Ultimate Guide to Producing Hemp and Cannabis Extract
The Equipment and the Processes: Hydrocarbon vs Ethanol Extraction Depending on the end products desired to be produced, the equipment, solvent and processes utilized vary substantially. Hydrocarbon (Butane, Propane and Pentane) solvent extraction is best for certain products and ethanol solvent extraction for others. [...]
Pros & Cons of Ethanol Extraction
Not All Solvents are Created Equal Hydrocarbon (BHO) Cannabis Extract In a maturing extraction industry, many companies have released new technologies promising to be the “next best thing”. What you probably won’t find alongside these tall tales of massive throughput is [...]
Making the Sauce: High Terpene Cannabis Extraction
Primary Solvent Crystallization Photo courtesy of Concentrate Supply Company: Chewbacca "Sauce" What is the Sauce? The “Sauce” is the industry terminology used to describe the combination of highly concentrated THCa and terpenes unique to the specific variety of cannabis the concentrate was [...]
Chief Operating Officer Search
We are looking for an experienced, results-driven COO to join Precision® Extraction Solutions -- the industry leader in cannabis extraction equipment, training and consulting. Chief Operating Officer | Extraction Equipment Update 4/24/18: POSITION FILLED, NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. Overview The cannabis [...]
Industrial Processing in the Cannabis Industry
The Evolution of Extraction As the cannabis industry continues to mature, producers and processors are struggling to meet an ever-growing demand for high quality extracts while maximizing internal efficiencies. Existing commercial batch processing (a method which involves manually loading and unloading the extraction equipment) [...]
Cannabis Distillate: The What, How & Why
Building Better Brands by Isolating THC and CBD How to make cannabis distillate Introduction: Cannabinoid distillate, why all the craze? Imagine if your favorite beer tasted and smelled different every time you drank it. Or the alcohol content was wildly different [...]
Understanding & Maximizing Production Capacity
Input Material & Operator Experience One of the most common questions that we’re asked at Precision® is, “How much material will my lab be able to process per shift?” While the question may seem simple on the surface, the answer is much more complicated [...]
Expo MedeWeed | Medellin, Colombia | November 24-27, 2017
¡AGÉNDATE PARA PASAR 4 DÍAS EN GRANDE EN UNO DE LOS MEJORES ENCUENTROS DEL CALENDARIO DE LA CULTURA CANNÁBICA! Presentado por Precision Extraction Solutions, Expomedeweed, la Feria Internacional del Cannabis Medicinal lo invita a su Segunda Versión; reuniremos nuevamente saberes y cultura para todos [...]
Q&A: MUNICIPAL GUIDE TO THE CANNABIS EXTRACTION INDUSTRY
Jobs, Revenue & Growth Opportunities for your City or Township Why should your municipality welcome extraction businesses? The cannabis extraction industry is one of the fastest growing markets in the United States with near 90% growth year over year and billions in investment [...]
Extraction Lab Startup | Cost & Return on Investment
A Deep Dive into Investing into an Extraction Lab Business Extraction is a booming business. In more developed markets up to 70% of all retail sales come from some form of extract derived product. It’s no wonder why entrepreneurs and growers are rushing into the [...]
The Evolution of Extraction
Meet the all new PX1 v2017... The Evolution of Extraction The industry's most ergonomic and efficient extractor design, 24" x 36" footprint for maximum use of limited lab space, material column sight glasses for increased process control, solvent tank inner coil for the [...]
How to Start an Extraction Business…
10 Steps to Startup Success The cannabis extraction business is hot. More than 50% of today's legal marijuana sales are concentrates and infused products, and extracts constitute the fastest growing segment of the marketplace. With that kind of demand, you can bet that entrepreneurs, investors, [...]
Indo Expo | Denver, Colorado | January 28-29, 2017
Team Precision® will be at the Indo Expo trade show in Denver, Colorado on January 28-29 at the Denver Mart. This B2B event will feature all the serious players in the cannabis industry. Precision® will be presenting at Booth #421 with a PX1 "The Judge" on display and technical support [...]
Marijuana Business Conference & Expo | Las Vegas | November 15-18, 2016
Team Precision® will be at the Marijuana Business Conference & Expo® in Las Vegas on November 15-18 at the Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino. Meet every serious player in the cannabis industry this November in Las Vegas. Join the editors of Marijuana Business Daily at [...]
Utilizing Blended Solvents: Butane & Propane Extraction
Utilizing a blend of butane and propane, i.e. “blended solvents”, can provide your light hydrocarbon extraction process with the capability to skillfully manipulate the quality and consistency of your output product. Many top extraction producers opt for a 70% butane/30% propane blend for shatter and [...]
How are BHO Wax, Shatter, Oil, and Other Extracts Made?
BHO refers to "butane hash oil", which is cannabis oil extract made via light hydrocarbon solvents such as butane, propane or a mix of both. Making quality BHO is multi-stage process best done using closed-loop extraction machines like the PX1, and the final cannabis oil-based [...]
The Liberty Bell Has Rung, Again
The National Impact of Pennsylvania's Medical Marijuana Legislation Located in Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence. The modern image of the Liberty Bell as symbol of American independence was substantially fashioned by writer George Lippard. On January 2, 1847, his [...]
Indoor Gardening Expo | San Francisco | July 23-24, 2016
Team Precision® will be at the Indoor Gardening Expo in San Francisco on July 23-24, 2016. With hundreds of leading international exhibitors, interactive displays, VIP Seminar and Expert Panel, education sessions, easy access and proximity to transportation, this Expo is a don't miss industry opportunity in [...]
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are organic compounds found in the essential oils of plants and flowers. Terpenes contribute to their flavor, scent and color. These essential oils are used widely as fragrances in perfumery, for medicinal purposes and alternative medicines such as aromatherapy. According to a September [...]
Pro Extraction Tips | Live Resin & Material Preparation
There are many facets to creating award winning cannabis concentrates. This article explores the basics of material preservation and its effect on producing high quality extracts. The Basics of Terpenes & Material Preservation The cannabis plant’s smells and flavors are created by naturally occurring terpenes. [...]
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