PTSM: Pharmaceutical Technology Sourcing and Management-12-02-2015

KnowItAll spectroscopy software from Bio-Rad Laboratories corrects differences in spectra data.

The ReactoMate Datum controlled lab reactor system accommodates a range of vessel sizes.

Charles River offers the Endosafe nexgen-PTS endotoxin testing system.

Agilent Technologies and Thermo Fisher Scientific exchange instrument control drivers and software support.

BMG LABTECH announces the release of a new reference multi-mode HTS reader at SLAS in January 2016.

As 3-D screening and lab automation improve lead optimization, open collaborative models are breaking down long-established walls. Will the industry redefine the way it handles R&D?

Multi-component coupling reactions for the generation of heterocycles in fewer steps reduced processing times, cost, and waste are attracting interest.

Better process development is creating industry benchmarks for bioprocessing.

The Safe Chain Track and Trace System automates traceability for supply chain security.

CSafe partners with Lufthansa Cargo in dedicating a fleet of RKN containers to Cool/td-Active service offering.

Ash Stevens has received FDA’s approval to manufacture Takeda’s multiple myeloma drug, ixazomib, at its facility in Riverview, Michigan.

With the acquisition of Medipac’s tube filling assets for effervescent tablets, Romaco can now offer the complete line configurations for effervescent tablets.

The Nexera UC Unified Chromatography System from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments was recognized with an R&D100 award.

The University of Sheffield has appointed Cobra Biologics to advance novel fusion protein technology into Phase 1 clinical trials.

UPS’ 2015 “Pain in the Chain” survey suggests that pharma companies are getting better at product protection, cold chain and regulatory compliance, but need to improve cost control and planning for unexpected events. Lack of transparency and “too many handoffs” remain major challenges.

Expansions at Catalent’s Kansas City, MO, and Madison, WI facilities made in response to industry demand.

Baxter expands capacity for lyophilized cytotoxic oncology therapies at its fill/finish facility in Halle, Germany.

Industry veteran Mark Kontny joins board of directors at Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing.

BASF’s new multi-product amines plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany meets growing demand for amines in various applications, including pharmaceuticals.