http://www.oystar-group.com/ OYSTAR Holding GmbH RSS Feed en http://www.oystar-group.com/typo3conf/ext/tt_news/ext_icon.gif http://www.oystar-group.com/ 18 16 OYSTAR Holding GmbH RSS Feed TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://dawson-uk.com/index.php?id=2043&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=3293&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=434&cHash=8625a82fe3 The success of the OYSTAR Aerofill Flexipak machine continues with the sale of the 20th machine since its launch at Interpack 2005. The 4 and 6 index machines, rated at speeds up to 120 and 160 cpm... OYSTAR Aerofill Flexipak machine continues with the sale of the 20^th machine since its launch at Interpack 2005. The 4 and 6 index machines, rated at speeds up to 120 and 160 cpm respectively, contribute significantly to the efficiency of our customers modern Aerosol production facilities utilising the Flexipak’s unique “no changeparts” can handling, filling and closing technology.]]> 1. In Focus News (en / afldaw) 2. RSS Feed Products/Technology OYSTAR Aerofill/Dawson Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:48:00 +0100 http://dawson-uk.com/index.php?id=2043&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=3293&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=433&cHash=15fcfa6d65 OYSTAR Dawson is celebrating the despatch of their 200th Level Filler fitted with the latest high hygiene CIP and wash-down features. The large base 24/8 monobloc filling and capping machine is... OYSTAR Dawson is celebrating the despatch of their 200^th Level Filler fitted with the latest high hygiene CIP and wash-down features. The large base 24/8 monobloc filling and capping machine is equipped with the fully automatic CIP system along with baseplate, bowl and conveyor hygiene spray system.  The OYSTAR Dawson Level Filler Capper, which handles a range of containers at a speed of 190 cpm, is a welcome addition to our customers modern Dairy production facility.]]> 2. News (en / afldaw) 2. RSS Feed Products/Technology OYSTAR Aerofill/Dawson Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:44:00 +0100 http://dawson-uk.com/index.php?id=2043&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=3293&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=432&cHash=55be2dadc3 OYSTAR Aerofill has successfully secured a second contract for a High Speed 500 cpm Aerosol Filling and Closing Line with a large multinational company based in South America. This follows the... 2. News (en / afldaw) 2. RSS Feed Products/Technology OYSTAR Aerofill/Dawson Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:16:00 +0100 http://www.oystar.afautomation.de/index.php?id=2027&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=3293&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=266&cHash=056e5d0b52 OYSTAR A+F enters the market with two innovative developments SETLINE now comes with a sorting function – one of its highlights. The performance figures are also impressive: It is incredibly flexible and can handle up to eight cup formats and 24 cup sets, as well as a bottle format and bottle set.
The ability to switch rapidly between different formats, as well as smaller batches or assorted trays, are specific market demands that OYSTAR A+F meets with its innovative developments. They help boost profitability and production efficiency, thereby creating lasting value for OYSTAR A+F customers. OYSTAR A+F's TWINLINE pick and place machine is a fully automated, format flexible cup packaging system. It places cups in plastic crates and can also operate as a standalone machine. Capable of handling two formats, it can achieve a capacity of up to 16,000 cups per hour.]]> 2. News (en / af) 1. In Focus News (en / af) 2. RSS Feed Products/Technology Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:56:00 +0100 http://psf.oystar-group.com/index.php?id=2219&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=3293&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=279&cHash=9aa29887a1 OYSTAR Systems offers service and process technologies OYSTAR Systems in Kirchlengern, Germany very successfully presented itself at Interpack 2008 to a broad trade public, its first such appearance. This provider of services for packaging systems and process technologies pools all of the core competencies of the OYSTAR Group to offer comprehensive technical and industry expertise for system integration, relocation and optimization, up to and including acting as general contractor for projects. Its motto is “Everything from One Source, Worldwide”. OYSTAR Systems offers clients its competence in three areas: integration, relocation and optimization of existing systems, extending all the way to acting as the general contractor in change of projects. Its motto is “everything from one source, worldwide”. Because all communications are channeled through just one competent contact, they are greatly facilitated and the client is free to concentrate one its core business. Faster project completion is also enabled, with lower costs from the outset. The principal industries addressed are dairy products, food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. A special aspect is that OYSTAR Systems doesn’t just include machines and systems from other OYSTAR Group companies in its concepts; as a system leader with production line competence, it also evaluates and integrates third-party technologies and machinery. All of the engineers working for OYSTAR Systems are from the other
16 OYSTAR companies and possess extensive experience in designing special machines. Consequently, the company can draw on all relevant core competencies and wide-ranging technological and industry expertise in-house. Last but not least, it has access to all required specialists at its sister companies — across systems, industries and borders. In short: the focus is on implementing and optimizing value chains in connection with primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
In the field of system integration, OYSTAR Systems designs complete packaging lines and takes responsibility for installing them. It supervises all project phases, also closely monitoring costs to avoid exceeding the allocated budget, an aspect that is steadily growing in importance. The steps of the process include analysis of client requirements, elaboration of a system concept, and support for and monitoring of implementation. They wind up with smooth startup and arranging for appropriate services.
