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ATS continues acquisition spree with pharma packaging addition

After the recent acquisition of aseptic specialist Comecer, ATS has added a specialised manufacturer of pharmaceutical processing and packaging equipment and systems DF

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ATS continues acquisition spree with pharma packaging addition

Kallik warns pharma manufacturers against AI ‘compliance timebomb’

Kallik warns pharma manufacturers against AI ‘compliance timebomb’

Labelling software specialist Kallik has said pharmaceutical manufacturers should prioritise data quality before deploying AI, warning that poor data governance could increase...
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Caron completes acquisition of Bigneat

Caron completes acquisition of Bigneat

Founded in 1972, Bigneat’s portfolio includes laboratory fume hoods, controlled atmosphere enclosures, and robotic and automation enclosures
Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services expands fill-finish with new suite

Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma Services expands fill-finish with new suite

The biopharma CDMO has announced it will soon open a high-speed multi-purpose fill-finish line in its commercial manufacturing facility located in San Diego, CA
Cytiva and Multiply Labs to automate cell therapy manufacturing

Cytiva and Multiply Labs to automate cell therapy manufacturing

Multiply Labs’ technical approach is based on what it calls a robotic cluster, a cloud-controlled manufacturing system comprising multiple modules organised around a shared transfer system
Gazing into the crystal ball: how are containment systems evolving to meet future market challenges?

Gazing into the crystal ball: how are containment systems evolving to meet future market challenges?

ChargePoint Technology’s Senior Product Manager, Ben Wylie, explores the latest trends in containment and advises how pharmaceutical companies can adapt and thrive in a fast-evolving environment
Cytiva acquires Canadian aseptic filling innovator Vanrx

Cytiva acquires Canadian aseptic filling innovator Vanrx

The Vanrx Pharmasystems portfolio complements Cytiva's manufacturing capacity solutions
Catalent plans $10m investment in isolator tech for micronisation

Catalent plans $10m investment in isolator tech for micronisation

The CDMO has announced an expansion to its micronisation capabilities for highly potent drug compounds in the US and UK
Aseptic processing: reducing the risk of contamination using SBV technology

Aseptic processing: reducing the risk of contamination using SBV technology

The pharmaceutical market has seen a growing need for innovation as drugs requiring sterile manufacturing conditions continue to be developed, reports Ben Wylie, Senior Product Manager, ChargePoint Technology
Safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing: why a trusted partner makes all the difference

Safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing: why a trusted partner makes all the difference

By taking a three-tiered approach to protecting patients and personnel and ensuring plant compliance, GEA adopts a consultative approach to helping its customers navigate the responsibilities of pharmaceutical manufacturing safety with confidence

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Telstar moves to higher capacity centre in the UK

Telstar moves to higher capacity centre in the UK

The company has manufacturing plants in Spain, China and the United Kingdom and a workforce of 900 people
Envair Technology acquires fume cupboard specialists

Envair Technology acquires fume cupboard specialists

Lancashire-based fume cupboard manufacturers Total Containment Solutions (TCS) has agreed an acquisition for £2 million ($2.6m)
Next-generation rapid transfer systems for the biopharmaceutical industry

Next-generation rapid transfer systems for the biopharmaceutical industry

The safe manufacture of pharmaceutical drugs requires perfectly sterile and particle-free environments. A rapid transfer port, which comprises double containment doors that are integrated into an isolator, is a system that allows the safe transfer of substances used in drug development, such as active pharmaceutical ingredients or vaccines
ChargePoint and STERIS collaborate on fully validated sterile transfer solution

ChargePoint and STERIS collaborate on fully validated sterile transfer solution

New collaboration has integrated technologies for sterile transfer of drug substances and drug products during biopharmaceutical manufacturing
Reducing the risk of biocontamination in gene, cell and CAR-T therapy

Reducing the risk of biocontamination in gene, cell and CAR-T therapy

Bioquell’s Dr Rolf Hansen examines how the latest isolator systems create aseptic working conditions, reduce risk and keep gene, cell and CAR-T therapies efficient, compliant and accurate, all while supporting the expansion of biologics manufacturing and enabling more patients to be treated
Isolator transfer design for ATMP products

