April 3rd 2025
The move towards “pharma 4.0” requires a major shift, both ideologically and technologically, to adapt current processes to a framework that will automate much of today’s manufacturing.
The evolution of therapeutic modalities drives the adoption of single-use technologies.
Modularization overview and implementation strategies
March 29th 2013Craig Sandstrom, director of process engineering at Fluor discusses his presentation Modularization overview and implementation strategies, which will be part of a panel discussion, ?Getting Excited about the Modular Experience? at Interphex 2013
Incorporating Process Analytical Technology Data into Process Control
March 20th 2013Process analytical technology (PAT) is being successfully used to improve understanding and optimize pharmaceutical unit operations, but greater value can be obtained by integrating PAT with overall process control of a continuous manufacturing system. Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Ivo Backx, manager of business and project development for the pharmaceutical industry at Siemens Industry Automation Division, to gain insight on the issues involved.
Roche and BioLamina Collaborate on Novel Cell Culture Systems
March 6th 2013Roche and BioLamina have entered into a research and development agreement to jointly develop new cell culture systems for various applications, including stem cell research. The collaboration will assess laminin-based in-vitro cell culture matrices that can offer physiological microenvironments for living cells.