Reframing AI’s value in pharmacovigilance
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…
Syntegon showcases new line concept for liquid pharmaceuticals
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…
Green steam operating machine: Inside Fujifilm’s e-boiler launch in Tilburg
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…
Median Technologies to showcase at ASCO 2025
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…
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NICE recommends Pfizer once-weekly treatment for haemophilia B on NHS
Pfizer announced that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published final draft guidance which recommends Hympavzi (marstacimab) as an option for preventing bleeding episodes in people 12 years of age and older, weighing at least 35…
Selvita acquires license for Medicines Discovery Catapult tech
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…
Q&A: 25 years of Guardtech
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…
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Biocon Biologics receives MHRA approval for YESINTEK
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…
Natoli Engineering introduces EZ Level Feeder Base Leveling System
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…
Kaida BioPharma announces partnership with Northway Biotech
Kaida BioPharma, an earlystage pharma company dedicated to advancing targeted anti-cancer therapies to address hormone-driven cancers affecting women, has entered into a manufacturing agreement with Northway Biotech, for the manufacturing of KAD101. Under the terms of the agreement, Northway Biotech will…
Shilpa Biologicals opens bioconjugation manufacturing site
Shilpa Biologicals, a full-service contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), announces the opening of a dedicated bioconjugation suite at its Dharwad site in India. Located adjacent to the company’s existing commercial biologics manufacturing facility, the suite is currently undergoing validation and is expected…
Cinclus Pharma partners with Zentiva – European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Cinclus Pharma Holding, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for the treatment of gastric acid-related diseases, has announced an agreement with Zentiva, a European pharmaceutical company, for the commercialisation and manufacturing of its lead asset, linaprazan glurate, in Europe. The…
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Lonza launches platform to streamline API development
Lonza, a contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced the launch of its new Design2Optimize platform to enhance process development and manufacturing of small molecule APIs. The platform is based on an optimised design of experiments (DoE), a statistical approach to…
CPHI & PMEC China sees surge in international attendance
CPHI & PMEC China (June 24-26th) returns to the Shanghai New International Expo Center amid a marked surge in international interest. The 2025 edition is set to become the “largest pharma event ever held in Asia”, with more than 90,000 attendees…
Harnessing intelligent digital operations for efficiency
Neil White, head of digital sales from Capula discusses a practical approach to digitalisation in the pharmaceutical industry. The pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a transformation driven by the need for greater efficiency, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. With more than…
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eschbach wins German Innovation Award for its Shiftconnector AI Suite
Process industry software specialist, eschbach, has won the German Innovation Award for its use of artificial intelligence (AI) to drive productivity and efficiency in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The company’s Shiftconnector AI Suite was awarded in the categories of Excellence in Business to Business –…
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Q&A: Ethris and Lonza collaborate to develop spray-dried mRNA vaccines
After Lonza announced the collaboration with Ethris to develop spray-dried mRNA vaccines for Respiratory Disease Prevention, European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer spoke to Carsten Rudolph, PhD, co-founder and chief executive officer, Ethris and Kim Shepard, director of advanced drug delivery at Lonza…
Azenta Life Sciences launches sub -150°C Cryo Carrier
The liquid nitrogen vapour-based CryoPod Carrier from Azenta Life Sciences is designed to provide a safe, portable, and trackable solution for hand carrying temperature-sensitive materials between labs, providing protection below -150°C for over 3 hours. Adherence to cold-chain requirements for research and development can be challenging,…
Navigating regulatory requirements while reducing the impact of PPE
As global awareness of environmental issues grows, businesses are increasingly confronted with the dual challenge of achieving their sustainability goals while ensuring compliance with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape. One sector in which this is felt acutely is personal protective equipment…
Mirai Bio announces partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific
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…
Exploring the impact of geopolitical instability on supply chains
Ellie Gabel, associate editor, Revolutionized explores how it has been a turbulent few years for pharmaceutical supply chains. Just as things were returning to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical instability reared its head. How will the trade war impact…
AnalytiChem introduces Redipor ready-to-use culture media brand globally
AnalytiChem, manufacturer of specialised laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables, has introduced Redipor ready-to-use culture media as an AnalytiChem branded product line globally. Built on the legacy of three trusted brands – BioTrading, Redipor by Cherwell, and NEL – Redipor by AnalytiChem…
Industrial process heating: 4 opportunities to improve sustainability
In order to limit the devastating effects of global warming and climate change, the UK has legally committed to reaching net zero by 2050, meaning that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will be equal to the emissions removed from the atmosphere. Etienne…
ACG unveils patented personalised capsule technology
ACG, a provider of fully integrated manufacturing solutions, introduces its “world-first” Personalised Capsule Machine (PCM) – a patented technology that creates custom-formulated supplement capsules tailored to individual needs on demand. The PCM merges real-time health data, precision dosing, and automated…
Honeywell AI-assisted recall software helps reduce recall impact
Honeywell has introduced TrackWise Recall Management, a cloud-based artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted platform that redefines how life sciences manufacturers proactively manage product recalls in order to improve patient safety and minimise business impact of these events. In the first quarter of…
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Fette Compacting and CMIC enter into strategic partnership
Fette Compacting and CMIC CMO USA, a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), are entering into a strategic cooperation. The partnership marks a milestone in the implementation of Fette Compacting’s new strategy “Together – from lab to production” and strengthens…
Aptamer announces new data at ASGCT
Aptamer Group, the developer of next-generation synthetic binders delivering innovation to the life science industry, presented new data on its Optimer therapeutic delivery vehicle for liver fibrosis at the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) Annual Meeting in…
Hidden cracks, but no surprises: Stay ahead with acoustic emission testing
Rainer Semmler, head of process safety management, TÜV SÜD Industrie Service and Hermann Schubert, head of digital and continuous Inspection, TÜV SÜD Industrie Service explains how in pharmaceutical manufacturing, both sterility and uninterrupted operations are essential – this poses challenges…
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Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces automated plasmid DNA purification kit
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the Applied Biosystems MagMAX Pro HT NoSpin Plasmid MiniPrep Kit to address the critical need for rapid and automated plasmid DNA isolation, enabling scientists to conduct small-scale experiments quickly and affordably. Purifying plasmid DNA, essential for…
Modern data management: the foundation for life sciences innovation
Data in life sciences is more than a mere byproduct of research; it is a driving force behind innovation. Rohit Dayama, global client partner, Life Sciences, UK&I, Cognizant explores how by harnessing extensive datasets, organisations can speed up drug discovery, refine…
Aenova launches program to accelerate pharmaceutical development
