Packaging robots offer improved precision and efficiency
A trio of robots that can cope with the demands of vaccine handling and its packaging is ushering in new automation know how as part of a growing army of pharmaceutical production robotics.
Archives for May 30, 2010
Appointments at Girindus, Lonza, Idis and Flagship Biosciences – People on the move
Outsourcing-Pharma presents its latest round up of movements in the pharma outsourcing sector, including appointments at Girindus, Lonza, Idis and Flagship Biosciences.
Lanxess’ ‘Aromatics Network’ receives €35m injection
Lanxess has signalled its intentions for the future by investing €35m ($43m) to expand its German Basic Chemicals business unit in a move that is set to make the firm one of Europe’s biggest active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) producers.
Satyam wins 5 year GSK extension
The business process outsourcing (BPO) unit of Indian IT services firm Mahindra Satyam has had its contract with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) renewed for another five years.
Cheaper insulin production proposed for emerging markets
Researchers have developed an alternative, cheaper method of producing insulin to help increase availability in emerging markets.
MNX sets up in Australia to offer Pacific Rim logistics
MNX has opened a temperature controlled distribution centre in Melbourne, Australia to serve the Pacific Rim region’s pharma industry.