, a Portland-based manufacturer of hydrocarbon extraction equipment for the cannabis industry, today introduced the Oberon, a completely reimagined high-throughput hydrocarbon extractor with increased capacity to meet the needs of large-scale operators. The Oberon can process 36 pounds of fresh-frozen cannabis flower per hour, including the ability to conduct back-to-back runs with less than 60 seconds of downtime in between, matching the highest rates for a single machine in the industry. The system can also utilize an infinite number of programmable extraction recipes available through the Luna Technologies proprietary recipe book.

“The introduction of the Oberon is our response to the unprecedented demand and increasing array of subcategory preferences in cannabis concentrates and extracts,” said Jack Naito, president of Luna Technologies. “As cannabis markets mature, the sales of concentrates, including butane-based dabbable and vape products, are increasing at rates that outpace flower. As a result, manufacturers need more capacity and greater efficiency for producing the most in-demand extract products with precision.”

According to Headset, a provider of data and analytics to the cannabis industry, sales of concentrates 

 within the US states of California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, signaling manufacturers to ramp up production and increase investment to keep pace with shifting consumer preferences in maturing markets. 

 also suggests concentrate and vape products are estimated to have slightly larger market shares in 2022, at the expense of flower and pre-rolls, within the USA and Canada legal markets.

Meanwhile, vape sales data compiled by Arcview Market Research and Greentake from the second quarter of 2021 saw at least 

 year-over-year in total sales and units sold across all of the 11 largest US States and Canadian Province markets.

Improved Capacity, Efficiency, and Production Flexibility

Luna Technologies engineers designed the Oberon from the ground up for larger producers to achieve greater energy efficiency, capacity, and flexibility within the production process. Similar to IO, Oberon utilizes hydrocarbon solvent to separate and purify cannabis oil, but with a larger extraction vessel. The higher capacity thresholds enable producers to conduct more efficient reruns and to more easily extract minor cannabinoids and terpenes, as desired.

In addition to end-to-end cannabis extraction, including accessory products for color remediation and pre-processing biomass, the Oberon provides processors with the ability to conduct back-to-back runs with less than a minute of downtime in between. Luna Technologies engineers conducted rigorous testing to create a highly efficient cooling system for the larger-capacity Oberon that maintains precise solvent temperatures through each stage of processing, further reducing downtime between runs from potentially hours to seconds while improving the overall speed, quality, and volume of production.

In total, Oberon empowers hydrocarbon processors to maximize the required utility load for lower operating costs while also cutting overhead costs relating to freezer usage, storage, and excess biomass inventory.

Luna Technologies expects to deliver its first production units of the Oberon in Q1 2022.

Luna Technologies engineers state-of-the-art extraction equipment for cannabis processors. The meticulously designed, automated equipment empowers operators to process fresh-frozen or cured plant biomass with stress-tested hardware and built-in failsafes to foster a superior level of workplace safety while also lowering labor costs. Luna’s Earth-conscious engineering approach helps decrease energy consumption while setting the industry standard for safety, quality, consistency, and customization in support of creating clean, consistent cannabis concentrates with medical and social benefits. Learn more at 

Luna Technologies Introduces The Oberon Industrial-Grade Cannabis Extractor

, a complete indoor climate control system and superior, energy-efficient air handler for very large indoor agricultural grow facilities of greater than 150,000 sq. ft. to the indoor controlled environment agriculture market.

“In these extra-large facilities, the use of chilled water may be a more economical solution than individual units with compressors,” said Paul Stewart, Vice President of Sales for Desert-Aire LLC. “The GreenAire product is a custom air handler that incorporates internal water flow and temperature control loops to allow the system to vary its sensible heat ratio to meet any load in the grow facility.”

“The key design element is the use of Desert Aire’s special VPDsync™ control algorithms developed for our direct expansion refrigeration based GrowAire product line,” added Keith Coursin, President of Desert Aire. “The GreenAire system will find an air and water flowrate along with a water temperature to match the zone’s load.”

The GreenAire™ system uses EC type fans for self-balancing airflows using the controller’s output to set the ideal air volume. A Desert Aire supervised remote start-up can be accomplished utilizing AireGuard™, Desert Aire’s cloud-based access system.

Growers will have the indoor climate control they need to maximize yields and improve plant quality to be competitive in the indoor agriculture market using GreenAire™ with VPDsync™.

