Slideshows
Addressing Challenges in Pharmaceutical Freeze-drying
New challenges include minimizing energy use and handling new types of biologics
Large-scale freeze-drying systems are often installed across two floors. The components in the service floor are easy to access. Image courtesy of OPTIMA
Assembly of a system with three drying chambers: The floors can be opened and closed as required in the production hall specifically designed for freeze-dryers. Image courtesy of OPTIMA
Various stages of a lyophilisate in a vial: The freeze-drying process is embedded into the filling and sealing process. Image courtesy of OPTIMA
Compression refrigeration machine for the shelf circulation circuit. Four refrigeration modules are positioned on the left. On the right are two circulation pumps for the circulation circuit, one of which is designed to be redundant. Image courtesy of OPTIMA
One loading system for several freeze-dryers. Unloading takes place at the back of the freeze-dryer. Image courtesy of OPTIMA
03.11.19
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ProCell for Patient Project to Develop Automated Production Unit for CAR-T Cell Therapies
Standardized and automated manufacturing aims to reduce the amount of work on producing CAR-T cells by 50 percent.
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Rondo-Pak Expands Capacity at Primary Facilities
Newly incorporated equipment includes a Koenig & Bauer Iberica Optima 106 Die-Cutter and a Bobst Expertfold 110 Folder-Gluer.
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Manufacturing Equipment Showcase
The latest equipment from Bosch, FETTE, Optima, MHI and Omega Design
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WuXi Biologics, Amicus Enter Exclusive Mfg. Pact
WuXi to provide commercial drug substance manufacturing for Amicus' Pompe biologic ATB200
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Digitization: Pharma 4.0
A look at how technology is impacting the pharma industry