Aenova, a contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) in the global pharmaceutical supply chain, announces the launch of its Aenovation program. This new initiative is designed to fast-track early development of pharmaceutical formulations, specifically addressing the critical challenges of bioavailability and…
N4 Pharma announces positive results from first in vivo study
N4 Pharma, the UK biotech developing Nuvec, its proprietary gene delivery system to enable advanced therapies for cancer and other diseases, has announced positive results from its first in vivo study evaluating the use of its Nuvec proof-of-concept programme, N4 101, an orally…
Southgate Global aims to boost dock-to-stock times
Southgate Global has invested in enhancing its Mobile Powered Workstation (MPW) which can boost dock-to-stock times and give companies a performance edge. In today’s challenging economic climate, where operational efficiency is critical to success in the pharma supply chain, Southgate Global…
The future of biomanufacturing – European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
James Kennedy, technology analyst at IDTechEx, explores how the global shift away from fossil-based systems is driving momentum for the bioeconomy as a more sustainable and circular alternative. This emerging economic model centres around the use of renewable biological resources…
Landmark Science aims to bridge gap between vendor and biopharma
Landmark Science, a provider of real-world evidence (RWE) solutions, is “redefining industry standards” with its white-glove, high-touch approach to evidence generation. With long-standing roots in biopharma, Landmark Science bridges the gap between vendors and biopharma, delivering agile and efficient solutions…
Investing today for the leaders of tomorrow
Scotland’s life sciences sector is a crucial part of the nation’s economy, contributing innovation in areas such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and vaccine manufacture. Jeanette Rigby, director human resources at Valneva Scotland, discusses. Recent data shows the sector now contributes almost…
ACG Packaging Materials GHG commitment approved by SBTi
ACG Packaging Materials, a global supplier of integrated manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, has taken a step forward in its sustainability journey as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) officially validated the company’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emission…
Almac Discovery and Formosa Pharmaceuticals announce global licensing agreement
Formosa Pharmaceuticals and Almac Discovery announce a global licensing agreement for development and commercialisation of ALM-401. The agreement facilitates the next phases of CMC and drug development by Formosa, including IND submission and early clinical proof-of-concept in international clinical trials. …
Bionova Scientific licenses ATUM’s Leap-In gene delivery tech
Bionova Scientific, an Asahi Kasei boutique commercial-scale biologics contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced it has licensed ATUM’s proprietary Leap-In Transposase transposon-based gene delivery and its miCHO cell line development technologies. ATUM’s Leap-In Transposase technology can achieve “high levels of…
DFE Pharma achieves ISO 22301 certification
DFE Pharma has achieved the ISO 22301 certification for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) at its head office at Goch, Germany. This certification demonstrates DFE Pharma’s commitment to ensuring that its critical business functions and infrastructure are prepared to safeguard operations and…
ProBioGen enters agreement with Polpharma Biologics
ProBioGen has announced an agreement with Polpharma Biologics, an international biotech company dedicated to the development and manufacture of biosimilars. Under this agreement ProBioGen will conduct high-performance cell line development services for Polpharma’s biosimilar candidate, supporting their expanding pipeline. The biologics industry…
The rise of decentralised science
For centuries, the way we publish and evaluate scientific research has remained largely unchanged. Researchers submit their work to journals, wait months, sometimes even years, for peer review and often face significant paywalls and accessibility challenges. However, the growing movement…
Isarna Therapeutics presents positive phase 2 trial final results
Isarna Therapeutics presented final positive results from its Phase II BETTER trial at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting on 6th May. Isarna’s chief medical officer, Prof. Marion R. Munk, shared data on ISTH0036, a selective TGF-β2-blocking…
Top reasons to rent product inspection systems
For manufacturers facing production challenges, renting product inspection systems can be a cost-effective, flexible solution. Christine Gottschalk, head of PI Test and Demo Center at Mettler-Toledo, discusses the benefits of rental technologies, including bridging delivery gaps, scaling up without CAPEX…
Astraveus enters partnership with NecstGen
Astraveus, the benchtop cell factory company, has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with The Netherlands Center for the Clinical Advancement of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies (NecstGen) to evaluate The Lakhesys Benchtop Cell Factory for the manufacturing of…
Antares Vision Group partners with Siempharma
Antares Vision Group, has expanded its solutions portfolio to include precision labelling equipment, through a partnership with Italy-based Siempharma. At INTERPHEX NYC in early April, Antares Vision Group debuted the ETF-300 Labeling Machine, suitable for the high-speed, automatic labelling of pharmaceutical…
Aptar CSP Technologies launches cGMP early-stage clinical manufacturing site
Aptar CSP Technologies, part of AptarGroup, has announced the expansion of its service offerings with the launch of a cGMP-compliant manufacturing facility in New Jersey. The new site will support clinical packaging for oral solid dose (OSD) and capsule-based DPI…
Breztri met primary endpoints in KALOS and LOGOS Phase III trials in asthma
Positive high-level results from the Phase III KALOS and LOGOS trials in patients with uncontrolled asthma showed that AstraZeneca’s fixed-dose triple-combination therapy Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate or BGF (320/28.8/9.6μg)) met all primary endpoints, demonstrating a “clinically meaningful improvement” in lung function compared…
New pinch valve provides secure connection for biopharma applications
Bürkert has released a new pinch valve for use in single-use biopharma applications. The new Type 2707 Pinch Valve ensures process safety and reliability with a stainless steel locking and pinch mechanism that optimises flow while protecting the tube insertion….
Amerikooler highlights next-gen XPS insulation
Amerikooler highlights its XPS Insulation, engineered to deliver “unparalleled” thermal performance, durability, and environmental responsibility across a wide range of applications. This advanced insulation solution is specifically designed to meet the evolving demands of the commercial refrigeration industry, providing key benefits…
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Orchestra BioMed receives FDA approval
Orchestra BioMed Holdings, a biomedical company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through risk-reward sharing partnerships, has announced that FDA has approved its Investigational Device Exemption amendment to initiate an updated design of the Company’s planned Virtue SAB in the Treatment of Coronary…
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Cytiva and Asimov collaborate on cell line design and process development
Asimov, the synthetic biology company advancing the design and manufacture of therapeutics, is collaborating with Cytiva to provide customers with an integrated offering for optimised biologics production. The new offering will provide seamless access to Asimov’s CHO Edge cell line…
Lineage Cell Therapeutics initiates the DOSED for spinal cord injury
Lineage Cell Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, has announced that the Company has initiated the DOSED (Delivery of Oligodendrocyte Progenitor Cells (OPCs) for Spinal Cord Injury: Evaluation of a Novel Device) clinical study. The DOSED study will evaluate the safety and utility of the Manual…
Amazon Filters to exhibit at FiltraTEC
Amazon Filters is set to exhibit filters, housings and filtration solutions at FiltraTEC expo in Poland. Amazon Filters is bringing four in-house experts to the FiltraTEC expo in Warsaw to discuss how best to optimise the value of industrial filtration…
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Cold Chain Technologies expands its curbside recyclable parcel shipper portfolio
Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) launches a curbside recyclable parcel shipper portfolio. The CCT TRUEtemp Naturals shipper is a truly curbside recyclable, universal solution that combines robust thermal performance, operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness, all while reinforcing CCT’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in…
Is pharma ready for the next supply chain test?
