Sartorius Stedim Biotech launched a new wave mixed system developed specifically for closed, automated expansion of consistent quality cell products such as ex vivo cellular immunotherapies. The new GMP platform, which combines the single-use Flexsafe bag technology with the company’s expertise in biopharmaceutical automation, was introduced at Phacilitate Leaders World 2019 in Miami.

Now there is a new integrated end-to-end solution for all processes in the laboratory involving solids — Anyone looking to bring innovative pharmaceutical products onto the market quickly needs future-proof scalable solutions for laboratory systems that meet the growing demands on performance, safety and process efficiency — like the new Multilab, which can do everything from laboratory applications and feasibility studies right through to process development.

Gardner Denver Garo has recently released a guide on the benefits of Liquid Ring technology for chlorine compression applications.

Pharmaceutical production is becoming more digital and connected. Players who can deliver coherent, logical concepts will be part of the next major Industry 4.0 project. The five members of Excellence United have made great progress with their IoT Hub and have shown what it is already capable of. But this is just the beginning. In the interview, the five executive directors explained why. The strategic corporate alliance Excellence United presents its new Industry 4.0 concept, which sets new standards.

Air Products has entered into an agreement with Gulf Coast Ammonia (GCA) under which the US firm will build, own and operate a steam methane reformer to produce hydrogen, an air separation unit to supply nitrogen; and will own and operate a steam turbine generator to supply power to GCA’s new ammonia production facility.

The expense involved in explosion-proofing bucket elevators can sometimes exceed the purchase price of the conveying system itself by up to a factor of three. So Poeth Solids Processing, based in Tegelen in the Netherlands, developed the cost-saving Z-Conveyor to eliminate the need for extra investment in Atex explosion-proofing.

Intertec is launching a range of tough field enclosures for housing remote I/O and other control and instrumentation electronics, featuring compact passive cooling to dramatically reduce costs of ownership.

Under the terms of the agreement, SCS members Ineos Styrolution, Total, Trinseo and Versalis (Eni) will carry out an in-depth evaluation of Pyrowave’s proprietary plastic-to-plastic chemical recycling technology. Pyrowave claims that this technology will enable Europe to meet its sustainability goals.

Merck’s new biotech development center will be set up in Switzerland and is expected to bridge the gap between research and manufacturing. With this facility, the company aims to make new medicines quickly available to patients.

Amidst reports of Mc Dermott going bankrupt, the company has plans to sell its Lummus Technology. One of the bidders for the technology is the joint partnership between The Chatterjee Group and Rhône Group which is willing to purchase the technology for 2.725 billion dollars.