Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This video presents a case study on the benefits of switching to CO2 equipment and implementing automation in extraction and distillation processes. It covers the key benefits, results of an automation project, the implementation process, and the overall advantages including reduction in paperwork and staff redeployment.
To learn more, visit our website:extraktlab.com/calculators/calculator-calculate-extraction-automation-savings
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Watch as Dr. Jon gives a Live Tour of 5 Ton/Day Processing Facility:
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and benefits of switching to CO2 equipment
00:34 - Key benefits of CO2 automation in extraction and distillation
00:58 - Case study: Results of an automation project
01:37 - Process of assessing and implementing automation solutions
01:58 - Benefits of automation
02:14 - Reduction in paperwork and redeployment of staff
02:31 - Contact us for assessment
02:50 - Conclusion
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This video presents a case study on the benefits of switching to CO2 equipment and implementing automation in extraction and distillation processes. It covers the key benefits, results of an automation project, the implementation process, and the overall advantages including reduction in paperwork and staff redeployment.
To learn more, visit our website:extraktlab.com/calculators/calculator-calculate-extraction-automation-savings
We have tons of useful information in our No Holds Barred playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQX9clbTgskpmjbiHCtAY9Y_zti3hvrtH
Are you stuck in your business, need a solution? Schedule a free jam Session to get you the solution you need:
extraktlab.com/jamsession
Visit our blog for other important resources at extraktlab.com/blogDownload our Distillation Guide to learn the ins and outs of all things distillation:
extraktlab.com/wiped-film-distillation-guide
Watch as Dr. Jon gives a Live Tour of 5 Ton/Day Processing Facility:
extraktlab.com/live-tour
Here is a link to a FREE Advanced guide to extraction:
extraktlab.com/advanced-extraction-guide
Have a recommendation for a future Q+A?
Leave a suggestion in a comment below!
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Twitter: twitter.com/ExtraktLAB
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and benefits of switching to CO2 equipment
00:34 - Key benefits of CO2 automation in extraction and distillation
00:58 - Case study: Results of an automation project
01:37 - Process of assessing and implementing automation solutions
01:58 - Benefits of automation
02:14 - Reduction in paperwork and redeployment of staff
02:31 - Contact us for assessment
02:50 - Conclusion
Thanks for watching our Extraction Automation Case Study #2 video. If you have any suggestions or recommendations for future videos leave a comment down below!

![10 Reasons Ethanol Extraction is Better than CO2 Extraction!?
Ethanol extraction is a better method than CO2 extraction... right? Well, maybe not. The fact of the matter is that ethanol extraction is common in the hemp and botanical industry because it is a powerful and effective solvent. This may be great, but there are underlying issues that are disregarded by extractors and overlooked by consumers too. These issues range from operating costs, to unsafe products and much more.
Food grade ethanol has been used for decades as a proper solvent to extract things like vanilla, essential oils and other consumable products. However, the same cannot be said for the hemp and botanical extraction industry. Due to its high cost, denatured ethanol is often used instead of food grade ethanol by many extractors. This opens the door for chemical denaturant residuals left in a final product for consumption. Not to mention, even denatured ethanol is vastly more expensive than CO2 in long term production. So, is ethanol really the best extraction solvent?
Dr. Jon takes 10 common reasons why ethanol is better than CO2 and debunks them one by one. Dr. Jon covers it all from residual denaturants, long-term costs, scalability and why these 10 reasons are not as true as they seem.
