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“What is tooling?” is one of the most common questions that many new pharmacists ask during their first year working in a pharmaceutical company. Although they learn about tablet manufacturing in college, many still don’t fully understand what tooling is. Having clear, basic understanding of tooling in tablet manufacturing is highly beneficial for problem-solving and continuous improvement on the production floor. This article begins by discussing the definition of tooling and how a tablet press works. It then describes basic terms related to tooling and the different types and sizes of tooling. After that, it describes important tooling measurements. Finally, we will explore the latest technology related to tooling in tablet manufacturing.