Equipment

Advanced i-Series liquid chromatographs from Shimadzu provide users with the ability to analyze a large number of samples and re-process data while working remotely.

ROSS incorporated a high shear rotor/stator into its Dual-Shaft Mixer to meet more intense shearing and homogenization requirements.

The GENiSYS R from AST (pictured) is a modular system that automates aseptic filling and the closing of vials, syringes, and cartridges.

ROSS incorporated a high shear rotor/stator into its Dual-Shaft Mixer to meet more intense shearing and homogenization requirements.

Collaboration between equipment suppliers and users is leading to innovation and optimization in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

CDMOs address the unique challenges of liquid and lyophilized forms as well as preparing for the large capacity needed for COVID-19 vaccines.

Cytiva acquired Vanrx Pharmasystems, a Canadian manufacturer of robotic aseptic filling equipment.

The launch of HiScreen Fibro PrismA, the company’s newest product for early mAb purification process development strengthens Cytiva’s new fiber-based Protein A platform.

GEMÜ’s process solenoid valve with pressure compensation, the GEMÜ M75, uses a double bellows principle to balance pressure forces, which allows the valve to be used for processes with an operating pressure of up to 6 bar.

Boreas from Telstar are -86 ºC ultra-low-temperature freezers developed to house COVID-19 vaccines.

The new Sanitary Rotary Batch Mini Mixer from Munson Machinery Company has the ability to de-agglomerate and blend up to 5 ft3 (142 ℓ) of dry bulk ingredients with or without liquid additions at several locations.

ROSS’ Sanitary Ribbon Blenders with ergonomic material handling accessories feature a new design that allows operators to safely empty bags of powder through a bar grating while an adjacent vibrating tray assembly catches debris and off-spec ingredients.

Cytiva’s new facility in Shrewsbury, MA will make equipment such as single-use bioreactors.

The company is investing in expansion at four sites in the United States, United Kingdom, and Italy, which will include construction of new facilities and addition of sterile and lyophilized filling lines.

The investment will expand and upgrade manufacturing capacity and technology for pre-fillable syringes and will also includes a new manufacturing facility in Europe.

The Double Planetary Mixer from ROSS is suitable for high-precision mixing, granulation, and vacuum drying all in one.

Gerresheimer now offers its Gx RTF syringes with SG ITC (Integrated Tip Cap) twist-off closure from Stevanato Group.

ACG Group introduced the GT 1600 X.ONE, a line of integrated granulation equipment designed for high-volume batch production.

The IsoAir Pro-E Remote Particle Counter by Particle Measuring Systems works to streamline cleanroom monitoring while complying with global regulations.

Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Tania Pereira Chilima, Deputy CTO at Univercells Technologies about their technology and how it can be used in viral vector manufacturing, which is needed for production of some of the COVID-19 vaccine candidates.

A holistic approach to validation and quality assurance is essential.

The expansion will include a new 25,000-ft2 warehouse, a filling line for flexible plastic containers, a high-speed automated syringe fill line with the ability to fill up to 600 units per minute, and a high-speed automated visual inspection line.

The new super plant, being built in Incheon, South Korea, will have a total biopharmaceutical manufacturing capacity of 256,000 L.

The agreement follows a recent announcement that Sartorius plans to invest $100 million in Songdo, South Korea’s bio cluster.

The 110,000 ft2 site, which is set to be operational by the second half of 2021, will feature new technology including 2000-L scale bioreactors and additional fill-finish capabilities.