(4) pipe air handler with chilled water coil and hot water coil

(4) cabinet sizes for wide range of air volumes and capacities

Small Footprint units ideal for Indoor installation in interstitial space

Multiple 3-phase power offerings are available

Building management options include BACnet, Modbus, & Lon

Desert Aire Corp. is a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of commercial and industrial humidity and climate control systems. Desert Aire systems provide healthy and comfortable indoor environments while saving energy in a variety of settings including indoor pool facilities, grow rooms, commercial greenhouses, indoor water parks, ice rinks, schools and universities, rec and fitness centers, office and retail buildings, and water treatment plants. Desert Aire’s main office is located at N120 W18485 Freistadt Road, Germantown, WI, 53022, USA. Phone (262) 946-7400; Fax: (262) 946-7401; 

Desert Aire launched its new GreenAire™ with VPDsync™, a complete indoor climate control system and superior, energy-efficient air handler for very large indoor agricultural grow facilities of greater than 150,000 sq. ft..

Desert Aire Adds GreenAire™ to Controlled Environment Agriculture Products

 Conveyors are now available for all CenturionPro hybrid wet & dry trimmers except the TableTop Trimmer model. This enhancement is the culmination of 2021, a year that has seen the CenturionPro line of products quadruple in size.

With the launch of Variable Speed Control and Rail Systems earlier this year, and now with the addition of conveyors; CenturionPro now offers the most comprehensive trimming system on the market.

“We’ve been developing these enhancements for a while, and it’s so exciting to see it all come together this year and in time for Harvest Season”, says Karl Lundgren, VP of Marketing at CenturionPro Solutions. “Our goal is to always provide our customers with the most comprehensive solution possible. With these new 2021 enhancements, we’ve achieved this, and the future looks bright.”

The Infeed Conveyor offered by CenturionPro ensures the steady, consistent, and measurable flow of product into the trimming system. The variable speed control feature on their Infeed Conveyor allows the operator to dial in their run and maintain the precise desired operational throughput.

The QC conveyor produces an enormously enhanced quality control experience. It affords growers greater opportunity to inspect the trim quality, to ensure every single flower, regardless of shape, size, or density, is trimmed perfectly.

CenturionPro has also introduced a bucker conveyor that streamlines the collection of destemmed product. This gentler bucking method reduces operator interruption at the bucking workstation(s), which dramatically improves the feed rate and overall bucking capacity.

For more information on CenturionPro and its elite harvesting solutions, please visit 

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Ensure consistent product delivery and quality with CenturionPro conveyors.

CenturionPro Adds Conveyors to Their Lineup

For over 10 years, Black Dog Grow Technologies, based in Niwot, Colorado has been creating grow lighting for commercial applications delivering yields, quality, and longevity unmatched in the industry. Black Dog LED is proud to offer its next generation of commercial LED grow lighting with the 

 provides full and even coverage of the entire lighting footprint with a spectrum that takes commercial grows Beyond PAR including ultraviolet and near infrared to maximize yield, canopy penetration and plant quality. The exclusive 

 keeps plants compact and bushy to deliver 

 yield per square foot, while simultaneously increasing active compounds. 

“The PhytoMAX-3 Series is the culmination of over 11 years of building LED grow lights. We have taken all of the lessons we have learned and combined those with the latest technology available on the market today along with new patent-pending technology to make the best grow light possible. This series of lights is truly commercial with redundant systems and protective mechanisms built in to help ensure proper operation and protection of our customer’s investment” says Kevin Frender CTO/CSO.

 is now available for commercial orders at 

Since 2010 Black Dog LED has specialized in maximizing yield and quality with their patented LED grow lights. Working hand-in-hand with professionals and hobbyists alike, Black Dog LED helps them make the most of their passion for growing, and back it with the loyal support of dedicated scientists, growers and industry veterans. 

With over a decade of proven results, Black Dog LED is the growers’ choice for indoor grow lighting, delivering yields, quality, and longevity unmatched in the industry. Being based in Colorado has allowed them to work with leaders in the industry and be exposed to industry trends as they emerge. All of their LED grow lighting is designed and assembled in Colorado.

PhytoMAX-3 provides full and even coverage of the entire lighting footprint with a spectrum that takes commercial grows Beyond PAR including ultraviolet and near infrared to maximize yield, canopy penetration, and plant quality.

Black Dog Grow Technologies Releases Its Next Generation of Advanced Commercial Grow Lighting Technology with the PhytoMAX-3 Commercial Series

Terpenes are aromatic compounds responsible for the characteristic aromas and flavors of most plants. Beyond their effects on smell and taste, terpenes are also being investigated for having potential therapeutic properties. The possibility of these effects in matrices including hemp, cannabis, hops, essential oils, and food has created a growing demand to profile these compounds.

