Analytical Instrumentation

HORIBA’s new analytical microscope simultaneously performs elemental analysis and optical observation without destroying samples.

The TSKgel FcR-IIIA-NPR HPLC column from Tosoh Bioscience is a FcRγ affinity chromatography analysis column suited for the analysis of immunoglobulin G glycoforms.

The companies will develop a software-connected pipetting system for improved reproducibility and traceability in life-science laboratories.

Spectroscopic-based control methods were introduced as equivalent alternative methods, first to a gas chromatographic method to monitor an in-process solvent exchange step and second to a potentiometric titration method to release a process input material for drug substance manufacturing.

Leveraging vast quantities of analytical data requires digitalization and platform integration.

Formulatrix’s FLO i8 and Flow Axial Seal Tip liquid handlers offer automated transferring.

Drug developers must understand the complex bioanalytical assays for cell- and gene-therapy drug development programs and ensure that partners have the specialized expertise needed for complex therapeutic classes.

The company has built a fit-for-purpose liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) system to streamline analytical monitoring tests for biopharmaceuticals.

Tornado Spectral Systems, winner of the 2018 CPhI Excellence in Pharma Award for Analysis, Testing, and Quality Control, discusses real-time process measurement for biopharmaceutical and small-molecule drug manufacturing.

A new plasma B cell antibody discovery workflow launched by Berkeley Lights enables the shortening of antibody drug discovery from month to a day.

Integration of two separate chromatography data systems boosts workflow efficiency.

A new, high-throughput microplate reader cuts down on screening time and works faster than standard ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography processes.

The partnership, co-funded by Enterprise Ireland, will develop technologies for monitoring the quality of biopharma processes.

By adapting techniques from other sciences-and exploring better tools for biologics drug development-researchers are addressing challenges of protein characterization.

If a vortex mixer produces too much energy during sample preparation for particle size analysis, the size and morphology of particles can change. A study compares the applied shear to sample suspensions of ibuprofen to observe the effects of applied shear on the particle size distribution.

As biopharma companies rapidly change their focus, they may lack the laboratory space, instrumentation, and the scientific knowledge to support biologics research.

This article discusses why it is important to apply risk analysis, QbD, and DoE in the development of analytical methods.

The company introduced a new approach to chemical imaging that provides enhanced clarity.

Experts weigh in on up-to-date analytical procedures for the lot release testing of small-molecule pharmaceuticals.

Mettler Toledo’s XSR Analytical Balances help simplify laboratory workflows and enable convenient and ergonomic balance operation while delivering high-weighing accuracy.

The companies collaborated to launch a new cell-based profiling service for biochemical assay.

New software tools by Tecan, a provider of automated laboratory instruments and solutions, complement each other to enhance process monitoring of its liquid-handling platforms.

Research by Thermo Fisher Scientific and LumaCyte suggests that LumaCyte's Radiance instrument offers the ability to rapidly analyze viral vaccines to speed development and production and ensure their effectiveness.

The companies have partnered to launch Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticle (CPN) products for use in molecular imaging and R&D applications.

Lonza’s new PyroTec Pro Robotic Solution provides a fully automated workflow for endotoxin detection.

Flush solutions for liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS) systems and ultrapure solvents for ultra-high-performance LC-MS systems from Thermo Fisher Scientific can minimize interference and maximize lab instrument uptime.

Shimadzu’s Imagereveal MS mass spectrometry imaging data analysis software can analyze large sets of data or simultaneously analyze multiple sets of data.

The acquisition strengthens Nelson Labs’ outsourced testing capabilities for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Protagen Protein Services, a CRO, now offers quicker and more accurate characterization of biomolecular stability using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).

The TSQ Fortis Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer from Thermo Fisher Scientific offers fast, robust liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) analysis for clinical research laboratories.