Niklas Adamsson, chief operating officer at Envirotainer discusses why pharma must look beyond its own walls to strengthen supply chain resilience. Five years after the largest pharmaceutical airlift in history, supply chains are more resilient, however the risks they face…
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NETZSCH Pumps & Systems announces the NEMO MY Magnetically Coupled Pump
NETZSCH Pumps & Systems announces the NEMO R. MY Magnetically Coupled Pump, a pump designed to meet the most demanding requirements of industries requiring leak-free pumping solutions. While mechanical seals are widely used and are a proven method of preventing leakage in pump…
EU GMP Annex 1: Tackling compliance with confidence
August 2025 marks two years since revisions to Annex 1 of the European Union’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines were introduced. Niamh Bissett, director, business transformation at West Pharmaceutical Services discusses. Having been in development for several years, the updated guidance…
pharma& Receives EMA approval for Pegasys manufacturing site variation
pharma& has announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted a variation to the Marketing Authorisation for Pegasys (peginterferon alfa-2a), allowing Loba biotech, a wholly owned manufacturing subsidiary of pharma&, to be included as an approved site for the production of…
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Q&A: Is the key to personalised medicine programmability?
Sail Biomedicines’ Kerry Benenato and Rajesh Ramaswamy discuss the roles artificial intelligence (AI) can play in informing programmability, using the example of Sail’s tailored Endless RNATM (eRNATM) medicines and addressable nanoparticle delivery vehicles. Human health and disease are complex, and…
Thermo Fisher Scientific employs an enhanced platform technology
Thermo Fisher Scientific is employing an enhanced platform technology and a new CHO K-1 cell line that can reduce timelines to Investigational New Drug (IND) filing from 13 to nine months, helping biotech and pharmaceutical companies overcome logistical complexities within…
Ask the Expert: The role of analytical services in drug development
Ramesh Jagadeesan, vice president, head of analytical services at Recipharm shares his insights on the role of analytical services in drug development. 1. What are analytical services? Analytical services play a crucial role in the pharmaceutical industry by ensuring the quality,…
Veolia Water Technologies facilitates expansion
After purchasing Veolia Water Technologies’ new ORION 2000S RO and CEDI unit, a major manufacturer has been able to expand its production capacity and reduce its water footprint by up to 40%. The customer already has an existing ORION 4000S unit, which…
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The specific approach: the advantage of customisation for wearable delivery systems
Considering the overlapping needs of a drug therapy delivered via wearable injectors, each project benefits from its own specific approach. Portescap’s business development manager for medical applications, Dave Beckstoffer, explains. This means that involving customisation from the outset can not only…
CARBOGEN AMCIS Shanghai Site awarded drug manufacturing license
CARBOGEN AMCIS Shanghai facility has successfully obtained its first Drug Manufacturing License (DML) from China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA). The NMPA approval followed a rigorous review focused on GMP compliance and operational readiness. The Shanghai site successfully met all regulatory…
Dipharma awarded bronze medal by EcoVadis for sustainability
Dipharma Francis, a global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) and a manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), New Chemical Entities (NCE), and advanced Intermediates for Generic and Contract Manufacturing markets, has announced that it has been awarded a bronze medal for…
Suanfarma appoints Pere Mañé as CEO
Suanfarma, a company specialising in the development, production, and commercialisation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and high-value CDMO services for the health industry, has announced the appointment of Pere Mañé Godina as its new chief executive officer (CEO). This marks…
Mabtech introduces new platform to accelerate development
Mabtech, a Swedish life science tools company developing immunoassay biochemical tests for research, announces a new highly innovative image-based multiplex platform in close collaboration with research and technology specialist Qamcom. The Mabtech EYRA is a no-contact, automation-ready instrument based on a…
Gerresheimer launches silicone-oil- and PFAS-free syringe systems
Gerresheimer, innovative systems and solutions provider and global partner for the pharma, biotech and cosmetics industries, is now offering complete, silicone-oil- and PFAS-free syringe systems made of glass and cyclic olefin polymer (COP). Avoiding silicone-oil significantly reduces particle load and…
APM Steam provides steam trap surveys
American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a provider of steam systems maintenance services, announces its steam trap survey services, which can be used to create a full inventory of steam traps in a facility’s steam system, identify failing traps, and uncover…
Steriline strengthens its presence on the market at Pharmintech
Steriline, a company highly specialised in the production of complete aseptic packaging lines for injectables and ophthalmic products for global pharmaceutical companies, will participate for the first time in Pharmintech (Milan, 27-30th May 2025), displaying its solutions and innovations to the…
Filters to protect ‘your people, process and product’ on show at Making Pharma
Innovative filters and solutions designed to aid critical processes in pharmaceuticals manufacturing are set to feature at the forthcoming Making Pharma 2025 expo. Amazon Filters will be at the show in Coventry, UK, to highlight the firm’s 40-year track record…
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Shilpa Medicare announces its latest approval
Shilpa Medicare announces the approval of its IND – Nor Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets 500 mg, by the Subject Expert Committee of CDSCO. The Committee has further recommended grant of marketing authorisation for this IND for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty…
Atelerix signs exclusive agreement with MineBio
Atelerix, a biotech company, has announced it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with MineBio, a Chinese supply chain and logistics organisation. Under the terms of the agreement, MineBio will act as the sole distribution partner for Atelerix’s products in…
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Verista highlights COUNTQ tray inspection systems
Verista, a provider of automation, compliance, and quality solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, highlights the COUNTQ Tray Inspection System, an AI-enabled inspection and reconciliation system designed to revolutionise the counting and verification of vials, syringes, ampoules, and other tray-loaded parts in pharmaceutical…
CluePoints’ technology named as finalist in 2025 Citeline awards
CluePoints, provider of statistical and AI-driven software solutions, has been named as a finalist in the ‘Innovative Clinical Trial Solutions’ category at the 2025 Citeline Awards. CluePoints was shortlisted for its new statistical innovation included as part of CMP 3.0,…
IFF Pharma Solutions launches low nitrite METHOCEL HPMC
IFF Pharma Solutions, a specialist in polymer innovations, has announced the launch of Low Nitrite METHOCEL hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), a range of low nitrite cellulose ethers developed to reduce the risk of nitrosamine formation in finished pharmaceutical dosages. This product line…
Pharma taps LifeSphere Advanced Signals for AI-driven signal detection
ArisGlobal, a technology company at the forefront of life sciences and creator of LifeSphere, has announced that another pharmaceutical company has chosen LifeSphere Advanced Signals, a pharmacovigilance solution that leverages automation and AI-driven insights to streamline signal detection and management. This implementation marks a…
Syntegon launches new MLD Advanced for RTU syringes
Following the first virtual presentation at Interphex, Syntegon is now introducing its new filling machine for ready-to-use (RTU) nested syringes to the market. The MLD Advanced meets the increasing requirements of pharmaceutical manufacturers for high output with 100 percent in-process…
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Azenta Life Sciences introduces the Automated Plate Seal Remover
