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We’re committed to providing professionals with comprehensive education on all aspects of tableting, encapsulation, & other areas of solid dose manufacturing.

06/15/2026

Are you over-mixing your lubricant?

Many tablet manufacturers focus on blend uniformity but overlook the impact of lubricant mixing time. Over-blending magnesium stearate can lead to:
❌ Lower tablet hardness
❌ Weaker particle bonding
❌ Slower dissolution

A good starting point is to add lubricant last and limit final blending time to 3–5 minutes.

Want to learn the "why" behind formulation decisions like this?

Join Formulation 301 on June 23–24 and build a stronger understanding of powder properties, direct compression, granulation, and formulation fundamentals.

Register today:
https://hubs.la/Q04lpW8B0

05/27/2026

If Formulation 301 is on your list, now is the time to act.

June 23–24 is filling quickly—and waiting means risking more trial and error, wasted material, and inconsistent results.

Get hands-on training that helps your team make confident formulation decisions.

Plus, check out the rest of our 2026 course schedule:
• August: Advanced Tableting
• September: Tooling & Design
• November: Capsule Training

Secure your spot before seats are gone:
https://hubs.la/Q04f2MSW0

05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

From everyone at Solid Dose University, thank you to those who served and to the families who continue to honor their legacy. 🇺🇸

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day.

05/18/2026

Is your powder showing signs of:
✔ Poor flow?
✔ Low bulk density?
✔ Segregation during compression?

These are just a sneak peek of the formulation challenges covered in our upcoming Formulation 301 training at Solid Dose University.

Learn practical strategies to improve formulation performance, reduce production issues, and make better manufacturing decisions with confidence.

Don’t wait until problems slow down your production line. Secure your spot today:
https://hubs.la/Q04gHpmy0

05/14/2026

Meet Alastair Sanderson, instructor for the upcoming Formulation 301 course at Solid Dose University.

With over 15 years of experience in machinery, excipients, ingredients, and nutraceutical manufacturing, Alastair brings real-world industry expertise to the classroom.

Formulation 301 is designed to help attendees gain practical insight into formulation and solid dose manufacturing from someone with hands-on operational experience across the industry.

Register now for Formulation 301: https://hubs.ly/Q04glSBM0

05/07/2026

If you want better results, you need better formulation knowledge.

Formulation 301 gives you the hands-on experience needed to improve consistency, reduce guesswork, and make more confident decisions in production.

Spots are filling fast—don’t wait.

Register now:
https://hubs.la/Q04fy3V00

05/05/2026

That’s a wrap on our latest Tableting 101 course.

From machine setup to troubleshooting, attendees gained real, hands-on experience they can take straight back to production.

This is training built for real-world results—not guesswork.

Missed this session? More courses are already filling.

Register now:
https://hubs.la/Q04f5sGR0

04/28/2026

If your whole team isn’t trained, your operation is still at risk.

SDU group training helps you reduce errors, improve consistency, and get everyone on the same page—fast.

⚠️ Group spots are limited and filling quickly.

Secure your team’s training now before sessions fill:
https://hubs.la/Q04dCpjX0

04/20/2026

: The Feedback Loop Behind Perfect Tablet Weight 🔄

Consistency isn’t magic—it’s Automatic Weight Control (AWC). 🚀

In high-speed tablet manufacturing, you can’t physically weigh every single tablet as it comes off the press. Instead, sophisticated AWC systems rely on a critical indirect measurement: Compression Force.

This real-time feedback loop continuously monitors the force needed to compress each tablet and makes instant micro-adjustments to the weight cam setting to keep tablets consistent throughout a batch run.

Here is the 3-step loop: 1️⃣ MONITOR: The system measures the force required for each compression. 2️⃣ ANALYZE: The computer checks this force against your preset parameters. 3️⃣ ADJUST: 🔴 If force is TOO LOW (tablet is light) ➡️ System increases the fill volume. 🟢 If force is TOO HIGH (tablet is heavy) ➡️ System decreases the fill volume.

Why it matters: It ensures uniform quality, eliminates manual adjustments, allows for higher production speeds, and minimizes costly waste.

🛠️ THE SDU PRO TIP 🛠️ While AWC handles micro-adjustments during the run, your initial setup relies heavily on understanding your material properties. Fluctuations in your material’s bulk density can make your AWC system work too hard or even fail.

To get your initial setup right and troubleshoot faster, use our Free SDU Bulk Density Calculator before you run.
➡️Calculate your Bulk Density here: https://hubs.la/Q04bbtlV0

04/16/2026

Formulation issues do not fix themselves, and waiting usually costs more in wasted material, lost time, and inconsistent results.

Formulations 301 gives you hands-on training in powder mixing, blending, direct compression fundamentals, and the root causes behind common manufacturing issues so your team can make better decisions with more confidence.

Join us in Philadelphia on June 23–24 and register now before seats fill: https://hubs.la/Q04ccPNw0

Address

101 Peterson Road
North Huntingdon, PA
15642

Telephone

+14129094193

Website

https://soliddoseuniversity.com/

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