June 9, 2026
p36, a provider of digital compliance solutions for the life sciences sector, has announced the official launch of UDI Connect, a next-generation SaaS solution purpose-built for medical device companies who have established robust internal UDI governance – and are now ready to automate, integrate, and scale their compliance across global markets. Bridging the last mile of UDI
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Bespak, a manufacturer of drug delivery systems, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and responsible business by partnering with Tunley Environmental to complete their inaugural Supply Chain Biodiversity Footprint (SCBF) assessment. This collaboration sets a precedent for sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry, showing how science-based methods can uncover and reduce negative ecological impacts buried deep
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The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, has announced plans to establish a new initiative to advance the safe adoption of agentic AI. The announcement follows research conducted at the Alliance’s European conference that found life science professionals expect agentic AI to be among the most
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Informa Markets will once again welcome the global pharmaceutical industry to CPHI Frankfurt 2025, running from 28-30th October at Messe Frankfurt. The three-day event is expected to draw more than 63,000 attendees, with six content theatres, more than 2,000 exhibitors, and a packed programme dedicated to networking and innovation. Celebrating its 36th year, CPHI Frankfurt brings
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Europa Biosite has announced that Bio X Cell has appointed Cambridge Bioscience, a member of Europa Biosite, as its exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland. This strategic partnership ensures that researchers across the UK and Ireland will have streamlined access to the Bio X Cell portfolio which features best-in-class functional monoclonal antibodies, globally recognised
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Aptamer Group, a developer of next-generation synthetic binders delivering innovation to the life science industry, has announced the launch of its biomarker discovery service, offering researchers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic development an innovative approach to identify and validate new disease markers. The service integrates Aptamer’s proprietary Optimer technology with advanced proteomic analysis to provide an
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One2Treat, a technology company transforming how the patient voice is integrated into clinical development, has announced the successful completion of a planned seed extension to accelerate its software platform development. In parallel, One2Treat has relocated to a larger office in Louvain-la-Neuve to support its continued growth. This investment follows the deployment of the One2Treat Insights module across
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PacBio, a developer of sequencing solutions, has announced that EpiCypher has joined the PacBio Compatible program. The partnership brings EpiCypher’s CUTANA Hia5 enzyme to market for use with Fiber-seq assays on PacBio HiFi sequencing systems, giving researchers a new way to see chromatin biology at single-molecule resolution. Fiber-seq (single-molecule chromatin fibre sequencing) is an advanced multi-omic whole genome sequencing (WGS)
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Promoted and organised by IMA Active, NEXTEN will be held on 27-28th October 2025 in the setting of Villa Erba, Lake Como in Italy. It will be a world première of the new IMA Active tablet presses and will involve leaders in the pharmaceutical industry through a variety of technical sessions. Attendees from all over the
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HERMA, a manufacturer of precision labelling machines for a variety of sectors, will showcase a quartet of high-performance labelling solutions at Pack Expo Las Vegas, 29th September – 1st October. At Booth N-5370, the company will provide live demonstrations of several modules, including a robotics-enabled labelling cell, a versatile front/back/wrap labelling machine, a medium-batch labeller
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Jamil Ahmed, distinguished engineer, Solace looks at Europe’s drug shortage crisis and how to end it with modern integration. 2024 in review: a year of shortages The widespread drug shortages that reached alarming levels in 2024 served as a critical warning for the pharmaceutical industry. From cancer treatments and insulin to ADHD medications and diabetes
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Gifthealth has announced its acquisition of Occam Health Services creating the “first-of-its-kind” digital pharmacy platform and patient access hub solution. Gifthealth is a direct-to-patient partner for manufacturers and a pioneer in digital-first brand experiences. Integrating with Occam’s high-touch, personalised model positions the combined company to cut through today’s patient journey. Serving more than six million patients
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The pharmaceutical industry continues to evolve, adopting new technologies and optimising resources and expertise to meet authentication and anti-counterfeiting challenges, says Dr Mark Deakes, chairman of the International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA). Global prescription drug sales are predicted to reach $1.6 trillion by 2028, according to one industry report. Other industry analysis forecasts a CAGR of 6.12%
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CN Bio, a provider of Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) Systems and solutions that accelerate drug discovery and development workflows, has announced the expansion of its Contract Research Services (CRS) with new PhysioMimix computational modelling tools. These capabilities have been developed to enhance Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism and Excretion (ADME) profiling, for accelerated drug discovery and development workflows. This launch represents
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TRIMTECH Therapeutics, a biotech company creating novel, small molecule therapeutics that selectively degrade protein aggregates, to combat neurodegenerative diseases, has announced the formation of its Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). Globally recognised leaders within the protein degradation and technology development fields, Professor Alessio Ciulli FRS FRSE FRSC and Dr Adam Gilbert, have been appointed as chair and
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The Guardtech Group are shortlisted for the Large Pharma Project at the Pharma Industry Awards at the Park Plaza London Riverbank on Wednesday 10th September. The Group’s modular specialist brand Guardtech Cleanrooms are shortlisted for the Large Pharma Project of the Year prize for a stunning 300sqm Grade manufacturing facility build for BDD Pharma in
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Qureight, a techbio company advancing the understanding of lung and heart disease through application of its AI-powered imaging and clinical data curation platform, has announced the appointment of Craig Rhodes as head of partnerships to lead strategic engagements with pharmaceutical organisations, in line with Qureight’s revenue growth targets. Rhodes was formerly EMEA director of healthcare and life
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Aptamer Group, a developer of next-generation synthetic binders delivering innovation to the life science industry, has announced the launch of its biomarker discovery service, offering researchers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostic development an approach to identify and validate new disease markers. Technical Innovation delivers novel biomarker discovery approach The service integrates Aptamer’s proprietary Optimer technology with
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Tasso, a company in patient-centric blood collection, and SheMed, a UK-based women’s healthcare company, have teamed up to deliver safer, more personalised weight loss treatments through convenient at-home diagnostics. SheMed’s patient-friendly testing program, which integrates the Tasso+ blood collection device, ensures that every patient completes a comprehensive lab screening before starting GLP-1 treatment, all from the
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SGD Pharma, a provider of pharmaceutical glass packaging, has announced an agreement with Italian Private Equity firm Entangled Capital to acquire Alphial S.r.l, a producer of Tubular Vials and Ampoules headquartered in Italy. This strategic acquisition will enhance SGD Pharma capabilities and expand our market presence in Europe. Alphial S.r.l. is a tubular glass converting company manufacturing
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Rotzinger PharmaPack is launching a new filling and capping platform for over-the-counter (OTC) products such as non-aseptic pharmaceuticals as well as solid and liquid products from the cosmetics, personal care, and nutraceutical industries. VarioFill combines the advantages of previously large lines on a compact and modular platform. “Where manufacturers and contract fillers previously needed new machines
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Dr. Subhashis Chakraborty, general manager, head – global product management at ACG Capsules discusses the European Commission’s decision on titanium dioxide in pharmaceuticals. 1. What does the European Commission’s decision mean in practical terms for pharmaceutical manufacturers in Europe? The Commission’s decision to maintain the use of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) in medicines, based on EMA’s April