The Automated Plate Seal Remover from Azenta Life Sciences is a compact system for removing seals from a wide range of microplates at the single touch of a button, without damaging the plate or seal. Hands-on removal of a seal from a microplate is a routine,…
Interphex NY rewards IMA Life for the fourth year in a row
Another edition of Interphex NY has ended up in a convincing demonstration of how IMA Life stays on the “crest of innovation” with its latest technology for aseptic filling, introducing a modular, fully gloveless system based on magnetic levitation: TILE-X. …
TIR109 provides guidance on transporting sterile medical devices
Transportation of medical devices between facilities is increasingly the norm. Health care facilities often send instruments to offsite reprocessing centres miles away from the point of care. Keeping medical devices and medical device packaging intact and sterile during transportation can…
Concept Life Sciences gains investments to strengthen drug discovery capabilities
Concept Life Sciences, an integrated drug discovery, development, and manufacturing organisation backed by Limerston Capital, has announced key strategic appointments and advancements to further strengthen its services for the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The company are pleased to welcome…
Cold Chain Technologies launches universal CCT Tower elite
Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) has launched a reusable universal temperature-controlled pallet shipper – the company’s first innovation for the life sciences sector since its acquisition of reusable pallet specialist, Tower Cold Chain, in 2024. Offering a capacity of 1600L and…
The future of injectable pharma lies in topload packaging
In the fast-growing injectable pharmaceuticals market, which Markets & Markets projects will reach $1139.4 billion by 2029, one innovative approach stands out as particularly valuable: topload packaging design. Andreas Koppitz, CEO of Pharma packaging at MM Group discusses. This advancement is reshaping how…
Sterling Pharma Solutions selects Ajax Equipment agitated screw feeder
Solids handling equipment maker, Ajax Equipment, has supplied pharmaceutical developer and manufacturer, Sterling Pharma Solutions, with an ATEX-rated agitated screw feeder mounted on a mobile frame to feed an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). After conducting powder flow testing to…
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Overcoming the challenges of constructing a new cleanroom in an old facility
Constructing new cleanroom facilities in older buildings can be a smart and cost-effective solution for applications looking to optimise their existing spaces. Rather than invest in completely new host buildings, it is often possible to intelligently and creatively adapt current…
Meribel Pharma Solutions aims to elevate pharma services
A new, mid-size Contract Development Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), Meribel Pharma Solutions has launched with an integrated network across Europe, led by a team of industry experts on a mission to deliver the highest quality solutions and services to enable customers to scale…
A new role for digital adoption platforms: ensuring compliant use of pharma GxP systems
The growing sophistication of pharma Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Pharmacovigilance process digitalisation, including the shift to data-based reporting and decision-making, is presenting a challenge to overstretched teams trying to navigate multiple different user experiences. Digital adoption platforms (a simple overlay…
DataLase and TamperTech partnership delivers smart tamper-evident tape
DataLase and TamperTech have joined forces to introduce an innovation in tamper-evident tape technology. The development marks the first time DataLase’s photonic printing technology has been incorporated into tamper tape, combining security, authentication and tracking into a single, seamless solution. …
Advancing sustainability in laboratory operations
Broughton, a analytical testing and consultancy firm, highlights its commitment to sustainability in laboratory operations by promoting environmentally responsible practices, ethical governance, and proactive maintenance strategies. These efforts aim to reduce the environmental impact of laboratory operations while fostering a culture…
Logistics4Pharma expands customs services – European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Logistics4Pharma, a Frankfurt-based GDP-certified pharma logistics provider, has expanded its service portfolio. In addition to Temporary Storage under Customs Supervision, the company now offers a comprehensive transit document service with customs-secured transportation. With a complete customs service portfolio near Frankfurt…
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Shilpa’s Unit-2 passes second consecutive FDA inspection
Shilpa Medicare announces that Shilpa Pharma Lifesciences – a wholly owned subsidiary – has successfully passed a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection for its Unit-2 facility in Raichur, India, with no 483 observations. This marks the second consecutive clean…
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Teckro introduces Patient Data Return product
Teckro has introduced its new Patient Data Return feature, providing patients with seamless access to their medical reports while giving sponsors greater oversight into engagement levels. With this latest enhancement, Teckro’s secure, user-friendly digital application now allows clinical trial participants to…
Berry to showcase latest technologies for patient-centric solutions
Berry Global Healthcare to showcase latest technologies for patient-centric solutions participation at this year’s RDD (Respiratory Drug Delivery) Europe Conference, taking place at the Estoril Congress Centre, Estoril (Lisbon), Portugal from 6-9th May. The company’s Medical Devices team will present a…
Phastar secures finalist spot at 2025 Citeline Awards
Phastar, a specialist biometrics & data science Contract Research Organisation (CRO), has been shortlisted in the ‘CRO Partnership of the Year’ category at the 2025 Citeline Awards for its collaboration with Medicines Development for Global Health (MDGH), a not for…
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Bormioli Pharma boosts revenues and earnings
Gerresheimer recorded a jump in revenues and earnings due to the first-time consolidation of Bormioli Pharma, which was acquired in 2024. Revenues in the first quarter of 2025 rose by 11.6% to €520.1 million (Q1 2024: €466.1 million), while adjusted…
Infinitopes granted phase I/IIa clinical trial application approval
Infinitopes has announced that the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted Clinical Trial Application (CTA) approval for the first-in-human Phase I/IIa clinical trial of ITOP1, the company’s ‘off-the-shelf’ cancer vaccine. ITOP1 is a precision cancer vaccine, designed…
The role of automation in enhancing sterilisation processes
Ellie Gabel, Associate Editor for Revolutionized explains how cleaning and sterilisation are essential but often unoptimised processes within pharmaceutical facilities. Minimising contaminant risks is a matter of public safety, but it’s also typically time-consuming, wasteful and prone to error. Automated…
Grifols partners with IBL International
Grifols has announced it will expand its offer in clinical diagnostics through a strategic partnership with IBL International. Together the two companies aim to change the clinical diagnostics landscape. Their collaboration will provide clinical laboratories with Grifols’ highly sensitive multiplexing…
Berry to showcase its healthcare capabilities at Maghreb Pharma
Berry Global’s presence at this year’s Maghreb Pharma Expo highlights the company’s commitment to supporting growth in emerging healthcare markets across North Africa. Represented at two stands – Novalpac (F02) and Best Innovation (C04) – Berry will showcase a wide…
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launches test to improve allergy research
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences introduces the Next-Generation Basophil Activation Test (BAT) for research use only to more effectively characterise allergies without exposure to potentially harmful allergens. Approximately 220 million people globally suffer from at least one food allergy. Most food…
Q&A: Artiva allogeneic NK cell therapies for treating autoimmune disease
After Artiva Biotherapeutics announced the news of cryopreserved allogeneic NK cell therapies (AlloNK) for treating autoimmune disease, European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer spoke to Fred Aslan, M.D., president and chief executive officer, Artiva Biotherapeutics, to learn more. 1. Can you elaborate on the differences in…
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How is all single-use not created equal?
