Enable Injections Completes Cincinnati Manufacturing Facility for On-Body Delivery Systems June 14, 2016

LOC-BASED DEVICES - Lab on Chip – How Far Are We Along the Road? November 18, 2015

Divyaa Ravishankar, MS, indicates LOC-based devices are an integration of multiple disciplines and the miniaturization of the major laboratory procedures. Recently, these devices are branching into additional aspects of healthcare, such as drug delivery, stem cell, environmental monitoring, and synthetic biology.

ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - Implantable Drug-Eluting Devices: A Novel Approach to Patient Care October 6, 2015

Samuel D. Trohman, MBA, Joey L. Glassco, Elena Draganoiu, PhD, and Carey Boyum present developmental and commercial examples of non-biodegradable drug-eluting devices, along with the versatile properties of thermoplastic polyurethanes for the development of effective drug delivery systems.

ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - Design & Evaluation of a Polymer-Based Prefillable Syringe for Biopharmaceuticals With Improved Functionality & Performance May 4, 2015

Sagarika Bose, PhD, and Kevin Constable address the design of a new commercially available polymer-based prefillable syringe with enhanced performance features when combined with complex biopharmaceutical drug products.

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - SOLIZE: 3D Data-Based Engineering & Manufacturing to Accelerate Delivery Device Development May 4, 2015

Yoshiki Matsuda, Director of SOLIZE, discusses how his company can create new and innovative solutions to accelerate the development of devices and combination products built thereon.

SPECIAL FEATURE - Outsourcing Formulation & Manufacturing Development: Using Data & Unique Approaches to Solve Solubility Issues, Target Profiles & Customize Products March 31, 2015

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin finds that CMOs are embracing development projects in an effort to establish longer-lasting partnerships with their pharma and biotech clients. These contract developers are deploying innovative techniques aimed at improving solubility and fast-tracking products to market.

ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - Getting It Right: The Importance of End-User Research in the Design of a New Drug Delivery System October 1, 2014

Chris Evans believes that designing a drug delivery system that will truly resonate with patients requires insight into the unique experiences of those users by conducting research that will drive innovation in the design and development process to create a solution that works in a variety of situations.

ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - Incorporating Patient-Centric Design Into a Novel Anti-Needlestick Safety Device June 5, 2014

Sarah Baer, MBA, says the market for biotechnology drugs continues to grow, and there is a need for pharmaceutical companies to offer injection devices that support both the complex properties of the biologic as well as the needs of the end-user who will be performing the injection.

ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - Engineering the Perfect Click for Drug Delivery Devices January 7, 2014

Chris Hurlstone says device developers – whether human factors experts or industrial designers, mechanical engineers, or risk analysis teams – know engineering of the click is critical, yet this aspect of device design, like many others, is frequently not given the attention it deserves.

Aquavit Pharmaceuticals Adds Advanced Delivery Technology to Portfolio December 2, 2013

ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - The Reconstitution Revolution October 15, 2013

Alan Shortall believes with dual-chamber syringes and other emerging device technologies now addressing key market requirements for intuitive reconstitution and injection, the pharmaceutical market for therapies suitable for reconstitution and mixing at the point of delivery is poised for significant rates of growth.

SPECIAL FEATURE - Hand Held Devices: New Technologies Right the Wrongs of Earlier Devices October 4, 2013

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin highlights in this annual report that new devices are coming to market that not only address the trends of home care and a need for delivering larger doses, but are also cleaning up the spotty reputation of early stage devices.

SPECIAL FEATURE - Transdermal, Topical & Subcutaneous Drug Delivery: Extending Pipelines & Improving Self-Administration July 20, 2013

Contributor Cindy H. Dubin explores how the movement of home care and self- administration is pushing the development of this growing sector in drug delivery.

ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - Important Considerations in the Delivery of Large-Volume & Viscous Drugs April 30, 2013

Kevin Cancelliere, MS, believes that as the trend toward self-administration continues, the need for careful consideration of primary container design, interaction with the drug product, method of administration, and end-user needs becomes even more critical.

ADVANCED DELIVERY DEVICES - IntelliCap: An Intelligent, Electronic Capsule for Oral Drug Delivery & Development March 31, 2013

Jeff Shimizu and Christoph Wanke, PhD, indicate electronic smart pills represent an emerging area with great potential for growth. Already established in the diagnostic area, the next move is into monitoring and drug delivery.

DRY POWDER FORMULATION - Preparing to Deliver the Next Generation of Inhaled Therapeutics April 29, 2024

Richard Johnson, PhD, outlines the trends and challenges within the inhaled drug delivery market. Specifically, DPI delivery will be explored, including how the challenges with dry powder formulation can be overcome and what the future holds for DPIs.

Biora Therapeutics Achieves Positive Interim Results for Clinical Trial of BT-600, Advancing NaviCap Platform Development April 4, 2024

PREFILLED SYRINGES - Making a Prefilled Syringe Smart: Technological Solutions to Advance Patient Care & Clinical Trial Outcomes February 29, 2024

Salvatore Forte, MS, believes adherence to the dosing regimen, as well as compliance to the injection protocol, are essential for treatment success in both these use-cases. Hence, the request for a connected, smart PFS is growing just as much to tackle poor medication adherence and compliance issues.

Gerresheimer & Aptar Digital Health Collaborate to Develop Integrated Solution for Cancer Therapy January 4, 2024

Gerresheimer and Aptar Digital Health recently announced they will collaborate to develop an integrated solution for cancer therapy management. As part of this collaboration….

Molex Expands European Manufacturing Footprint & Capabilities With State-of-the-Art Campus in Poland November 9, 2023

Molex recently announced a major expansion of its global manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new campus in Katowice, Poland. The facility’s initial 23,000-square-meter manufacturing space will….