Featuring 59 compounds across two ampuls, Restek’s new Terpenes MegaMix standards help labs analyze an extensive terpenes list without needing to combine multiple mixes or terpene singles. These new standards contain mono, sesqui, di, and tri compounds, enabling a comprehensive determination of terpenes across matrices. A high concentration of 2500 μg/mL, achieved through rigorous material purification and characterization, provides additional flexibility in constructing calibration curves.

Restek’s Terpenes MegaMix standards are certified reference materials (CRMs), manufactured and QC-tested in our ISO-accredited labs. Verified composition and stability ensures long-lasting shelf life, and two independently produced lots satisfy your ISO requirements.

Available in two ampuls, Terpenes MegaMix Standard #1 (cat.# 34142) and Terpenes MegaMix Standard #2 (cat.# 34143) are ideal for the analysis of terpenes in hemp, cannabis, hops, essential oils, and other botanical matrices.

For other reference standards, sample preparation products, and the expert consultation your lab needs, contact your local Restek representative at 

Restek’s new Terpenes MegaMix standards features 59 compounds across two ampuls, helping labs analyze an extensive terpenes list without needing to combine multiple mixes or terpene singles.

Restek’s New Terpenes MegaMix Standards: 59 Compounds in Two Ampuls to Optimize Your Terpenes Analyses

The ROSS Inline Ultra High Shear Mixer 700 Series is designed for challenging shear requirements, a more efficient alternative to colloid mills which generally suffer from low throughput. Depending on the application, it can replace high pressure homogenization; or serve as a pre-mixer to high-pressure homogenizers to mitigate clogging and inconsistent feed quality issues. To meet the specific demands of niche processes in the adhesive, chemical, cosmetic, food, beverage, pharmaceutical and plastic/composite industries, ROSS developed the QuadSlot rotor/stator for demanding applications where conventional rotor/stator mixers fall short but do not require the intensity of other ROSS 700 Series ultra-high shear designs, namely the X-Series and Mega Shear. 

By exposing product to four successive stages of increasing shear, the QuadSlot often provides a perfect balance of shear and flow capacity in the inline processing of emulsions, agglomerate size reduction and gas-liquid mixing. The washdown-duty Model HSM-706Q-40 shown below features a 40-horsepower motor with a 6” QuadSlot rotor that runs at tip speeds over 11,000 fpm. This mixer is easy to clean and sanitize in place, saving time and allowing for longer production runs.

Call or email us for more information on this mixer and our trial/rental program.

Specifically designed for challenging shear requirements, the ROSS Inline Ultra High Shear Mixer 700 Series, can replace high pressure homogenization or serve as a pre-mixer.

High-throughput Ultra High Shear Mixer

Greenbox Builders, Inc (the “Company”), specialized builders of better cannabis facilities, today announced it has launched two models of its turnkey, pre-designed, pre-engineered, and pre-specified cannabis facilities for extraction or testing, the 

“Greenbox 3360 Extraction Facility” and it’s “Greenbox 3360 Analytical Lab Facility”

“Our Greenbox 3360 pre-engineered facility is designed and specified for the specialized operations of cannabis extraction or cannabis analytical testing,” said Tim Vrieling, Greenbox’s co-founder. “Because our facilities are pre-designed and pre-engineered, our building projects skip the architectural design, engineering, and specification phases of construction. Our expedited building process results in quicker occupancy and quicker access to revenue. Often, the loss of revenue of delayed construction exceeds the cost of the building project.”

Greenbox’s approach to offering pre-designed, pre-engineered facilities streamlined for cannabis testing and cannabis extraction allows for rapid development and quicker time to market. Greenbox facilities projects skip the architectural design and engineering phase and can be erected and permitted more expeditiously than traditional build or retrofit. Because Greenbox projects are predesigned and pre-engineered facilities, our building projects have more predictable timelines, known materials and cost, and mitigation of risk and interruptions.

The Greenbox standardized cannabis lab facilities are repeatable with a verifiable process and are perfect for standardizing operations across multiple locations, multi-state, with standardized operating procedures across facilities.

The Greenbox team of lab designers, engineers, project managers, and builders advance its building projects from concept to operational launch for cannabis extraction facilities or cannabis testing labs, quicker. The result is a facility that is built for the unique needs of cannabis analytical testing lab operations or cannabis extraction lab operations.

Visit Greenbox at MJBIZCON in Las Vegas on Oct 19-22, 2021 - Booth #C8347.

Greenbox Builders, Inc - specialists in facilities construction for cannabis extraction labs and cannabis testing labs.