Ray Baldwin, business development manager, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) explains how all single-use is not created equal and how you can tell the difference. Single-use systems are becoming more popular in bioprocessing to deliver sterility and protect product integrity….
Redefining gene editing development and manufacturing
In this Q&A, David Butler, chief technology officer at Hongene Biotech answers three key questions to provide more detail about the partnership. We recently announced that we’ll be joining forces with ReciBioPharm to deliver a gene editing development and manufacturing…
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Johnson & Johnson announces European Commission approval
Johnson & Johnson has announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved a Marketing Authorisation for STELARA (ustekinumab) to include the treatment of moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease in paediatric patients weighing at least 40 kg, who have had an…
4basebio receives MHRA GMP licence for manufacture and supply of synthetic DNA
4basebio, a company which develops and commercialises the large-scale manufacture of synthetic DNA as well as nanoparticle delivery solutions, has announced that it has received Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)….
Companies collaborate to discover and develop renal tissue-targeting drugs
MultiOmic Health, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled precision medicine discovery company focused on chronic multifactorial diseases, and Alloy Therapeutics, a biotechnology ecosystem company dedicated to democratising access to drug discovery technologies, have announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly discover and…
Honeywell unveils AI-assisted automation platform
Honeywell has introduced TrackWise Manufacturing, an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted, cloud-native platform designed to transform how life sciences companies manage, automate and digitalise operations. Trackwise Manufacturing is one of the first in the life sciences industry to offer a new approach…
AMSBIO expands its biofluid collection
AMSBIO has expanded its biofluid collection and processing capabilities, to now offer a range of customisable human blood biospecimens from both healthy and disease-state donors to support biomedical research. Leveraging an extensive network of diverse donors, AMSBIO provides high-quality, ethically sourced samples tailored to…
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Reducing the carbon footprint of inhalers
Paul Hardman, managing consultant, Broughton, explores the current situation and ways of reducing greenhouse gases in this sector. Pressurised metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) are essential for treating respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD, but their hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) propellants are potent greenhouse…
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How can multimodal and modular cleanrooms satisfy all requirements?
Jeff Serle, VP of Biocontainment Solutions, Germfree, demonstrates how multimodal and modular cleanrooms can satisfy all requirements. Conflicts related to cleanroom design are elevated to a regulatory issue and require collaboration between engineers, quality professionals, regulators and researchers to resolve…
The critical role of thermal packaging solutions in logistics
Caroline Suard, global marketing manager at Tower Cold Chain, a Cold Chain Technologies company discusses the role of reliable thermal packaging solutions in pharma logistics. Maintaining precise temperature control during transportation is a necessity when it comes to pharmaceutical logistics….
Flexible plastic pouches lead the charge in sustainability
Deepa Pandey, principal consultant, Towards Packaging shares how flexible plastic pouches are leading the charge in packaging innovation and sustainability. In the ever-changing world of packaging, one innovation has undeniably left its mark—flexible plastic pouches. Lightweight, durable, and incredibly versatile,…
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Meeting the challenges of pharmaceutical logistics
Beverley Wise, regional director for Webfleet, a Bridgestone company, explores how fleet tech is reshaping the pharmaceutical supply chain. In the world of pharmaceuticals, logistics isn’t just about moving products from point A to point B. It’s about delivering life-saving…
INEOS Enterprises completes the sale of INEOS Composites
INEOS Enterprises has completed the sale of its composites business to KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) for c.€1.7bn. The composites business has combined sales of more than €800m per year and employs c. 900 employees across 17 sites and 3…
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Q&A: FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies expansion
Olivia Friett, editor of European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer was invited to Hillerød, Denmark to see the first expansion of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies’ facilities. Olivia spoke to Lars Peterson, president and CEO, about the expansion. Have there been any challenges during the…
Zymewire releases 2024 industry report
Zymewire has released its highly anticipated 2024 Biopharma Recap Report, offering data-driven insights into global biopharma funding, clinical trial activity, and biotech company formation over the prior year, based on data from all active private and public biopharma companies. In 2024,…
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Digitalising the skills gap for biomanufacturing
Kevin Lynch, key account manager, life sciences, Schneider Electric explains how the sector can leverage digital technologies to streamline the technology learning curve. The skills shortage is an escalating challenge across all manufacturing sectors, particularly in biomanufacturing, where the required…
Likarda receives grant to deliver antibody-secreting cell therapy
Likarda, a biotech company specialising in the development of enabling technologies for the delivery of both cell therapies and large molecule biologics, announced a new grant from the Gates Foundation that supports the company’s proprietary Core-Shell Spherification (CSS) system to extend…
Verista to showcase tray inspection systems at INTERPHEX 2025
Verista, a provider of automation, compliance, and quality solutions for the pharmaceutical industry, is excited to announce its participation at INTERPHEX 2025, on 1-3rd April at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, NY, at booth 2860. Verista will…
Five countries account for 68% of trade in pharma products in the EU-27
Germany, France, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands account for up to 68% of trade in pharmaceutical products in the EU-27. This is outlined in a report prepared by Logista Freight, Logista’s long-haul, full-load transport subsidiary. It analyses the pharma sector’s…
Steriline advanced filling innovations exhibited at INTERPHEX
Steriline, a European manufacturer of highly specialised robotic filling machines and complete aseptic filling/finishing lines, will attend Interphex. The company will welcome visitors on 1-3 April at stand 2537 in the Javits Center, NYC, displaying a Robotic Vial Filling Machine utilising…
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PSG Biotech showcases Flow Technology at INTERPHEX
PSG Biotech is showcasing bioprocessing efficiency at INTERPHEX 2025 with its single-use flow control solutions. The launch takes place 1-3 April at the Javits Center in New York City, where bioprocess professionals will witness firsthand how PSG’s precision technology is reshaping pharmaceutical manufacturing. …
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Advances in parenteral drug delivery products
Daniel Jones, marketing specialist, ZwickRoell highlights advances in parenteral drug delivery products and testing methods. Pioneers in the pharmaceutical industry quickly understood the medical benefits of parenteral drug delivery. Decades worth of evolving systems that promised to optimise and fine-tune…
