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The next step… how digital systems need to evolve for life sciences to flourish

According to Bhaskar Sambasivan, SVP and global markets leader, Life Sciences at Cognizant, digital systems need to evolve in order for the UK’s life sciences industry to flourish. Here, he tells us more…

By Bhaskar Sambasivan

/ 18 Apr 2018

The next step… how digital systems need to evolve for life sciences to flourish

The time has come to unlock the potential of digital tools in pharma

Despite the ongoing trend in digital tech across the board, pharma is still lagging behind in unlocking the potential of these useful tools…

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 18 Apr 2018

The time has come to unlock the potential of digital tools in pharma

Lightening the load — outlining a new solution for modern manufacturing

The team behind PuroVaso saw an opportunity to design an entirely new solution for moving and storing that was better suited to modern manufacturing processes. Here, they tell us more…

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 17 Apr 2018

Lightening the load — outlining a new solution for modern manufacturing

The butterfly effect: Why split butterfly valves offer a cost-effective solution in containment

More and more newer drugs contain high potency active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), which require careful handling and specialised equipment. Here, Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) highlights why split butterfly valves offer a cost-effective

By Precision Polymer Engineering

/ 17 Apr 2018

The butterfly effect: Why split butterfly valves offer a cost-effective solution in containment

Tried & tested? Discussing the potential issues with containment performance testing

In this article, Michael Avraam, global product manager at ChargePoint Technology discusses the potential issues with containment performance testing some techniques and developments that may help to ensure efficiency

By Mike Avraam

/ 17 Apr 2018

Tried & tested? Discussing the potential issues with containment performance testing

What’s in the box? How the flatpack concept is a winner with biologics manufacturers

As the manufacture of biologics takes on increased significance in the pharmaceutical sector, it’s clear to see why GE Healthcare’s KUBio system is growing in popularity. Lu Rahman paid a visit to the company facility in Uppsala to find out more…

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 16 Apr 2018

What’s in the box? How the flatpack concept is a winner with biologics manufacturers

With a little help… looking at how contract packaging can support pharma innovation

Here, Dale Pittock, sales director of pharmacy packaging provider Valley Northern, explains how contract packaging can support pharmaceutical innovation.

By Dale Pittock

/ 16 Apr 2018

With a little help… looking at how contract packaging can support pharma innovation

Under pressure — how to get the best out of process R&D

In this article, Maria Andrielou, marketing & communication, and Thanos Andreou, scientific affairs, at VIO Chemicals, give their views on how to get the best out of process R&D.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 16 Apr 2018

Under pressure — how to get the best out of process R&D

Ringing alarm bells: Discussing the action required to support pharma in tackling AMR

There is rising tide of drug-resistant microbes that is thought of as one of the greatest threats to public health today, yet the pipeline of new antibiotics is dwindling. Here, Dr Peter Jackson, AMR Centre, discusses what action is needed

By Dr Peter Jackson

/ 16 Apr 2018

Ringing alarm bells: Discussing the action required to support pharma in tackling AMR

Cold comfort… Controlant’s CEO tells us how automation is revolutionising vaccine delivery

We speak with the CEO of Controlant, Gisli Herjolfsson, about the company and its cold chain solutions that are revolutionising delivery of vaccines to developing countries and more.

By Gisli Herjolfsson

/ 13 Apr 2018

Cold comfort… Controlant’s CEO tells us how automation is revolutionising vaccine delivery

Tomorrow’s world: A rundown of the connected warehouse and its benefits to logistics

Scott Allison, president, Life Sciences & Healthcare Sector, DHL, gives us a rundown of the connected warehouse and how innovations in logistics are benefitting this rapidly changing world.

By Scott Allison

/ 13 Apr 2018

Tomorrow’s world: A rundown of the connected warehouse and its benefits to logistics

NDA Group releases findings from comparative analysis of drug approvals in US and EU

Independent consulting group, NDA, has announced its findings from its fifth annual comparison of drug approvals in Europe and the US in preparation for this year’s DIA Europe in Basel, Switzerland.

By PharmaManufacturingIQ Staff

/ 13 Apr 2018