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Veeva Systems has announced a collaboration with Amgen to advance clinical trial innovation. As a global leader in biotechnology, Amgen will employ the Veeva Clinical Platform to support and identify efficiencies across the clinical trial process, building on the company’s commitment to accelerating the development of new medicines for patients with serious diseases. “In collaboration with Veeva, we’re
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Continuous Process Solutions has won a regional business awards programme. Continuous Process Solutions, based in Dudley, UK, offers a tailored range of high-performance, high-strength steel conveyor belts, machinery, equipment and technical support for the pharmaceutical industry, as well as for rubber, plastics and wood-based panel production. The business has now been named Best Steel Conveyor Solutions Company
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Qureight, a techbio company advancing the understanding of lung and heart disease through application of its AI-powered imaging and clinical data curation platform, has announced that it has been selected by Calluna Pharma to support its Phase 2 AURORA study. Qureight will analyse imaging data from adult patients, evaluating anatomical lung changes in individuals treated with
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Cartherics, a biotech company developing off-the-shelf immune cell therapies focusing on high-impact women’s diseases, with lead programs in ovarian cancer and endometriosis, has announced the granting of a patent for ‘Method for Providing Immune Cells with Enhanced Function’ by the Chinese Patent Office. This patent covers induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) with a specific gene
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Er-Kim, an international pharmaceutical company specialising in the commercialisation of novel therapies, has announced a distribution agreement with CNX Therapeutics to supply selected oncology products across Central & Eastern Europe (CEE) and Türkiye. The agreement creates an exclusive partnership for a portfolio of oncology-related medications – including CNX Therapeutics’ Cardioxane (dexrazoxane) and Savene (dexrazoxane) – that are part of
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Upperton Pharma Solutions, a UK-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has been awarded a grant as part of the first VaxHub Sustainable Platform Funding Call, in collaboration with the University of Oxford. The funding supports the development of an oral formulation for Adenovirus-vectored vaccines. The project, led by Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert at the
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Biotech Fluidics has expanded its range of barbed peristaltic tube connectors, designed to securely hold flexible tubing in place. The latest addition to the range is a peristaltic tubing stop adapter that eliminates the need for fixed stoppers and allows custom cut lengths of peristaltic tubing to be installed on any pump head size. This unique adapter allows peristaltic tubing
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Glatt Ingenieurtechnik will be presenting integrated concepts combining particle design, process expertise, process and plant engineering and factory planning at POWTECH TECHNOPHARM in Nuremberg from 23 – 25th September 2025. Energy costs are not only decisive for the final product costs in energy-intensive processes. Glatt Engineering therefore focuses on energy and CO2 savings through energy-optimised concepts
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The UK government’s industrial strategy aims to strengthen economic growth by focusing on foundational sectors, supply chain resilience, clean energy and the skills needed for a modern workforce. The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) welcomes many of the commitments but has highlighted areas where more clarity and action will be required to ensure it delivers
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Asymchem, a company in contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) solutions, has announced an expansion of its flow chemistry capabilities at its Sandwich, UK facility. This milestone marks the first deployment of Asymchem’s proprietary and CE marking flow equipment in the Western market that further strengthens the company’s position in the adoption of advanced flow chemistry
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Nemera relies on Mitutoyo measurement and inspection solutions to ensure its health-critical dispensers, inhalers and pens deliver the exact specified amount of active ingredient. Among recent additions to the Neuenburg facility is a high-resolution computed tomography (CT) system from RX Solutions, a Mitutoyo partner company. This advanced CT system is serving as a further aid
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KNAPP will present its range of solutions for the sector on its stand (F20) at The Pharmacy Show, which takes place on 12-13th October at the NEC in Birmingham. A high-tech partner in the healthcare sector for over 70 years, KNAPP provides solutions from pallet to pill – that is, for the entire value chain, from production and wholesale
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Auto-injectors and pens enable patients to self-administer medication safely. These modern application systems replace visits to the doctor and reduce the burden on the healthcare system. However, this also increases the need for secondary packaging that combines protection, functionality and user-friendliness. Faller Packaging develops sustainable and customisable solutions to achieve this. New active ingredients for
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The last two decades have seen single-use technologies (SUTs) move from niche innovation to the backbone of modern biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Their ability to enable rapid changeovers between production runs, combined with the elimination of cross-batch contamination, and reduced capital requirements, has transformed how we produce biologics, vaccines, and advanced therapies. Yet, behind these operational gains
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The Hosokawa Micron Group and its subsidiaries will be presenting their range of products and services in Hall 11, Stand 137 at Powtech Technopharm 2025 in Nuremberg from 23 – 25th September. Under the motto “Road to Innovation: Turnkey solutions by Hosokawa Micron”, the focus of the trade fair presentation is on the complete solutions for
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Vicki Pearson, strategic marketing manager at Schneider Electric, discusses how modern environmental monitoring and compliance systems help life sciences firms meet regulatory demands while improving efficiency and security. Today’s industries are increasingly competitive and regulated. Life science companies stake their reputations on their ability to provide regulators with data-intensive, assured, high-credibility reporting. Traceability of critical
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The surface cleanliness required for medical and pharmaceutical products is generally achieved during manufacture using liquid-based cleaning processes that consume enormous amounts of energy and water. In order to effectively reduce resource consumption, a joint project funded by Invest BW and involving industrial partners, Fraunhofer IPA and the Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University
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Guillaume Gigon, VP of technology and AI, and Robert Taylor, associate director, clinical operations – process improvement, at Indero, explore how Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles – minimising waste, standardising workflows, and driving improvement through data – are being adapted from manufacturing industries to deliver clinical trials faster, more efficiently, and with greater consistency. The
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Santhera Pharmaceuticals announced the signing of an exclusive agreement with Uniphar to manage the distribution of AGAMREE (vamorolone) in the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in patients four years of age and older. Sales are expected to begin on a named patient
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Rob Abbenhuis, global head, corporate EHS and ESG, Ardena shares a risk-based approach to safe and efficient synthesis of HPAPIs. In recent years, drug discovery has seen a significant drive towards developing highly potent compounds, particularly in critical therapeutic areas like oncology, inflammatory diseases and antiviral treatments. These highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (HPAPIs) offer
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Broughton, a life sciences contract research organisation, is strengthening its support for medicinal cannabis and CBD product developers with additional advanced analytical testing services. This includes validated testing for minor cannabinoids CBG and CBGA, to go along with its comprehensive batch release testing. Broughton operates GMP compliant laboratories with ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and UKAS inspection. This
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Henniker Plasma, a manufacturer of plasma treatment systems, has announced the launch of its Stratus Plasma Manufacturing Cell range — a fully integrated, turnkey solution that combines advanced atmospheric plasma surface treatment with robotic automation. The Stratus systems are designed to deliver high-speed, high-precision surface activation and cleaning for a broad range of materials and applications.
