Industry Background Colour master batches play a vital role in the plastics industry, acting as concentrated mixtures of pigments and additives encapsulated in a carrier resin. They allow manufacturers to economically and efficiently colour plastic products during processes such as injection moulding, extrusion, and...
Overview As the demand for next-generation batteries rises, Lithium Ion Conductive Glass Ceramics (LICGC) are emerging as essential materials in solid-state energy storage systems. These advanced ceramics function as solid electrolytes, enabling efficient lithium-ion transport while offering superior chemical and thermal stability. They’re especially...
Overview Gel-like pharmaceutical formulations often require a delicate balance — precision, uniformity, and zero compromise on API integrity. In this case, Alphie was selected to address a specific challenge in the formulation of Lanreotide Acetate Autogel, a treatment for hormonal disorders and tumors. The...
Overview Lab-grown diamonds are rapidly gaining popularity due to their ethical sourcing, affordability, and quality. These diamonds are grown using Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD), where carbon atoms are deposited layer by layer onto a diamond seed in a controlled chamber. Although the result is...
Introduction Fireworks are deeply woven into the fabric of celebrations worldwide. From Diwali and weddings to national events, they bring color, sound, and joy. India holds the position as the second-largest manufacturer of firecrackers, with a massive network of local units producing products like...
Nano additives such as graphene nanoplatelets (GNP), nano-rare earth additives etc., can be successfully be blending and uniformly dispersed in the micron sized powders. Following are some of the results showing uniform blending of some nano-composite powders used for thermal spray coating applications. Fig....
One of the leading manufacturers of fragrances in the world was looking for a mixer to mix 0.1% fragrance oil to a detergent powder, for research and development, across small batches from 20 grams to 1 kg and more. The current process involved manual...
Grinding wheels are made of natural or synthetic abrasive minerals bonded together in a matrix to form a wheel. The challenge in mixing is to mix phenolic resin and diamond abrasive grains, to get the most homogeneous mixing. The customer was using a conventional...
Overview The cement industry continues to evolve towards low-carbon formulations, where mineral additives are integrated into cement compositions to reduce clinker usage and improve concrete performance. As part of this trend, blended cements — incorporating multiple components such as OPC, fly ash, slag, calcined...
The Alphie mixer is extensively used to produce dosage forms especially suitable for paediatric (children) use. Orally disintegrating mini tablets are designed to disintegrate within a few seconds in the oral cavity. ODMTs are very beneficial because they give a pleasant mouth feel, cause...