B4B Payments strengthens its presence in the pharma sector
As a specialist in scalable, secure corporate payment solutions, B4B Payments continues to enhance its support for the pharmaceutical sector, offering innovative, compliance-friendly solutions to streamline operations and improve financial processes. B4B Payments, a globally recognised leader in prepaid cards…
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Sustainability in life sciences supply chain
Stephen Cawley, chief compliance officer, Biocair shares the challenges and innovations in sustainability for the life sciences supply chain. Sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern but a central strategic goal for businesses. Achieving sustainability goals within the life science…
Pfizer Global Supply embarks on digital transformation
Pfizer Global Supply (PGS) produces over 23 billion doses of medicine annually across its network of 42 global sites. In 2016, the division embarked on a journey to optimise operations and support Pfizer’s overarching purpose of “breakthroughs that change patients’…
CARBOGEN AMCIS receives GMP certification following ANSM inspection
CARBOGEN AMCIS has announced that it has successfully secured GMP Certification at its sterile drug product manufacturing site in Saint-Beauzire, France. The French regularity authority ANSM (Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé) conducted its first inspection…
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Avantor provides first look at recently completed hydration expansion
Avantor, a global provider of mission-critical products and services in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, presented highlights of the recently completed expansion at its flagship European manufacturing site at Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT) Week 2025. Dr. Brophy’s…
BrePco Biopharma and Piramal Critical Care announce MHRA approval
BrePco Biopharma (BPCO) and Piramal Critical Care (PCC) has announced that the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued a grant of a Marketing Authorisation for the use of Neoatricon – the first paediatric strength solution for infusion of Dopamine Hydrochloride. PCC has secured the…
APM Steam highlights HVAC insulation services
American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its innovative HVAC insulation services, designed to provide significant energy savings and enhanced operational efficiency for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical facilities. APM Steam’s team of experts can quickly…
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences launches modular spectral flow cytometry solution
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and an Operating Company of Danaher Corporation, “revolutionises” spectral flow cytometry with the industry’s first modular solution: the CytoFLEX mosaic Spectral Detection Module. When connected to the CytoFLEX LX or S Flow Cytometers, the CytoFLEX mosaic Spectral Detection…
Carrier launches Lynx FacTOR – European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Carrier Global Corporation announces the launch of Carrier Lynx FacTOR, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution designed to transform product release processes in the pharmaceutical industry. Lynx FacTOR automates end-to-end product release evaluations, minimising manual processes and safely accelerating product movement in the…
CCT and Tower Cold Chain unite to unveil product launch at LogiPharma
Cold Chain Technologies (CCT) and Tower Cold Chain are set to make their biggest appearance yet at LogiPharma 2025, taking place in Lyon from 8-10th April. For the first time since joining forces, the two companies will present a united front,…
LCP Health Analytics launches new Medicines Oracle tool
LCP has developed a new platform, Medicines Oracle, that will aid in understanding how medicines are used across the NHS. Using AI technology, the tool allows users to track NHS medicines usage across all GP practices and NHS hospitals, map these…
Domain Therapeutics progresses drug candidate for inflammatory diseases
Domain Therapeutics has announced it has nominated and is progressing DT-9046, a candidate with “game-changing” potential in multiple inflammatory disease markets, including atopic dermatitis (AD), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), arthritis but also neuroinflammation including migraine. PAR2 has emerged as a pivotal…
Quality control in the pharmaceutical industry
With increasing regulatory requirements and the need for full traceability, manufacturers are turning to advanced technologies like EyeVision Software to streamline quality control processes. Offering solutions for code reading, quality inspection, and seamless integration into production lines. The pharmaceutical industry…
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Optimising the future patient centricity of prefilled syringes
Marcelo Cruz, VP of business Development and Marketing at Tjoapack, explores the secondary innovations poised to revolutionise the patient centricity of PFSs over the next decade. The global prefilled syringe (PFS) market was worth $7.91 billion in 2023 and is…
Sapio Sciences integrates NVIDIA BioNeMo for AI-driven drug discovery
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware lab informatics platform, has announced the integration of the NVIDIA BioNeMo platform into the Sapio Lab Informatics Platform. This integration brings AI-driven computational drug discovery directly into Sapio ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook), helping to streamline workflows and improve decision-making in…
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The new approach to HRT delivery
Charles Virden, founder and CEO of VitalTE, and Lisa Stehno-Bittel, president and founder of Likarda, discuss a new approach to HRT delivery that would allow self-administration through infrequent injection. Sex hormone deficiency affects nearly one-third of all men over 70…
SGD Pharma advances sustainable manufacturing at DCAT
SGD Pharma highlights its investments into the next-generation of glass manufacturing and commitment to strengthening pharma supply chains in the US and beyond. DCAT Week takes place between 17th-20th March 2025 and is one of the most influential gatherings for pharmaceutical and…
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Considerations for process design to improve cell therapy manufacturing
Harvey Branton, senior translational consultant at cell and gene therapy CDMO eXmoor Pharma, shares invaluable insights into early process development, exploring common misconceptions that could impact long-term manufacturing success for ATMP developers. Recent scientific advances are driving an increase in…
Shilpa Biologicals Pvt signs partnership with mAbTree Biologics
mAbTree Biologics has signed an exclusive co-development and commercialisation partnership with Shilpa Biologicals Pvt, a fully owned subsidiary of Shilpa Medicare, for its biologic asset for immuno-oncological applications. Under the terms of the strategic agreement, Shilpa Biologicals will support both development – including clinical studies…
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Avoiding PPQ Pitfalls – European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Aimee Hodge, VP business operations development & manufacturing at PCI Pharma Services discusses PPQ pitfalls and how to avoid them. For just a moment, let’s imagine we remove our pharma engineering hats and slip into… running shoes. Let’s swap out…
Vetter boosts storage capacity with warehouse expansion
Vetter, a globally operating Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), announces an expansion of its pharmaceutical materials warehouse in Ravensburg to meet increasing market demand and support the company’s organic growth. With a further investment of over €150 million, this…
Are we moving fast enough?
It’s been a few months since I stepped into the role of editor at EPM, and in that time, one topic has consistently stood out in conversations, industry events, and press releases—sustainability.
