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4 days ago
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Camfil APC Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Pharmaceutical Dust Collection Strategies for Oral Solid Dose Manufacturing
New Technical Resource Addresses Critical Safety, Compliance, and Operational Efficiency Challenges in OSD Pharmaceutical Production Dust Collection Strategies for Oral Solid Dose Manufacturing Jonesboro, AR, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Camfil APC, a leading manufacturer of industrial dust collectors, today announced the publication of a comprehensive technical guide addressing dust collection strategies for oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceutical manufacturing. The resource, Pharmaceutical Dust Collection: Strategies for Oral Solid Dose Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, provides industry professionals with essential insights into managing potent compound containment, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency through advanced air filtration technologies. Addressing Critical Industry Challenges The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry faces complex challenges in maintaining worker safety while ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance. This new guide specifically addresses the unique air quality management requirements of OSD production, where exposure to potent, toxic, and allergenic dusts presents significant risks to both personnel and product integrity. "OSD pharmaceutical manufacturers require specialized dust collection solutions that go beyond standard industrial applications," said Tony Galvin, Pharmaceutical Segment Manager, at Camfil APC. "Our new guide provides the technical depth and practical guidance that process engineers, facility managers, and safety professionals need to implement effective containment strategies." Comprehensive Technical Coverage The guide covers essential aspects of pharmaceutical OSD dust collection implementation, including: Regulatory Framework Navigation: OSHA, NFPA and EPA Designing a Dust Collection System for OSD Production Dust Capture and Conveyance Dust Collector Design and Orientation Primary Filtration Media Dust Containment Explosion Protection Measures for Dust Collection Systems Advanced Filtration Solutions for Pharmaceutical Applications The guide features information on Camfil APC's pharmaceutical OSD dust collection solutions, including: Gold Series Camtain® Dust Collector: Engineered for high-containment applications Quad Pulse Package Compact Dust Collector: Space-efficient solutions for facilities with limited mechanical room availability Each solution incorporates advanced HEPA filtration technology and specialized containment features designed to meet the stringent requirements of OSD pharmaceutical production environments. Industry Expert Insights The guide draws upon extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing applications, providing real-world case studies and implementation examples. Content addresses the specific concerns of cross-functional teams typically involved in dust collection system selection, including process engineers, facilities managers, health and safety professionals, quality assurance teams, and maintenance personnel. "Effective dust collection in pharmaceutical OSD manufacturing requires understanding both the technical requirements and the operational realities of production environments," noted Tony Galvin, Pharmaceutical Segment Manager, at Camfil APC. "This guide bridges that gap by providing practical implementation strategies backed by proven engineering principles." Supporting Pharmaceutical Industry Innovation The guide reflects Camfil APC's ongoing commitment to supporting OSD pharmaceutical manufacturing excellence through advanced dust collection and air filtration technology. As the industry continues to evolve with new compounds, production methods, and regulatory requirements, effective dust collection strategies remain essential for maintaining competitive operations while ensuring worker safety and product quality. Technical Resource Availability The complete pharmaceutical OSD dust collection strategies guide is available immediately through Camfil APC's website at About Camfil APC Camfil APC is a leading manufacturer of dust, mist, and fume collection equipment for industrial applications. With decades of experience in air filtration technology, the company provides engineered solutions for challenging industrial environments, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing, metalworking, and chemical production. Camfil APC's comprehensive product portfolio includes dust collectors, replacement filters, and complete system integration services. The company maintains manufacturing facilities in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and provides technical support, installation, and maintenance services across North America. Camfil APC is part of the global Camfil Group, recognized worldwide for innovation in air filtration technology and commitment to clean air solutions. For more information about Camfil APC's OSD pharmaceutical dust collection solutions, visit Media Contact: Lisa Goetz Schubert b2b 1-610-269-2100 x244 lgoetz@ Technical Contact: Tony Galvin Pharmaceutical Segment Manager Camfil APC 1-612-865-9377 Attachment Dust Collection Strategies for Oral Solid Dose Manufacturing
