September 29th 2025
In this continuation of a three-part series, the author explores the potential use of agentic AI in pharmaceutical R&D.
September 22nd 2025
In a three-part series, the author explores the potential use of agentic AI in pharmaceutical R&D.
September 10th 2025
AI can offer a strategic blueprint for GxP compliance, risk mitigation, and human-led operational excellence.
May 28th 2025
Leveraging computerized maintenance management systems software can enhance efficiency, improve quality control, ensure accurate documentation, and strengthen data integrity.
April 8th 2025
Lack of skills in the AI realm was a distant second among those surveyed about the biggest barrier to innovation while using the technology.
Merck Collaborates with Agilent Technologies on PAT for Downstream Processing
Merck has entered into a collaboration with Agilent Technologies with the aim of filling the industry gap in PAT for downstream processing.
The Lighthouse Effect: Using Technology to Improve Life Sciences Manufacturing
Lighthouse manufacturing techniques utilize technology and automation to streamline production.
Using Robotics in the Aseptic Manufacturing Facility of the Future
Several steps need be taken to achieve lights-out, fully automated operations.
WeylChem Inaugurates New Multi-Purpose Plant in Lamotte, France
WeylChem has put a new multi-purpose custom manufacturing plant at its French site in Lamotte into operation.
Breaking Through Barriers to Continuous Manufacturing
Collaboration and new tools aid efforts to implement new processing technologies for small-molecule drug product manufacturing.
Troubleshooting Using Predictive Maintenance
Smart manufacturing transforms management of tablet and capsule equipment and processes.
Streamlining Biopharma MS Workflows Using Connected Software Solutions
The acquisition and analysis of MS data can be made more efficient with the integration of modern software tools.
Automating Line Clearance
Digital technology streamlines the line changeover process.
How to Effectively Implement Pharma 4.0 Technologies
Getting started with a PAT framework enables automation with digital technologies.
Increased Data Output is a Double-Edged Sword in Drug Discovery and Manufacturing
Automated analytical workflows require advanced technologies to manage the higher volume of data output.
Digitalization in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment
Although there are challenges to be addressed, the digital transformation of equipment has begun.
Fosun Pharma and Insilico Medicine Partner on Drug Discovery and Development Using Artificial Intelligence
Fosun Pharma and Insilico Medicine will collaborate on AI-driven drug discovery and development of product candidates targeting multiple disease targets.
Automation Helps Streamline Glycosylation Monitoring Workflow
Sample preparation tends to be manually labor intensive, but automating this step helps streamline the glycosylation monitoring workflow.
Advancing Enzyme Analysis Through Automation
Persistent bottlenecks in biocatalyst development can be alleviated through fully automated enzyme analysis.
Digitalization Moves Forward in Pharma Equipment and Processes
Bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing harnesses the benefits of digital transformation.
Analytics Advances for Optimizing Downstream Processes
Simple, inexpensive real-time analytics are urgently needed for high value products.
Synthace Raises $35 Million to Expand Access to R&D Technology
Synthace has raised $35 million in funding to fuel growth of its life sciences R&D technology.
GenScript Opens New Gene Synthesis Center in New Jersey
GenScript’s new gene synthesis center in Piscataway, NJ, is highly automated to accelerate production time and increase supply chain resiliency for biopharma and synthetic biology.
Automating Aseptic Manufacturing
Conventional and robotic automation inside closed systems reduces risk.
Next-Gen Automation Lab Aims to Speed Up Drug Discovery Process
Eli Lilly and Company and industry partners, including Ziath, are focused on speeding up the drug discovery process with a fully automated lab.
GoSilico Digital Twin Models Downstream Bioprocessing
Mechanistic models provide process understanding for developing robust manufacturing processes and for scale up and tech transfer.
Lonza and Sheba Medical Center Demonstrate Successful Cell Therapy Results with Cocoon Automated Platform
Lonza and Sheba Medical Center have successfully dosed four patients with a CD19 autologous CAR-T cell therapy using Lonza’s Cocoon automated manufacturing platform.
GSK Pilots Digital Twin for Vaccine Manufacturing
Modeling the manufacturing process benefits both development and operations.
Horiba Joins CGT Catapult Consortium to Accelerate Development of PAT
Horiba has joined a consortium aimed at accelerating the development of process analytical technologies for cell and gene therapy manufacturing
Best Practices for Pharma Manufacturing Quality Teams
Automated systems help detect and resolve quality issues.
CGT Catapult Forms Consortium to Accelerate Manufacturing Technology Development
The CGT Catapult has formed a consortium aimed at advancing the technology development and lowering costs of cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
Emerson Integrates MTP Process Automation Standard into Control Systems
The Module Type Package standard is now supported in Emerson’s DCS and PLCs.
Cleaning Continuous Manufacturing Equipment
Consider best practices for manual or clean-in-place procedures.
Considering Robotics for Drug Compounding
Automation offers benefits for sterile manufacturing in 503B outsourcing facilities.
Cellares Raises Funding to Accelerate Cell Therapy Manufacturing Automation Device
Cellares has raised $82 million to accelerate the development of its Cell Shuttle, a factory-in-a-box that allows for the automation of the process of creating highly individualized cell therapies.