European Pharmaceutical Review

Day three preview: the Future of Bio/Pharma Analysis Virtual Summit 2026

2026-06-04T09:36:00+01:00By Ian Betteridge

Pharmaceutical manufacturing takes centre stage on Day three of The Future of Bio/Pharmaceutical Analysis Virtual Summit 2026 as speakers examine how digital technologies, artificial intelligence and advanced production methods are reshaping what is possible in the field.

Article
Implementing horizontal recycling for pharmaceutical release liners
2026-06-01T14:37:00+01:00By Atsushi Hironaga
The backing paper waste from pharmaceutical labels is often overlooked on packaging lines operating under GMP standards. This article shares how a closed-loop backing paper recycling system supports implementation without the need to modify existing printers or labellers.
Article
Staying competitive within the evolving CDMO model
2026-06-05T10:02:00+01:00By Abdelaziz Toumi
Dr Abdelaziz Toumi, CEO of Lupin Manufacturing Solutions, shares his perspective on the structural evolution of the CDMO model, the scientific imperatives shaping oncology and peptide manufacturing, and the talent challenge that he believes will define competitive positioning in the decade ahead.
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The shift towards strategic adoption of intelligent automation in pharmaceutical microbiology
2026-05-15T08:12:00+01:00Sponsored by Clever Culture Systems
Faced with increasing regulatory pressure and operational complexity, pharmaceutical manufacturers are rethinking the microbiology workflow. Intelligent automation is enabling a shift toward more consistent, scalable, and data-driven contamination control.

Opinion and interviews

Real-time Raman spectroscopy closes bioprocess control measurement gap

2026-04-28T11:38:00+01:00By Ian Betteridge

Manual sampling cycles leave bioreactor control decisions hours behind culture dynamics. Process Raman spectroscopy offers continuous, real-time measurement of critical parameters, enabling true closed-loop control in perfusion and continuous bioprocessing applications where measurement lag directly impacts yield and product quality.