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Rob Harkness, PhD

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  We are pleased to announce that our Project Manager, Rob Harkness, has been awarded a PhD.

21/08/2010

 
Vacancy: we're getting bigger !!!

We're getting bigger !
  Vacancy.

Installation Engineer.

A pro-active engineer is required for our automation work cell production team.

The job will involve assembly of robotic work cells, at our facility in Ash Vale, and then their deconstruction and reassembly on customer sites in the UK and Europe.

Experience of mechanical assembly is essential. Experience with wiring, control systems and drive systems would be beneficial.

You will be a confident problem solver who is able to work both independently and a part of our team.

Please contact or send your CV to Ron Belchamber mentioning this job advertisement.

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04/08/2010

 
paa video channel on YouTube

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  See over 50 video examples of systems that we have built at the paa video channel on YouTube. These include the use of
  • stackers, laboratory and factory robots
  • general and high content plate readers
  • small medium & large workcells
  • fully integrated workcells
  • wide range of liquid handling from nanolitre to millilitre
  • sample preparation applications

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04/11/2009

 
Team paa 3rd in local Grand Prix !

The successful paa go kart team
  paa took on 5 other local software companies in a 90 min go kart challenge on Monday night 28th Sept. With 2 karts for each team, paa took a crediable 3rd position. The team were Rob, Mike, Ian, Ron and Malcolm, with Rob posting the fastest lap.

01/10/2009

 
VACANCY: Consumables sales person for UK

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  paa are looking for a reliable and dynamic person to take over in this new sales role in the UK. Consumables sales person vacancy, more details...

08/05/2009

 
June 2008: Welcome to Esay acoustics edition from paa

Esay Acoustic Emission June 2008
 
  • USP gives guidance on granulation monitoring...
  • SIMCA modeling with GranuMet XP acoustic emission system...
  • Proteins act as a particles - new research on ultrasonic spectroscopy...
  • Buy acoustic emission accessories online...

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01/07/2008

 
Process Analysis News - Dr Ron Miller appointed as paa consultant on process analysis

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  We are pleased to announce the recruitment of Dr Ron Miller as the paa North American special consultant on process analysis. Ron will be well known to many of you as having made a very significant contribution to process and product development; particularly the introduction of new technology, during his time as Fellow and Director of Pharmaceutical Technology and Development, Bristol-Myers Squibb: 1997-2007.

Ron joins us with a wealth of experience, if you would like to contact Ron regarding any potential developments in this area or would like to discuss the implementation of paa technology please contact him:

ron.miller@paa.co.uk

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25/02/2008

 
Dr Ron Miller appointed as paa consultant on process analysis

Dr Ron Miller
  We are pleased to announce the recruitment of Dr Ron Miller as the paa North American special consultant on process analysis. Ron will be well known to many of you as having made a very significant contribution to process and product development; particularly the introduction of new technology, during his time as Fellow and Director of Pharmaceutical Technology and Development, Bristol-Myers Squibb: 1997-2007.

Ron joins us with a wealth of experience, if you would like to contact Ron regarding any potential developments in this area or would like to discuss the implementation of paa technology please contact him by e-mail

20/02/2008

 
See GranuMet XP high-performance acoustic emission at IFPAC 2008.

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  IFPAC January 27-30 at Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Baltimore, Maryland

Utilises advanced pattern recognition to detect end points in high shear and fluid bed granulation mills.
  • Detect upsets in coaters, spray dyers and other applications
  • Aids process understanding and scale-up
  • Non-invasive application
  • Intrinsically safe – no additional enclosures required
  • Easy to install and use
  • Specifically developed for pharmaceutical applications
  • Full lifecycle documentation available
  • Built in validation functions
  • 21 CFR Part 11 compliant – user access controls, audit trail

    See our web page click here or email for a FREE web seminar

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05/01/2008

 
We can improve your granulation

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  Consider acoustic emission for your PAT!