Greenbox Builders, Inc was founded by veteran laboratory design/builder Tim Vrieling and David Wolf. We have offices in Ontario, Ca where we are sharing resources with our sister company Integrate Lab Builders - 

Greenbox Builders - Cannabis Facility Builders.

Greenbox to build better cannabis facilities, quicker with its pre-engineered “Greenbox 3360 Extraction Facility” and its “Greenbox 3360 Analytical Lab Facility”.

Greenbox Builders, Inc. Launches Pre-engineered Cannabis Facilities For Extraction and Testing Labs

Patented High Viscosity “HV” Blades work in tandem to knead and mix from a vertical orientation, augmented by large shafts and generous bearing spreads -- an ideal combination for tough-to-mix formulations up to 6 million cP or higher. The robust design includes a heavy-duty fabricated gearbox engineered for extreme stability and smooth planetary movement of the stirrers as they orbit a common axis. These change-can machines are known across many process industries for delivering quick ROI and remaining in service for over 60 years of continuous usage. Shown are two 200-gallon ROSS Model DPM-200.

The ROSS Double Planetary Mixer is widely used for high-precision mixing, granulation and vacuum drying, but remains the industry authority for rugged applications requiring enormous torque.

Heavy-duty Vertical Kneading and Mixing

, the cannabis and hemp industry’s leading manufacturer of elite harvesting solutions, has developed the market’s highest capacity and most versatile line of dry trimmers, the CenturionPro 

The debate has raged for years on whether to trim wet or dry, but the emerging trend of dry batch trimming is undeniable. "I could see dry batch trimming becoming the standard in the next 3 to 5 years", says Karl Lundgren, VP of Marketing at CenturionPro Solutions. "When you consider the trim quality and price to capacity ratio on these machines, it just seems like a no-brainer to transition your harvest to this style of trimming."

Whisper quiet, these machines were developed specifically for trimming delicate dried cannabis or hemp and streamline processes while safeguarding standards. Available in 5 models, the DBT line expands on CenturionPro’s vision of a trimmer for every harvest. From home growers to large commercial grows, there is a DBT machine to suit everyone’s needs.

Through their unique Soft Tumble Technology, the CenturionPro Dry Batch Trimmers produce a hand trim quality without the use of a blower suction system or lubricants. This reduces agitation, trichome loss and produces the highest quality machine trimmed flower possible. Also, the Adjustable Angle Stand that comes included with Models 3 to 5, makes loading and unloading a breeze.

Customers can make sure that nothing goes to waste by adding the Kief Filter Screen upgrade to any model of DBT. This upgrade essentially gives the customer two machines in one. Just swap out the DBT tumbler for the Kief Filter Screen tumbler and use the machine to filter and separate the kief from the trim. The 150-micron mesh screen is made of medical grade stainless steel, resulting in perfectly separated flower, trim, and kief, all customer ready, and all from just one machine.

CenturionPro has a history of ground-breaking innovation, reinforced by unparalleled support and industry leading warranties. Backed by a 3-year warranty, the DBT machines are breaking barriers as the first dry trimmers to offer Speed Control, which is available on all DBT Models except the DBT Model 1. Achieve enhanced versatility as Speed Control empowers growers to better trim a wider variety of strains, regardless of flower size, shape, or density. Additionally, the DBT Model 4 and 5 both feature a timer dial, so users can multi-task while they trim. Set it and forget it and never worry about over-trimming that precious flower.

The CenturionPro Dry Batch Trimmers offer unparalleled value and trimming capacity, ranging from the Model 1 at 10 lbs/hr for just $2,966 USD all the way up to the Model 5 at 216 lbs/hr for $32,666 USD. These industry leading dry batch trimmers will streamline any harvest and pay for themselves in no time.

Available in 5 Models, CenturionPro Offers a Dry Batch Trimmer to suit every harvest size.

CenturionPro Set to Corner the Dry Batch Trimmer Market

ROSS offers sanitary Vertical Blenders engineered for rapid homogenization and drying of delicate applications under vacuum. The design avoids the destructive effects of heat on unstable ingredients, it promotes vaporization at lower temperatures during gentle agitation while preventing oxidation. Sanitary aspects of the machine including the cantilevered screw without bottom support eliminate dead zones and ensure 100% discharge. For cooling or heating needs, the cone wall features an ASME code stamped 100-psig dimpled jacket with mineral wool insulation and stainless steel sheathing. Washdown duty motors accommodate intensive facility cleaning protocols. 40 ft

For more information on Ross Mixers or to speak with a mixing specialist about your application, call 1-800-243-ROSS(7677). Ask about our Trial/Rental Program.