BBC News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Philip Pullman announces The Rose Field, the final novel in the Book of Dust trilogy
Author Philip Pullman has revealed details of the sixth and final book in his series about Lyra Silvertongue, the character at the heart of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust Rose Field will be published on 23 October, and will follow his heroine's story up to her early was 11 when she was introduced in the best-selling and award-winning first His Dark Materials book, Northern Lights, in 78, said he was "relieved" to have "come out of the end alive and able to see it being made into a book and published". The Rose Field refers to a magnetic or gravitational field, and was mentioned in the opening chapters of Northern Lights, when scholars at Lyra's Oxford college secretly discussed a mysterious phenomenon called Dust."In this final book, Lyra is on the verge of discovering what Dust is and what it means, and the story is about how that happens," the author told BBC Radio 4's The World At story also deals with the nature of imagination, the former Oxford English teacher said. "I've got a view of what the imagination is, and Lyra discovers what she thinks the imagination is, so we're talking about that as well." The Book of Dust Beyond the world of Dust and daemons, this book has been influenced by real-life global events, including the rise of tech billionaires, Pullman revealed."It has become clear to me in the last 10 years that the influence of money and the power of the billionaire class, the power of the tech industry and all those extractive things like oil and gas and so on, have a much deeper effect on the world than I had thought," he said."And in thinking about that, and seeing the way the story's gone, and seeing what Lyra has to face and endure and decide about, I've thought about it more deeply myself."The world has changed enormously. We're either at the end of a long period of American power, which will end, presumably, like the end of any empire, in chaos, destructiveness, and then the gradual coming together of nations in a new form. That'll be interesting to watch, if I'm still alive to watch it."But we're also at a time when we can look back, with the resources of the internet and so on... We're at an age where we've got the wisdom of centuries and millennia to draw on. It'll be interesting to see if we do or we don't. I suspect that most of us won't, but some of us might."The Rose Field comes six years after the publication of the previous book in The Book of Dust trilogy's first two books have sold 49 million copies around the world, publisher Midas said. Pullman said he would now turn his attention to planning a memoir, which would be titled Before I Forget."I've been talking for quite a while about writing a memoir before I forget everything, and that's something that's possibly on the horizon," he said."I was born in 1946 I was brought up as a child of the British Empire, which still existed then. And I've seen a very great number of changes, as everyone of my age has."There's nothing remarkable about that, but I've seen a lot of things that I loved, enjoyed, made me happy, made me excited in various ways. And I'd like to remember those and write them down, because I think it's a shame if they're not celebrated and remembered."
Business Upturn
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Silo Season 3: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on April 26, 2025, 20:00 IST Last updated April 26, 2025, 16:20 IST Apple TV+'s gripping dystopian sci-fi series Silo has kept audiences on the edge of their seats with its intense storytelling and mind-bending mysteries. After the explosive Season 2 finale, fans are eagerly awaiting Silo Season 3 to uncover more about the underground world and its secrets. Based on Hugh Howey's bestselling trilogy ( Wool , Shift , and Dust ), the show has been renewed for a third and fourth season, with the latter set to conclude the series. Here's everything we know about Silo Season 3, including release date speculation, cast details, and plot insights. Silo Season 3 Release Date Speculation Apple TV+ hasn't announced an official release date for Silo Season 3 yet, but based on the timeline, we can expect it between mid-to-late 2026. Filming began in October 2024 in the UK, with Seasons 3 and 4 being shot back-to-back. Given that Season 1 premiered in May 2023 and Season 2 followed in November 2024, and considering post-production usually takes 8–12 months, a mid-to-late 2026 release—likely between June and November—seems most likely. Silo Season 3 Potential Cast The Silo Season 3 cast is expected to feature returning favorites alongside new characters pivotal to the story's expanded scope. Based on the Season 2 finale and official announcements, here's the likely lineup: Rebecca Ferguson as Juliette Nichols: The engineer-turned-sheriff remains the heart of the series. Despite the book Shift featuring Juliette minimally, Yost