SP Scientific has video interviewed Dr Kevin Ward of Biopharma Process Systems Ltd, to discuss the key benefits of the Lyostat5 Freeze-Drying Microscope (FDM), and how it can be used to generate critical formulation-specific data. Every freeze-drying formulation has a critical temperature, below which it should be maintained during primary drying in order to prevent processing defects....

In parallel chemistry, cross contamination is always a key concern. Genevac evaporators have been designed from the outset to withstand the rigors of working in the chemistry laboratory and to be resistant to the most common solvents and acids used.

The unique Dri-Pure anti-bumping system prevents cross contamination by preventing solvent bumping. With pre-programmed monitoring methods, and automatic stop systems, this frees someone up to perform other functions, increasing not just productivity but performance and results....

Biopharma Process Systems has written a free guide which provides a grounding in the science, tips on avoiding common evaporation mistakes, and a look at the latest developments in evaporation technology.

Solvent removal by evaporation is an essential process for sample preparation. Many sample formats and solvents are used with no single technique providing a universal solutions. Despite the variety if specifics evaporation is well-understood and relatively uncomplicated. But while it’s vital to so many applications it’s rare to find an evaporation expert in a laboratory, and many facilities use systems that are slow and cumbersome simply because they have always been used....

To make sure you get the right system make sure you’ve considered these questions...

Freeze dryers can be  complicated pieces of specialised equipment, with controlled heating, cooling and vacuum interacting with each other to provide the best drying conditions. They are used for many different types of product and there are therefore a variety of different types of system with hundreds of options to enable them to suit the requirements of different industries and applications.

Solvent evaporation specialists Genevac have named BPS (Biopharma Process Systems) as their new UK distributor.

Genevac, part of SP Scientific, has established itself as an industry leader by partnering with customers to understand the obstacles involved in using centrifugal evaporation/concentration systems. This partnership has led to the development of a range of innovations to meet solvent evaporation challenges and to simplify the work of scientists. For example, anti-bumping technologies prevent cross-contamination while auto-stop systems enable researchers to walk away from the machine while in use without worrying about over-processing....

Liposofast extruders are simple devices for the creation of unilamellar populations of liposomes.

Extrusion is a simple process to produce liposomes of a particular size. A multilamellar sample is forced repeatedly through polycarbonate filters with a defined pore size.  Extrusion is a simple and nondamaging method of ensuring a homogenous sample. It is a gentle process which does not require addition of any solvents and only moderate pressures and takes only a few minutes to complete....

Biopharma Process Systems (BPS) is pleased to be representing Avestin Liposome Extruders and High Pressure Homogenisers within the UK and Ireland