A one-stop shop for even the most challenging Monoclonal Antibodies (mAbs)
The biologics market is expanding rapidly – with a compound annual growth rate of 15% predicted until 2027. But this new generation of drugs comes with unique challenges that require an innovative approach underpinned by extensive experience. That’s why Stevanato…
42 Technology demonstrates new AI-powered pharma line clearance solution
42 Technology (42T) has joined forces with industry experts in machine vision, edge AI silicon and software – Balluff, Synaptics and Arcturus Networks – to help develop and demonstrate a breakthrough approach for AI-powered automated line clearance in pharmaceutical manufacturing. …
i-team Global launches battery-powered cleanroom floor cleaning range
i-team Global launches the SAFE-T product family, the “world’s first” battery-powered cleanroom floor cleaning range. These innovations help businesses keep contamination out of critical environments while saving time, reducing costs, and addressing staff shortages. Combining stringent floor cleaning ability, ergonomic…
Syngene acquires its first manufacturing facility in the US
Syngene International, a contract research, development, and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO), has announced the acquisition of its first biologics site in the USA – fitted with multiple monoclonal antibody (mAbs) manufacturing lines. The biologics facility, acquired by Syngene USA, a wholly…
Antares Vision Group to showcase at INTERPHEX NYC
Antares Vision Group will offer live demonstrations of a high-speed system providing 100% inspection and leak detection for liquid-filled glass containers at INTERPHEX NYC, 1-3rd April in New York. At its Booth #2821, Antares Vision Group also will showcase a high-speed…
Dyne Testing presents instrument for tension measurement
Dyne Testing, an Intertronics brand, presents the Sigma 702 Force Tensiometer from Biolin Scientific, a standalone instrument for precise surface tension and interfacial tension measurement. The Sigma 702 Force Tensiometer features a precision balance, motorised sample stage and an intuitive…
Adragos Pharma completes installation of a liquid filling line
Adragos Pharma, a contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO), has announced the completion of a €4 million project to install and commission an advanced, cGMP-compliant liquid filling line and accompanying cartoning machine at its facility in Leipzig, Germany. The new…
Efficient Material Separation: Use of bellows pulsators in extraction processes
In the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, mixtures of substances must often be separated. However, if the substances to be separated have similar boiling points or the energy required must be minimised, conventional extraction processes quickly reach their limits. Instead, extraction…
Rimkus acquires Human Factors Consulting Services
Rimkus Consulting Group has announced the acquisition of Human Factors Consulting Services, Incorporated (“HFCSI”), a highly regarded firm specialising in proactive human factors services and medical device consulting. This acquisition strengthens Rimkus’s position as a leader in the human factors consulting industry,…
Advanced analytics for operational excellence
In biopharma manufacturing, every second counts. Like in any industry, operational downtime breeds inefficiency. In the context of manufacturing, it can delay critical research, disrupt production and as a result, impact the people in need of the products developed. Regulatory…
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BGS US facility achieves initial quality certifications
BGS US recently acquired quality certifications for ISO 13485 and ISO 9001, and the confirmation of ISO 11137 for its 100,000- square-foot Electron Beam (E-Beam) sterilisation facility in Imperial, PA. The facility will begin operations in mid-2025. The cerificaion audit was…
Delivering Value and Sustainability: AdvantaPure Expands Global Reach with European Manufacturing
NewAge Industries Inc., parent company of the AdvantaPure brand of high-performance pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical tubing and hose, proudly cut the ribbon on their new European based manufacturing site in May of 2024. This strategic expansion underscores AdvantaPure’s commitment to serving…
European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer – Feb/Mar 2025
The Feb/Mar 2025 issue of European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer explores the latest packaging trends, a Q&A with FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Drug Delivery & Devices plus Biopharma and Manufacturing insights alongside NewAge Industries as our Cover Story.
Icotrokinra results show potential to for treatment in plaque psoriasis
Johnson & Johnson has announced new icotrokinra (JNJ2113) data from its comprehensive Phase 3 clinical programme and the start of the first head-to-head study in plaque psoriasis (Pso) seeking to demonstrate the superiority of an oral pill, icotrokinra, compared to…
Limula unveils a cell therapy manufacturing solution
Limula has unveiled LimONE, a disruptive cell therapy manufacturing solution that automates complex and fragmented processes into a seamless workflow. Through consolidation of multiple unit operations into a single closed consumable, LimONE enables end-to-end production of these highly personalised treatments—reducing labour, equipment,…
Life sciences will need 70,000 additional jobs by 2035
New research has revealed up to 70,000 additional jobs will be needed in the UK life sciences sector over the coming decade, if recent growth trends continue. Published today, the new report from the Futures Group – Life Sciences 2035: Developing…
Centauri Therapeutics selects first clinical candidate
Centauri Therapeutics (Centauri), an immunotherapy company with a proprietary platform technology applicable across a wide range of therapeutic indications, has announced the selection of its first clinical candidate in the ABX-01 programme. Based on the Company’s Alphamer platform, the compound is designed…
Partnership brings molecular research to flow cytometry
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences in partnership with Rarity Bioscience AB offers a new approach to oncology research by extending the capabilities of flow cytometry to clinical molecular research. Under a co-exclusive distribution agreement between the two companies, Beckman Coulter Life…
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Cold Chain Technologies acquires Global Cold Chain Solutions
Cold Chain Technologies (“CCT”), a global provider of advanced thermal packaging and digital monitoring solutions for the transportation of temperature-sensitive life sciences products, has announced it has acquired Global Cold Chain Solutions (“GCCS”), a provider of passive cold chain solutions primarily in Australia and India. …
International Women’s Day: Celebrating women in pharma
International Women’s Day is a day to honour the incredible accomplishments women have made across all industries. Olivia Friett, editor of European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, shares insights from women leaders in pharma. Despite facing inequality through the years, women in pharma…
Big pharma and logistics providers set to unite at LogiPharma 2025
For the 25th time, big pharma and logistics players will come together at LogiPharma 2025. This milestone anniversary event, taking place this April in Lyon, will unite the top minds from these closely related industries to tackle the most urgent challenges…
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Innovative methodology enhances bioequivalence studies
Milan Libánský, marketing specialist at Quinta-Analytica discusses anaemia, a serious medical condition affecting millions of people worldwide, characterised by a lack of healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to the body’s tissues. This condition can lead to fatigue, weakness,…
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Phase III WAYPOINT trial shows positive results
Full results from the positive Phase III WAYPOINT trial showed AstraZeneca and Amgen’s Tezspire (tezepelumab) significantly reduced nasal polyp severity, the need for subsequent surgery, and systemic corticosteroid use in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) compared to…
Novo Holdings and TA Associates partner with Biocomposites
Novo Holdings and TA Associates, has announced that the parties have entered into an agreement for Novo Holdings to make an investment in Biocomposites, an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures and markets leading products for use in infection management…
Johnson & Johnson DARZALEX receives positive CHMP opinion
Janssen-Cilag International NV, a Johnson & Johnson company, has announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has recommended the approval of an indication extension of DARZALEX (daratumumab) subcutaneous (SC) formulation in…
How can pharmacies address supply chain and operational efficiency challenges?
Rob Shaw, GM EMEA at Fluent Commerce, answers the questions: “How can pharmacies address supply chain and operational efficiency challenges?” Over the past few months, pharmacies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted to cut opening hours and reduce the number…
OncoHost partners with Gustave Roussy Cancer Institute
OncoHost, a technology company transforming the approach to precision medicine for improved patient outcomes, has announced a collaboration with Gustave Roussy, the first European cancer centre, to identify non-invasive biomarkers for immune-related adverse events (irAEs) in patients undergoing immunotherapy. Immunotherapy, particularly…
Tech transfer for microbial therapeutic protein manufacturing
BioProduction by SEKISUI’s Kirsty Bellchambers and Aurore Laborie-Thompson share insights into what drug developers need to know about transferring their biologics processes to a CDMO partner. Biopharma developers may choose to partner with a contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO)…
Systech launches UniSecure artAI ensuring packaging quality and patient protection
Systech, part of Markem-Imaje and Dover, has launched its new AI-powered authentication solution, UniSecure artAI. Designed to ensure packaging quality, safeguard brands, and protect patients, the new solution is fully cloud-based SaaS. Leveraging existing packaging artwork and AI applications (e.g., machine vision…
Gerresheimer announces results from financial year 2024
According to Gerresheimer, revenues reached €2,035.9m (2023: €1,990.5m), while adjusted EBITDA amounted to €419.4m (2023: €404.5m). Organic sales grew by +2.9% and adjusted EBITDA by +4.1%. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 20.6% (2023: 20.3%). The Plastics & Devices Division…
Johnson & Johnson has announced data from Phase 3 study
Johnson & Johnson has announced data from the Phase 3 ASTRO study of TREMFYA (guselkumab) subcutaneous (SC) induction therapy in adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) at the 20th Congress of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation (ECCO)….
