Copley Scientific has announced a deal with Hyderabad-based Apex Chromatography for the exclusive distribution of Copley inhaler testing products in India and noted that Viraj Sohoni of Apex's Mumbai office has been appointed as the dedicated product manager for the Copley line. Representatives from Apex will also be available alongside Copley Scientific experts at … [Read more...] about Apex Chromatography to be exclusive distributor for Copley Scientific products in India
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Gerresheimer opens Chinese development center
Device manufacturer Gerresheimer has announced the opening of a new development center in Dongguan City, China, where the company has been manufacturing inhalers and other drug delivery devices since 2006. The company also has development centers in Germany and the US; all three centers include design, engineering, and development to prepared devices for … [Read more...] about Gerresheimer opens Chinese development center
Iconovo raises $1 million for inhaler development
According to Swedish device developer Iconovo, the company has raised $1 million in venture capital that it will use for development of dry powder inhalation devices. The company also said that Lennart Holm, chairman of the board of BillerudKorsnäs AB, Nexam AB, and Vigmed AB has increased his equity share in Iconovo. Since Iconovo was founded in 2013 by former … [Read more...] about Iconovo raises $1 million for inhaler development
FDA approves the Flexichamber collapsible valved holding chamber
FSC Laboratories has announced that its Flexichamber collapsible valved holding chamber has received FDA clearance for use with most pMDIs. The device, which can be used with or without a mask, will be available by prescription only and will be distributed by FSC Pediatrics. FSC Pediatrics President and CEO Peter W. Steelman commented, “We developed Flexichamber, a … [Read more...] about FDA approves the Flexichamber collapsible valved holding chamber
Formex adds personnel, equipment
California-based CDMO Formex has announced the hires of two new scientists, Ke Shi and Wade Pathak, as well as the acquisition of new spray drying and capsule filling equipment. Formex Senior Director of Business Development Yvonne Verburgt said, "The addition of Dr. Pathak and Dr. Shi to the scientific staff shows Formex's commitment to operate at the cutting … [Read more...] about Formex adds personnel, equipment
Bespak parent company Consort Medical to acquire Aesica
Consort Medical, the parent company of device supplier Bespak, has announced that it will acquire CDMO Aesica Pharmaceuticals for £230 million, with the deal expected to be complete in November, 2014. Aesica offers development and manufacturing services for a range of OINDPs, including DPIs, inhalation solutions, and intranasal products. Aesica CEO Robert Hardy … [Read more...] about Bespak parent company Consort Medical to acquire Aesica
Freeman Technology establishes office in China
Powder characterization specialists Freeman Technology have announced the opening of an office in Shanghai and the appointment of Joey Xie as Product Manager and Chief Representative in China. The company added that it has also recently entered into a distribution partnership for its FT4 powder rheometer with Research Instruments in Malaysia and Singapore and with … [Read more...] about Freeman Technology establishes office in China
The Autohaler celebrates its 25th anniversary
3M Drug Delivery Systems is marking the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Aerolin Autohaler breath-activated salbutamol (albuterol) MDI. According to the company, over 120 million units of the Autohaler device have been manufactured since the inhaler was developed at 3M's Loughborough, UK facility. 3M DDS Global Respiratory Laboratory Manager Richard Moody … [Read more...] about The Autohaler celebrates its 25th anniversary
MedPharm offers new fast track service
Contract development company MedPharm has announced a new fast track service for topical formulation development, including for respiratory delivery. The company offers development services for a variety of OINDP formulations, including MDIs, DPIs, inhalation solutions, and nasal sprays. According to the announcement, the service "produces a safe and stable, but … [Read more...] about MedPharm offers new fast track service
Molins Technologies now offering checkweigher for DPI blister disks
Molins Technologies has announced the addition of the disk format µ-check to their µ-check line of check weighers. The standard µ-check can weigh individual DPI blisters alone or in blister strips. The new µ-check machine weighs the contents of each individual blister in a DPI disk. According to Molins, the disk µ-check weighs 10 pockets/minute with a repeatability … [Read more...] about Molins Technologies now offering checkweigher for DPI blister disks