Biotechnology
News
Merck Millipore launches 200-litre single-use stirred tank bioreactor– 18-Nov-2011
Unique container design enables simple, reliable and robust installation
Telstar launches isolator quintet– 2-Nov-2011
Incorporate a decontamination system for using ionised hydrogen peroxide
3M bio filters set flow rate and efficiency benchmarks– 19-Oct-2011
For biotech, pharma and biological applications
Vetter’s Chicago facility moves into full operation – 5-Oct-2011
This is the first plant to use Bosch’s fully automated vial filler, which is designed for early clinical-stage compounds
Chemex fights bugs with bugs– 20-Sep-2011
Tests show that ‘friendly’ bacteria in a simple cleaning fluid can eliminate harmful bacteria
UVolve is an eco-friendly solution for concrete floors– 24-Aug-2011
DSM broadens its range of instant floor coatings
PBS Biotech buys Integrity CMI– 23-Aug-2011
Expanding biotech firm acquires full-service medical device manufacturer
Portable biodetector successfully detects biohazards – 19-Aug-2011
The portable integrated battlespace biological detection technology detects anthrax and ricin toxin
Lounges 2012 broadens conference focus– 8-Aug-2011
Will include topics for the solar/photovoltaic and microelectronic sectors
SynCo Bio produces first batches from aseptic filling plant– 4-Aug-2011
Facility is able to fill and lyophilise a range of biopharmaceuticals
Architectural appointment brings Edinburgh’s BioQuarter a step closer– 4-Aug-2011
Architect Allan Murray has been appointed to expand the developing biotech hub in Edinburgh
Leukocare and Sanofi Pasteur co-operate on vaccine stabilisation– 25-Jul-2011
Technology combines shelf-life extension and radiation protection in a single product
Articles
Kozy times for the French– 23-Jan-2012
France is strong in industrial sectors, including telecoms, aerospace and defence, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and automobile production. As a leading exponent of nuclear energy, it has developed specialised contamination control knowhow. Per capita spending on medicines and healthcare is among the highest in Europe and it ranks among the top five largest medical device markets in the world. France is a large r&d spender, focused around innovation clusters dedicated to various industry sectors.
The ultimate space for precision cleaning– 21-Dec-2011
US contract precision cleaning company Astro Pak has opened Class 100 and 1000 cleanrooms, which include three ultrasonic cleaning units, a high pressure spray system and more than 35 tons of HVAC equipment, for servicing the medical device, semi-conductor, laser and biopharma markets
Nature inspires self-cleaning surfaces– 21-Dec-2011
A coating that resists liquids could result in future development of novel antibacterial or even self-cleaning surfaces. The bio-inspired liquid repellence technology, which creates slippery surfaces by infusing a nano/microstructured porous material with a lubricating fluid, could find applications in biomedical fluid handling, antifouling, fuel transport and anti-icing technologies.
Biological designs on a big scale– 23-Mar-2011
Biologics producer MedImmune won a Facility of the Year Award for Project Execution in 2011 for the build of a large-scale mammalian cell culture-based production facility in Maryland, US. This article highlights its winning concepts
UK sector rides on science and aerospace– 22-Mar-2011
The UK cleanroom sector may see less activity from Big Pharma in future but aerospace, advanced manufacturing and medical device activity is growing in its place. Susan Birks reports on future potential in the UK market