Healthtech startups tackle challenges facing UK ageing population
Thames Freeport, in collaboration with Rainmaking and Care City, has launched their health and care accelerator with a cohort of six innovative Korean startups, each tackling critical health and care challenges facing the UK’s ageing population. Proven in Korea, their solutions present new…
Defying the Odds: Speeding patient access to life-changing treatments in rare disease
To deliver treatments for rare diseases more quickly, companies share how they are adapting their launch strategies and engaging more deeply with physicians and experts. “The only thing that was impossible was to do nothing.” These are the words of…
Guardtech shares early stages advice for starting a new cleanroom build
When it comes to a controlled environment, where the complexity of engineering, layout and performance is so vital to preventing contamination and protecting process and yield, the fundamental building blocks of a project simply cannot be ignored. It’s one of…
Datapharm partners with VIDAL to advance accessibility of medicines information in France
Datapharm, a provider of medicines information in the UK, has announced its continued expansion into Europe through a new strategic partnership with VIDAL. This collaboration will make Datapharm’s Scientific Response Document (SRD) Search technology accessible to healthcare professionals (HCPs) in France…
India CRDMO sector growth potential at $22 – $25 billion by 2035
The Indian Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organisation (CRDMO) sector is at an inflection point, with the potential to grow to $22 – $25 billion by 2035, as revealed in a new report, Unleashing the Tiger: Indian CRDMO Sector 2025, published…
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ProductLife Group acquires HERAX Life Science
ProductLife Group (PLG) has announced the acquisition of HERAX Life Science, a Danish business and technology consultancy providing tailored services and solutions for the life sciences industry. Founded in Copenhagen in 2009, HERAX Life Science has established itself as a…
VarmX awarded €15m follow-on equity investment by the EIC Accelerator
VarmX, a biotech company developing innovative approaches for the bypass of direct oral anticoagulants targeting activated factor Xa (FXa DOACs) and inherited coagulation disorders, has been awarded a follow-on equity investment of €15 million from the European Innovation Council (EIC)…
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Oxford Drug Design awarded £1m PACE funding to progress uUTI treatment
Oxford Drug Design has been awarded £1m in funding to progress its uUTI (uncomplicated urinary tract infection) antibacterial programme, as announced by PACE (Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy). PACE will support novel antimicrobial projects over the next three years, with…
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Meeting the demands of a changing pharma packaging landscape
Marcelo Cruz, vice president of marketing and business development at Tjoapack, discusses the trends changing the contract packaging industry, explains how Tjoapack ensures continued growth and shares his hopes for the industry’s future. What broader trends are you seeing in…
Berry to showcase its packaging solutions at Expo West
Berry Global will demonstrate its market leadership in innovative packaging solutions for natural, organic, and healthy lifestyle products at this year’s Expo West exhibition, being held at the Anaheim Convention Centre, California, USA, from 4th to 7th March. On Stand…
Unlocking the potential of digitalisation and smart packaging
In this article, Max van Heeswijk, IT manager at Tjoapack, explores how the digitalisation of pharmaceutical packaging and the broader supply chain, as well as the introduction of smart packaging, can help pharmaceutical companies make their products fit for the…
Tillotts Pharma celebrates 15 years as part of the Japanese Zeria Group
Tillotts Pharma (“Tillotts”) marks its 15th anniversary as a member of the Japanese Zeria Group, celebrating a period of growth and collaboration together. The milestone was commemorated in December 2024 with Tillotts’ CEO, Thomas A. Tóth von Kiskér, and members…
GEODIS receives GDP certification for ocean freight logistics
Following the already completed CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) certification by IATA (International Air Transport Association) covering air freight for the GEODIS Pharma team in Frankfurt am Main, GEODIS’ ocean freight service in Hamburg…
Betacom and Siemens launch platform to accelerate manufacturing innovation
Betacom has announced a partnership with Siemens Industries. The companies have deployed a private 5G network platform at MxD (Manufacturing x Digital), the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing in Chicago. The platform is the first complete private wireless network to operate…
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CluePoints named as finalist in 2025 ACDM awards
CluePoints, provider of statistical and AI-driven software solutions, has been shortlisted for “Team Excellence in the Management of Clinical Data” at the 2025 ACDM Awards. CluePoints, along with its Research and Development Teams, released three new products in 2024, aiming…
Ready-to-use hiPSC-derived cells help optimise lab workflows
AMSBIO announces a new range of ready-to-use Human induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (hiPSC) -derived cardiomyocytes, hepatocytes, and neurons. Supplied fully differentiated and available in high-purity formats, these ready-to-use cells help accelerate research by streamlining lab workflows, eliminating the need for in-house differentiation…
An insider’s view of the pharma and biotech outsourcing space
Peter Belden, president of Tjoapack US, discusses leading multinational integrations, helping partner companies deliver treatments that address the needs of small patient populations and finding the right balance between personalised solutions and the value offered to clients. What attracted you to…
PSL advances vacuum tray drying technology
PSL (Powder Systems Limited) has enhanced its CakeStand vacuum tray dryer, featuring modular options tailored to the evolving needs of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and fine chemical manufacturers. Designed to address process inefficiencies, compliance complexities, and scalability challenges, CakeStand provides a flexible and future-proof…
The challenges of interpreting pharmacopeia
Beccy Bell, associate director of Laboratory Services at testing and regulatory consultancy Broughton, outlines the challenges of interpreting the guidance, and measures that can be put into place to ensure pharmaceutical products are compliant with the guidance outlined in several…
Infex and Justus-Liebig-University Giessen awarded £1 million grant from PACE
Infex Therapeutics, an anti-infectives specialist, has announced that in collaboration with Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, it has been awarded a £1 million grant from PACE, to develop a BamA inhibitor targeting multi-drug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative pathogens. BamA inhibitors are an entirely new class of antimicrobial…
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Is AI the only practical solution to more sustainable operations?
Distilling new insights from a recent podcast with an industry investor from Nordic Capital, ArisGlobal CEO Aman Wasan makes a robust financial case for advanced automation in processing pharma’s multiplying regulatory and safety workloads. For life science R&D organisations to…
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Working together for a sustainable future
Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has taken a stake in Green Elephant Biotech as a strategic investor so the two companies can work together to develop more efficient, flexible and sustainable cell cultivation processes in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. This…