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Famar Group acquires German sterile injectable production site from MiP Pharma

The fill-finish facility will enhance Famar's footprint in aseptic and lyophilised therapeutic production, allowing the company to better serve its European clients

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Bioprinting in cancer treatment: improving models, accelerating drug...

As global cancer diagnoses increase — projected to reach 35 million new cases annually by 2040 — the need for...
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Polpharma Group urges the EU to protect European access to essential medicines

Polpharma calls for the EU to reduce the exclusivity period on drugs, while investing further in EU pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity

eXmoor Pharma teams up with KU Leuven to advance AAV innovation

The CDMO and academic institute will co-develop adeno-associated virus (AAV) cell lines and manufacturing processes
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How to protect your workers with emergency showers

In manufacturing environments where chemical exposure is a constant risk, the safety and well-being of your workforce should be a top priority, reports James Hamilton, Global Engineering Manager at Hughes Safety Showers

SGS to deliver ENERGY STAR certification for medical imaging equipment

SGS is proud to have gained approval from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to expand its scope as a recognised third-party certification body (CB) for ENERGY STAR

Inventprise selects Quantoom’s production technology to advance mRNA vaccine development

Inventprise has announced its selection of Quantoom Biosciences’ Ntensify midi system as the core technology to support its mRNA vaccine platform

Quantum simulation of chemical dynamics achieved for the first time

Applying quantum computing in this context will allow researchers to simulate the chemical reactions and atomic interactions associated with a molecule when exposed to light

Touchlight receives ISPE Facility of the Year Award for Innovation

The award recognises the company's doggybone DNA (dbDNA) UK manufacturing capacity at its Hampton, London site

Optimising early-stage drug development with continuous processing

Pharmaceutical innovators face many challenges when developing new products; as such, getting them to market in a timely, safe and cost-effective way is critical. The use of continuous manufacturing technologies can help to overcome some of the most pressing early-stage obstacles

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Finance

PCI Pharma Services acquires Ajinomoto Althea, makes ground on US and European expansion

PCI's acquisition of US-based sterile fill-finish CDMO Ajinomoto Althea is part of the company's overarching strategy to expand its drug delivery services within the US and Europe
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Analysis

Raman spectroscopy: a catalyst for innovation in drug manufacturing

Offering rapid, non-destructive and highly sensitive characterisation of complex biological systems, Raman spectroscopy has emerged as a powerful analytical tool in biopharmaceutical drug development, reports Dr Michelle Sestak, Applications Scientist at HORIBA
Manufacturing

Delpharm to modernise Boucherville, Canada injectable manufacturing facility

Delpharm will expand the site's operations, construct an all-new filling line and upgrade existing equipment through this investment
Sustainability

CordenPharma's carbon footprint targets approved by the SBTi

The company has committed to reducing absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions, while also ensuring a majority of its suppliers are also committed to science-backed targets
Ingredients

Roquette debuts Health & Pharma Solutions, Nutrition & Bioindustry subsidiaries

The company has created two new organisations; Roquette Health & Pharma and Roquette Nutrition & Bioindustry, following its acquisition of IFF Pharma Solutions
Drug Delivery

Piramal Pharma invests $90m into US development and manufacturing capacity

The expansions in Kentucky and Michigan bolster the company's payload-linker and sterile injectable manufacturing capacity in the US
Research & Development

ProBioGen to provide cell line development services to Polpharma Biologics

The biotech will help produce a high-quality, high-yield biosimilar using CHO.RiGHT, its cell line development platform
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Regulatory

Why the IVDR preapplication process matters for legacy manufacturers

For many in vitro diagnostic device (IVD) manufacturers, the first direct interaction with regulators comes through a Notified Body (NB) under Regulation (EU) 2017/746 (IVDR). Understanding the NB’s role, responsibilities and processes is essential … especially for legacy manufacturers transitioning from pre-IVDR certifications
Finance

Barentz in talks to acquire Chinese excipient and API distributor, Fengli Group

Through this strategic move, Barentz will expand its presence in the Chinese pharmaceutical market
Manufacturing

Recipharm and ProductLife Group join forces to accelerate biologic development projects

