Marinomed Biotech has announced that its Solv4U unit is working with SPH Sine Pharmaceutical Laboratories to develop an OINDP formulation using Marinomed's Marinosolv solubility enhancement technology. According to Marinomed, a feasibility study has been completed, and the companies expect to jointly seek a patent for the Marinosolv formulation. The announcement does … [Read more...] about SPH Sine to use Marinomed solubility enhancement technology for formulation of an OINDP
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Kindeva gets UK public/private funding for lower-GWP MDI manufacturing
The UK’s Life Sciences Innovation Manufacturing Fund, which provides public/private investment to the life sciences industry, has awarded a grant to CDMO Kindeva Drug Delivery. According to a UK government press release, "The investment will create 40 full-time jobs and safeguard 218 existing full-time jobs across Kindeva’s sites in Clitheroe and Loughborough." … [Read more...] about Kindeva gets UK public/private funding for lower-GWP MDI manufacturing
Kindeva, H&T Presspart, and Chiesi sign deal for dose counters
H&T Presspart will expand cleanroom facilities and add a new production line to manufacture Kindeva Drug Delivery's dose counters and dose indicators for use in Chiesi MDIs, the companies have announced. According to the announcement, the dose counters will be used in Chiesi's new lower-GWP MDIs. H&T Presspart previously signed a licensing deal with 3M (now … [Read more...] about Kindeva, H&T Presspart, and Chiesi sign deal for dose counters
Copley launches Flow Rate Sensor for inhaler testing
OINDP testing experts Copley Scientific have announced the launch of the FRS bi-directional flow sensor, which is designed for use in inhaler testing. According to Copley, the device can be integrated with the company's Breath Actuation Controller BAC 100i or Critical Flow Controller TPK 100i for measurement of flow rate, pressure, and temperature in delivered dose … [Read more...] about Copley launches Flow Rate Sensor for inhaler testing
Resyca announces new Chief Technical Officer, licensing deal with Thaerapy
Soft mist inhaler developer Resyca, a joint venture of Medspray Pharma and Recipharm, has announced the promotion of current Head of Development and Project Management Nicolas Buchmann to Chief Technical Officer. Buchman will take over from Wilbur de Kruijf, who is leaving to serve as CEO of a start-up inhaled drug developer called Thaerapy. Resyca also announced that … [Read more...] about Resyca announces new Chief Technical Officer, licensing deal with Thaerapy
Gilbert Technologies raises €7 million for development of its soft mist inhaler device
Dutch device company Gilbert Technologies has announced the closing of a €7 million funding round led by DeepTechXL. The company said that Brabant Startup Funds also converted its earlier loan to Gilbert Technologies, making Brabant a shareholder, along with current shareholders NanoCorp and Delft Enterprises. According to Gilbert, the proceeds of the funding will … [Read more...] about Gilbert Technologies raises €7 million for development of its soft mist inhaler device
Copley Scientific hires Clair Brooks as Applications Specialist
Inhaler testing equipment maker Copley Scientific has announced the appointment of Clair Brooks as Applications Specialist "to maintain a customer-centric focus as growth continues." Brooks was most recently a field application specialist at Primerdesign, a maker of PCR kits. Copley Managing Director Jamie Clayton commented, "The role of applications specialist … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific hires Clair Brooks as Applications Specialist
CounterAct announces completion of human factors / usability study
CounterAct has announced results from a human factors / usability study of its nasal spray cap device that included a simulated rescue in an opioid overdose scenario. The CounterAct device, which is designed to snap onto a prescription pill bottle, contains a single dose of naloxone. According to the company, the average time required for participants in the study to … [Read more...] about CounterAct announces completion of human factors / usability study
Experic adds spray drying services
CDMO Experic announced that it is adding a pilot scale spray dryer spray at its facility in Cranbury, NJ, USA, extending the company's DPI formulation development capabilities. According to Experic, installation and validation of the new spray dryer are expected to be complete by July 2023. The company said that the spray drying services will complement its … [Read more...] about Experic adds spray drying services
PARI acquires equine nebulizer maker Nortev
Nebulizer manufacturer PARI announced that it has acquired equine nebulizer maker Nortev in a deal that the company suggested "opens attractive synergy potential." Nortev will continue to operate independently, the company said. According to PARI, Nortev also sells nebulizers for small pets in addition to its Flexineb device for horses, which is sold in more than 30 … [Read more...] about PARI acquires equine nebulizer maker Nortev