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Our hands-on course in Tooling and Tablet Design at Solid Dose University presents a practical exploration into the structural elements of tablet manufacturing.
2025 Course Dates
February 25-27
June 3-5
Skills You'll Develop
2 days in Pittsburgh, PA
The course allows you to delve into the detailed design of dies and punches, material choices, and the engineering required to produce tablets of different shapes, sizes, and functionalities, ensuring your products are both effective and market-competitive.
Course Outcomes: You will grasp the basic principles of how tablet design influences the operation of a tablet press. You will learn about the limitations inherent to tablet design and how to adjust press performance as you encounter these limitations to address design challenges. Additionally, you will understand the connection between formulation, tablet defects, and design, and learn strategies to mitigate these issues through optimal tablet design.
Enrollment Requirements: None.
Course Certificate upon Completion
On the last day of class, you will receive a personalized, embossed certification that declares you have completed one of SDU’s tableting courses. This credential not only validates your expertise and dedication to continuous learning but also positions you as a valuable asset in solid dose manufacturing.
Andrew Lapinsky, with a Mechanical Engineering Technology background from Pennsylvania State University, has been with Elizabeth Tooling since 1989. In his over three decades of tenure, primarily in engineering, he advanced to Manager of Engineering and CNC programming, focusing on compression tooling and tablet design. His work includes integrating CNC technology, expertise in CADD 3-D modeling, and conducting training seminars on tablet design and troubleshooting in various countries.
Solid Dose University (SDU) is an educational institution specializing in the art and science of solid dose manufacturing. With a curriculum designed by industry experts, SDU offers comprehensive training programs that cover the full spectrum of tableting, encapsulation, and more. Our mission is to empower professionals with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to excel in the rapidly evolving solid dose sector.
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