Hovione has announced the launch of a new company called Hovione Technology, which "focuses on offering an inhaler that matches your product, your needs, your patients." The company's devices include the Twin Caps and PowdAir capsule-based dry powder inhalers. According to an email from the company, Hovione Technology is "a Hovione Ventures company"; both … [Read more...] about Hovione creates new company to sell devices
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H&T Presspart and Cohero Health announce new eMDI
Cohero Health and H&T Presspart have announced the availability of a new connected metered dose inhaler (eMDI). The eMDI collects actuation data from an integral sensor and transmits the data via Bluetooth to Cohero Health's tracking platform. According to the companies, the system is compatible with all canisters and valves. H&T Presspart Chairman Peter Schmelzer … [Read more...] about H&T Presspart and Cohero Health announce new eMDI
BI and Propeller Health announce new partnership
Boehringer Ingelheim and Propeller Health have announced a new partnership that will allow COPD and asthma patients using Respimat inhalers "to enroll at select US health systems in a new program that is designed to determine how Propeller’s novel health technology tool for the Respimat inhaler impacts adherence rates and patient engagement." Propeller received 510(k) … [Read more...] about BI and Propeller Health announce new partnership
MDI component manufacturer Presspart becomes H&T Presspart, plans to add new manufacturing sites
MDI component manufacturer Presspart has announced that it is now known as H&T Presspart to emphasize its status as a subsidiary of the Heitkamp & Thumann Group. The company said that it also plans to add manufacturing sites in Asia and the Americas in order to meet demand for MDI parts in those regions. Presspart already manufactures canisters and actuators in … [Read more...] about MDI component manufacturer Presspart becomes H&T Presspart, plans to add new manufacturing sites
Tim Freeman receives Richard S. Ladd Standards Development Award from ASTM
Powder testing specialist Freeman Technology has announced that Managing Director Tim Freeman has received the Richard S. Ladd Standards Development Award from the ASTM for development of ASTM Standard Designation D7891 “Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Powders using the Freeman Technology FT4 Powder Rheometer Shear Cell.” Freeman's FT4 powder rheometer is … [Read more...] about Tim Freeman receives Richard S. Ladd Standards Development Award from ASTM
Curida announces alliance with OINDP consultant René Bommer
Norwegian CDMO Curida, which offers a wide range of analytical, development, and manufacturing services for OINDPs, has announced a new strategic partnership with pharmAccel Consulting Director René Bommer. In July 2015, Curida acquired a nasal spray manufacturing facility in Elverum, Norway from Takeda, and the company cites Bommer's expertise in nasal spray … [Read more...] about Curida announces alliance with OINDP consultant René Bommer
Aptar Pharma teams with Propeller Health on connected MDI
Propeller Health and Aptar Pharma have teamed up to develop a connected MDI that features an integrated sensor and an electronic dose counter. The companies say that they expect to begin clinical studies with the inhaler by the end of 2016 and that they are looking to license the device. The Propeller inhaler tracking platform has received 510(k) clearance from … [Read more...] about Aptar Pharma teams with Propeller Health on connected MDI
Astech Projects acquired by Schauenburg International Group
Laboratory automation company Astech Projects has been acquired by German holding company the Schauenburg International Group. Astech Projects manufactures the Xelair, Xelize, and Xelox ranges of automated inhaler testing systems and offers systems for nasal spray and blister strip testing as well. According to the announcement, all of the management and … [Read more...] about Astech Projects acquired by Schauenburg International Group
Capsugel teams up with Pulmatrix on DPI development
Capsugel and Pulmatrix have announced an agreement for development of new inhaled therapies based on the spray drying and manufacturing expertise at Capsugel's Bend Research subsidiary combined with Pulmatrix's iSPERSE dry powder technology. Bend Research Head of Alliance Strategy Dan Dobry commented, “This strategic partnership with Pulmatrix puts our companies … [Read more...] about Capsugel teams up with Pulmatrix on DPI development
Medical Developments International acquires Breath-A-Tech
Australian device company Medical Developments International (MVP) has acquired Australian spacer company Breath-A-Tech from Avita Medical for A$2.47 million, comprised of A$2.029 million cash up front and 117,894 shares of MVP stock, which will be escrowed for 6 months, the company said. Breath-A-Tech's products include the Breath-A-Tech spacer and the Funhaler … [Read more...] about Medical Developments International acquires Breath-A-Tech