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Podcast introducing the Jan/Feb issue of Filtration + Separation
Filtration + Separation editor, Mark Holmes highlights the major features in the latest issue of Filtration + Separation.
Jürg Oleas to continue as GEA Group CEO until 2013
GEA Group AG’s supervisory board has extended Jürg Oleas’s appointment as chairman of the executive board and industrial relations director until 31 December 2013.
Porvair Filtration Group develops validation guide for Flurorfil membrane cartridges
Porvair’s validation guide describes Flourofil’s results, under approved protocol ASTM F838-05, a rigorous test for evaluating the bacterial retention characteristics of membrane filters used to sterilise liquids.
Millipore introduce Milli-Q Direct water purification system
The Milli-Q Direct system from Millipore is a single-source solution which provides optimum water production of pure and ultrapure water from the tap
Evonik acquires Membrane Extraction Technology
Evonik Industries AG has acquired Membrane Extraction Technology Ltd (MET), a London, UK-based chemical separations specialist supplying the pharmaceutical and fine chemicals industries.

New issue of Filtration + Separation
Mark Holmes highlights the major features in the latest issue of Filtration + Separation.
Filtration+Separation podcast
Mark Holmes discusses filtration in the oil and gas industry.
Filtration+Separation November/December Editorial Podcast
Mark Holmes discusses the content of the November/December issue of Filtration+Separation magazine.
Filter Media editorial podcast
Claire Young introduces the latest issue of Filter Media magazine.

What does the future hold for renewable energy in the Middle East?
We are pleased to announce a new webinar from Renewable Energy Focus in association with the World Future Energy Summit, which addresses the future for renewable energy in the Middle East.
Filtration+Separation Webinar with Elmarco Inc.
The new Filtration+Separation webinar, in association with Elmarco, is free to access. Looking at nanofibers, the webinar will look at the nanofiber formation process, the benefits of nanofibers and the most suitable markets for their use.
Filtration+Separation Webinar with GE Energy
Filtration+Separation has produced a new interactive webinar in association with GE Energy. This online webinar is free to access - just visit our registration page to log in.

Pharmaceuticals: Efficient cyclone systems for fine particle collection
Numerically optimised cyclones and recirculation systems have been shown to be highly efficient for the capture of fine particles, such as those occurring in the production of active pharmaceutical and food ingredients. Romualdo Salcedo and Júlio Paiva describe some of the recent developments in this area.
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Ken Sutherland's 'What's new' series on filtration and separation
In his series of articles, Ken Sutherland covers new developments in a number of broad classes of filtration and separation.
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Filters in pharmaceuticals: Automating the characterisation of foreign particulates
Counting and classifying foreign particulate materials on filters is essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Traditional techniques are lengthy and difficult. Ulf Willén of Malvern Instruments describes an automated method for improved statistical sampling.
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Biotechnology drugs: Integrated single-use technologies for biopharmaceuticals
A transition to integrated single-use technologies is helping to adapt to the challenges of bringing biotechnology drugs to market. Christine Valle explains the approach being taken at Millipore.
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The Tangled Web: Silent Threats & Invisible Enemies
In a 2009 report, MessageLabs Intelligence revealed that an average of 3,618 new Websites per day were identified as harboring malware and other potentially unwanted programs such as spyware and adware.
Water processes and production: High and ultra-high purity water
This article takes a look at the various filtration techniques available to produce the different grades of pure and ultrapure water required in industry.
Analytical sample preparation: The use of syringe filters
In this article, Larry Scheer looks at the use of syringe filters for analytical sample testing, including those used in HPLC and dissolution testing.
Business VoIP Buyer's Guide
An explanation of the Hosted IP PBX (Private Branch Exchange) market and what to look for in a proposed system.
Choosing a midmarket ERP solution
Ten important questions to ask when buying an ERP package and how to ensure it integrates with current your technology.