Isolator transfer design for ATMP products

A challenge posed by the increase of closed systems is the transfer of semi-finished products without losing the aseptic conditions required by regulations. A new study has tested a transfer system aiming to offer biocontainment without losing cell viability of ATMP products
Glove testing systems: ensuring the highest levels of safety

Glove testing systems: ensuring the highest levels of safety

Barrier systems such as isolators or RABS play a fundamental role in the protection of people and products in pharmaceutical production. Only tenths of a millimetre thick, gloves are the most crucial interface in these hermetically sealed units, writes Matthias Angelmaier, Product Manager, Barrier Systems at Syntegon Technology
Ritedose selects ChargePoint Technology’s transfer solution for biomanufacturing project

Ritedose selects ChargePoint Technology’s transfer solution for biomanufacturing project

The AseptiSafe Bio Transfer Valve uses an enhanced decontamination step to provide a validated 6-log reduction in bacterial spores during the drug substance transfer process
PSL invests in UK facility for process optimisation of microsphere drugs

PSL invests in UK facility for process optimisation of microsphere drugs

The Liverpool facility will be designed to mirror the existing services currently provided by another facility in Philadelphia, US
Howorth Air Technology finds Indian partner

Howorth Air Technology finds Indian partner

Inos Technologies to help UK company expand its pharmaceutical containment business into the strategically important region
Argonaut launches aseptic vial filling services for biopharmaceuticals

Argonaut launches aseptic vial filling services for biopharmaceuticals

A California-based CDMO has designed an aseptic filling line to maximise yield of expensive biologics and other high-value drug substances.

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Growth leads to PBSC office and workshop relocation

Growth leads to PBSC office and workshop relocation

PBSC is pleased to announce the relocation of their head office in Huddersfield to a brand- new state-of-the-art office and workshop based in Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Power Voice System: the first isolator with integrated voice commands

Power Voice System: the first isolator with integrated voice commands

This new technology leads to greater overall efficiency
Total elimination of hazardous chemical fumes, odours and powders

Total elimination of hazardous chemical fumes, odours and powders

Multiple chemical types can be adsorbed in one filter, so you are no longer limited to application-specific filters or the inability to adapt to new lab processes
Erlab Captair Smart ductless filtering fume hoods remove hazardous elements

Erlab Captair Smart ductless filtering fume hoods remove hazardous elements

The new Captair Smart ductless fume hoods are designed to easily communicate when the hood is protecting the user and in optimal working order
Pharmapack Europe unpacks key drivers and challenges in 2020

Pharmapack Europe unpacks key drivers and challenges in 2020

Digital value-added medicines, waste management and the use of blockchain are key trends for the upcoming year
Telstar promotes aseptic technology at CPhI

Telstar promotes aseptic technology at CPhI

The latest solutions in isolation systems, sterilisation and pharmaceutical freeze-drying applications take centre stage at the German show
F.P.S. to host containment workshop in Rome

F.P.S. to host containment workshop in Rome

The event will take place in Rome on 4 October, at the end of the 5th edition of the HPAPI Summit, where F.P.S. will be the Gold sponsor and Speaker
Spetec introduces cleanroom box with integrated extraction

Spetec introduces cleanroom box with integrated extraction

Flow Box EFBS is a laminar flow box with integrated, acid-resistant extraction unit
FPS hosts containment workshop in Milan

FPS hosts containment workshop in Milan

The training event will be held on 30 May at FPS production plant
ChargePoint expands portfolio with single-use technology

ChargePoint expands portfolio with single-use technology

The new addition to the company's powder transfer solution has been presented at Interphex 2019
How to reduce exposure when processing APIs

How to reduce exposure when processing APIs

Global pharmaceutical company Cipla uses the Russell Compact Airlock Sieve as an integral part of its pharmaceutical process to screen APIs
ChargePoint Technology gains HazLoc certification for Verifi

ChargePoint Technology gains HazLoc certification for Verifi

The hazardous area certification allows the company to expand its smart monitoring technology into North America