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Brian Meyer, VP-Sales, PSB Industries discusses the past, present, and future of gas processing technology. The gas processing industry has long played a pivotal role in refining natural gas to ensure its usability for industrial, commercial, and energy applications. This article delves into the evolution of gas processing technologies, exploring early challenges, key advancements, and
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As the UK enters a late summer heatwave, energy solutions, compressed air and temperature control specialist Aggreko has issued a warning that pharmaceutical manufacturers may face reduced efficiency and an increased risk of failure for air compressors. Yellow and amber heat health alerts have been issued across England, with temperatures set to climb above 30°C
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Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials’ pharmaceutical business unit has published a new whitepaper about the industry’s ongoing transition to pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) to low global warming potential (Low-GWP) propellants. A leader in the development, manufacture and supply of fluoroproducts Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials (Orbia) has published new research outlining the regulatory environment needed to transition successfully
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Guardtech Group design manager Jack Burrow explains how the Suffolk-based cleanroom construction experts are embracing new technology and methodologies to take their project provision to new heights. When it comes to continuous improvement, the Guardtech Group are always open to new ideas. Whether that’s embracing new software, utilising new technology or implementing new practices on
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Coveris, European packaging manufacturers, has launched its new website at www.coveris.com, unveiling a fully restructured digital platform designed to maximise visibility, performance and user experience. The new website reflects the strategic transformation to improve customer experience and responsiveness across all markets. By combining enhanced digital systems, intelligent automation, and a streamlined user interface, the platform
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IMCD N.V., a partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has received improved ratings from two rating agencies: ISS ESG and Sustainalytics. These upgrades reflect the company’s ongoing progress across key environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. The recognition follows IMCD’s EcoVadis Platinum medal earlier this year, placing the company in the top 1%
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As part of its strategic transformation into a CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation) for medical devices and complex pharmaceutical drug delivery systems, Sanner announces a management change. As part of its focus on the CDMO sector, the Sanner Group will now draw even more specifically on expertise from the pharmaceutical industry, both operationally and
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PAPACKS, a Germany-based manufacturer of sustainable, moulded-fibre packaging solutions, will introduce its Fiber-Bottle to the North American marketplace at Pack Expo Las Vegas, 29th September – 1st October. At Booth #N-5172, the company will be showcasing its new plastic-free, fully recyclable packaging solution, which is suitable for replacing traditional plastic containers in a wide variety
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Europa Road is playing a vital role in global healthcare by delivering time-critical medical testing kits, which are then distributed to clinics across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the UK. As part of one of Britain’s largest independent logistics providers, Europa Worldwide Group, Europa Road is supporting a medical technology company that specialises in women’s health,
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Andreas Koppitz, CEO of pharma packaging at MM Packaging discusses pharma packaging supply chains and the lessons driving change in 2025 and beyond. 1. What key lessons from 2024 are now driving the most meaningful changes in pharma packaging supply chains in 2025? The past year was marked by continued global uncertainty, which tested the
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UST, a digital transformation solutions company, has partnered with ThinkBio.Ai, an AI-powered solutions provider for biopharmaceutical and healthcare organisations. This strategic partnership will empower UST to more efficiently leverage its expertise in digital transformation and advanced solutions to complement ThinkBio.Ai’s innovative AI-powered R&D capabilities. Together, the companies will deliver transformative solutions that accelerate AI transformation journeys and
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Polpharma Biologics announces a global (except for Middle East & North Africa) licensing agreement with Fresenius Kabi for the commercialisation of PB016, a proposed biosimilar to vedolizumab, an integrin receptor antagonist, a biologic therapy indicated for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Under the terms of the agreement, Polpharma Biologics will lead development and manufacturing
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Sanome has secured Class IIb CE certification and MHRA approval for MEMORI, an AI-enabled warning system for the early prediction/prevention of healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs), at the same time as appointing new strategic advisors, including former Health Minister Lord James Bethell and ex-executive director of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Prof Carole Longson. HAIs
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Steriline will exhibit for the second consecutive year at Pharma Pro&Pack Expo, an important trade show in India dedicated to machinery for the treatment and packaging of products in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sectors at stand H6-D45. Steriline, which has been present in India directly with its own subsidiary since 2022, considers the Indian and
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In this article, Sian Gill, managing partner at leading full-service IP firm Venner Shipley, explores the acceleration of the global pharmaceuticals sector and explains why protecting IP is essential to maximising its long-term growth. It’s safe to say that pharmaceuticals is big business. Recent insight suggests that the market is already worth in excess of
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After Identiv announced it’s partnership with Novanta to streamline adoption of RFID solutions for healthcare and medical device OEMs, European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer spoke to Deepak Prakash, vice president of healthcare at Identiv. 1. What specific market gaps or customer pain points are you addressing through the partnership with Novanta? Identiv and Novanta are partnering to provide
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Solids handling equipment maker, Ajax Equipment, has supplied research instrumentation producer, IGI Systems, with a stainless steel conical hopper with gas purge capability, as part of a prototype Sublimation System for a Low-Pressure Chemical Vapour Deposition application. The hopper includes a variety of features to ensure best performance including manufacture in stainless steel to provide
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ESTEVE acquires Regis Technologies, a United States-based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), headquartered in Chicago. This strategic move allows ESTEVE CDMO (actively operating under the Esteve Química brand) a physical presence in the United States, expanding its contract development and manufacturing solutions for innovative small-molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) across the entire drug development
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Christine Gottschalk, head of PI Test and Demo Centre, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, explores why more pharmaceutical businesses are turning to rental options as a smart, strategic choice. Production lines don’t pause for procurement. When pharmaceutical manufacturers face a sudden spike in demand, new quality control requirements or equipment failure, delays in sourcing inspection systems can
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Titian Software and Labguru have rebranded as Cenevo, bringing together the two companies’ solutions, Labguru and Mosaic, under a new, unified brand, to enable further innovation and increased collaboration to accelerate scientific discovery. The combined organisation specialises in lab management systems, automation, orchestration, data management and AI technology. Cenevo software enables smart connected labs that are automated,
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Vidir Solutions, a North American manufacturer of automated storage and retrieval systems, announces the Vidir VLM Mini, a compact vertical lift module (VLM) tailored for medical, pharmacy, and laboratory facilities. With a sub-10-foot height and a minimal footprint, the VLM Mini enables facilities to reclaim up to 85% of floor space previously occupied by conventional
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ESTEVE acquires Regis Technologies, a United States-based Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), headquartered in Chicago. This strategic move allows ESTEVE CDMO (actively operating under the Esteve Química brand) a physical presence in the United States, expanding its contract development and manufacturing solutions for innovative small-molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) across the entire drug development lifecycle
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Norwalt, a specialist in custom-built automation and line integration machinery for complex manufacturing applications, announces its strategic partnership with ei3, a specialist in industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. Together, the companies have launched Norwalt Nexus, a powerful, AI-driven digital platform designed to transform conventional manufacturing equipment into intelligent, proactive systems. The Nexus platform, now
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The UK government’s plan to nearly double annual investment in advanced manufacturing means leaders face unprecedented pressure to scale rapidly while maintaining operational excellence. Nick Petschek, managing director EMEA, Kotter International discusses. Though significant funding creates opportunity, the looming ambiguity around implementation timelines, sector prioritisation, and workforce implications will take its toll on organisations across the UK’s
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Almac Group has announced the official opening of new GMP-qualified analytical stability chambers and office space at its US Headquarter campus in Souderton, Pennsylvania. This $2 million investment builds on the multi-million-dollar expansion of global analytical services and reinforces Almac’s commitment to meeting growing client demand. The new facility includes 1,600 ft² of dedicated stability
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Eramol, a UK-based pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced progress on its new sterile manufacturing facility, scheduled to open in early 2026. Located in Sevenoaks, Kent, the facility spans 11,000 square feet, including a dedicated 1,900 square foot GMP Grade A/C cleanroom suite designed for small to medium batch production of sterile
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John Cogan, COO, Qinecsa outlines the opportunity presented by AI-driven automation to transform pharmacovigilance, both to address soaring workloads and costs, and to inject new strategic purpose into the function’s role. Pharmacovigilance (PV), and most notably its core task of tracking and processing adverse events (AEs), is both essential for regulatory compliance and a huge and
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Camgenium has announced its partnership with Professor Petre Cristian Ilie, Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon at NNUH NHS Foundation Trust, to develop HealthiumPro, a cloud-based innovative software solution. The system has the potential to improve the outcomes of prostate cancer patients by enhancing safety before and after surgery. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed
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Tiffany Overstreet, innovation director at MM Pharma & Healthcare Packaging, shares the power of innovation in pharmaceutical secondary packaging. Innovation in pharmaceutical secondary packaging is so much more than a competitive advantage – in today’s market, it is a vital tool for supporting sustainability and securing optimal patient outcomes. As the industry faces mounting regulatory
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Asahi Kasei Life Science, a division of diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei, announced plans to construct a new spinning plant for its Planova virus removal filters in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki, Japan. The new facility will be the company’s fourth spinning plant for hollow-fibre cellulose membrane filters. Construction is scheduled to begin in July 2026, with operations
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With rising demand and complexity, the need for robust, connected, and sustainable cold chain solutions has never been greater. Pharmaceutical logistics is entering its next phase of resilience and sustainability, and Delphine Perridy, CCO at Envirotainer, explores how technology, geopolitical tension, and climate change have all contributed to this significant transformation. 1. With the frequency
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Packaging manufacturer Coveris has revealed record sustainability performances across its group as rated by EcoVadis. Signifying a new milestone for the company, following a series of recent EcoVadis assessments, almost 60% of sites within the Coveris Group are covered by a Platinum score, ranking them among the top 1% globally. A further 30% of Coveris’
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Liz Cornish is the senior digital marketing & brand manager for BA Sciences outlines key steps facility teams can take to investigate, remediate, and prevent pharmaceutical contamination. Even well-managed pharmaceutical facilities can face contamination events. Failures in HVAC systems, improper workstation use, or lapses in protective protocols may lead to products that are unsafe or
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Veeva Systems has announced that Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has committed to Veeva Vault CRM. The Vault CRM solution will support MSD as they enter one of the most significant launch periods in the company’s history across a diverse set of new therapeutic areas and modalities. “We are excited to
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Antares Vision Group, a technological partner in the digitalisation of products and supply chains for companies and institutions, played a role in the latest phase of an ongoing study by Michigan State University’s The Axia Institute that tests the feasibility of applying RFID technology to streamline pharma traceability throughout the supply chain. For the study’s second phase
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David Staunton, industry transformation leader at Cognizant Life Science Manufacturing shares how life sciences companies are under immense pressure to deliver new treatments to a global population faster. Surging demand for therapies in areas like cancer, weight loss, and immune disorders is placing enormous pressure on development and manufacturing facilities to be faster and more
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Veeva Systems has announced Boehringer Ingelheim is the latest top 20 biopharma to standardise customer data across more than 100 countries with Veeva OpenData and Veeva Network. “Accurate and comprehensive” customer reference data from OpenData will equip Boehringer Ingelheim’s teams with the insights needed to engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) with relevant information, while laying the data foundation to scale
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Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the launch of two new electron microscopes that will be unveiled at Microscopy & Microanalysis (M&M) in Salt Lake City, Utah, 27-31 July, each contributing to the democratisation of research in the sciences. Scios 3 FIB-SEM offers high-powered versatility The Thermo Scientific Scios 3 is a focused ion beam (FIB) scanning electron
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Anton Paar uses IDS Imaging’s uEye Warp10 camera in its image analysis systems to capture and analyse particle size and shape in real time. Precise material analysis plays a central role in many industries. Whether for quality assurance or for predicting material behaviour, the precise characterisation of particles is crucial. Development laboratories, materials research institutes
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Stevanato Group, a provider of drug containment, drug delivery, and diagnostic solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries, has secured €200 million in financing through agreements with BNL BNP Paribas, Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), and Banco BPM. These fundings are intended to support the Company’s ongoing capital expenditure projects in Cisterna di Latina (Italy) and Fishers (Indiana,
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Kling Bio, a biotech company developing antibody-based drugs for cancer and infectious diseases, has entered into a collaboration and license option agreement with Sanofi for the discovery of antibodies and epitopes using its B cell immortalisation and screening platform, Kling-Select. Kling-Select is a proprietary, clinically and commercially validated B cell immortalisation platform that has played a pivotal
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The Pistoia Alliance, a global, not-for-profit alliance that advocates for greater collaboration in life sciences R&D, is launching two complementary initiatives to transform pharmacovigilance (PV) in response to growing member demand. A new dedicated AI in Safety & PV Community of Experts (CoE) will explore how to apply AI safely, ethically and effectively within pharmacovigilance
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Neil Smith, CPG president, Schneider Electric comments on the importance of the upcoming UK Point of Care manufacturing legislation that came into force today (23rd July 2025). As the UK implements a comprehensive legal framework for decentralised and point-of-care (POC) manufacture of medicines on 23rd July 2025, we are entering a new era of personalised healthcare.
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An investment of $1 billion to increase access to innovative antibiotics and high-quality treatment of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), could boost the European Union’s (EU) economy by $88 billion a year, by the year 2050, finds new research from the Center for Global Development. This is a return on investment of 103:1. The research is behind
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Professor Philipp Koellinger, co-founder and CEO of open science startup DeSci Labs, argues that peer review needs urgent reform and that AI can help pharma live up to its ideals. Peer review is the core quality control mechanism of pharmaceutical research, determining what findings are published and what projects are funded. Yet, the system is
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Meech International has introduced the 906 Hyperion 24V Power Supply Unit (PSU), a compact, high-voltage AC power supply with 24VDC input developed to support static management equipment across a wide range of industrial settings, especially useful for pharmaceutical manufacturers. The 906 PSU replaces Meech’s existing 904 and 905 AC power units, delivering new smart features
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Adrian Tombling, partner and patent attorney, Withers & Rogers explores the future of GenAI and drug discovery. The role of AI in drug discovery is well established, particularly when it comes to accelerating research activity and improving the chances of success in developing an effective therapy. However, recent technological advances are bringing new challenges for
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Neuraxpharm, a European specialty pharmaceutical company dedicated to central nervous system (CNS) disorders, and Dizlin Pharmaceuticals, a Swedish R&D company focused on late-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD), has announced a strategic global co-development agreement for Infudopa SubC. Infudopa SubC is a next-generation, wearable drug-device therapy that is designed to offer a user-friendly, flexible, and physiologically sound alternative to existing
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The UK government has announced a new Life Sciences Sector Plan aimed at strengthening the economy and modernising the NHS, marking a significant step in its wider Industrial Strategy. The plan, launched on 16 July, outlines a ten-year vision to turn Britain’s scientific strengths into tangible health and economic benefits. With the sector valued at around
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Xeltis, a developer of transformative implants that enable the natural creation of living and long-lasting vessels, has announced encouraging preliminary data for Xabg, its coronary artery bypass conduit (CABG), demonstrating positive safety and patency among patients with multi-vessel atherosclerotic coronary artery disease. Xabg is a novel, biorestorative, polymeric conduit which enables continued blood flow in coronary
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The SciY business has announced the integration of Optimal Industrial Technologies and Optimal Industrial Automation into the SciY Laboratory Digitalization Suite, creating a single, vendor-agnostic software and automation platform that connects molecular research and development, quality control labs, and full-scale biopharma and specialty chemicals manufacturing environments. This integration and unified branding bring together Optimal’s industry-leading
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West Pharmaceutical Services, a specialist in innovative solutions for injectable drug administration, announced that it opened a new purpose-built analytical laboratory building near its manufacturing site in Stolberg. “We are excited to announce the opening of our new, state of the art, laboratory, which will allow us to broaden our range of services to meet the
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New environmental regulations and increasing consumer demand for corporate sustainability drive European pharmaceutical companies to commit to green chemistry processes. Ellie Gabel, associate editor for Revolutionized discusses. Scaling up ecologically sound principles is no longer an option but a strategic priority to reduce waste, energy, and harmful substances during medicine manufacturing. Current state of green chemistry
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Arca BioLogistics, a specialist in Life Science logistics, has recently concluded on a development update of its logistics management portal Arca Live. Designed to give customers total visibility and control over every shipment from collection through to delivery, Arca Live has been developed specifically for the Life Science sector, helping to simplify the entire logistics
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One Biosciences, a precision oncology biotech company pioneering clinical grade single-cell tumour transcriptomic profiling, has announced a €15 million Series A financing led by Redmile Group and Blast, with participation from Galion.exe, Invus, Adamed Technology, Sofinnova Partners, Polytechnique Ventures, and Kima Ventures. This round brings One Biosciences’ total funding, to date, to over €20 million
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Numan, a UK digital health provider, has announced that it has raised $60 million in fresh funding, following another year of growth. The latest financing is an extension of Numan’s Series B round. It comprises a new $30 million equity investment led by Big Pi Ventures, known for investing in companies developing exceptional technologies to
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Qureight, a techbio company accelerating drug development using its proprietary deep-learning image biomarkers and clinical data analytics platform, has announced the first results from a collaboration with Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage biotechnology company driven by generative AI, focused on rentosertib (ISM001-055), a TNIK inhibitor discovered using Insilico’s generative AI approach, in development for the treatment of IPF.