has confirmed she'll have a significant role in Season 3. Common as Robert Sims: The IT head is expected to return, navigating the fallout of Season 2's rebellion. Chinaza Uche as Sheriff Paul Billings: A key ally in the rebellion, Billings is likely to continue supporting Juliette. Harriet Walter as Martha Walker: The Down Deep engineer is set to return, aiding the resistance. Shane McRae as Knox and Remmie Milner as Shirley Campbell: The Mechanical leaders who spearheaded the rebellion are expected back. Avi Nash as Lukas Kyle: The IT hand exploring the silo's secrets may play a larger role. Alexandria Riley as Camille Sims: Named the new IT head by the Algorithm, her role will likely expand. Steve Zahn as Jimmy 'Solo' Conroy: The Silo 17 survivor could return, given his connection to Juliette's discoveries. Silo Season 3 Potentia Plot Silo Season 3 will primarily adapt Shift , the second book in Howey's trilogy, which dives into the origins of the silos 300 years before the events of Seasons 1 and 2. However, to keep Juliette central, the show will likely use dual timelines, blending the present-day silo narrative with flashbacks to the pre-apocalyptic world. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
The National
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
The Egyptian Coptic kitsch that inspired a work of photographic devotion
When Xenia Nikolskaya first went to Egypt in 2006, she thought she knew what she was looking for. Born and raised in the Soviet Union, where religion had been systematically suppressed, Nikolskaya was fascinated by Christianity, particularly its Eastern traditions. The granddaughter of an Orthodox priest who was imprisoned under Stalin, she saw her trip to Egypt as an opportunity to explore the Coptic Church and its rich history. But as life often does, her plans took an unexpected turn. Enthused by Egypt's colonial-era history, she instead spent a decade working on a photography project, Dust, which documented abandoned buildings in Egypt from that period. 'Dust distracted me,' Nikolskaya says with a laugh. Yet even as her focus shifted, she found herself quietly collecting religious souvenirs – plastic icons, rosaries, pillows and tapestries adorned with Jesus, the Virgin Mary or one of the saints. These humble, mass-produced objects were everywhere: in churches, monasteries and convents. 'They were being sold at every church I visited and for me, they were absolutely remarkable,' she says. 'So simple, so cheap, but so full of meaning.' Now, almost 20 years later, those objects take centre stage in her new book, Plastic Jesus. Part photography collection, part personal exploration, the book elevates these everyday items into symbols of faith, resilience and accessibility. 'It's a love letter,' Nikolskaya says. 'Not a critique, but a celebration of how faith can be deeply personal and democratic.' Nikolskaya's relationship with religion has always been complicated. Growing up in the Soviet Union where most worship happened under the radar of a strongly atheist establishment, she was taught to view faith with scepticism. During her childhood, churches were turned into swimming pools, and religious holidays were overshadowed by state-sponsored distractions, she recounts. 'On the night of Easter, they'd show movies like The Godfather or one of Bob Fosse's jazz films. These movies that were semi-forbidden because of their racy content were meant to keep people from going to church on religious holidays,' she tells The National. Yet, beneath this enforced atheism, religion lingered, a ghostly presence in her family history. Her grandfather, Georgiy Mikhailovich Nikolskiy, was an Orthodox priest who spent nearly 20 years in the Siberian gulag. 'Learning about his life after the fall of the Soviet Union was a revelation,' she says. 'It brought me closer to him, but also to the idea of faith itself.' This longing to understand her grandfather's world led her to study iconography and religious art as a young artist in St Petersburg. But it wasn't until she moved to Egypt that she found a way to connect her personal history with her creative practice. 'The Coptic Church fascinated me,' she says. 'It's ancient, resilient and deeply tied to the history of Christianity.' At first glance, the objects featured in Plastic Jesus might seem kitschy – a low rent tapestry of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, an image of the Coptic patriarch washing Jesus's feet in a tub embossed on a rubber keychain, and felt pillows with paintings of the Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus. But through Nikolskaya's lens, they become something more. Photographed against plain backgrounds and cataloged with meticulous care, they resemble museum artefacts, elevated from the mundane to the extraordinary. 