The companies will provide customers with integrated development, manufacturing, regulatory and market expertise for an end-to-end service
Analysis

Crown Bioscience extends oncology patient model partnership with NEXT Oncology

The companies will develop clinically relevant models to support the biopharma industry in developing translational oncology solutions
Ingredients

DFE Pharma achieves ISO 22301 certification for BCMS

DFE Pharma's Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) at its head office in Goch, Germany helps it to effectively maintain its operations

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Anton Paar launches L-Rix 2100 and L-Rix 3100 Inline Refractometers

Anton Paar launches L-Rix 2100 and L-Rix 3100 Inline Refractometers for precision brix monitoring

Biocompatible valves streamline liquid handling in life science systems

Smart, low-volume fluidic solutions to reduce reagent waste and maintenance

SCHOTT Pharma delivers strong second quarter of fiscal year 2025

SCHOTT Pharma, a pioneer in pharma drug containment solutions and delivery systems, today published its results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025

Piramal Pharma Limited announces results for Q4 and FY2025

Piramal Pharma Limited announced its standalone and consolidated results for the Fourth Quarter (Q4) and Full Year (FY) ended 31st March 2025

Next generation module improves flow process automation

Vapourtec unveils Reaction Controller and Datalogger module

Pope Scientific Wiped-Film Stills set the standard in precision distillation

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Premiere for the Noack N 760 blister packaging machine

The N 760 blister packaging machine from Romaco Noack will be making its trade fair debut at this year’s PCI Days in Warsaw, Poland. Romaco will also be presenting...

OEMs turn to Titan Enterprises for cutting-edge flow measurement solutions

Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across industries are increasingly partnering with Titan Enterprises to address complex fluid measurement challenges. With a...

Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces fast, automated Plasmid DNA Purification Kit

Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces fast, automated Plasmid DNA Purification Kit designed to improve efficiency in small-scale experiments

Schreiner MediPharm debuts new digital labels for clinical trials

The technology has the potential to replace conventional labels by electronic ones with digital displays in the future

Optimising polymer processing with reliable measurement technologies

Anton Paar's portfolio of analytical instruments and processes helps manufacturers maintain high product quality and adhere to regulatory standards

25 years of Guardtech: Q&A with the brains behind Cleancube

Mark Wheeler reflects on the journey of the Group’s flagship off-site solution and how it reshaped healthcare construction

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Freeze drying ADCs: points to consider for industrial applications

As antibody-drug conjugates gain momentum in the pharmaceutical industry, manufacturers are increasingly looking to implement safe and effective process trains to produce them....

The ABCs of ADCs: manufacturing ultra-high potent active ingredients

Senior Technical Manager at Sterling Pharma Solutions, Matt Miklas, presents a pragmatic approach to the safe and cost-effective production of highly potent pharmaceutical...

Why potency assays are a crucial consideration for CGT manufacturers

Potency assays can enhance the efficiency of cell and gene therapy development and commercialisation, while also bringing down costs

How iPSCs can bridge the translational gap in neuroscience

Affecting more than one in three people, neurological disorders have a vast impact on global health while exacting a tremendous cost, reports Dr Max Mirza, Vice President of...

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Lonza appoints Andreas Bohrer as Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer As of 1 July 2025, Andreas joins Lonza’s Executive Committee as Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer
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Peter Soelkner steps down as Managing Director of Vetter Soelkner will pursue new career prospects outside of the company
Emmanuel Odofin joins HERMA UK as Managing Director Emmanuel Odofin took over from Paul Eggbeer, the previous Managing Director of the Self-Adhesive Materials division at HERMA UK
Domainex appoints Hayley French as CEO French will guide the contract research organisation (CRO) forward with her biotechnology expertise and strategic development skills
Jayne Davey joins Medica Group as UK CEO Davey has an extensive background in healthcare, and will help drive the company's growth in the telemedicine market
Setting course for the future: New CEO at SÜDPACK Thorsten Seehars has been appointed as the new CEO of SÜDPACK. He succeeds Erik Bouts, who successfully led the company over the past six years and is stepping down to begin...
SCIEX appoints Chris Hagen as President SCIEX names new President as it expands footprint in analytical biotech
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