Just came across a restaurant menu from 1935. It proudly said: “Electric lights and fans installed.”That one line made me stop. Because comfort back then was not about luxury. Even back in the day
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Just came across a restaurant menu from 1935. It proudly said: “Electric lights and fans installed.”That one line made me stop. Because comfort back then was not about luxury. Even back in the day
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This is a Video explaining a 5 kg Containment Granulation Isolator. Shout out to my buddy Enoch Daniel & his new venture Pharma Now for making this video happen.....
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𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 Everyone likes to brag about the “big” machines: the reactor, the mixer, the blister line. Fair enough. They look powerful, they sound impressive..
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𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐮𝐦𝐩 ≠ 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 Too many projects end the same way: Commissioning is done. Handover day.The Manufacturer proudly drops a folder (or these days, a USB) with 500+ pages of manuals....
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𝐈 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐫!The thing about bad engineering is that it almost never fails in simulations or trial runs. It fails when it’s actually in use. But by then, you have lost time, money, and sometimes even credibility with your customer.
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐥; 𝐈𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!I have seen this trend too many times: Pharma companies proudly invest in heavy steel walls, thick glass & oversized Containment Boxes… & then pat themselves on the back like the job is done.
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This title "Customization is not a feature, it's the foundation" opened up a memory......I have a short storyBack in 2008 I was at my last year at D.J Sanghvi.... I had a viva exam, Prof. Satalkar was internal and another external. professor was from VJTI.
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In a country like India, “Chamatkar gets Namaskar”. We have already seen the amazing tech around the world with their superfast trains and their stability. Holding a jug of beer on the turret of a battle tank & riding it around.
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A late post, but I believe it is the right time to talk about it.This took a while to write because it comes with a confession.I have never been a big fan of expose I have been doing them for years:the same routine every time.
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Some threats come through doors we didn’t know were open.The recent attacks in Pahalgam, Kashmir, were heartbreaking. It is a sobering reminder of how dangerous foreign...
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You know that saying, "A stitch in time saves nine"? We usually think of it for keeping machines running smoothly,for Preventive Maintenance. But lately, it has been on my mind in a more profound way.
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IsoSaan Containment Solutions is proud to present our latest Catalogue entry, the VHP Pass Box....
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The demand for pristine quality medicines in pharmaceutical manufacturing has never been greater, with patient safety, product integrity, and regulatory compliance on the line.
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2024… what a year it has been! They say you reap what you sow, and boy, did we put in the hard yards this year.
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The first rule of playing a first-person shooting game is to strategize your load out. Use the right weapon for the right enemy. Just because you have the big guns in your inventory doesn’t mean you go on blasting minions with them.
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Diwali has gone by. But what denotes the auspicious beginning of Diwali? Cleaning. Ironically, it is the cleaning that makes sure that the home becomes Diwali-ready.
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“Clean & Sterile”
For many in the industry, these have become keywords. They are thrown around to create buzz around pharma machines.
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When it comes to selecting the right equipment for Oncology or Hormone manufacturing, many manufacturers find themselves at a crossroads. They ask me, “What's the best investment for both current and future needs?”
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In the pharma industry, the conversation around Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) – specifically the choice between Open RABS (O-RABS) and Closed RABS (C-RABS) – isn’t just a technical debate...
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A leader should lead, not manage.
When the going gets tough, the first person the crew looks to is the leader.
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In the pharma industry, the conversation around Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) – specifically the choice between Open RABS (O-RABS) and Closed RABS (C-RABS) – isn’t just a technical debate...
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A leader should lead, not manage.
When the going gets tough, the first person the crew looks to is the leader.
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“We Indians always go the extra mile!”
An overseas client told me about this some time ago.
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Sometimes, empathy escapes a decision-maker, especially when the decision does not affect them directly. This post will be a bit long, please bear with me. It involves a dreadful personal experience.
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I have never cared how rough and tough it got. All I cared for was, “Am I having fun?”
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In a previous post, we spoke about OEB Vs. OEL. Today let’s put it to actual use.
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“ Why do you need a PPE Kit if you have an Isolator? Don’t you have confidence in your Isolators? ”
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Let’s talk about a common yet confusing topic in Containment Solutions today: OEB Vs OEL.
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Testing and Validating are the only proven methods to ensure that Pharmaceutical equipment performs as promised.
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Our mission at ISOSAAN Containment Solution is rooted in streamlining and simplifying containment solutions. This automatically results in making excellence, a standard.
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Tathastu!
The phrase often used by deities to announce that the boon is granted. For me, Tathastu translates to ‘anything is possible’.
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Containment solutions are meaningful interventions designed to go beyond mere risk mitigation. It's about recognizing the profound impact spills can have on safety, the environment, and the economy.
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9 to 5 is never 9 to 5.
You always have to put in the extra hours, especially when you and your team are building something special.
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Work is more than work for us.
It may sound superficial. But we believe in doing more than what is possible. Being part of more than what you have the capability for is what makes the world a better place.
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For instance, the pharma industry is continuously developing “ailment-specific high potency molecules”. These are Wonder Drugs for the patient suffering from an unfortunate ailment but are a nightmare to a perfectly healthy individual.
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The Asia Pharma Expo was a grand success for Team IsoSaan Containment Solutions and SAAN Engineers! Hosted by the neighbouring nation Bangladesh, the Expo was a juncture for the industry to forge connections, cultivate ideas, and ignite inspiration.
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‘Made In India' – a label we wear with pride. For years, Indian manufacturing was often viewed as the 'economical' or 'feasible' choice, subtly implying a compromise on quality.
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As leaders, we all prioritize efficiency and productivity. But at what cost? Overlooking safety measures can have devastating consequences, both financially and reputationally.
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What is the biggest challenge facing the Containment Solutions Industry in 2024?
Rising Material Costs : 14%
More Regulatory Compliances : 21%
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As prominent players in containment solutions, we understand the need for the ever-evolving regulations. They aren’t just guidelines to check boxes off; when it comes to containment solutions, these regulations help safeguard human lives.
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Benjamin Franklin once said, “The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten”. The manufacturer’s ultimate dilemma: manufacturing costs steadily increasing .
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What is the most important aspect of achieving Containment Solutions? I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again, its “Process” The most common assumed solution is buying an Isolator or Containment Machine.