Intertek, which recently acquired Melbourn Scientific, has announced the launch of development, formulation and characterization service for both large and small molecule inhaled and nasal drug products. The acquisition of Melbourn Scientific was announced in July 2013. The company's OINDP services include formulation, analytical method development and validation, … [Read more...] about Intertek announces new comprehensive OINDP services
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Bend Research adds spray drying capacity
Bend Research has announced a $20+ million expansion of its commercial spray drying capacity, including a new commercial manufacturing facility with two PSD spray dryer process trains. The company expects completion and validation of the new facility by mid-2015. By spring of 2014, the company said that it will also have added another high-capacity PSD spray dryer … [Read more...] about Bend Research adds spray drying capacity
Copley Scientific introduces new critical flow controller for DPI testing
Copley Scientific's new TPK-R critical flow controller is designed specifically to connect to the right-hand outlet of NGI cascade impactor, allowing for efficient use of bench space, the company says. The TPK-R is a mirror image of the TPK critical flow controller but is otherwise identical, providing a constant flow rate for aerodynamic particle size distribution … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific introduces new critical flow controller for DPI testing
Bend Research adds Xcelodose micro-dosing system
Bend Research has added an Xcelodose 600S powder micro-dosing system, the company said, allowing it to fill capsules for inhalation development projects with low dose weights. The company notes that, "Precision capsule fill capability is imperative for dry powder inhalation drug products." Bend was recently acquired by Capsugel, which manufactures the Xcelodose line. … [Read more...] about Bend Research adds Xcelodose micro-dosing system
Coster to provide MDI filling line for Catalent
Aerosol component and filling specialist Coster has announced that it will develop and construct a 150 can/minute MDI filling line for Catalent Pharma Solutions's Inhalation Center of Excellence in Research Triangle Park, NC. Catalent announced a $20 million expansion of its inhalation capabilities at the RTP center in January 2013. According to Coster, the line will … [Read more...] about Coster to provide MDI filling line for Catalent
Astech Projects launches new web site
Inhalation testing automation specialist Astech Projects has announced the launch of a new website at www.astechprojects.com. The new site allows for easier access to information about the company's business units, including drug delivery automation. The company offers semi- and fully-automated systems for testing aerodynamic particle size distribution, dose … [Read more...] about Astech Projects launches new web site
Aesica announces expanded inhalation services
UK-based CDMO Aesica has announced that it will expand its services related to inhalation product development and manufacturing at its Nottingham site and that it plans to open a new inhalation technical center in late 2014. The company said that it has recently added spray drying and powder filling capabilities, as well as a number of new hires in the inhalation … [Read more...] about Aesica announces expanded inhalation services
Mystic gets additional patents for intranasal technology
Mystic Pharmaceuticals has announced that it has received a notice of allowance from the China Patent Office for a patent application titled “Deep Draw Container Forming Method” (invention number ZL200880106965.1). The company also said that it received a notice of allowance for an application titled “Combination Unit Dose Dispensing Container” (application number … [Read more...] about Mystic gets additional patents for intranasal technology
Malvern Instruments acquires NanoSight
Particle characterization company Malvern Instruments has announced its acquisition of UK-based nanoparticle characterization specialist NanoSight. NanoSight's instruments can analyze particle size, concentration, zeta potential, and aggregation of nanoparticles. Malvern Instruments Managing Director Paul Walker comented, “NanoSight is a real entrepreneurial … [Read more...] about Malvern Instruments acquires NanoSight
Astech Projects offers free consultation to celebrate anniversary
Inhaler testing automation supplier Astech Projects is celebrating its 18th anniversary on July 18, 2013 by offering a free consultation and proposal for a laboratory automation system. The company manufactures semi- to fully-automated dose content uniformity, Andersen cascade impactor (ACI), and Next Generation Impactor (NGI) testing systems, plus a number of other … [Read more...] about Astech Projects offers free consultation to celebrate anniversary