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For too long, regulatory teams have become bogged down by protracted reviews of the regulatory implications of each new product change, with potential risk to drug availability until these have been assessed and actions set in motion. Now Generative AI (GenAI) promises to change all that, say independent consultant Preeya Beczek and Agnes Cwienczek of
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Antares Vision Group, a specialist in the digitalisation and traceability of products and supply chains for companies and institutions, has announced a strategic partnership with LedgerDomain, a specialist in secure digital identity and credentialing for the healthcare supply chain. This collaboration further strengthens the award-winning Verification Router Service (VRS) solution delivered by rfxcel, a business
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PSI CRO explores solid site relationships and how they are the backbone of successful clinical trials. Without happy, supported sites, enrolment simply cannot happen predictably or within budgetary constraints. This task has only grown more complex in recent years. While historic challenges like staffing shortages, trial complexity, and issues related to site startup have intensified, they
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DHL Supply Chain announces the opening of a new multi-user facility in Dublin, as part of the €637 million investment into the UK & Ireland region. The site is optimised for customers in the technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors, and delivers a range of specialist services. These sectors are growing at pace, with a
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OncoHost, a technology company transforming the approach to precision medicine for improved patient outcomes, has been named a Gold Winner in the 2025 Merit Awards for Business in the Research and Development category. Presented annually by the Merit Awards, this program celebrates the world’s most innovative companies and individuals driving measurable progress across industries. OncoHost was selected for its R&D work
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Aenova has now introduced a new hot melt extrusion platform at its Regensburg site. This twin-screw extrusion platform is ready to be used in producing amorphous solid dispersions (ASD) for APIs up to OEB 5. Unlocking the full potential of drug candidates Approximately 80% of preclinical drug candidates face bioavailability limitations due to poor aqueous
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In the face of volatile energy pricing and grid instability, Aggreko is highlighting the potential for battery energy storage systems (BESS) and battery hybrids to help increase resilience and on-site efficiency. At present, the UK manufacturing sector is being squeezed by some of the highest industrial energy costs across Europe, with prices in the UK
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The Institution of Chemical Engineers, alongside the Chemical Industries Association, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Society of Chemical Industry, have written to the Chancellor, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, and the Secretary of State for Education, committing to work with the government to help implement the industrial strategy, and call
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Fluid control specialist Bürkert has become an official Siemens Product Partner for Siemen’s SIMATIC Automation Systems. The new partnership will extend integration capabilities for OEMs and end users with a focus on valve islands for process industries. Following decades of partnership between the German brands, the new agreement means Bürkert hardware and software is fully
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Cellular Origins, a TTP company, focused on efficient robotic manufacture of cell and gene therapies (CGTs), the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult (CGT Catapult), an independent innovation and technology organisation specialising in the advancement of the cell and gene therapy industry, and Resolution Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, have announced the formation of a consortium. The consortium has been awarded
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Aptar CSP Technologies, part of AptarGroup, has developed a dual-active material science technology engineered to simultaneously control moisture and oxygen. This technology is designed to provide a singular solution to address these degradation drivers for pharmaceutical drugs, including oral solid dose glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), medical devices and more. This new solution marks a significant material
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PSI, a global Contract Research Organisation, explains why selecting a global safety database is one of the most critical decisions in managing clinical trial data. A well-designed safety database is essential for capturing, managing, and reporting safety information, which ultimately supports regulatory compliance and helps protect patient well-being. As trials grow more complex and regulations
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IMCD Group, a specialist in the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, announces the official opening of its newly reorganised and expanded Life Science Laboratory hub in Shanghai. This investment highlights IMCD’s continued commitment to innovation expertise, technical excellence, and collaborative partnerships in China and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The newly inaugurated Life
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Mark Fish, VP and GM of Digital Lab Solutions, Thermo Fisher discusses the importance of making automation more accessible for labs across industries with the next generation of innovation. What specific routine tasks are most targeted for automation in current lab environments? It’s an unfortunate truth, confirmed through a lot of research, that scientists spend a
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Almac Clinical Services, part of the Almac Group, has completed a multi-million-pound investment to enhance cold chain capabilities at its global headquarters in Craigavon, Northern Ireland. This strategic investment includes the completion of a purpose-built Ultra-Low Temperature facility which has tripled Almac Clinical Services’ -15°C to -25°C secondary packaging capabilities and doubled ultra-low temperature storage
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Teknomek has added the Hupfer Easy Rider shelving system to its product portfolio, designed to solve one of the biggest challenges for organisations working in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or SSD sectors: lack of storage space. Teknomek, known as a UK’s manufacturers of hygienic furniture and equipment, recently became the UK distributor of Hupfer equipment. Typically, half of any
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Ellen Varelas, founder & CEO of LectureLinx, a global provider of innovative compliance technology and services solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry discusses the importance of compliance in the pharma industry. Only a few years ago, compliance was the undisputed top priority in the pharmaceutical industry – regardless of cost. Companies operated under the principle that regulatory
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Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection, a specialist in precision instruments and inspection solutions, will be exhibiting at PPMA Total Show 2025 from 23rd–25th September at the NEC Birmingham, showcasing a range of contamination detection and compliance technologies. Under the banner Inspect. Protect. Comply, the company will highlight its proven solutions that help food and pharmaceutical manufacturers inspect
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Atlas Copco has expanded its oil-free compressor range, including models specifically designed to meet the stringent air purity and reliability demands of pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. The latest additions include the ZR/ZT 30-55 FLX dual-speed rotary tooth compressors, the ZR/ZT 30-50 VSD+ rotary tooth compressors, the robust ZT 200-355 VSD+ and the ZR 200 – 315
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Alphalyse, a Danish contract research organisation (CRO) that has developed GMPvalidated liquidchromatography massspectrometry (LCMS) assays for hostcellprotein (HCP) impurity testing in biologic drugs, has announced that Fidelio Capital has acquired a majority stake in the company. Alphalyse’s founders will retain a significant shareholding, establishing an ambitious partnership aimed at expanding capacity, accelerating international growth, and establishing
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Rommelag has successfully achieved the “Ready” level certification in Körber’s PAS-X MSI Plug & Produce program. This certification confirms the compatibility of Rommelag’s aseptic filling machines with Körber’s PAS-X MES interface standards, enabling “simplified, faster integration” for pharmaceutical manufacturers. With the PAS-X MSI Plug & Produce program, Körber’s Business Area Pharma offers a standardised approach
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PHARMASEAL, provider of the Engility Trial Management Platform consisting of a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) CTMS and Electronic Trial Master File (eTMF), has announced a Technology Integration Partnership with Viedoc, a specialist in Electronic Data Capture (EDC) and eClinical technologies. This collaboration integrates PHARMASEAL’s advanced CTMS platform with Viedoc’s EDC capabilities, including its flagship product
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Martyn Williams, managing director of COPA-DATA UK discusses digitalisation of pharma and what’s holding firms back. If you’re working in the office today, look around. Peer over your laptop. How many of your colleagues are still clinging to paper-based processes? Clutching SOPs, annotating batch records, copying notes by hand? It’s not a dig. It’s a
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Sulzer has announced the launch of its new Scaba STA vertical agitator, a solution designed to deliver “excellent” reliability, sustainability, and total cost of ownership for industrial mixing applications. Building on decades of application expertise the Scaba STA agitator marks a strategic evolution in Sulzer’s portfolio, harmonising the best design features of the renowned SALOMIX and Scaba
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Temperature-controlled packaging specialist Hydropac has announced the appointment of Kimon Konakoglou as head of research & development, to support the company’s continued expansion of capabilities in the fast-growing pharmaceutical logistics sector. The move comes at a critical time for the pharmaceutical cold chain, with rising global demand for temperature-sensitive biologics, vaccines, and personalised medicines placing
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Kashmik Formulation, a pharmaceutical manufacturing company headquartered in Ahmedabad, has announced expansion plans aimed at increasing production capacity enhancing operational efficiencies through automation. The company has also set an ambitious revenue target of ₹100 crore for the financial year 2025–26, following a 100% year-on-year growth from ₹20 crore to ₹40 crore in FY24–25. Currently operating at
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Nick Petschek, Kotter International discusses how market turbulence is taking a toll on the pharmaceutical industry. Shifting U.S. economic policy is stalling large pharma and biotech deals, causing leaders to push them down the line by months, if not whole quarters. Now more than ever, amid volatile and fast-changing market conditions, pharma leaders and their
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Shift Bioscience (Shift), a biotechnology company uncovering the biology of cell rejuvenation to develop new therapies for age driven diseases, has announced the results of a new study detailing an improved approach to ranking virtual cell models for gene discovery. The research describes the introduction of new metrics and baselines to assess model performance, providing an
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India is the largest supplier of generic medicines globally, accounting for one in five generic drugs sold worldwide, and has earned the title “pharmacy of the world”. Dr. Jayashree Aiyar, chief scientific officer, Syngene International discusses. Building on this legacy of large-scale generic supply, India is now advancing into more complex areas of the pharmaceutical
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SupplyOne, a value-added North American packaging distributor with custom converting capabilities, highlights its Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Packaging Solutions. These solutions are specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers by delivering unmatched product protection, regulatory compliance, and supply chain efficiency. SupplyOne’s packaging solutions are engineered to protect sensitive
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Charmaine Gadua, manager, Central Marcom and Sustainability Ambassador, Ansell, discusses the urgency of climate action. The urgency of climate action has never been greater, and businesses play a crucial role in achieving global sustainability goals. In alignment with The Paris Agreement, businesses must make a concerted efforts to limit global warming and reduce carbon emissions.
