H&T Presspart will expand cleanroom facilities and add a new production line to manufacture Kindeva Drug Delivery's dose counters and dose indicators for use in Chiesi MDIs, the companies have announced. According to the announcement, the dose counters will be used in Chiesi's new lower-GWP MDIs. H&T Presspart previously signed a licensing deal with 3M (now … [Read more...] about Kindeva, H&T Presspart, and Chiesi sign deal for dose counters
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Copley launches Flow Rate Sensor for inhaler testing
OINDP testing experts Copley Scientific have announced the launch of the FRS bi-directional flow sensor, which is designed for use in inhaler testing. According to Copley, the device can be integrated with the company's Breath Actuation Controller BAC 100i or Critical Flow Controller TPK 100i for measurement of flow rate, pressure, and temperature in delivered dose … [Read more...] about Copley launches Flow Rate Sensor for inhaler testing
Resyca announces new Chief Technical Officer, licensing deal with Thaerapy
Soft mist inhaler developer Resyca, a joint venture of Medspray Pharma and Recipharm, has announced the promotion of current Head of Development and Project Management Nicolas Buchmann to Chief Technical Officer. Buchman will take over from Wilbur de Kruijf, who is leaving to serve as CEO of a start-up inhaled drug developer called Thaerapy. Resyca also announced that … [Read more...] about Resyca announces new Chief Technical Officer, licensing deal with Thaerapy
Gilbert Technologies raises €7 million for development of its soft mist inhaler device
Dutch device company Gilbert Technologies has announced the closing of a €7 million funding round led by DeepTechXL. The company said that Brabant Startup Funds also converted its earlier loan to Gilbert Technologies, making Brabant a shareholder, along with current shareholders NanoCorp and Delft Enterprises. According to Gilbert, the proceeds of the funding will … [Read more...] about Gilbert Technologies raises €7 million for development of its soft mist inhaler device
Copley Scientific hires Clair Brooks as Applications Specialist
Inhaler testing equipment maker Copley Scientific has announced the appointment of Clair Brooks as Applications Specialist "to maintain a customer-centric focus as growth continues." Brooks was most recently a field application specialist at Primerdesign, a maker of PCR kits. Copley Managing Director Jamie Clayton commented, "The role of applications specialist … [Read more...] about Copley Scientific hires Clair Brooks as Applications Specialist
CounterAct announces completion of human factors / usability study
CounterAct has announced results from a human factors / usability study of its nasal spray cap device that included a simulated rescue in an opioid overdose scenario. The CounterAct device, which is designed to snap onto a prescription pill bottle, contains a single dose of naloxone. According to the company, the average time required for participants in the study to … [Read more...] about CounterAct announces completion of human factors / usability study
Experic adds spray drying services
CDMO Experic announced that it is adding a pilot scale spray dryer spray at its facility in Cranbury, NJ, USA, extending the company's DPI formulation development capabilities. According to Experic, installation and validation of the new spray dryer are expected to be complete by July 2023. The company said that the spray drying services will complement its … [Read more...] about Experic adds spray drying services
PARI acquires equine nebulizer maker Nortev
Nebulizer manufacturer PARI announced that it has acquired equine nebulizer maker Nortev in a deal that the company suggested "opens attractive synergy potential." Nortev will continue to operate independently, the company said. According to PARI, Nortev also sells nebulizers for small pets in addition to its Flexineb device for horses, which is sold in more than 30 … [Read more...] about PARI acquires equine nebulizer maker Nortev
Nanoform announces completion of successful GMP inspection
Nanoparticle technology specialist Nanoform Finland has announced the completion of a successful GMP inspection of its API manufacturing facility by the Finnish Medicines Agency (FIMEA). The company said that the agency issued no critical or major observations following the March 28, 2023 inspection, and the company's license was renewed. An independent GMP auditor … [Read more...] about Nanoform announces completion of successful GMP inspection
Strides and Orbicular partner on development of nasal sprays
Generics manufacturer Strides Pharma Science and CRO Orbicular Pharmaceutical Technologies, both based in India, have announced a new strategic partnership where Orbicular will formulate 4 nasal sprays to be manufactured and commercialized by Strides. According to the announcement, Strides will manufacture the nasal sprays at its facility in Chestnut Ridge, NY, USA … [Read more...] about Strides and Orbicular partner on development of nasal sprays