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Copley Scientific has launched a set of tools for inhaler testing qualification called the Flow-Time Verification kit. The kit allows for automatic measurement of flow duration, eliminating the need for stopwatches or the use of invasive measurements. According to the company, "The new Flow-Time Verification kit provides an easy-to-use, non-invasive solution for … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific introduces new verification kit for inhaler testing

Device company Clement Clarke International has launched the Flo-Tone MDI trainer, a device that connects to the mouthpiece of a metered dose inhaler to assist patients and healthcare providers in learning proper inhalation technique. The trainer produces an audible tone that indicates when actuation should begin as well as the proper flow rate to ensure optimal … [Read more...] about Clement Clarke launches Flo-Tone inhaler trainer

Copley Scientific has officially launched the SCP5 Super Capacity Pump which is capable of generating flow rates as high as 100 L/min for cascade impaction of dry powder inhalers. The new model, a 1.5 kW oil-lubricated rotary vane pump, allows labs to use a single pump for DPI testing instead of having to use two smaller pumps to generate the required flow. … [Read more...] about Copley launches pump for high flow rate cascade impaction

Gateway Analytical has added new analytical testing and consulting services for OINDPs, the company has announced. New services include identification and particle size distribution (PSD) analysis of agglomerated materials and assessment of agglomerates' effect on PSD measurements. Gateway already offers ingredient specific particle sizing and other tests for MDIs, … [Read more...] about Gateway Analytical expands OINDP services

Malvern Instruments has launched the Morphologi G3-ID particle characterization system, which combines Raman spectroscopy with particle imaging to provide simultaneous identification of particle size, particle shape, and chemical composition. According to the company, the system "is proving especially valuable are in determining component-specific particle properties … [Read more...] about Malvern launches new particle characterization system

Hovione has announced the addition of services for crystal design, particle size reduction to the micro or nano-scale, and amorphous solid dispersions. The company, which provides particle engineering, formulation development, and clinical manufacture to Phase 2 for dry powder inhalers and has its own proprietary DPIs, will by providing more details on the new … [Read more...] about Hovione offering expanded particle design services