This article was originally published on MedicalDesign.com in May 2014. Applying a coating to a medical device or instrument can improve the device’s performance and reduce potential side effects. As ...

Making a new coating consists of 3 major steps: formulating the coating chemistry, setting up the process, and developing the application. Making a new coating is the combined effort of R&D, ...

The application of film coatings in pharmaceutical manufacturing is a critical step in controlling drug release profiles and ensuring product quality. Coating processes, whether applied to tablets or ...

PTFE-based coatings reduce leadscrew wear while practically eliminating maintenance. Leadscrews are one of the most common and cost-effective tools for converting rotary motion into linear motion.

The authors investigate the tablet-coating process using a combination of different simulation techniques. Drum coaters are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce film-coated tablets.

Industry experts share insights on the advances in tablet coating technologies and the potential of continuous coating in solid-dosage manufacturing. Tablets are coated for several reasons, such as to ...