This article overviews some of the benefits and methods of state-based control as it applies to the models defined by the ISA106, Procedure Automation for Continuous Process Operations standards ...

Anything that you do well is worth doing better over time. The term "continuous improvement" describes a process practiced by quality engineers but it speaks to something that every conscientious ...

ISA106 started with the goal of developing standards, recommended practices, and technical reports on the design and implementation of procedures for automating continuous process operations. The ...

Continuous process environments tend to be stable — until they’re not. When that happens, the consequences can be catastrophic. Continuous process environments tend to be stable — until they’re not.

The benefits of continuous manufacturing a clear: increased output at lower cost with less waste. At least on paper, but 24/7 production can be a challenge for traditional drug firms says the team ...

Discussion of controllers in the continuous process industries typically centers on distributed control systems (DCSs). However, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) play as important a role in the ...

Despite the advantages intensified processes can offer developers, there are still some obstacles to overcome before broader application of new technologies will be implemented. For some time now, the ...

Methods to Simultaneously Reduce Bioburden and Maintain Column Integrity, Explained Continuous bioprocessing is inevitably becoming the future of biomanufacturing. To date, several steps within a ...

Evolving equipment designs meet the unique needs of continuous processing techniques. Continuous manufacturing (CM) has the potential to create higher quality drug substances and drug products, with ...