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Vetter, a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), celebrated the start of construction for its new clinical manufacturing site in Des Plaines with an official groundbreaking ceremony on 26th June. The independent pharmaceutical service provider received the building permit for the new site in April of this year. With an investment of approximately $285 million,
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Theo de Boer, PhD, principal scientist – scientific director LCMS, Ardena shares the key steps to bring ADCs successfully to clinical trial. The use of antibody-drug-conjugates (ADC) in drug development is becoming more and more widespread, thanks to their potential to improve the effectiveness of cancer treatments by enabling more precise targeting of cancerogenic cells.
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Speaking at the Medicines for Europe Annual Conference, Michal Nitka, SVP head generics Europe & global head OTC at Teva Pharmaceuticals, highlights the essential role of a resilient, competitive, and environmentally sustainable pharmaceutical industry in safeguarding patient access to medicines and strengthening Europe’s healthcare sovereignty. While advancing its innovative portfolio of medicines, Teva strongly believes in
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ProFound Therapeutics has announced a four-year collaboration with Novartis to discover and develop novel therapeutics for cardiovascular disease leveraging its ProFoundry Platform. This collaboration aims to bring innovative solutions to a growing population of patients by joining ProFound’s unique capabilities in the identification of novel proteins from the expanded proteome as drugs and drug targets with Novartis’
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Dr Audrey Dubourg, product manager, and Ayisha I. A. Malik, content marketing manager CN Bio, discuss how to effectively adopt and leverage Organ-on-a-chip to drive more effective drug development. The pharmaceutical industry has experienced tremendous growth over the last century, through innovation, technological advancements and globalisation. So, it is surprising that late-stage drug development failures
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Deborah McElhone, head of sustainability pharma at the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), discusses the partnership between India and the UK. The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is targeting net zero with its Scope1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2045. Given the global nature of pharmaceutical supply chains and the fact that 25% of medicines
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Platinum Press, Inc. (PPI), a provider of printed packaging solutions specialising in labels, folding cartons, leaflets, foil lidding and flexible packaging, has commenced large-scale production runs on two new Rapida 106 X Printing Presses from Koenig & Bauer. Now fully integrated into the company’s recently expanded, 220,000-square-foot facility in Fort Worth, Texas, the perfector presses are among the first
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Christy Eatmon, global subject matter expert, steriles, Thermo Fisher Scientific explores how to meet the growing demand for prefilled syringes. The pharmaceutical industry has always been resolutely focused on getting safe and effective therapies to patients in need and, with that, meeting a growing demand for therapeutics that are also easy to administer. Healthcare providers
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After Cellular Origins announced its latest collaboration with Johnson & Johnson, Olivia Friett spoke to Edwin Stone, CEO, Cellular Origins about the collab and the future of mobile robotics. What led Johnson & Johnson to selecting Cellular Origins for this collaboration? Our interactions with cell and gene therapy developers consistently highlight a key advantage of
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Niklas Adamsson, COO at Envirotainer looks at the key considerations when preparing the cold chain for climate change. Global distribution of life-saving pharmaceuticals is incredibly complex, with several different components from warehouse to final delivery. At each stage, providers must make sure strict temperature requirements are met across varying climates and infrastructures. Here are some
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Mario Toubes-Rodrigo, global applications leader, H.E.L Group shares how high pressure bioreactors can transform fermentation for a sustainable tomorrow. The history of using bioreactors for fermentation processes stretches back over 10,000 years, when pottery vessels were used to ferment a mixture of rice, honey, and fruit in China, but it was not until the 1950s
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Aaron Quinn, senior manager – Europe, Vantage Nutrition highlights how V-beads technology is redefining supplement delivery. In recent years, the conversation around nutraceuticals has moved far beyond ingredient lists and recommended daily intakes. Today’s consumer is no longer satisfied with knowing what’s in it, they’re asking how it’s delivered. The delivery system is becoming the
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INTEGRA Biosciences’ liquid handling solutions and pipette automation software are helping 3T Biosciences – a biotech company based in South San Francisco, California – to enhance the reproducibility and productivity of its pipetting workflows, accelerating the discovery of novel cancer targets and therapeutics. Patients diagnosed with solid cancers or autoimmune diseases often have limited and ineffective
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Nigel Theobald, CEO, N4 Pharma explores the future of targeted therapeutics with next-generation silica nanoparticle delivery. In the evolving landscape of precision medicine and targeted therapy, success is increasingly determined not only by the efficacy of the drug itself, but also on the precision and reliability of the delivery mechanism employed. Targeted therapeutics, designed to
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Olivia Friett spoke to Aaron Johnson, manager, cheminformatics & data science at Lonza about the role of AI and ML in drug development. 1. How are artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) being used in drug development and manufacturing today? The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a transformative shift driven by advancements in artificial intelligence
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PCI Pharma Services will use the BIO International Convention, 16-19th June in Boston, as a platform to introduce its new purpose-built facility for large-scale sterile fill-finish operations at its campus in nearby Bedford, NH. At Booth 1979, PCI experts will provide attendees with key updates as the 50,000-square-foot facility approaches full-scale GMP production this summer.
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IMA has created two new centres of expertise within the organisation: the IMA AI LAB and Embedded Data Machines. Their mission is to consolidate and expand the use of AI across several fronts – from integrating intelligent functionalities into machines and plants, to advanced data collection and analysis, to the development of predictive algorithms and
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Aragen, a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO), announced that it will commence GMP manufacturing at its biologics manufacturing facility in Bangalore, India from late July 2025. Aragen has successfully completed the facility and equipment qualification and demonstrated the productivity of its intensified fed batch cell culture manufacturing platform to deliver titers >25 g/L.
