Continuous manufacturing offers significant advantages for drug production in terms of quality and efficiency, but more research and regulatory input is needed to help the pharmaceutical sector reap the benefits according to ISP.

Published: 19-Apr-2011

LB Bohle says healthy level of demand for processing technology demos at its recently opened service centre is an indication of processing tech market recovery.

Published: 07-Apr-2011

The biomanufacturing industry needs to adopt an integrated approach to upstream and downstream processing to boost efficiency and productivity according to EMD Millipore.

Published: 06-Apr-2011

ATMI LifeSciences has introduced a new method of integrity testing for its range of single-use bioprocess vessels that, it claims, will take QA in the biomanufacturing sector to a new level.

Published: 04-Apr-2011

Next month the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will organise a meeting to discuss ways of encouraging the production of pharmaceutical in Africa.

Published: 21-Mar-2011

Clariant International has set up a unit to help the pharma sector overcome regulatory hurdles involved with developing colour packaging

Published: 24-Feb-2011

Solvent selection and solid loading are critical to optimising the spray drying process and unlocking its solubility-enhancing properties for drug production according to a new report by ISP Pharmaceuticals.

Published: 17-Jan-2011

Last week everything from co-processed excipients to Viagra-stuffed teddies were discussed at AAPS 2010. Now, with the show having finished, we present our personal take on the event.

Published: 22-Nov-2010

Adoption of electronic submission by regulators around the world is good news for drugmakers’ efforts to access emerging markets says industry expert Kate Wilber.

Published: 04-Oct-2010

Scientists say counterfeit drug and ingredient detection using NQR could benefit both manufacturers and pharmacies.

Published: 13-Sep-2010

Tracking “non-content” metadata is an important part of any pharmaceutical submission, yet many drugmakers fail to take an integrated approach to the task according to regulatory expert Kate Wilber.

Published: 01-Sep-2010

Proposed changes to USP chapters 232 and 233 on trace impurities would increase drug industry use of automated analysis, creating “huge number” of potential new customers says Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Published: 24-Aug-2010

In the first of a series of special in-pharmatechnologist podcasts Kate Wilber, Image Solutions’ (ISI) director of regulatory Services, Europe discusses the emerging trends in BPO and talks about how it can benefit drugmakers.

Published: 04-Aug-2010

The role of the pharma industry in supporting the COE anti-counterfeiting treaty, which aims to criminalise activities, “cannot be underestimated”, according to a directorate member.

Published: 16-Jun-2010

Aluminium foil as a packaging solution is marking its centenary in 2010. Stefan Glimm, executive director of the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), reflects on how this packing mainstay continues to build on its ability to provide the highest barrier protection properties while adapting to the needs of the new millennium.

Published: 30-Mar-2010

CEO Steffen Mittwich updates in-PharmaTechnologist on Atacama Labs' pneumatic dry granulation (PDG) API processing tech, its deal with German CMO Excella and future development plans.

Published: 18-Mar-2010

Payne Security has acquired BP Secure Solutions, adding the UK firm's roster of adhesive security labelling technologies to its drug industry offering.

Published: 08-Mar-2010

SAFC Pharma is preparing for the shift towards cell culture-based vaccines, while still supplying and growing in the traditional sector, to ensure it can grow in coming years, according to a company director.

Published: 25-Feb-2010

There are signs that 2010 will be a better year for the fine and custom chemistry industry but companies at Informex remained cautious and are planning accordingly.

Published: 22-Feb-2010

The impact of the economic downturn is still being felt but SAFC remains "cautiously optimistic" about 2010, believing its close relationships with clients and investment in key emerging markets will generate business.

Published: 18-Feb-2010

AAPS 2009 has drawn to a close but over the three days numerous trends and debates emerged, including the strategies CROs are using in the downturn, and we take a look at these in our conference round up.

Published: 12-Nov-2009

Following the first full day of AAPS 2009 in Los Angeles, California, US we take a look at the major developments and talking points.

Published: 10-Nov-2009

How successful was the BioPh conference in Madrid? in-PharmaTechnologist asked key players attending the inaugural event.

Published: 29-Oct-2009

Henry Hussell, marketing manager at Cargill Pharma, talks about Zerose erythritol's development since it was launched at CPhI 2008.

Published: 19-Oct-2009

As CPhI 2009 draws to a close we take a look back on the show, which, despite some negatives, appears to have been an overall success.

Published: 15-Oct-2009