Lupin announced that it has acquired exclusive global rights to soft mist inhalation technology developed by Cambridge, UK design company TTP, and the two companies will co-develop the SMI device for delivery of inhaled drugs. Formulation development, regulatory submissions, commercial manufacturing, and commercialization of soft mist inhalers based on the TTP … [Read more...] about Lupin acquires rights to TTP’s SMI technology
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Team Consulting adds new laboratory space and re-opens to visitors
Following the lifting of government restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, device design and development company Team Consulting is once again welcoming visitors to its headquarters in Cambridge, UK. Team has recently opened a new building at the Abbey Barns site, the company said, adding 5,500 sq ft of new laboratory space, workspaces, and design facilities. … [Read more...] about Team Consulting adds new laboratory space and re-opens to visitors
Hovione to expand New Jersey facility
Particle engineering specialist Hovione, which recently announced plans to increase its global capacity by 25%, has announced that a portion of its $170 million expansion project will go toward a 31,000 sq ft building to add commercial spray drying capacity at its site in East Windsor, NJ, USA, with the new capacity expected to come online by 2023. The company also … [Read more...] about Hovione to expand New Jersey facility
Kindeva to install new MDI manufacturing line for filling lower GWP propellants
Kindeva Drug Delivery announced that it will install a new MDI manufacturing line capable of filling either HFA-152a or HFO-1234ze, both of which have a lower global warming potential (GWP) than HFA 134a. The new line is expected to be in place by the end of 2022, and the company said that it plans to launch two MDIs formulated with the lower GWP propellants by … [Read more...] about Kindeva to install new MDI manufacturing line for filling lower GWP propellants
Strados Labs gets CE mark for RESP lung sounds sensor
Strados Labs announced that its RESP Smart Sensor Platform, which remotely measures and records lung sounds for use in respiratory disease treatment and clinical trials, has been granted a CE mark. According to Strados, a number of clinical trial sponsors are using measurements made by the RESP system as endpoints in studies of drugs in development for the treatment … [Read more...] about Strados Labs gets CE mark for RESP lung sounds sensor
TOA Pharmaceutical extends its agreement with Iconovo
According to DPI developer Iconovo, TOA Pharmaceutical has signed a new agreement for the use of an Iconovo dry powder inhaler for a feasibility study. TOA will pay €202,000 over the next year for use of the device in a development project for a generic aimed at the Japanese market. Iconovo did not specify which of its devices will be used in this new feasibility … [Read more...] about TOA Pharmaceutical extends its agreement with Iconovo
Akari Therapeutics chooses Inhalation Sciences for PK study of inhaled Nomacopan
According to Inhalation Sciences (ISAB), Akari Therapeutics has chosen ISAB's CRO, Inhalation Research Services, to conduct a pharmacokinetic study of Akari's Nomacopan, a C5 and LTB4 inhibitor that the company is evaluating as an inhaled therapy for the treatment of exacerbations in COPD and asthma. The PK study will be conducted using an isolated perfused lung (IPL) … [Read more...] about Akari Therapeutics chooses Inhalation Sciences for PK study of inhaled Nomacopan
Hovione to increase global capacity by 25%
CDMO Hovione said that it is investing $170 million to increase overall capacity at its manufacturing facilities in Portugal, Ireland, and the US by about 25% to meet strong demand. According to the company, its facilities expansion coincides with the addition of about 300 positions to its workforce. Hovione, which offers a full range of development and manufacturing … [Read more...] about Hovione to increase global capacity by 25%
Copley Scientific launches new nasal dose uniformity sampling apparatus interface
Inhaler testing equipment company Copley Scientific is introducing a new nasal dose uniformity sampling apparatus (DUSA) interface plate designed to work with the company's Vertus II/Plus shake and fire system for delivered dose uniformity testing of nasal products per Ph. Eur. 1 Chapter 0676 and USP Chapter <601>2. Earlier this year, the company announced the … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific launches new nasal dose uniformity sampling apparatus interface
Nemera launches UniSpray device for nasal delivery of systemic drugs
Device company Nemera has announced the launch of a new single metered dose nasal pump called UniSpray, which is designed for delivery of systemic drugs. According to the company, UniSpray requires no priming, is compatible with standard containers, and can be used at any angle. According to the announcement, UniSpray is a "concept under development," and the … [Read more...] about Nemera launches UniSpray device for nasal delivery of systemic drugs