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Human Data Sciences (HDS), the UK-based medtech company behind the real-world data analytics platform Livingstone, has launched a landmark update to the platform that enables researchers to conduct comparative outcomes studies across multiple endpoints simultaneously. This new capability arrives at a critical time for the life sciences industry, particularly in Europe, where the implementation of the EU Joint
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Russell Miller, VP, global sales and marketing, Enzene shares how to drive down the cost of monoclonal antibody manufacturing. Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have become central to modern biopharmaceutical therapy, with clinical applications spanning oncology, autoimmune diseases, and infectious disorders. Yet despite their clinical significance, mAbs remain expensive to manufacture, posing a persistent barrier to affordability
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Despite its growing threat to global health, research aimed at tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been constrained for many years, most likely due to the rapid evolution of resistance in pathogens, regulatory and policy barriers, and high research and development (R&D) costs. However, recent developments have led to a growing belief that viable solutions to
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Olivia Friett recently had the opportunity to attend i-team Global’s immersive launch, in Dublin, of the SAFE-T-product family – a suite of battery-powered floor cleaning solutions designed for cleanrooms. European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer spoke to Ryan McClymonds, global technical director about cleanroom challenges and how these products help to tackle them. What specific cleanroom challenges do you aim
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Verista, a provider of automation, compliance, and quality solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, highlights the LABELQ Label & Print Reconciliation System, a platform engineered to transform label management for medical device, pharmaceutical, and contract manufacturers. LABELQ streamlines operations by integrating print, inspection, and accountability into a single, unified platform, significantly increasing efficiency and reducing operational
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As we move further into 2025, it’s clear the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector is at a pivotal point. We’re seeing real momentum, in the industry – but also a lot of pressure. Olivia Friett, editor of European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer discusses. COVID-19 exposed just how fragile global supply chains can be, particularly when it comes to sourcing
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Kivu Bioscience, a biotech company developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates, has announced a manufacturing partnership with Sterling Pharma Solutions, a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), to produce cGMP-quality material for Phase 1 clinical trials of its lead oncology antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) candidate, KIVU-107. Under the agreement, Sterling will manufacture cGMP clinical material for KIVU-107 at
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The pharmaceutical industry faces significant challenges in its mission to provide safe, effective, and affordable products. Noam Nahari, VP marketing & business development at LOG Pharma Primary Packaging discusses. Achieving this goal is particularly demanding for suppliers to the drug industry, which must consistently meet stringent standards while controlling costs. Amid this reality, the R&D
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Cellular Origins, a TTP Company, focused on enabling scalable, cost-effective, and efficient manufacture of cell and gene therapies (CGTs), has announced an international collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific. The collaboration will combine Thermo Fisher’s proven cell culture and processing technology and Cellular Origins’ CGT robotic manufacturing platform, Constellation, to deliver full, robotic, 24/7 production of CGTs
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European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer talks to leading companies to see what’s happening at BIO Boston. Hongene – David Butler, CTO What are you most looking forward to? At BIO Boston, we’re most looking forward to connecting with partners across the nucleic acid therapeutics ecosystem who share our commitment to advancing the next generation of RNA and oligonucleotide-based
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TekniPlex Healthcare, which utilises advanced materials science expertise to help deliver better patient outcomes, has commenced production activities at its new 200,000-square-foot facility in Madison, Wisconsin. Serving as the premier, flagship location for the company’s Barrier Protection Systems business, the plant will combine manufacturing technologies with materials science experts – all toward the goal of
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Khalil Essani, product line manager sterile products at Single Use Support explains how process intensification advances bioprocessing. Optimising production processes has become essential in the rapidly changing biopharmaceutical manufacturing market, in order to remain competitive and satisfy needs for healthcare around the world. Traditional bioprocessing techniques frequently struggle with high costs due to inefficiencies and
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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) has introduced WMArchitect Interchangeable Parts to secure a resilient supply of single-use assemblies by including pre-qualified, alternative components in the design stage to avoid regulatory compliance interruptions and long lead times. The new service for bioprocessing eliminates the disruption of reduced component stock and potential production shutdowns, to instead enable a
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CluePoints, the sponsor of RBQMLive and provider of statistical and AI-driven software solutions, has announced the full agenda and expert speaker line up for the 4th annual RBQMLive. RBQMLive, taking place on Thursday, 25th September, 2025, is a free virtual event, that unites industry experts, clinical trial specialists, and the wider industry to share insights, education
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Oxford-based SynaptixBio, which is developing a therapy for a rare, deadly, and currently incurable rare disease (H-ABC), says it has identified the drug it will take forward into clinical trials. The drug, SB H-19642, is an antisense oligonucleotide (ASO), which is a short strand of synthetic DNA that stops mutated genes from producing toxic proteins. The
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Dr. Werner Engelbrecht, senior director strategy, Veeva Systems explores how this year could see clinical trial innovation surge as EU regulation evolves. Europe’s clinical trial regulations are evolving fast. Policies including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the AI Act, ACT EU and the soon-to-launch European Biotechnology law are redefining clinical trial standards. Biopharma
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Schneider Electric, a company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced new data centre solutions specifically engineered to meet the intensive demands of next-generation AI cluster architectures. Evolving its EcoStruxure Data Center Solutions portfolio, Schneider Electric introduced a Prefabricated Modular EcoStruxure Pod Data Center solution that consolidates infrastructure for liquid cooling, high-power busway and high-density NetShelter
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Cherwell, an Analytichem company, cleanroom microbiology solutions company, has introduced a new range of plated prepared media designed to deliver sample security, data integrity, and optimised workflow in microbial monitoring. Cherwell’s new Redipor TwistLock prepared media plates feature a secure locking lid and side-label with a GS1 DataMatrix barcode to enhance contamination protection, improve traceability and support automation,
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XL-protein has announced that it has entered into a worldwide License, Development and Commercialisation Agreement with Grifols for a long-acting biopharmaceutical product. Under this collaboration, XL-protein will leverage its proprietary, clinical-stage PASylation technology to extend the circulation of Grifols therapeutics, paving the way for a more effective and long-lasting treatment. XL-protein will actively support preclinical development
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Italfarmaco has announced that the European Commission (EC) has granted conditional marketing authorisation for Duvyzat (givinostat), a novel histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor. It is approved for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in ambulant patients 6 years and older, regardless of the underlying genetic mutation, when taken together with corticosteroids. The EC decision follows the positive
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Azenta Life Sciences announce a new range of Electron-Beam (E-Beam) treated externally threaded tubes, expanding options for laboratories and biorepositories that desire sterile sample storage solutions. The E-Beam treatment is now offered on FluidX 0.5ml, 0.9ml, 1.0ml,1.9ml and 7.6ml sample storage tubes, expanding Azenta’s capabilities to meet the diverse needs of life sciences customers. E-Beam treatment offers a precise,
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Lubrizol has expanded their distribution agreement with IMCD to help meet medical solutions demand in the United States and Canada. The collaboration aims to expand a well-established medical TPU-focused partnership in Europe to North America, with IMCD empowered to enhance market penetration, efficiently manage inventory and strengthen customer relationships. Lubrizol has an extensive range of
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The Apr-Jun 2025 issue of European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer explores the latest sustainability in packaging trends, a Q&A with i-team Global, features on bioprocessing, process technologies and drug delivery, as well as a cover story from Tive. ×
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Within Water for Injection (WFI) loops, the potential for biofilm development is a critical threat that is primarily caused by laminar flow and the presence of dead zones in the pipework. Bürkert’s business development manager for pharma & biotech, Damien Moran, explains. Flow metering and control are crucial to prevent biofilm accumulation, and to achieve this,
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Medicover Genetics, an innovator in genetic diagnostics and laboratory enablement, has announced the integration of Element Biosciences’ AVITI sequencing system into its end-to-end genomics platform. This integration is designed to empower partner laboratories with advanced in-house testing capabilities. Available through Medicover Genetics’ end-to-end genomics platform, this expanded integration enables partner laboratories worldwide to deliver advanced testing