The GranuMet XP system:
  • Avoids over granulation
  • Locates end points in high shear and fluid bed granulations
  • Provides real time process information
  • No product contact
  • Easy to install and use
  • Also detects upsets in coaters and fluid beds

    For pharmaceutical applications:
  • Full development lifecycle available
  • 21 CFR part 11 compliance
  • Intrinsically safe - does not require purged or explosion proof enclosures
  • Powerful chemometric end point and upset detection algorithm
  • Automatic sensor validation

    See our web page click here or emailfor a FREE web seminar



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01/12/2007

 
See GranuMet XP high-performance acoustic emission at the Eastern Analytical Symposium

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  EAS November 12-14, 2007 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset, New Jersey

If you would like a complimentary ticket please let us know.

Acoustic emission PAT

The GranuMet XP system:
  • Utilises advanced pattern recognition to detect end points in high shear, fluid bed granulation, mills
  • Detects upsets in coaters, spray dyers and other applications
  • Provides real time process information
  • No product contact
  • Intrinsically safe – no additional enclosures required
  • Easy to install and use
  • Specifically developed for pharmaceutical applications
  • Lifecycle documentation available
  • Built-in measurement validation
  • 21 CFR Part 11 compliant – user access controls, audit trail

    See our web page click here or email for a FREE ticket

More information

01/11/2007

 
We can improve your granulation

Eshots Dec 2007
  Consider acoustic emission for your PAT!

The GranuMet XP system:
  • Avoids over granulation
  • Locates end points in high shear and fluid bed granulations
  • Provides real time process information
  • No product contact
  • Easy to install and use
  • Also detects upsets in coaters and fluid beds

    For pharmaceutical applications:
  • Full development lifecycle available
  • 21 CFR part 11 compliance
  • Intrinsically safe - does not require purged or explosion proof enclosures
  • Powerful chemometric end point and upset detection algorithm
  • Automatic sensor validation

    See our web page click here or emailfor a FREE web seminar



More information

01/05/2007

 
Do you need better granulation control?

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  If the answer is YES, you need to consider acoustic emission for your PAT!

The GranuMet XP system:
  • Locates end points in high shear and fluid bed granulations
  • Detects upsets in coaters and fluid beds
  • Provides non-invasive product/process information
  • Easy install and use
  • No product contact

    Also:
  • 21 CFR part 11 compliant
  • Full development life-cycle available
  • Intrinsically safe - does not require purged or explosion proof enclosures
  • Powerful pattern recognition software

    See our web page click here or email

More information

01/04/2007

 
Would you like a non-invasive window into your process?

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  If the answer is YES, you need to consider GranuMet - acoustic emission monitoring!

Benefit to your process:
  • Detect upset in fluid beds - polyolefins, polymers, reactors
  • Understand catalyst loss in fluid bed cracker units
  • Improved cyclone efficiency
  • Operate nozzles and injectors optimally
  • Instantly detect the on-set of cavitation in pumps and valves

    Features of the technology:
  • Real time process information
  • Non-invasive application
  • Intrinsically safe - does not require purged or explosion proof enclosures
  • Ultrasonic sensors reject background noise and other interferences

    See our web page click here or email for a FREE ticket

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01/04/2007

 
March 2007: The BRAND new first edition of our Esay newsletter

Esay Mar 2007
  Welcome to the first Esay from paa the easy way to stay in touch
  • Overlord2 revealed with a release date announced for June 07
  • Granumet - The 'sound' solution for process monitoring and control
  • Solution 11 XL - Excellent 21 CFR Part 11 compliance software solution

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01/03/2007

 
Niro and Process Analysis & Automation collaborate on acoustic emission monitoring


  Niro Pharma Systems Group, which includes well known pharmaceutical equipment brands Aeromatic Fielder and Collette, are collaborating with Process Analysis and Automation to incorporate features into their equipment which facilitates the implementation of acoustic emission monitoring.

These systems will allow easy and reproducible installation of acoustic emission transducers on high shear granulators, coaters and driers.

This part of an ongoing cooperation between the two companies working together under the PAT initiative. For further information contact Ron Belchamber on +44 2380 242 204.

20/11/2006

 
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