The digitalisation of pharmaceutical manufacturing has come a long way. However, there are still many ways companies can improve systems to grow even further
Laboratory Automation, Apr 3, 2023
Since their introduction in 1956, pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) have become the dominant treatment choice for patients suffering from common respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, unbeknown to most patients and many doctors, pMDIs account for 3.9% of NHS’s annual carbon emissions.1 Here we will discuss how formulation changes might be the answer to the pMDI-related sustainability problem
Manufacturing, Apr 3, 2023
How are current events in drug development demanding better enteric delivery solutions, and how is material science and manufacturing innovation creating a purpose-built capsule able to go the distance – all while reducing the cost and complexity of enteric development and delivery?
Manufacturing, Apr 3, 2023
Non-human cells have been used in drug discovery for years. How are novel technologies helping researchers to move past this method?
Discovery and Development, Apr 3, 2023
Recent developments in gene therapy and the approval of mrna vaccines for treating diseases has seen the biopharmaceutical industry’s need for more well-characterised rna and oligonucleotides than ever before. How are more nucleic acid sequences being analysed by mass spectrometry (ms) through the development of new technologies, and how can innovations in software process data fully automate the workflow of the confirmation of oligonucleotide sequences based on intact ms/ms
Analytics, Apr 3, 2023
rAAV vectorology is being optimised to allow for highly specific expression and greater efficacy – how is this being achieved, and why is it so important?
Analytics, Apr 3, 2023
24 May 2023 -- London, UK -- Automata, a leading company powering life science labs to fully automate their workflows, today launches LINQ Cloud: cutting-edge laboratory automation software. LINQ Cloud connects a lab’s physical and digital environment together, enabling life science organisations to scale while reducing the manual workload for scientists.
Press Releases, May 23, 2023
24 May 2023 -- Massachusetts, US -- Laboratory digital transformation pioneer, Scitara, announces new releases to its SOC 2-certified Digital Lab Exchange DLX cloud platform to improve the user experience, enhance instrument connectivity and deliver new automation to the lab.
Press Releases, May 23, 2023
23 May 2023 -- Cardiff, UK -- CatSci, an award-winning innovation partner for medicines development, are proud to announce the launch of their new and improved SmartPath. SmartPath is an innovative digital risk assessment tool that highlights the risks de-railing users’ API success and offers tailored Smart mitigation strategies on the project, formulation and API properties.
Press Releases, May 22, 2023
23 May 2023 -- Cambridge, UK -- Sphere Fluidics, a company developing single cell analysis systems underpinned by its patented picodroplet technology, today announced the introduction of new branding to align with its ambitious global commercial growth strategy.
Press Releases, May 22, 2023
22 May 2023 -- Hyderabad, India -- Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services, a contract research, development and manufacturing services organisation and a step-down subsidiary of Dr Reddy's Laboratories, announces the construction of a state-of-the art development and manufacturing facility for therapeutic proteins, antibodies and viral vectors.
Press Releases, May 21, 2023
Industry experts joined in a live video discussion about the critical next steps as life sciences embrace a future that is data rather than document driven in its management of information, knowledge and essential business processes. Ultimately, whose responsibility should it be to look after the quality and consistency of the data, and how will they do this?
Digital, Apr 3, 2023
Advanced data handling techniques may point the way to a potential new innovation-rich future, which two use studies are already proving
Digital, Apr 3, 2023
Advances in immunotherapy and other areas have delivered new tools for the treatment of cancer. Cancer vaccine research is now showing greater promise, offering new hope for patients
Digital, Apr 3, 2023
IPT talks to Noor Shaker at X-Chem about the adoption of AI and ML into life sciences and how pre-trained algorithms can aid research
Digital, Dec 14, 2022
Advancements in AI can help the pharmaceutical industry identify the best sites for their clinical trials through the harnessing of Big Data
Digital, Dec 14, 2022
How are current events in drug development demanding better enteric delivery solutions, and how is material science and manufacturing innovation creating a purpose-built capsule able to go the distance – all while reducing the cost and complexity of enteric development and delivery?
Manufacturing, Apr 3, 2023
MUPS formulations are a widely used pharmaceutical dosage form for esomeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor. For this purpose, micropellets are coated with the active ingredient and administered in the form of tablets or capsules. An appropriate solution for the coating of micropellets is the use of fluid bed processors which utilise air flow bed technology
Manufacturing, Apr 3, 2023
Since their introduction in 1956, pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) have become the dominant treatment choice for patients suffering from common respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, unbeknown to most patients and many doctors, pMDIs account for 3.9% of NHS’s annual carbon emissions.1 Here we will discuss how formulation changes might be the answer to the pMDI-related sustainability problem
Manufacturing, Apr 3, 2023
Manufacturers are deploying flexible containment in both existing and new-build manufacturing sites. Why are they choosing this over traditional rigid isolators, and what are the considerations they should take into account when doing this?
Manufacturing, Apr 3, 2023
Ensuring pharma products are manufactured in a safe and controlled way is a priority. How can the industry ensure that this happens?