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Clinigen, the global specialty pharmaceutical services group, has highlighted a key collaborative milestone with Shionogi, an impact-driven pharmaceutical company, marking the launch of their new strategic relationship. Clinigen CEO Jerome Charton met last week with Shionogi president and CEO Dr Isao Teshirogi at the Shionogi global headquarters in Osaka, Japan, for a ceremonial signing event to mark
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Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) and the Francis Crick Institute have announced a new strategic partnership to support the delivery of KQ Labs, a national accelerator for data-driven health science start-ups. Founded and hosted by the Crick, the KQ Labs programme is an annual five-month launchpad for up to ten start-ups building science-backed, scalable solutions in drug discovery, digital health, precision
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Brenntag has announced the acquisition of mcePharma. The acquisition and additional investments in the site of mcePharma will “strengthen” Brenntag’s capabilities across the pharma and biopharma value chain. The existing GMP facilities, advanced sampling services, and expertise in both OTC product development and GMP powder pack-off will add to the growing portfolio of capabilities and value
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Just when pharmaceutical supply chains had begun to recover from the chaos of the pandemic, companies are now faced with the threat of US tariffs and the ongoing investigation into the United States’ reliance on drug imports. Nick Fryer, vice president of marketing, Sheer Logistics discusses. According to a recent survey, 90% of US biotech companies rely
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FUJIFILM Corporation’s Life Sciences Group companies, a portfolio of businesses offering products, services and comprehensive solutions that span all stages of therapeutic development from discovery through to commercialisation, has announced new names and identities as part of a strategic positioning effort. The Group Companies’ new names, collaborative strategic focus, and structural alignment reflects Fujifilm’s commitment
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European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer asks John McDermott, vice president of scientific consulting at Quotient Sciences what the benefits are of using a CRDMO? What are the benefits of using a CRDMO? CRDMOs offer a number of strategic and operational benefits for pharmaceutical and biotech companies, with the exact benefits dependent upon the nature of the particular
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OneChain Immunotherapeutics (OCI), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of CAR-T therapies for the treatment of oncologic diseases, has announced the appointment of Barbara Krebs-Pohl as the new chair of the Board of Directors. Krebs-Pohl has over 27 years of experience, particularly in business strategy and alliance development. She has held key positions
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Markus Laubscher, head of pharma at Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials discusses how in the pharmaceutical industry, the stakes are higher than most. We are entrusted not just with commerce but with care – with the lives and well-being of millions of people worldwide. So when it comes to making sustainable changes to how we operate, especially
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Enterome SA, a clinical-stage company developing first-in-class OncoMimics immunotherapies to treat cancer, presented new positive data from its ongoing Phase 1/2 “AUDREY” trial of its OncoMimics immunotherapy, EO4010, to treat microsatellite stable (MSS)/mismatch repair proficient (pMMR) metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, in Chicago, IL. The poster presentation (Abstract #3536) was
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Europe’s rollout of ISO IDMP product data standards is well underway now, and EMA’s aligned Product Management Services (PMS) platform, now live, is the next priority – with deadlines for enriching existing data hitting from the end of this year. MAIN5’s Michiel Stam walks though the emerging implications for pharma companies. The rewards for investments
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iOnctura, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, has announced the appointments of Steven Sciuto as chief financial officer (CFO) and Michelle Tsai PharmD as chief operating officer (COO). Catherine Pickering, CEO and co-founder of iOnctura said: “Following our successful initiation of a number of Phase II studies for our lead asset, roginolisib, we are committed to building a
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Roger Gaemperle, industry strategy & marketing manager – consumer packaged goods & life science EMEA at Rockwell Automation discusses the role of MES in biopharma. 1. How do you see the role of MES evolving in the biopharma industry in the next 5 to 10 years? “In the next five to ten years, the role
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PSB Industries, a specialist in the design and fabrication of systems for dehydrating and purifying gasses and liquids, is highlighting its Siloxane Removal packaged skid, an advanced gas purification system. This solution is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of gas processing across diverse industries. The Siloxane Removal packaged skid offers a dependable method for eliminating
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Bachem has announced investment across their site network, with new funding to improve production facilities at their Bubendorf, Vista and St Helens sites, along with a new site in Sisseln. The expansion plans come in response to the growing demand in peptides and oligonucleotides therapeutics. With the global market for obesity drugs expected to increase by
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Median Technologies, manufacturer of eyonis, a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) powered Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) for early cancer diagnosis, and a provider of AI-based image analyses and central imaging services for oncology drug developers, will be participating in the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting taking place from 30th May –
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pharma& has announced that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted a variation to the Marketing Authorisation for Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a), enabling Loba biotech, a wholly owned manufacturing subsidiary of pharma&, to be a recognised facility for producing the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), peginterferon alfa-2a. This allows pharma& to begin Pegasys product replenishment across
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At Pharmatag 2025 in Crailsheim, Syntegon presented a new line concept for liquid pharmaceuticals. SynTiso was developed in collaboration with two partners from the pharmaceutical industry and addresses the current challenges of pharmaceutical manufacturers regarding high performance and availability as well as maximum product yield and minimal operator intervention. “As a strategic partner to the
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Updesh Dosanjh, practice leader, Pharmacovigilance Technology Solutions, IQVIA explains how Artificial intelligence (AI) is now deeply embedded in pharmaceutical operations, especially in pharmacovigilance. From flagging adverse events to automating data entry and accelerating reporting timelines, AI is reshaping how safety is managed. However, one persistent challenge remains: defining success in a way that reflects both
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Nuclera, the biotechnology company accelerating protein expression and optimisation through its benchtop eProtein Discovery System, has announced a collaboration with Cytiva. This collaboration is focused on accelerating the production, purification and characterisation of proteins required for drug research and development, enabled through the combination of Nuclera’s eProtein Discovery System with Cytiva’s Biacore surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology. Dr. Yvonne
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During a visit to Fujifilm’s Tilburg site this month, I was able to witness something that’s not only innovative from a sustainability standpoint – but also could be a game-changer for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Fujifilm in Tilburg, The Netherlands, officially launched its brand-new electric boiler (e-boiler), a 7MW system now supplying green steam to the site’s
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Mirai Bio (Mirai) has announced a strategic collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific to benefit the life sciences and genetic medicines marketplace. Under the terms of the collaboration, Thermo Fisher’s developmental and current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) services, commercial manufacturing capabilities and global capacity will be paired with Mirai’s innovative technology platform for optimising the design,
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Natoli Engineering is unveiling the EZ Level Feeder Base Leveling System, Part Number SU 2970. This is designed to eliminate long setup times, enhance accuracy and minimise formulation loss, and increase production time. The EZ Level Feeder Base Leveling System allows you to cut your setup time from hours to just minutes with our precision-engineered platform that allows for quick
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Biocon Biologics, a fully integrated global biosimilars company and subsidiary of Biocon, has announced that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorisation in the United Kingdom (UK) for YESINTEK, a biosimilar of Ustekinumab. YESINTEK is indicated for the treatment of adults and children from the age of 6 years and older
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Commercial director Mark Wheeler discusses how the Guardtech Group’s off-site, plug-and-play solution came into being. So, Mark, tell us how Cleancube Mobile Cleanrooms came about… The concept was born when a number of international inquiries came in for our services and after consulting our Installation Team, none of them really had a desire to travel
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Selvita is the first contract research organisation (CRO) to license a Chemical Protein Stability Assay developed and patented by Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) to help identify and prioritise drug candidates faster. MDC’s Chemical Protein Stability Assay (CPSA) is a distinctive technology used to assess target engagement. It can be applied at every step of the drug discovery process to support
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