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PAT Series: Recent achievements in NIR-based on-line monitoring of lyophilisation processes

30 June 2016 | By Adrian Funke - Bayer Pharma AG / Reinhard Gross, Stephan Tosch and Albert Tulke - Bayer Technology GmbH

Process analytical technology (PAT), namely near-infrared (NIR) and Raman spectroscopy, has already been shown to be a useful tool for monitoring, analysing and optimising the complex process of lyophilisation. The latter process is especially challenging in the case of biopharmaceutical formulations due to the instability of active ingredients, leading to…

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New trends in intelligent robotics in the laboratory

4 May 2016 | By Dr. Patrick Courtney, tec-connection

While robotics systems have been useful tools in the laboratory for many years, most notably in the area of liquid handling, many tasks are still only automated to a small extent. At the same time a new wave of robotic devices is reaching the market – from robot lawn mowers…

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Exploring the advantages of PAT for pharmaceutical cleaning in Ireland

4 May 2016 | By Adeyinka Aina, University of Nottingham / Manuel Kuhs, Bernal Powder Engineering Research Group / Shaza Darwish, University of Limerick / Chris Edlin, Pharmaceutical Technology Manufacturing Centre

Process analytical technology (PAT) and its applications have been used in various industrial processes for a long time. It originates from the last century where its first application was in Germany after World War II within the chemical and petrochemical industry1. Following this, it was implemented and refined in different…