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 ...

HARLEYSVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colorcon Inc. announces an exciting process development for sugar coated pharmaceutical tablets with the launch of Opadry® SGR, Rapid Sugar Film Coating System.

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, ...

Effective design of the tablet core and the coating process can help prevent film coating problems. Film coatings on pharmaceutical tablets provide a broad range of functionalities, and the coating ...

Follow the process of a one-stage paint correction paired with a durable ceramic coating to restore gloss and help protect ...

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There are a number of advantages to dip molding and coating that makes these processes both cost-effective and time-efficient. The molds, called "mandrels," are typically needed for the dip molding ...

Abrasion coatings are an essential step in the process of manufacturing many components. Surface abrasion coatings provide window and high-gloss applications to increase scratch resistance, as well as ...

Films can be incorporated into clearcoat parts with the Cannon/Engel process, thereby delivering aesthetic effects and functionality. Image: Stephen Moore. The innovative surface coating technology ...

You may be curious about colors and outcomes, but it’s all just gibberish if you don’t know what powder coating is. So, let’s start at the beginning. What is powder coating? Powder coating is a dry ...

Dry electrode coating slashes lithium battery manufacturing costs by up to 25%. This new process drops liquid slurries to ...

Breathing clean air is essential for human health, making air filters indispensable in homes, hospitals, workplaces and ...