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Why Membranes? The X-Spiral Technology Profile

May 6, 2021

In the current hemp and cannabis processing market, efficiency is one of the keys to success. Where labs and facilities once scaled into large falling films and pot stills, over time operating expenses have proved to be too great for many processors to maintain a viable business model. The solution? Enter the X-Spiral Membrane System…

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Why Membranes? The X-Spiral Technology Profile

In the current hemp and cannabis processing market, efficiency is one of the keys to success. Where labs and facilities ...
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Scientific 710: Pioneering Engineering Innovation in the Industry

At SciPhy Systems we always seek to partner with people and organizations that are doing great things for the right ...
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Enter Steve Feamster – The Sanitary Welder

We are happy to celebrate 4/20 by taking a look at the newest addition to our team, and to celebrate ...
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Why Membranes? The X-Spiral Technology Profile

May 6, 2021

In the current hemp and cannabis processing market, efficiency is one of the keys to success. Where labs and facilities once scaled into large falling films and pot stills, over time operating expenses have proved to be too great for many processors to maintain a viable business model. The solution? Enter the X-Spiral Membrane System…

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Artisan X-SR200 Technology Profile: Rototherm® Horizontal Thin Film Evaporator

February 12, 2021

SciPhy Systems and Artisan Industries Inc.’s recently launched system the ARTISAN X-SR200 is bringing new technology and unprecedented capability to processors’ facilities with a first-to-market combination of primary bulk separation, finishing, and decarboxylation all in one system. See the announcement regarding this system here, and use this link to get more information. The system is…

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Solving Residual Solvent: Introducing Pre-flash Evaporation

February 19, 2020

As part of our core pursuit to drive efficiency, we often seek to integrate new inline processes. Today we want to highlight an element of our approach we are terming “Pre-flash.” The primary science for this process, flash evaporation, is well established and frequently used in chemical manufacturing industries. Using this method, our clients enjoy…

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Vacuum Theory #2: Concepts and Applications

In the second installation of our Vacuum Theory series, Aaron Sawheb’s explores the relation of theories of gases to some ...
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Vacuum Theory Fundamentals

Disclaimer: The topic of vacuum, especially in the context of thermodynamics, is difficult to begin without some substrate upon which ...
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Energy & Mass Balance (101 Series #1)

The first part of our energy exchange 101 series. Written by guest author and ally Aaron Sawheb. Energy and Mass ...
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Vacuum Theory #2: Concepts and Applications

June 25, 2019

In the second installation of our Vacuum Theory series, Aaron Sawheb’s explores the relation of theories of gases to some common areas of botanicals-processing. The first piece of this series can be found here: Vacuum Theory Fundamentals. Introduction – Mean Free Path For practical purposes, imagine a cubic centimeter of space, the size of a…

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Vacuum Theory Fundamentals

March 25, 2019

Disclaimer: The topic of vacuum, especially in the context of thermodynamics, is difficult to begin without some substrate upon which the discussion can be developed. For this reason, the concept of vacuum doesn’t appear immediately, but is certainly the focus of this entry. Written by guest author and ally Aaron Sawheb Introduction: Purification of Multi-Component…

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Energy & Mass Balance (101 Series #1)

October 5, 2018

The first part of our energy exchange 101 series. Written by guest author and ally Aaron Sawheb. Energy and Mass Balance 101 The simple truth for anyone interested in extraction is this: scientific rabbit holes are unavoidable on the journey to perfecting any extraction process. A casual exploration of thermodynamics evolves into an endless pursuit…

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6 Hydrocarbon Extraction R&D Projects For the RH-1

In the current extraction market, quick R&D can be a key to success.  Last year a university contacted us to ...
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The SciPhy Approach: Logistical Tactics in a Fluctuating Environment

“It is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant fact in society today. No sensible decision can be ...
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How to Project Manage Your Facility Design Part 1

In this new series SciPhy Systems Project Manager Ed Hurlburt PMP, shows what it takes to project manage a facility ...
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6 Hydrocarbon Extraction R&D Projects For the RH-1

February 16, 2023

In the current extraction market, quick R&D can be a key to success.  Last year a university contacted us to make a small, reliable hydrocarbon extractor that could produce test samples in their existing lab. Through that development we soon realized a new concept and product for the extraction industry was under our fingertips. The…

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The SciPhy Approach: Logistical Tactics in a Fluctuating Environment

September 12, 2020

“It is change, continuing change, inevitable change, that is the dominant fact in society today. No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be.” —Isaac Asimov In this article from our Financial & Administrative Controller, Jennifer Pelosi, we…

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How to Project Manage Your Facility Design Part 1

August 3, 2020

In this new series SciPhy Systems Project Manager Ed Hurlburt PMP, shows what it takes to project manage a facility development or scaleup project, starting with immediately usable, top-level strategies for risk management for your team. Want to find out more about SciPhy’s PM system? Email Ed at edh@sciphysystems.com. Introduction Scaling in the Hemp and…

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