Tabletting, coating & ancillary equipment

Webinar: Innovations in drug delivery - tune in and join our excellent panel

27-Feb-2024 By Liza Laws

As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, so too does the field of drug delivery.

Alliance to improve two complex and critical aspects of drug development and manufacturing

16-Jan-2024 By Liza Laws

An alliance between KBI Biopharma Inc., and Argonaut Manufacturing Services Inc., has been formed so biopharma clients can receive end-to-end drug substance and drug product manufacturing solutions.

SGD Pharma to grow significantly in 2024 with investments and package manufacturing

15-Jan-2024 By Liza Laws

SGD Pharma has announced its goal to become the global market leader in primary pharmaceutical glass packaging.

Roquette and Qualicaps combine to expand global footprint

08-Dec-2023 By Liza Laws

Pharma and plant-based ingredient giant, Roquette, has confirmed its acquisition of Qualicaps from the Mitsubishu Chemical Group.

Operio makes manufacturing acquisition with European expansion aim

11-Apr-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

Operio has acquired a group of companies that provide both manufacturing equipment and services in the solid dose space.

BPGbio announces partnership with debra of America to help those suffering skin disease

30-Mar-2023 By Liza Laws

Finding a treatment for a skin disease that significantly diminishes the quality of life for those living with it has moved forward to the next phase of trials.

Hovione and Laxxon partner on 3D printed pharmaceuticals

27-Mar-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

The two companies enter into a long-term partnership to advance 3D screen printing technologies for applications within the pharma industry.

Zebra adds new environmental sensors for pharma supply chain

23-Mar-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

The company launches its new ZS300 sensor, ZB200 bridge and Android sensor discovery app, which will be made available for use with the supply chains of the pharma and food industries.

Janssen dual action tablet for prostate cancer gets recommended marketing authorization

13-Mar-2023 By Liza Laws

Small molecule drug, Niraparib combined with abiraterone acetate (AA) and prednisone (P) significantly reduces the risk of disease progression, or death, in patients with a type of prostate cancer, a consultant in Spain has said.

Piramal begins production at API facility in Michigan

20-Feb-2023 By Ben Hargreaves

The Indian company begins production of APIs and HPAPIs, after expanding capacity at its Riverview site.

CPI and 24 partners open £88m manufacturing innovation center

06-Dec-2022 By Ben Hargreaves

The collaborators unveil the facility after combing ideas from pharma and technology sectors to develop more sustainable manufacturing processes.

Adragos snaps up Sanofi’s Japanese manufacturing facility

24-Oct-2022 By Ben Hargreaves

The German CDMO signs an agreement to acquire Sanofi’s Kawagoe-based facility, which adds to the company’s existing presence in the country.

Tech Innovations: July 2022

21-Jul-2022 By Jenni Spinner

This month’s announcements on new products, tech partnerships, and more includes DiMe, Evonik, Advarra, Curebase, ObvioHealth, and other notable companies.

People on the Move: May 2022

05-May-2022 By Jenni Spinner

This month’s news on partnerships, appointments, expansions, and investment includes Javara, ACG, Phastar, Elligo Health Research, and other notable companies.

CPhI North America 2022

Pharma growth, partnerships focus of 2022 CPhI North America

04-May-2022 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the organizer of the pharmaceutical event discusses what’s in store for the upcoming conference, and for the drug development industry itself.

2021 year-end wrapup

Risk-based approach driving manufacturing improvements: Cognizant

16-Dec-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the information technology specialist explains how evolved thinking and digital transformation are leading to benefits across the industry.

Missing machine maintenance can come back to haunt you: I Holland

06-Dec-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the tabletting equipment specialist suggests keeping up with maintenance and repair can boost manufacturing efficiency and effectiveness.

People on the Move: July 2021

08-Jul-2021 By Jenni Spinner

This month’s news on hires, promotions, acquisitions, and expansions includes items about Javara, Elligo, Lonza, Yourway, Medable, and other notable firms.

DCAT Week 2021 to take on industry education, innovation

24-Jun-2021 By Jenni Spinner

The annual event (scheduled July 12-16 online) will feature educational sessions, presentations, and networking opportunities for drug manufacturing pros.

DIA 2021 Annual Meeting

Skills of the future – and the future of work

15-Jun-2021 By Rachel Arthur

Whether working in the pharmaceutical industry or in academia or government, the skills required to achieve, maintain and grow a career are vastly different today than they were 30 years ago. A session at DIA 2021 will put the spotlight on the skills...

Optimizing tablet manufacturing complex but vital: I Holland

08-Jun-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the manufacturing technology provider talks about how companies can work to streamline oral solid dose manufacturing to remain competitive.

Fight against pharma counterfeiting must go deeper: TruTag

13-Jan-2021 By Jenni Spinner

A leader from the anti-counterfeit solutions firm says that while packaging-level efforts may have an effect, on-dose technology is worth a closer look.

Minakem: CM reaps time-saving, quality-boosting benefits

04-Nov-2020 By Jenni Spinner

Leaders from the CDMO discuss how the surging interest in continuous manufacturing can result in cost savings and numerous other advantages.

Colorcon expands pH range of enteric coatings

28-Jul-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The new Acryl-Eze II coatings line increases the pH range offered for delayed-release oral solid-dosage drugs and other items.

Colorcon launches drug authentication platform

29-Jun-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The company’s SoteriaRx platform offers on-dose technology and detection services for authenticating a broad range of medications.

Romaco Kilian unveils high-speed tablet press

12-May-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The double-sided S 710 Prime rotary press is designed for compressing single- and dual-layer tablets, promising high productivity.