If you need detailed information about Ethanol Extraction then check out our comprehensive article here https://extraktlab.com/supercritical-co2-extractors/ethanol-extraction/
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Visit our blog for other important resources at https://extraktlab.com/blogCalculators to valuable information: https://extraktlab.com/calculators/
Download our Advanced Extraction Guide that takes you through the whole extraction process:
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Download our Distillation Guide to learn the ins and outs of all things distillation:
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Time Stamps:
Introduction [00:00]
Top Ten Reasons [0:21]
Myth #10. CO2 has low solvent Power [1:13]
Myth #9. CO2 has long run times [3:47]
Myth #8. Low throughput [5:51]
Myth #7. Not safe because CO2 process is at high pressure [7:44]
Myth #6. Not Scalable [10:24]
Myth #5. CO2 equipment is not reliable [12:45]
Myth #4. CO2 needs ethanol for winterization [15:35]
Myth #3. Solvent residuals are no big deal [17:26]
Myth #2. CO2 equipment is too costly [20:13]
Myth #1. CO2 is too costly [21:08]
Outro [23:04] 10 Reasons Ethanol Extraction is Better than CO2 Extraction!?](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rIMxtPzP1XY/mqdefault.jpg)
![How To Create a Financial Model | Startup School
When you are planning to build a startup in the extraction industry, understanding your finances inside and out is essential. Mapping out the plans for your business in terms of your uniqueness in the industry and capitalizing on those specialties can mean a financially successful operation before you even hit the ground, but without a financial model to guide you along the way, you can get lost very quickly.
This is why building a financial model is vital in terms of building your startup and appealing to potential investors as you grow your business. In this episode of extrakTALKS, Dr. Jon discusses how to create a financial model in the extraction industry. This episode goes into detail about the basic elements of building a business plan, creating an investor pitch presentation, determining what makes you unique in the industry and capitalizing on it and much more. Listen in to understand the real benefits of creating a business plan and using it to be more successful as you build your business.
To learn more, visit our website: http://www.extraktlab.com
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EOS:https://unitedscience.outgrow.us/company-eos-download
BUISNESS PLAN: https://unitedscience.outgrow.us/business-plan-template-download
FINANCIAL MODEL: https://unitedscience.outgrow.us/financial-model-example-download
We have tons of useful information in our No Holds Barred playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQX9clbTgskpmjbiHCtAY9Y_zti3hvrtH
Are you stuck in your business, need a solution? Schedule a free jam Session to get you the solution you need:
https://extraktlab.com/jamsession/
Visit our blog for other important resources at https://extraktlab.com/blogDownload our Distillation Guide to learn the ins and outs of all things distillation:
https://extraktlab.com/wiped-film-distillation-guide/
Watch as Dr. Jon gives a Live Tour of 5 Ton/Day Processing Facility:
https://extraktlab.com/live-tour
Here is a link to a FREE Advanced guide to extraction:
https://extraktlab.com/advanced-extraction-guide/
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Timestamps:
[00:00] - Introduction to Financial Model
[01:50] - Free resources
[04:30] - Three Uniques about your company
[05:46] - Basic Elements to a business plan
[06:59] - Steps To Create A Financial Model
[08:35] - Select the products to produce
[09:42] - Create Unit Demand For each of those products
[11:40] - Set Price for each unit
[14:24] - Estimate Cost of Goods
[14:50] - Estimate Headcount
[15:26] - Estimate Sales & General Administration expenses (SGA)
[16:04] - Example of Financial Model
[22:00] - Headcount Plan
[23:20] - SGA Expenses
[25:30] - EBITDA
[29:06] - Capital Equipment Plan
[30:32] - Balance Sheet
[32:50] - How long to receive payment
[35:23] - Cash Flow Statement
[38:07] - Charts to show investors
[40:20] - Dr. Jons Writing Formula
[43:55] - Use a proven outline
[45:52] - Online vs Retail Channel
[48:00] - The true benefit of the business plan
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![Decarboxylation Mechanism: What You Need To Know
We have been having many of you asking us questions about the mechanism of decarboxylation. How do you decarb? Do you need to decarb under vacuum? How can you capture the best terpenes during decarboxylation? In this video Dr. Jon Thompson and Doug Fryer have a sit down and discuss your decarboxylation questions and more.
To learn more, visit our website: http://www.extraktlab.com
We have tons of useful information in our No Holds Barred playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQX9clbTgskpmjbiHCtAY9Y_zti3hvrtH
Are you stuck in your business, need a solution? Schedule a free jam Session to get you the solution you need:
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Visit our blog for other important resources at https://extraktlab.com/blogDownload our Distillation Guide to learn the ins and outs of all things distillation:
https://extraktlab.com/wiped-film-distillation-guide/
Watch as Dr. Jon gives a Live Tour of 5 Ton/Day Processing Facility:
https://extraktlab.com/live-tour
Here is a link to a FREE Advanced guide to extraction:
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Time Stamps:
[00:00] - What is the Decarboxylation Mechanism?
