Instrumentation
PRODUCTS
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Building on the capabilities of the NP-RD10A benchtop tablet press (discussed in our previous article on USP <1062>), our services are further enhanced by the integration of the Presster™ compaction emulator. This state-of-the-art tool is designed to replicate the compaction dynamics of production tablet presses in a laboratory setting. It allows for tangible fine-tuning of the compression cycle, providing an accurate depiction of how a tablting formulation will behave under commercial manufacturing conditions. Using the Presster, Natoli Scientific can simulate full-scale production, permitting us to forecast problems before they escalate to costly production delays. Our experts can optimize the tablet design for our clients, ensuring a smooth transition from laboratory to production while adhering to the rigorous standards set by the industry including the current USP <1062> chapter.
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Light Sheet Re-Imagined
STELLARIS 5 and STELLARIS 8 Digital LightSheet (DLS) unite in one place a confocal system and a light sheet microscope – a unique combination aimed to make your research more versatile. The exclusive vertical design of DLS, enabled by Leica Microsystems’ proprietary TwinFlect mirrors, allows you to combine confocal and light sheet imaging in the same system, so you can easily adapt the microscopy method to your experimental needs.
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Engineers use Autodesk InfoWater® Pro software to model water distribution systems in an easy-to-use GIS interface.
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Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions® (PSS) is a global, award-winning managed service provider that places our people at your site dedicated to running and managing your manufacturing and laboratory services while eliminating headcount, co-employment and project-management worries.
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MassFerence P2 calibrant for the SamuxMP and SamuxMP Auto
Ref: MP-CON-41015
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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Developing A Project Management Office (PMO) At A Small Manufacturing Site
Discover how implementing a Project Management Office transformed a small manufacturing site into a high-performing, strategic asset within a global network.
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AMERICAN And Partners Install Boltless Restrained Underwater Pipeline System In Ashland, Wisconsin
Beneath the waters of Chequamegon Bay on Lake Superior in Ashland, Wisconsin, about 4,500 feet of 24-inch AMERICAN Flex-Ring Ductile Iron Pipe and a submerged timber crib intake structure were installed to ensure the city’s residents have quality drinking water for the next 100 years. The Ashland Water Intake Project began May 1, 2025, and is now complete.
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Why A Leading Manufacturing Partner Chose NeoTOP Packaging Machines
Learn how a leading CDMO partnered with Körber to quickly deploy a high-speed packaging solution to meet tight production deadlines in the face of a global pandemic.
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Organizational Assessment For A Large MedTech Company
Explore an organizational assessment run for a medical technology company specializing in tissue repair and regeneration, and the actionable recommendations provided to facilitate future growth.
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Whether Half-Empty Or Half Full, Krohne Helps Back River Accurately Measure Flow
If a pipe in a wastewater treatment plant is only 50% filled, it doesn't matter whether you call a glass half full or half empty. When it comes to measuring the liquid in that pipe, either way presents a significant problem.
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Improving Pre-Clinical Study Efficiency With mRNA-LNP Technology
Uncover how Repair Biotechnologies, in collaboration with Vernal Biosciences, helped to pave the way for the next generation of breakthrough treatments for cholesterol and aging-related diseases.
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Automating The Process Of Filling Media Into Bottles
Learn how a vaccine manufacturer using a wide range of containers for media and buffer filling was able to increase efficiency by 70% with an automated closed-system solution.
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Flatiron Prospective Evidence Generation
Explore prospective evidence generation and pragmatic approaches that can help you address staffing challenges and the issue of complexity that is driving up the failure rate of clinical studies.
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How Optina Diagnostics Used EDC In Earlier Disease Detection
Understand how Optina Diagnostics streamlined operations and achieved significant milestones by leveraging Castor's tools in its effort to revolutionize the diagnostic process for Alzheimer’s.
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Leveraging Surface Plasmon Resonance For Characterizing Ternary Complexes
Uncover how Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) can be used to gain real-time, label-free insights into PROTAC binding kinetics and ternary complex formation.
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Responsible Reclamation – City of Abilene, Texas
To combat drought, Abilene, Texas, implemented a reuse system utilizing O3 + BAC to remove trace organics. This solution met strict standards, ensured water resilience, and proved more cost-effective than AOP alternatives.
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Rapid Development Of A Liquid-Filled Capsule Formulation Of CBD
Discover how we developed and tested multiple oral formulations in just three months, identifying a top candidate that outperformed existing standards in key performance metrics.
NEWS
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U.S. Department Of Energy Announces $6.9M In Projects To Support Effective Community Waste-To-Energy Strategies For Local Transportation Needs1/7/2025
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced $6.9M in funding for nine projects to support local waste-to-energy management solutions for transportation energy needs.
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New Technology Tracks Dairy Cows For Improved Health And Productivity1/30/2025
As dairy farmers dwindle every year, the demand for high-quality milk remains steadfast, driving a surge in dairy farming.
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Pocket Alarm Detects And Records RF/Microwave Directed Energy Weapons, Nuclear Events, And Terrestrial Gamma Bursts5/8/2025
Ultraview Corp’s EM/GAMMALERT is a new pocket device that warns of RF/microwave jammer and directed energy weapon deployment1 - an emerging threat speculated as a modality in “Havana Syndrome”.
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Drawing Inspiration From Ancient Chemical Reactions3/20/2025
To help find solutions to the planet’s climate crisis, MIT Associate Professor Daniel Suess is looking to Earth’s ancient past.
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NX Filtration And Eau d'Azur Partner For Advanced Micropollutant Treatment In Nice8/25/2025
NX Filtration, a global leader in advanced hollow fiber membrane technology, is proud to announce its collaboration with Eau d’Azur, the public company responsible for drinking water and wastewater services for the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropole.
ABOUT
Instrumentation
The science of measuring and controlling variables is termed instrumentation. As the name suggests, the process involves using a wide variety of instruments. These are classified as any device that can measure amounts that are physically quantifiable. These instruments do not have to be extremely complex in design. For example, the ruler is an instrument to measure distance, and a simple thermometer measures temperature.
Instruments specific to petrochemical processing include platinum Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD’s), P/I Converters, many types of level meters, chromatographs, and continuous gas analyzers. These instruments are essential to the day to day instrumentation at petrochemical plants, as it is impossible to gauge to the necessary extent by estimation alone. Human error is inevitable, but an instrument can easily be calibrated or replaced.
Now that you understand the definition of and tools used in instrumentation, you should also understand the necessity of it. Temperature and pressure meters serve to ensure that the environment stays safe for both the chemicals being processed and the employees of the plant. Heat is a very well-documented activator in chemical reactions. If the temperature rises to unusual levels, this could spark an undesired chemical reaction that could prove catastrophic. The flow meter must measure how much oil is leaving the refinery, as it is a very volatile substance. Analytical instruments, such as the chromatograph, analyze the chemical make-up of the refined oil. This allows for the opportunity to make sure that the chemical make-up is correct, giving evidence that the process was correctly completed at all stages of refinement.