Clients benefit not only from the packaging expertise of OYSTAR Systems, but also from the cross-industry know-how of a corporate group that specializes in packaging machinery and process technology as its core business activities. Lessons learned from designing and implementing other projects are also incorporated, which helps avoid mistakes and reduce costs. Lines are assembled with machines and peripherals from different manufacturers as expedient — not only to ensure that the client’s wishes are met, but also to achieve the best possible solution and increase system reliability. Factory acceptance tests (FATs) are carried out at all suppliers, and the overall system is first tested at OYSTAR Systems (system FAT) and then tested and commissioned at the client (site acceptance test, or SAT).
This culminates in an integrated solution from one source that implements the client’s entire packaging process and value chain.
The second pillar is relocation of individual machines, complex systems or entire production facilities to new buildings or sites. This also calls for extensive expertise and experience, for example to prevent any production holdups. In addition to providing advice on the logistics involved, the experts of OYSTAR Systems also plan this aspect. Disassembly and reassembly are carried out, also integrating new components as required. On request, individual components or the overall system can also be optimized to ensure smooth, efficient production at the new location.
Major benefits also result from central coordination of all processes required for a relocation. This makes it possible to plan and schedule the move to minimize interruptions of production. This goes hand in hand with reliable completion of the relocation project as scheduled and dependable startup at the new site. Here too, a site acceptance test is carried out to make sure everything works as it should.
The third field of business is optimization of existing systems. This mainly involves upgrading machines, systems and production facilities whose efficiency has dropped off over the years, making sure that they are once again state-of-the-art. The goals here are to reduce costs, raise product quality and boost capacities.
The first step of an optimization project is to identify and analyze weaknesses. OYSTAR Systems draws up a solution, which may involve equipment from different manufacturers, and makes recommendations for measures that can range from optimizing individual process parameters to remodeling work. OYSTAR Systems also implements these on request.
“Our competitive edge,” says Dr. Gebhard Selinger, managing director of OYSTAR Systems, “is based on our generic competence as a maker of special machines with cross-industry expertise. We make sure that our clients profit from it.”]]> 1. In Focus News (en / systems) 2. RSS Feed Products/Technology Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:03:00 +0200 http://www.oystar-group.com/3292.html?&cHash=b86767d6b9&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=3293&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=262 Turnkey system from OYSTAR Hüttlin: Innovative HKC 400 DJ Closed-Loop Plant for Ferring Pharmaceuticals in Switzerland OYSTAR Hüttlin has set a milestone for Ferring Pharmaceuticals located in Saint Prex in Switzerland: An environmentally friendly closed-loop plant for organic solvents has been installed at this highly specialized biopharmaceutical manufacturer’s facilities. An HKC 400 DJ based on patented disk jet technology forms the heart of this fluid bed system. Ferring had multiple reasons for selecting this technology: It has increased the level of automation and equipment service life, shortened process and cleaning times, speeded up filling and discharging, and significantly reduced nitrogen consumption.