'We presented the items against plain backdrops and included their size dimensions below each photo. I wanted to create a museum of this contemporary religious experience. I wanted to elevate the items and make them look important,' she explains. The book's title, Plastic Jesus, captures this tension between the sacred and the synthetic. Inspired by a rendition by Paul Newman of the 1962 song Plastic Jesus, which he sang in the film Cool Hand Luke, the song's lyrics recount a satirical yet poignant reflection on faith and materialism. With lyrics like 'Going ninety I ain't scary, cause I've got the Virgin Mary, assuring me that I won't go to hell,' the song highlights the deep bonds that people form with religious icons that they can take with them anywhere they go. Similarly, Nikolskaya's work embraces this duality, celebrating the accessibility and deeply personal nature of faith through objects often dismissed as trivial or kitschy. It's a nod to the accessibility of these objects, but also a reflection on how religion adapts to modernity. 'Faith doesn't need to be grand or gilded to be meaningful,' she says. 'It can be messy, imperfect, funny even. But that doesn't make it any less powerful.' To bring Plastic Jesus to life, Nikolskaya collaborated with graphic designer Omar El Zoghbi, a colleague from the German University in Cairo where she is a professor of photography. This approach is also a quiet critique of traditional institutions, such as churches and museums, which often dictate what is considered valuable or beautiful. 'Religious institutions and museums both have this authority,' she says. 'They decide what matters, what's worth preserving. But perhaps there is a world where these objects can matter too. Because they tell a story. They carry faith.' The book is also a reflection on materiality and spirituality. 'In a world focused on material things, some objects go beyond their physical form,' she says. 'They become symbols of something deeper.' While Plastic Jesus focuses on Egypt's Coptic community, Nikolskaya sees parallels with other traditions, from Latin America to Russia. One photograph in the book, taken in a monastery in Luxor, shows ancient Egyptian reliefs repurposed as the foundation for Christian symbols. 'It's fascinating to see how everything is recycled, intertwined,' she says. 'Faith is always adapting, always finding new forms. "Under all the dust and sand that many people associate with the pharaohs, Egypt is as colorful as India or Mexico, but people always look at Cairo and other Egyptian cities through the dust filter. With this book, we were trying to bring that colour out. Egyptian ancient history is fascinating, but it's also overtold and very popular. And there are so many things which are hidden or unknown that deserve attention," she muses. This sense of continuity is central to the book. As Adam Makari writes in the book's preface, Plastic Jesus is 'an ode to the fantastic; to the people of Egypt. Dedicated to the flamboyant glories and reminders of our everyday miracles; made by them for them and for us to truly believe what we believe.' For Nikolskaya, Plastic Jesus is not just a celebration of faith – it's a deeply personal project. 'It's my spiritual journey,' she says. 'I'm not religious in the traditional sense, but these objects resonate with me. They remind me of my grandfather, of his faith, of everything he endured.' The book is also a tribute to the resilience and creativity of the Coptic community. 'These objects may seem funny or cheap, but they serve a much more vital purpose. They remind us of what it means to believe.' As Nikolskaya's photographs show, faith doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful. Sometimes, it's as simple as a plastic Jesus in your pocket – a small, everyday miracle.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Weather Authority Alert: Dust storm warning as the winds turn chilly
The morning started out so beautiful today, and then (as expected) all heck broke loose. Powerful winds lifted up the dust and reduced visibility. Soon, those strong winds will turn chilly as the high drops to 59 Saturday. Today's high was 74, and the peak gust so far at the airport has been 49 mph. Here's your exclusive 9-Hour Forecast for Saturday: TONIGHT: KTSM is extending the Weather Authority Alert through Saturday due to powerful winds, blowing dust, and a significant drop in temperatures with a cold front. A Dust Storm Warning is in effect until 6:45 PM. A Wind Advisory and a Dust Advisory are posted until 7 PM. The W-SW winds will gust near 60 mph, and those winds will turn quite chilly overnight. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies and a chance for a few raindrops. The low will be 42. FORECAST: Saturday will be partly to mostly cloudy with a few drops as a cold front blows through. The NW winds will gust near 55 mph, which will cause blowing dust. The high will drop to 59, and the winds will slowly diminish Saturday evening. Sunday will be sunny and beautiful with a high of 66. The winds will be light and variable. Monday will be sunny and breezy with south winds at 5-20 mph (no dust). Monday's high: 76. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with gusty winds and a dusty haze. Tuesday's high: 79. The SW winds will gust near 50 mph. Wednesday will be partly to mostly cloudy with a few passing raindrops. The west winds will gust near 60 mph, causing blowing dust. Wednesday's high: 70. Thursday will be sunny and windy with a high of 80. The SW winds will gust near 55 mph and cause blowing dust by afternoon. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
