medical
Innovation formulation: How to innovate in pharma
Simon Hill, CEO and co-founder of Wazoku, examines the formula for great innovation. more
The year of transformation: Life sciences industry predictions for 2017
Veeva experts talk about their predictions for the major trends expected for this year across commercial, R&D and medical. more
New microbiome research tool could 'revolutionise' drug development
An artificial model, the HuMiX, ‘Human-Microbial X(cross)-talk’, has allowed research to be carried out based on the interaction between microorganisms in the gut and the human body. more
5 drug developments we like
EPM selects five noteworthy drugs and drug delivery developments from the past month more
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Electronic smart capsule delivers drugs straight to colon
US researchers at the Purdue University, have reportedly developed an electronic smart capsule that could deliver medication directly to the colon more
Digital platform “a first” for medicinal management
Well Pharmacy, previously known as the Co-operative Pharmacy, has launched Well Careplus, a medicine service for care homes more
Gerresheimer begins small-scale pilot production
Pilot light: Gerresheimer Medical Plastic Systems opens small-scale pilot production in Wackersdorf more
Compact oil-free compressor boasts super-quiet operation
Gast Group — a member of the IDEX Corporation’s health and science division — has introduced the oil-free JUN-AIR 85R-4P compact compressor system with a maximum working pressure of 7 bar and flow rates to 55 l/min. more
Stainless Steel Connectors Meet Stringent Demands of Pharma and Food Applications
The Stäubli Connectors Division has introduced a new range of stainless steel, full flow fluid connectors that are suitable for applications where cleanliness is paramount. They are capable of being cleaned to the demanding requirements of the... more
Handheld Particle Counter Makes Regular Environment Monitoring Affordable
Manufacturers across many sectors use ISO classified cleanroom environments to conduct critical processes that demand protection from harmful contamination. The only way companies can ensure they are consistently meeting ISO classification... more
Pressure Sensor Offers High Accuracy for Critical Dosing and Dispensing
The flowplus16 pressure sensor from Intertronics offers high accuracy monitoring in a design suited to critical dosing and dispensing applications. Accurate in-line pressure sensing can deliver important quality assurance in a whole range of ... more
Flexible Inkjet Printer Handles Simple Date Coding to Full Serialisation
At Mediplas — on 25–26 September 2013, at the NEC, Birmingham, UK — pharmaceutical coding specialist Sunala will demonstrate the Wolke m600 Advanced small character thermal inkjet printer, operating with a special cross-web traversing unit, which... more
Handheld Particle Counter Makes Regular Environmental Monitoring Affordable
Manufacturers across many sectors use ISO classified cleanroom environments to conduct critical processes that demand protection from harmful contamination. The only way companies can ensure they are consistently meeting ISO classification... more
Plastic Packaging Producer Modernises Bensheim Plant
Sanner is modernising its plant in Bensheim, Germany. With a focus on optimising logistics, infrastructure and energy efficiency, it will include a central transport corridor to improve the flow of goods as well as a technical services centre ... more
