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Designing a High-Performance Extraction Lab — Layout, Workflow, and Compliance Tips

July 11, 2025

A well-designed extraction lab is more than just equipment — it’s a strategic blend of engineering, efficiency, and compliance. Whether you’re upgrading an existing facility or building a new one, thoughtful design directly impacts throughput, safety, and profitability. An optimized extraction lab can significantly enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality, making it…

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Why Solvent Recovery Equipment is the Heart of Every Extraction Lab

July 8, 2025

Solvent recovery is one of the most important — yet often overlooked — steps in botanical oil production. Every efficient extraction lab relies on high-performance solvent recovery equipment to maintain speed, safety, and cost-effectiveness. 1. The Role of Solvent Recovery During extraction, solvents such as ethanol or hydrocarbons dissolve the desired compounds from plant material.…

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Understanding the Solvent-to-Flower Ratio in Hydrocarbon Extraction

August 22, 2024

Mastering the solvent-to-flower ratio in hydrocarbon extraction is definitely a challenge for many botanical companies. Too much solvent can lead to unnecessary processing time and increased costs, while too little may result in incomplete extraction, impacting the quality of the end-product. So, how do you achieve that perfect balance? Truthfully, experimentation is a huge part…

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Benefits of Automated Solvent Recovery

June 13, 2024

Solvent Recovery Improves Solvent Reuse Ensures Consistency & Control Reduces Loss Allows for Rapid Processing Minimizes Environmental Impact Enhances Safety for End-Users ASR Series Automated Solvent Recovery System Improve Process Efficiency Automated solvent recovery systems are becoming essential to enhancing efficiency and environmental sustainability in botanical operations. These systems are designed to recover and recycle…

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The Different Types of Solventless Extraction Methods

April 29, 2024

Solventless extraction methods gaining popularity in the botanical industry. This post explores the three primary solventless techniques.

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The Future of Botanical Extraction

February 29, 2024

Stay ahead of the game and learn more about emerging trends and techniques that will shape the future of botanical extraction.

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The Impact of FDA Standards on Botanical Extraction Safety

February 28, 2024

Learn more about existing botanical extraction regulations and what might happen when the FDA creates newer botanical standards.

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Rob Wirtz Discusses Automating Botanical Extraction on TRICHOMES Podcast (Transcript)

February 9, 2024

Rob Wirtz, president of MACH Technologies, joins the TRICHOMES podcast to discuss automating botanical extraction. Read the transcript here.

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Rob Wirtz Joins the Dime Podcast to Discuss High Tech Extraction (Transcript)

February 9, 2024

Rob Wirtz, president of MACH Technologies, joins Kellan and Bryan on The Dime podcast to discuss botanical extraction. Read the transcript here.

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Is Hydrocarbon Extraction a Scalable Method?

January 25, 2024

How can you scale your hydrocarbon extraction operations? Learn more in this brief overview by MACH Technologies.

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