I Holland: beating COVID-19 obstacles is crucial

09-Apr-2020 By Jenni Spinner

The pharmaceutical supplier says companies need to do everything in their power to keep the supply chain moving smoothly in the face of COVID-19.

FDA approves migraine drug formulated for fast dispersion

19-Mar-2020 By Vassia Barba

Biohaven’s drug for acute treatment of migraine, manufactured using Catalent’s Zydis technology for orally disintegrating tablets, receives approval from the US FDA.

Merck KGaA partners on 3D-printed tablets manufacture

27-Feb-2020 By Vassia Barba

Merck to produce 3D-printed tablets by tapping into the technology developed by AMCM, making a move towards digitalization.

Catalent to formulate CBD multiple sclerosis treatment with Zydis

16-Dec-2019 By Vassia Barba

Catalent enters partnership with Ethicann on Zydis technology to formulate CBD and THC combination treatment for muscular spasticity.

Cycle taps into Catalent’s Zydis tech to manufacture four products

31-Oct-2019 By Vassia Barba

Cycle looks to benefit from the advantages of Zydis oral disintegrating tablet technology, developed by Catalent, for four of its drug products treating rare diseases.

Embracing the digital world for optimised drug manufacturing

30-Oct-2019 By Vassia Barba

In-PharmaTechnologist steps inside Siemen's Digital Experience Centre to learn about the digital services that aim to transform the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.

Strides acquires US capsule facility, set to invest further $10m

03-Sep-2019 By Vassia Barba

Strides acquires the only FDA-approved integrated soft gel capsule manufacturing facility in the US, owned by Micelle, to support its operations in India.

Lonza enters a collaborative agreement with Auxly for capsule formulation

01-Jul-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Lonza will supply Auxly with materials and proprietary manufacturing equipment for capsule filling and sealing through collaborative agreement.

FDA mulls fixed-quantity packaging stipulation for opioids

03-Jun-2019 By Ben Hargreaves

US FDA considers demanding opioid manufacturers to package treatments in 5-, 10-, or 15-count blisters to reduce the risk of harm.

Novo Nordisk sees ‘growing interest in sustainability’ across industry

29-May-2019 By Ben Hargreaves

Although the industry may not be among the ‘frontrunners’, Novo Nordisk is seeing the benefits when it comes to recruitment and developing mutually beneficial partnerships, says director.

Directly compressible starch by Colorcon promises simpler tableting

21-May-2019 By Vassia Barba

Colorcon expands its portfolio of direct compression solutions, with the launch of StarTab, a tableting excipient based on starch.

Catalent invests $14m in softgel manufacturing facility

30-Apr-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Catalent’s Germany-based facility to expand to meet demand of animal-free products after $14m investment.

Catalent installing new tableting, encapsulation equipment as part of $40m investment

29-Apr-2019 By Melissa Fassbender

Catalent is installing new equipment to increase its formulation capabilities and capacity to manufacture controlled-release tablets and capsules.

Colorcon expands coating portfolio with DuPont’s Aquacoat

22-Apr-2019 By Vassia Barba

Colorcon adds DuPont’s Aquacoat technology, held in CR Alliance’s portfolio, whilst planning to transition existing customers over to the company.

How to tackle a sticky issue

27-Mar-2019 By Ben Hargreaves

Sticking is one of the most common issues that is faced in the manufacture of tablets, and may become a more pressing issue once continuous manufacturing is broadly adopted, suggests I Holland’s R&D manager.

Product loss mitigation through drying technology

26-Mar-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Small molecule manufacturing can result in product loss, as the materials manufactured come into contact with internal surfaces thereby impacting drying and creating disruptions in efficency and cost-effectivness.

Long-standing issues result in warning letter for Teva

12-Mar-2019 By Ben Hargreaves

Repeat observations for Teva’s facility results in US FDA issue warning letter, citing ‘inadequate oversight and control by executive management’.

TraceLink uses network to submit experimental blockchain solution to FDA

11-Mar-2019 By Maggie Lynch

TraceLink submits interoperable blockchain network solution to the FDA for the DSCSA Pilot Project Program.

Next step in personalized medicine enabled by 3D printing

01-Feb-2019 By Maggie Lynch

As 3D printing technology continues to develop, it is becoming more disruptive to the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry as its value in drug delivery becomes apparent, according to IDTechEx.

‘The future is mixed reality’: Augmented reality put to work on manufacturing

23-Jan-2019 By Ben Hargreaves

Augmented reality holds the ability to visualise production processes without individuals being physically present, explains CEO.

Maruho introduces rapid packaging machines

17-Jan-2019 By Maggie Lynch

Eagle-Omni, US subsidiary of Japanese company Maruho, introduced its blister machine for rapid packaging operations.

Biovation invests in equipment able to create any tablet on the market

04-Dec-2018 By Maggie Lynch

Biovation expands its technology portfolio with all-encompassing tableting equipment to grow its production capacity and change specifications ‘on the fly’.

‘Colour is crucial’: Capsule choice more than a brand statement

03-Dec-2018 By Ben Hargreaves

The colour of a capsule can play an important role in the safety of a product and provide consumers with intuitive information for dosage, according to Nicolas Madit of Lonza.

Q&A

An easy pill to swallow: Colorcon tech targets the old, young, and pill-fatigued

26-Nov-2018 By Flora Southey

Swallowability is a recognised and growing patient problem, according to Colorcon’s general manager of film coatings, Kelly Boyer.