Designed and engineered to Ferring’s specifications, the equipment was commissioned after only eight months. Prior to installation, the system was tested on a small scale at the OYSTAR Hüttlin laboratory; the required capacities and parameters were then scaled up for the Ferring plant. The HKC 400 DJ and peripheral units – air dehumidifier, low-temperature condensation unit, process gas heater, HEPA filters, deduster and ventilator – form a closed loop with nitrogen. The equipment is extremely easy to operate and satisfies the most exacting environmental standards. Ferring manufactures innovative pharmaceuticals for reproductive medicine, urology, chronic gastrointestinal inflammation, endocrinology, and obstetrics. The company sees it as its mission to provide medications in these therapeutic areas that enable physicians to optimize their patients’ treatment “on the body's own terms,” as Ferring puts it. An equally innovative industry partner in its own field, OYSTAR Hüttlin engineered a tailor-made fluid bed system for Ferring. Solids are fluidized in this unit by means of a special patented “disk jet” gas distributor plate through the inflow of process gas. This process generates a torodial product flow, which provides complete and gentle mixing and homogenous spraying. Depending on the process gas conditioning, the solids can be dried, heated, moistened, cooled, or agglomerated by the injection of excipients. Coating agents can be sprayed onto the fluidized product to coat particles. A closed-loop system for process gas with an integrated two-stage solvent recovery process supports environmentally sound and economic operation of the equipment. A brine-cooled condenser and low-temperature condensation unit with liquid nitrogen allow the organic solvents to be almost completely recovered.
The three-component nozzles spray the coating fluid directly into the fluidized product, such as pellets. The nozzles are cleaned with pure organic solvents in an integrated process step. This enables the nozzles to remain in operation over long periods.
The equipment has to be cleaned before changing over to a different product or at the end of a campaign. The Ferring plant is cleaned according to the Clean-in-Place principle (CIP). The advantage of this method is that the equipment does not need to be dismantled.]]> 1. RSS Feed News/Events 2. RSS Feed Products/Technology 1. In Focus News (en / huet) 2. News (en / heut) 2. News (de / huet) Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:57:00 +0200 http://www.oystar-group.com/2283.html?&cHash=85f2e16fcb&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=3293&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=252 Convincing New Developments OYSTAR Hassia has helped Campina implement its strategy of harmonizing its fleet of machines. The experienced Ranstadt, Germany-based company won the contract due to its innovativeness and flexible machine concepts. The highlight is the TAS 32/80, a form/fill/seal machine for cups that has now begun operating: it is the first aseptic FFS system to use a doser able to make swirled products.
Asked why they placed the order with OYSTAR, Norbert Reuss, managing director of Campina Deutschland, replies that “We wanted to consolidate the machines used in our corporate group, and we also needed systems we could depend on. This was one of the reasons. But this supplier’s flexibility and innovativeness were also important reasons.”
OYSTAR Hassia developed a special doser for Campina that is able to make swirled products – an effect that until now could only be achieved with premade cups, which were rotated while being filled. The new Hassia doser has swirl dosers that twist two different products into the cup. To make sure that both products are twisted in the same pattern, all servodriven movements have to be synchronized. The TAS 32/80 is designed for up to four dosers. Special control modes also let product assortments be assembled, which is another market first.
The TAS 32/80 used in Heilbronn also very successfully meets Campina’s wish for greater package sterility and longer shelf life: it is the very first aseptic FFS machine that makes swirled products. The aseptic unit uses saturated steam heated to 150 degrees Celsius instead of H2O2, also developed by Hassia. The positive side-effects include an error rate of just 0.5 ppm (parts per million) or very close to zero. Plus, because no H2O2 is needed, more value is generated in production.  
