CDMO Micro-Sphere has added a Harro Höfliger Modu-C MS capsule filling machine at its Lugano, Switzerland facility as part of a €19 million expansion, the company said, adding that the new machine offers 100% check weight control for accurate DPI capsule filling.
Micro-Sphere Founder and President of the Board Michele Müller commented, “Low dose capsule filling is becoming increasingly popular across the market and at present we are the only CDMO in Europe offering this level of capability. Harro Höfliger’s powder expertise and technological competence is particularly evident in the Modu-C MS. This investment is an important next step in our expansion plans, allowing us to meet demand for greater capacity and speed up project delivery for our customers.”
Harro Höfliger Business Unit Leader, Inhalation, Marco Laackmann said, “The capacitive fill quantity control of the Modu-C MS offers excellent process reliability and is a great choice for Micro-Sphere in line with its continued expansion. We’re delighted to be a part of their exciting future.”
