Tableting

Root Cause Analysis of Tablet Manufacturing Issues
Many formulation challenges such as poor flow, segregation, capping and weak tablets can be traced to suboptimal micromeritics properties. read more
Tablet Delamination and Capping: Developing a Game Plan
Tablet delamination and capping are the most common tablet defects, causing costly production disruptions and lost batches. read more
What’s Next for Tableting?
Speed-to-market, efficiency, flexibility, quality. These aren’t just buzzwords — they’re critical goals every pharma manufacturer must achieve to bring new therapies to patients. The challenge lies in how to reach them. read more
Enhancing Treatment Adherence with Novel Dosage Forms
Patient adherence remains a critical issue for effective treatment, with non-adherence leading to poor health outcomes and increased costs. To improve adherence, it’s important to consider patient-centric solutions that prioritize ease, convenience ... read more
Improving Tablet Development with AI, Digitalization and Collaboration
Advancements in predictive tablet design software, with a focus on digitalization and enhanced collaboration, offer a transformative solution to longstanding issues. read more
Effervescent Evolution: New Advancements Revitalize a Time-Tested Dosage Form
Here we explore the reasons behind the ever-growing popularity of effervescent tablets, the benefits of this dosage form, and how manufacturing advancements are setting the stage for a new era of effervescent tablets. read more
Mastering Tablet Manufacturing: How Segment Tools Improve Productivity, Efficiency and Consistency
The addition of segment tools has brought increased productivity and more efficient changeover, while offering quality that is consistent with the well-established die technology. read more
The ABCs of Tablet Tooling
When it comes to tablet tooling, there is no one-size-fits all approach. No one product is the same, and for each production problem that arises, the solution must be found. Whilst there is no magic solution to addressing all the potential problems ... read more
Selecting the Right Tablet Deduster for Your Application
In tablet production, a well-chosen tablet deduster is essential for maintaining cleanliness in production areas and ensuring that equipment operates efficiently. This article outlines key considerations for selecting the appropriate deduster for ... read more
How to Avoid Sticking and Picking in the Tableting Industry
Sticking is one of the most common issues for tablet manufacturers. It occurs when particles from the formulation adhere to the punch cup, resulting in defective tablets. Picking is a specific type of sticking that refers to particles getting stuck... read more
Navigating Turret Bore Bushing Material Selection in Consideration of Difficult Formulations
When the bores in a tablet press turret wear, bushings are often the solution manufacturers turn to in order to avoid interruptions in production or the costs associated with a new replacement turret. Material selection for these bushings goes beyond... read more
A Recipe for Success: Mastering Tableting Requires Understanding Ingredient Attributes
Ask yourself, are you surviving batch to batch, or are you performing? It’s one thing to develop a batch that meets expectations at a small scale. It’s another to have ingredients perform well throughout the entire batch. Ingredient performance is ... read more