[00:25] - Decarb - Progression of Products
[01:13] - Free Resources - https://extraktlab.com/resources
[01:27] - The Decarboxylation Mechanism
[01:53] - What is the Decarboxylation Mechanism?
[03:39] - A big Issue When Heat is Added
[04:00] - A Common Consequence: The Production of CBN
[04:40] - Solution to Collecting Terpenes In A Vacuum
[05:58] - Can you Decarboxylate in A Microwave?
[06:50] - Can you Decarboxylate in an Instapot?
[08:11] - What Is The Key to Decarboxylating Cannabis?
[09:41] - Should I Get A Vacuum Oven or Non Vacuum Oven?
[11:03] - What Kind Of Vacuum Would You Use for Terpene Traps?
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#decarbing #Decarboxylation #Decarb Decarboxylation Mechanism: What You Need To Know](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sc3SIFhgPrk/mqdefault.jpg)


![GMP Facility Design and Layout | extraktlab
When it comes to GMP compliance, facility layout is an essential part of the process. Measuring up to GMP standards entails a lot of research and a lot of responsibility on your part and that means time spent planning and implementing GMP certified design into your facility. In order to do that properly, you need to know the ins and outs of GMP compliance and how the design and layout of your facility can impact your success on the matter. That’s where we come in.
In this episode of extrakTALKS, Dr. Jon discusses the best facility design layout for GMP. He will cover the importance of quality facility design from planning, development, layout and building up your facility to be GMP compliant. We will also cover the things not to do in your design and where issues like ethanol extraction become problematic in terms of GMP compliance. If you are looking for help with your facility design, this is the episode for you.
To learn more, visit our website: http://www.extraktlab.com
We have tons of useful information in our No Holds Barred playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQX9clbTgskpmjbiHCtAY9Y_zti3hvrtH
Are you stuck in your business, need a solution? Schedule a free jam Session to get you the solution you need:
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Visit our blog for other important resources at https://extraktlab.com/blogDownload our Distillation Guide to learn the ins and outs of all things distillation:
https://extraktlab.com/wiped-film-distillation-guide/
Watch as Dr. Jon gives a Live Tour of 5 Ton/Day Processing Facility:
https://extraktlab.com/live-tour
Here is a link to a FREE Advanced guide to extraction:
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Time Stamps:
[00:00] - Introduction Facility Design Layout for GMP
[01:43] - Free Resources - https//extraktlab.com/resources
[02:23] - Process for creating apis and final dosage forms
[03:43] - Follow a Development Process
[06:12] - The Layout Process
[07:30] - Building Remediation and environmental Impact of ethanol
[08:45] - Back to Basis of design
[09:36] - Define Stakeholders: Product Specialist or SME, Architect, Maintenance, etc
[11:53] - Define Layout Scope
[14:23] - Layout Conceptual Outputs: Tools to use
[14:55] - Accommodation Schedule Example
[17:27] - Adjacency Matrix - defines processes/ areas that need to be close. and how critical it is
[19:02] - Past Experiences from GMP Engineering
[21:25] - Conceptual Layout
[24:28] - Levels of Protection
[26:23] - Layout Considerations
[30:24] - Material and Equipment Flows
[30:55] - example of a bad layout
[31:56] - Separation of raw materials
[33:31] - Multi Product Facilities and Cross contamination
[34:56] - Some smaller facilities swap out equipment in a controlled environment
[35:36] - Personnel flows
[37:00] - Facility Construction Issues
[37:54] - You absolutely need to have a good a subject matter expert
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#gmp #gmpdesign #gmpfacility #extraktlab GMP Facility Design and Layout | extraktlab](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uL4A1OrirFQ/mqdefault.jpg)

