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Technology Advances in Modular and Automated Platforms for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Technological advancements in modular and automated platforms are revolutionizing non-biologics manufacturing in the pharmaceutical sector. With the global rise in non-biologics demand, there's an increasing push for technologies that ensure regulatory compliance, enhance productivity, and cut down waste. The Pharma 4.0 trend, which incorporates artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data analytics, is central to these advancements. These innovations promise to boost efficiency, enable early error detection, and streamline processes by reducing human intervention. As some technologies gain widespread adoption and others, like robotics, gradually increase, the industry is set to experience transformative changes in production speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness.

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What strategic imperatives are driving the development of modular and automated platforms in pharmaceutical manufacturing?

Industry Convergence

Digital tools like AI and smart sensors are enhancing process accuracy, streamlining operations, and enabling predictive maintenance for error-free manufacturing.

Disruptive Technologies

Modular technologies are revolutionizing manufacturing by reducing downtime and enabling rapid scale-up, boosting efficiency and productivity.

Geopolitical Chaos

Automation and modular equipment are addressing supply chain disruptions and improving safety, ensuring business continuity and minimizing contamination risks.

Key Strategic Partnerships and Investments of 2024

  • Nippon Express Holdings and Controlant launched real-time monitoring for pharmaceuticals, integrating NX's e-NX system with Controlant’s data logger for better cargo status and temperature control.

  • Apertus Pharmaceuticals and the API Innovation Center partnered to manufacture lomustine using advanced continuous flow biomanufacturing technologies funded by the API Innovation Center.

  • Hovione and GEA introduced the ConsiGma CDC Flex and a new lab-scale continuous tableting rig in Portugal, making it available globally. GEA will also supply lab-scale feeding and blending systems for R&D.

Explore the emerging technologies, key industry players, and the funding landscape shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing in our latest Frost & Sullivan analysis. Download now for a detailed perspective!

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