Industry News February 2009

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SOTAX introduces WinSOTAX plus — A Client Server Dissolution Software with improved features

Allschwil, Switzerland and Horsham, PA, USA, January 2009: SOTAX Group, worldwide market leader in automated dissolution innovation, launches the new WinSOTAX plus Advanced Dissolution Software.

The next generation of dissolution software, WinSOTAX plus, is a now a client-server solution. Based on a SQL database allowing for centrally administered access rights, the new WinSOTAX plus affords maximum multi-user flexibility including Windows Domain Authentication. This centralized network solution offers complete 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance complemented by back-up and recovery as well as high-speed calculations and result transfer.

Other improved features include:

  • Enhanced temperature, rpm, and pH recording throughout the test with continuously monitored data and results storage.
  • Enhanced and improved flexibility of standard readings and system suitability testing.
  • Wavelength Scan functionality for fiber-optic and diode-array spectrophotometers.
  • Improved LIMS connectivity.
  • Video and picture capturing in correlation with the test run and tablet introduction.

WinSOTAX plus can be used with all SOTAX dissolution systems including Apparatus 1 and 2 in single and fully automated dissolution systems as well as USP Apparatus 4 "Flow Through Dissolution."

For more information, please visit our website www.sotax.com or contact your local SOTAX office.

About SOTAX:

SOTAX is the global leader in providing high-quality dissolution testing systems, composite assay, and content uniformity workstations and physical tablet testing nstruments for the pharmaceutical, dietary supplement, medical device, and biopharmaceutical industries.

Founded in 1973 in Switzerland, SOTAX is a fast-growing group employing over 130 highly qualified and trained staff. SOTAX is represented globally by local SOTAX agencies and distributors dealing with sales, service, and validation of instrumentation.

SOTAX also offers SPS Pharma Services (CRO), contract esearch lab dedicated to dissolution testing research, method development, and advanced training. In 2008, SOTAX integrated the Zymark® automation product line, esources, and services.

For more information, visit us at www.sotax.com

SOTAX AG
Binningerstrasse 106
CH-4123 Allschwil 1
Tel +41 61 487 54 54
Fax +41 61 482 13 31
info@sotax.com
www.sotax.com