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
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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
Coster announces US DMF number for MDI valves
Italian aerosol device and filling machine company Coster Pharma has announced that its Type 3 Drug Master File (DMF) for two of its MDI valves to the FDA has been issued the DMF number 26960. Both of the 20mm valves are manufactured at the company's clean room facility in Trento, Italy. The 20DR valve is available for 50, 65, 75, and 100 µl dosing, and the 20DPH … [Read more...] about Coster announces US DMF number for MDI valves
Aptar Pharma provides multi-lingual site for international customers
OINDP device maker Aptar Pharma has added Chinese, French, German and Spanish versions to its English-language website and plans to add additional languages, including Portuguese, in 2014. According to the company, web traffic has grown more than 100% since the Aptar Pharma site was launched in 2011. Visitors to the site can locate devices organized by application, … [Read more...] about Aptar Pharma provides multi-lingual site for international customers
Rexam adds manufacturing capabilities
Device manufacturer Rexam Healthcare has announced a €20 million expansion of its manufacturing operations at its site in Le Tréport, France, giving the site a total workspace of 5200 sq m. Rexam will manufacture the new Advancia nasal spray pump and other drug delivery devices at Le Tréport. The company says that it plans to hire 50 new employees, bringing the total … [Read more...] about Rexam adds manufacturing capabilities
Inspiro reports positive results for Inspiromatic DPI study
Israeli device company Inspiro Medical has announced that a safety and efficacy study of formoterol delivered by the Inspiromatic dry powder inhaler for the treatment of asthma in children met both its primary and secondary endpoints. According to the company, the randomized, crossover, double blind study, which involved 30 asthmatic children, demonstrated … [Read more...] about Inspiro reports positive results for Inspiromatic DPI study