Manufacturing, Dec 14, 2022
Bioprinted products are already starting to demonstrate life-changing potential, but the path to commercialisation is complex, requiring developers to better understand the factors that impact regulatory classification
Manufacturing, Dec 14, 2022
The adaptation of e-cigarettes as drug delivery devices holds great potential for inhalation therapy. So, can we apply the advances made in nicotine delivery to other active substances?
Manufacturing, Oct 9, 2022
In an uncertain environment, using technologies like digital twins and predictive simulation can help forecast the impact of changes across the manufacturing process without affecting current business practices.
Manufacturing, Mar 31, 2022
Michael Avraam at ChargePoint Technology walks IPT through the challenges and obstacles that companies face when looking to build safety, quality, and efficiency into their potent active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) processes
Manufacturing, Mar 31, 2022
Innovative oral therapeutics that meet patients’ needs for ease of use and the desire for more environmentally friendly solutions, have the best chance of success.
Manufacturing, Mar 31, 2022
Smart automation is enabling new ways to monitor and intervene pre-emptively in pharma manufacturing. Find out the views of industry experts, who debated the subject in a roundtable video discussion.
Manufacturing, Mar 31, 2022
The repercussions of events like Brexit and the global pandemic have caused uncertainty and a need to rethink strategy altogether. However, an integrated SaaS solution can provide a holistic view of the business and enhanced control over processes.
Manufacturing, Mar 31, 2022
Pharma has been slow to adopt new technology in its manufacturing plants, partly because it fears change and partly because it often has a mix of legacy equipment. However, embracing greater interoperability through technology can smooth processes and support data integrity.
Manufacturing, Mar 31, 2022
Many elements make up the composition of topical pharmaceutical products, and maintaining the correct rheological characteristics is vital to avoid product quality and even failure.
Manufacturing, Mar 31, 2022
The digitalisation of pharmaceutical manufacturing has come a long way. However, there are still many ways companies can improve systems to grow even further
Laboratory Automation, Apr 3, 2023
Pharmaceutical companies face plenty of challenges throughout the manufacturing cycle. Automation can be the key to bringing the industry to the forefront of this exciting field
Laboratory Automation, Oct 9, 2022
IPT speaks to Toon Overbeeke of Vitestro about the potential benefits of using robots in clinics to draw blood from patients. With a shortage of clinical staff all over Europe, Toon believes robotics is the way forward regarding individual clinical patient care
Laboratory Automation, Oct 9, 2022
IPT speaks to Mikael Hagstroem, CEO of LabVantage Solutions, about the ongoing potential for laboratories of adopting AI and machine learning (ML)
Laboratory Automation, Oct 9, 2022Smart automation is enabling new ways to monitor and intervene pre-emptively in pharma manufacturing. Find out the views of industry experts, who debated the subject in a roundtable video discussion.
Manufacturing, Mar 31, 2022The repercussions of events like Brexit and the global pandemic have caused uncertainty and a need to rethink strategy altogether. However, an integrated SaaS solution can provide a holistic view of the business and enhanced control over processes.
Manufacturing, Mar 31, 2022
IPT talks to Tamsin Mansley of Optibrium about how AI has been used in drug discovery up until now, and how it can be best applied in the future
Discovery and Development, Apr 3, 2023Non-human cells have been used in drug discovery for years. How are novel technologies helping researchers to move past this method?
Discovery and Development, Apr 3, 2023
What has led to the rising trend for Cell & Gene Therapy (CGT) developers to choose retroviral vectors over other potential vectors, and what are the many drivers behind this selection process?
Discovery and Development, Dec 14, 2022
IPT talks to Dr Fiona McLaughlin and Neil Bell of Avacta Therapeutics about the need for cohesion when researching and developing a new drug between life science companies, academia, and medical practitioners
Discovery and Development, Dec 14, 2022
IPT talks to Johannes Stanta at Celerion about how improvements in molecular and cellular capabilities are aiding Good Laboratory Practice/Good Clinical Practice (GLP/GCP) standards
Discovery and Development, Dec 14, 2022rAAV vectorology is being optimised to allow for highly specific expression and greater efficacy – how is this being achieved, and why is it so important?
Analytics, Apr 3, 2023Recent developments in gene therapy and the approval of mrna vaccines for treating diseases has seen the biopharmaceutical industry’s need for more well-characterised rna and oligonucleotides than ever before. How are more nucleic acid sequences being analysed by mass spectrometry (ms) through the development of new technologies, and how can innovations in software process data fully automate the workflow of the confirmation of oligonucleotide sequences based on intact ms/ms
Analytics, Apr 3, 2023
IPT recently spoke with Xiaobo Wang at Agilent about what’s been driving demand for flow cytometry and where the technology might be heading
Analytics, Dec 14, 2022
How are handheld Raman devices and process analysers helping to streamline Quality Control (QC) procedures and enable continuous manufacturing?
Analytics, Dec 14, 2022
As technology within the analysis sphere continues to evolve, temperature control is becoming increasingly important for drug discovery and research
Analytics, Oct 9, 2022
Innovations in cellular biochemistry are helping to bring better personalised medicine onto the market. How can trapped ion mass spectrometry (TIMS) support this moving forward?
Analytics, Oct 9, 2022
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