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California-based simulation and modeling software company Simulations Plus has announced that it will join the SimInhale COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) Action consortium, which aims to "advance particle designs for improved deposition and interaction with lung tissue, promote realistic computer simulations of particle aerosolization, delivery … [Read more...] about Simulations Plus joins SimInhale consortium

Capsugel has announced that it will add both pilot and commercial scale micronization capacity at a facility in Quakertown, PA which it acquired as part of its acquisition of Powdersize in January 2016. New equipment and suites are expected to be in operation by January 2017. By doubling the company's pilot-scale capacity and adding commercial scale capacity, … [Read more...] about Capsugel expands micronization capacity

Bepak parent company Consort Medical has announced a multi-year agreement with AstraZeneca to supply Bespak's MDI valves and actuators for use in AstraZeneca's Bevespi Aerosphere inhaler. The components for the project, which will be called VAL100, will be manufactured at Bespak's King's Lynn, UK facility. The Bevespi Aerosphere glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate … [Read more...] about Bespak to supply components for AstraZeneca’s Bevespi Aerosphere

Particle characterization specialist Gateway Analytical will move to a new 17,000 sq ft (1,580 sq m) laboratory and office space in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania on September 1, 2016, according to an announcement by its parent company, ChemImage. Gateway Analytical's services for OINDP testing include ingredient-specific particle size analysis, agglomerate analysis, and … [Read more...] about Gateway Analytical moves to larger facility

Molex, which describes itself as "a global manufacturer of complete interconnect solutions," will acquire device developer and manufacturer Phillips-Medisize from Golden Gate Capital, the company said. The financial terms of were not disclosed. Phillips-Medisize was acquired by Golden Gate Capital in 2014 and earlier this year announced that it would acquire … [Read more...] about Phillips-Medisize to be acquired by Molex

Inhaler component manufacturer H&T Presspart has announced the opening of a new sales office in Montevideo, Uruguay to serve customers in the South and Central American region. In addition, Jesus Polanco, formerly Business Development Manager at H&T Presspart Tarragona has been appointed Sales and Business Development Manager Latin America, effective immediately, … [Read more...] about H&T Presspart opens Latin American sales office

Adherium has announced that AstraZeneca will use Adherium’s SmartTouch Symbicort device in an upcoming 12-month clinical study of adherence in patients with COPD that is expected to enroll almost 400 US COPD patients. In July 2015, Adherium announced a deal to supply SmartInhaler technology for AstraZeneca's asthma and COPD patient support programs. According to … [Read more...] about Adherium SmartInhaler technology used in new AstraZeneca study

In its annual report for the fiscal year ended 30 April 2016, Consort Medical reports that its subsidiary Bespak experienced revenue growth of almost 11%, and CDMO Aesica, which Consort acquired in November 2014, experienced "significant growth" and "encouraging EBIT margin growth." Overall revenue for Consort was up 50.4% to £276.9 million. Bespak's MDI growth was … [Read more...] about Consort reports growth for both Bespak and Aesica

Hovione has announced that the official groundbreaking for the expansion of its facility in New Jersey took place on June 8, 2016. The expansion will double the capacity of the facility by adding 30,600 sq ft, a new commercial spray drying unit, and approximately 60 new employees. The company announced plans for the expansion in September 2015. The existing 24,000 … [Read more...] about Hovione breaks ground on expansion of US facility