Campina is intensively taking advantage of the expertise of the OYSTAR Group: around 60 machines from OYSTAR companies, especially Hassia, A+F (Kirchlengern), Gasti (Schwäbisch Hall) and Hamba (Neunkirchen), are now being used at the seven German Campina facilities.]]> 2. News (en / hold) 1. RSS Feed News/Events 2. RSS Feed Products/Technology Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:36:00 +0200 http://www.oystar.iwk.de/index.php?id=2171&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=3293&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=164&cHash=ea882d5559 OYSTAR IWK will exhibit their new machine models Cartopac SC 5 and Blisterpac BP 5 at PackExpo in Chicago during November 9th - 13th, 2008. Cartopac SC 5 and Blisterpac BP 5 at PackExpo in Chicago during November 9th - 13th, 2008.]]> 1. In Focus News (en / vpt) 2. News (en / vpt) 2. RSS Feed Products/Technology Thu, 15 May 2008 13:05:00 +0200 http://www.oystar-group.com/2283.html?&cHash=7cc29e274c&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=3293&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=149 Milestone in Pharmaceutical Production Technology Stutensee/Liverpool, April, 2008. A completely new technology for the surface treatment of tablets reduces by several orders of magnitude, the quantity of the excipient magnesium stearate added during the pharmaceutical manufacturing process. The British company OYSTAR Manesty has developed a process for applying a lubricant film that is designed to radically cut magnesium stearate concentrations. The result: pharmaceutical products of even greater purity with unaltered processing characteristics. Significantly the marked reduction in the force required to eject tablets from the die will result in a longer tool service life. This together with the saving in magnesium stearate consumption will provide considerable cost savings as well producing very high quality tablets. OYSTAR Manesty located near Liverpool in the U.K., is a member of the German-based international OYSTAR group (“The Process & Packaging Group”), headquartered in Stutensee near Karlsruhe. OYSTAR Manesty will showcase its innovative technology under the name of AccuSpray at the upcoming Interpack event, the leading international tradeshow for processes and packaging, in Düsseldorf, Germany, from April 24 – 30, 2008. Magnesium stearate is one of the most commonly used excipients in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is added to granules to act as a lubricant and prevent the material sticking to the tools. OYSTAR Manesty  technology can reduce magnesium stearate consumption from an average of 100 g per production hour to as little as 4 g. The process involves spraying the excipient in a 10 percent magnesium stearate/ ethanol solution into the compression die. A patented high-speed piezoelectric pump ensures exact metering of the substance and keeps production rates constant. Analytical measurements show that the magnesium film completely encloses the tablets, even at the die walls. This film comprises only around 0.03% of the tablet weight. The patented AccuSpray spray-gun module can be set up quickly. A user-friendly operating console supports process control and parameter configuration. The fact that the lubricant is concentrated only on the surface of the tablets means that the dies and punches are subjected to less force, reducing wear and tear. The AccuSpray module is initially available for tablet presses of the OYSTAR Manesty Xpress series. AccuSpray from OYSTAR Manesty has the potential to increase pharmaceutical manufacturing efficiency and improve product quality. The British mechanical engineering company has a long history of innovation: Its achievements include the first press in the world for the production of multi-layer tablets and the first automated system for monitoring tablet weight. “AccuSpray is a technological milestone,” says OYSTAR Manesty Managing Director Matthias Meyer. “The ability to apply magnesium externally in such minute concentrations means that addition of the lubricant to the blend can be reduced to an absolute minimum. In some cases it can even be omitted altogether.” The new technology is particularly promising for effervescent and orally disintegrating dosage forms, which are supposed to dissolve rapidly in water without forming any residue.]]> 2. News (en / hold) 2. RSS Feed Products/Technology Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:32:00 +0200 http://www.oystar.benhil.de/index.php?id=2364&tx_ttnews%5BbackPid%5D=3293&tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=104&cHash=0d63caee90 This new development is the world's highest-output machine for pasty products. OYSTAR Benhil will be setting new standards in several respects by displaying its completely newly developed Multipack 8000 high-performance wrapping machine at interpack 2008. This is the world’s highest-output machine for wrapping butter, margarine, lard and other pasty products in packets of between 100 and 500 grams. The double-cell rotary table handles up to 250 packets a minute. The machine also features unique flexibility for switching between different formats with minimal retooling times.]]> 2. News (en / benhil) 5. Product News (en / benhil) 2. RSS Feed Products/Technology Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:51:09 +0200