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Micro-dosing of powders into capsules using a new automated micro-dosing system: effect of powder characteristics and operating conditions on the filling of 0.5 mg–100 mg weights

S. Stranzingera Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering (RCPE) GmbH, Graz, AustriaView further author information
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E. Faulhammera Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering (RCPE) GmbH, Graz, AustriaView further author information
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S. Bisernib MG2, Bologna, ItalyView further author information
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A. Ferrarib MG2, Bologna, ItalyView further author information
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G. D'Elpidiob MG2, Bologna, ItalyView further author information
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S. Cicognanib MG2, Bologna, ItalyView further author information
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J. G. Khinasta Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering (RCPE) GmbH, Graz, Austria;c Institute of Process and Particle Engineering, Graz University of Technology, Graz, AustriaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 448-455 | Received 28 Feb 2023, Accepted 08 Jun 2023, Published online: 04 Jul 2023

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