. These particles are central to advanced drug delivery systems, requiring precise and hygienic handling throughout production. Following initial processing, the manufacturer sieves the microsphere powders at 71 microns using an ultrasonic sifter within a sterile, controlled environment. However, the existing solution posed significant challenges. With a limited throughput of just 1.5 kg/hour, the system could not meet increasing market demand, restricting production scalability. To overcome these limitations, the manufacturer explored alternative GMP-compliant…

How GREIF-VELOX CONNECT 2026 Addresses Current Market Challenges. In an economically challenging environment, operators of bulk solids and liquid filling systems are under growing pressure: investments must become more flexible, equipment more efficient, and processes more transparent. The GREIF-VELOX CONNECT 2026 in Lübeck demonstrated how the industry is responding to these demands. With 115 trade visitors, 22 partner companies and ten expert presentations, the in-house exhibition sent a clear signal: the key lies in connected thinking, modular technologies and new business models. Focus on Practice: Equipment Live in Operation Unlike traditional trade fairs, the event format emphasizes proximity to real-world applications. Visitors experienced machines directly in the production environment, including ongoing retrofit projects. One highlight was the BVP gross pneumatic packer, currently being upgraded with additional automation and safety modules, including: - automatic bag feeding - valve technology solutions such as…

VEGA officially commissioned and identity celebrated the opening of a new location in Jiaxing, China, at the end of May. Schiltach/Jiaxing. The measurement technology manufacturer VEGA Grieshaber KG from Schiltach is further expanding its international presence. At the end of May, the company officially commissioned and celebrated the opening of a new location in Jiaxing, China. Following the expansion of electronics production in the USA in October 2025, the company is strengthening its global production strategy and creating the basis for further growth. Production at the headquarters in Schiltach will remain in place and will be supplemented by the new plant. VEGA has now been active on the Chinese market for 37 years. The newly constructed building in Jiaxing comprises around 21,000 square meters of production, warehouse, and office space. The location provides space for about 180 employees. The start of production was preceded by several years of intensive planning. Construction was completed on schedule: following the start of construction in December 2024, the project was completed…

The Masterflex Group consistently uses recyclable Cradle to Cradle hose solutions in its day-to-day production. Sustainable Hoses: From Theory to Practice As a global market leader and award-winning top innovator, Masterflex closely analyzes the performance of its recyclable hoses. Through real-world operation in its own demanding manufacturing environment, the company gains reliable insights into service life and directly applies these to further development, quality assurance, and scaling. “What works for us also works for our customers under real-world conditions,” notes developer Jan Steinmann. Hose Leadership and Innovation for the Circular Economy “The Masterflex Group is well on its way to an eco-effective future. We still need plastics, but the right ones. This makes it all the more gratifying to use hose solutions developed according to the Cradle to Cradle principles at our own locations. When we have such confidence in our own products, it sends a strong and important signal to the industry,” says CEO Andreas Bastin. The Cradle-to-Cradle concept was…

RHEWUM presents screening solutions for e-waste, battery & minerals recycling at E-Waste Expo - Visit us at Booth B48, Messe Frankfurt. Millions of tons of electronic waste. Valuable raw materials going to waste. And technology that can change that. The recycling industry is facing one of the greatest challenges of our time - and RHEWUM is right at the heart of it. At the E-Waste Expo, the world’s most important B2B conference and trade fair for the recycling industry, we will be showcasing our screening machine solutions for the circular economy of tomorrow. Meet us at Booth B48 at Messe Frankfurt and discover how high-performance screening machines can recover valuable raw materials from e-waste, spent batteries, and minerals. Our Solutions for the Recycling Industry E-Waste Recycling When recycling electronic waste, fine metal powders and fractions are produced that require precise separation. RHEWUM screening machines enable highly accurate classification of these valuable materials - from copper and aluminum to precious metals. Battery Recycling Processing battery materials…

Maximize uptime for your GKM Tumbler screening machine. Combining OPTIME wireless condition monitoring with automatic lubrication, this smart solution detects bearing wear early and optimizes maintenance to eliminate costly unplanned downtime. Predict Failures Before They Cost You Bearing failure is a leading cause of unplanned machine downtime. GKM partners with OPTIME to offer a wireless condition monitoring system that tracks the vibrations and temperature of your Tumbler Screener in real time. By pairing continuous tracking with an automatic lubrication system, your machinery receives precise lubrication exactly when needed, extending bearing life and maximizing equipment availability. Key Benefits for Your Production * Predictive Maintenance: Detect anomalies early and schedule repairs before failures occur. * Automated Care: Continuous, precise lubrication prevents over- or under-lubrication. * App-Based Control: Access real-time machine health data anywhere, anytime. * Cost Efficiency: Lower manual maintenance efforts and slash unexpected operational costs. Four Steps to Smarter Operations # Easy Installation: Mount wireless OPTIME sensors directly onto the bearing points. # Data Collection:…