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Industry Insight
Looking specifically at this edition’s focus topics, PMPS Industry Advisor Randice Altschul examines the articles within this magazine.
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Energy Storage Systems
Power Potential
Dr Alex Mardapittas at Powerstar details the ways in which pharma manufacturers can reap the advantages of energy optimisation by integrating energy storage and voltage regulation.
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Radial and Thrust Forces in Bearings
Bearing Life
The growing ball bearing market could be credited to their benefits in manufacturing and packaging. Chris Johnson at SMB Bearings explores how these can be used to ensure accuracy.
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Inhalation Drug Delivery Devices
Smarter Technology
Sam Van Alstyne at 3M Drug Delivery Systems explains how the drug discovery landscape is changing, perhaps with thanks to innovations in inhalation technology, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
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Event Preview
Countdown Begins
The PPMA Show, taking place in Birmingham, UK, is set to showcase the latest in smart manufacturing, processing technology, and packaging machinery in the three-day event.
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Event Preview
Take Off to FlyPharma US
FlyPharma US will be taking place on 11-12 September in Miami, bringing together experts in pharma and cargo.
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Event Preview
Pharma Flourishing
CPhI Worldwide 2018 will be hosted this year in Feria de Madrid, Spain, boasting more content than ever before and providing a platform for building relationships.
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End of the Line
The Future Is Now
PMPS’s Industry Advisor Randice Altschul looks into the ways in which automation, robotics, and software are transforming the industry.
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The Fundamentals of Clinical Supply Import/Export
Keeping It Moving
Globalisation distribution for clinical trials, such as to ones in South America, is not without its challenges, but some measures can be taken to alleviate these problems, as explained by Sharon Courtney at Almac Group.
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The Latin American Cold Chain
Turning up the Heat
Alfredo N Ratmiroff at Cold Tech Systems and Alex Vila at Tempack Packaging Solutions believe that an increased focus on time- and temperature-sensitive products during transportation might be paving the way for change in Latin American logistics.
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Foreword
Welcome to the Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices
The 2018 Parenteral Supplement is again introduced by Richard Johnson, who offers insight into October’s Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices and examines its role in sharing innovations in the field
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Spotlight
Datwyler Is Ready for Future Challenges
Industrial component supplier Datwyler comments on the changing requirements for drug and parenteral packaging, specifically due to the increase in biosimilars and biologics, and offers a range of solutions they provide.
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Event Preview
Injecting Innovation
Taking place in Orlando, Florida, US, the PDA Universe of Pre-Filled Syringes and Injection Devices returns, focussing on innovation in the delivery device business.
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Drug Delivery System Strategies
The Race to Market
Taras Seniuch at SHL Group looks into the pressures being put on companies to consider drug delivery strategies as early as the drug development phase to keep up with the rising competition in the injectables market.
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Advertorial
Connected Health Services and Smart Device Solutions
Smart device solutions and connected health services can enable direct interaction with end-users, thus helping to differentiate drugs. Phillips-Medisize explore further and suggest a number of their products that could assist.
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Q&A: Steam Versus Gamma Irradiation
Evaluating the Impact
PMPS asked Next Breath’s Dr Julie Suman about why steam versus gamma irradiation in fluorinated film-coated stoppers and ready-to-use uncoated stoppers is creating complex challenges for pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers.
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Fortifying Supply Chains
Combatting Counterfeits
Brands can be better protected through modern-day track-and-trace. Steve Wood at Covectra describes the safeguarding technologies that can be implemented to increase security.
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Enterprise Labelling Solution
Rethinking Processes
Laura Johnson at Loftware explores why innovations in enterprise labelling may be the key to overcoming pressures that come with regulatory compliance, enabling easier and quicker monitoring and tracking of products.
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The Potential of Robotic Automation
Adopting Automation
In recent years, robotics have become a viable option for brands in the supply chain following improvements to track-and-trace systems, as told by John McCullough and Justin Ludwig at Sharp Services.
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Continuous Manufacturing Technology
Driving Digitalisation
Digitalisation can optimise company performance by unlocking the benefits that come with continuous manufacturing. Alwyn Jones at Siemens further outlines the advantages to be reaped from technology.
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Machine-Learning Technology
Thinking Tech
Jonathan Wilkins at EU Automation suggests that implementing machine-learning technology can improve services, thus helping businesses stay ahead.
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Optimising Transport Management
Greater Visibility
Transparency and control may be the two key factors to overcoming obstacles in logistics and the challenge of supply chain visibility, suggests William Salter at Paragon Software Systems.
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Digitalising Cold Chains
The Next Generation
Embracing digitalisation in the industry can assist in achieving synergy, while also upholding quality of products, as explained by Ada Palmadottir at Controlant.
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Regulations on Temperature Logistics
Enhancing Environments
Marcus Stacey-Bradbury at Hanwell Solutions claims that companies are under increasingly strict regulations in almost every step of the supply chain, making noncompliance to industry standards inexcusable.
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