2014 Manufacturing Trends and Outlook
A survey of BioPharm International readers found that single-use systems and other technologies are driving process efficiencies in biomanufacturing, but there is room for improvement.
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Selecting Single-Use Systems for Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
Processors should consider materials of construction, components, system design, and vendor support when adopting a single-use system.
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Fette Compacting America Inc
Single rotary tablet press offers fastest changeover time in its class
A single rotary tablet press that can be fitted with up to 51 stations,  Fette America’s FE35 Tablet Press can produce up to 367,000 tablets per hour. Complementing this unprecedented level of productivity is the fastest changeover time in its class. The FE35 is clad in easily-detachable, FDA-certified high-performance polymer panels and offers 360-degree access.
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MG America
MG America’s AlterNova is the only intermittent motion capsule filler with a basic output of 105,000 capsules/hr that can be efficiently upgraded to speeds up to 180,000 capsules/hr. This flexibility means growing companies can easily increase production or change product forms and sizes. The AlterNova can dose any oral pharmaceutical form—solid or liquid—and can combine four different products into one capsule.  www.mgamerica.com
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- Feb. 12–13: Pharmapack Europe (Paris, France) will explore innovation in pharmaceutical packaging and drug delivery technologies.
- Feb. 27–28: The Serialization Summit (San Diego, CA) will provide up-to-date information on recent legislation.
- Mar. 2–6: The 2014 Pittcon conference and expo (Chicago, IL) features the latest in laboratory science and equipment.
- Mar. 10–12: IVT’s Advances in Aseptic Processing (San Diego, CA) will teach attendees how to implement best practices for aseptic processing, interpret FDA enforcement trends, and appraise new technologies for aseptic processing.
- Mar. 18–20: INTERPHEX 2014 (New York, NY) is the source for complete biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions.
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| PharmTech Poll: US Drug Quality and Security Act |
What effect has the passage of the US Drug Quality and Security Act had on your company’s serialization efforts? |
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