Single-use systems are gaining ground in the upstream and downstream processing of biopharmaceutical production. One of their strengths is flexibility — but at the same time it is a challenge for measurement technology. For example, level measurement must be as flexible and efficient as the entire single-use equipment.

Under the new organizational structure, Novartis will aim to establish itself as a focused medicines company. The company’s pharmaceuticals and oncology business units will be merged into an Innovative Medicines business with separate US and International commercial organizations. Other divisions such as corporate strategy, R&D portfolio and business development will also be combined to further strengthen the pipeline with high-value medicines. Changes to its Executive Committee have also been announced.

The advanced CA900 Titration Analyzer from Electro-Chemical Devices automates the alkalinity measurement process in water. The analyzer proves beneficial across diverse sectors such as drinking water, wastewater, food, beverage, and pharmaceuticals.

In a field test, a chemical plant in Japan ran autonomously for 35 days with the assistance of an artificial intelligence (AI) solution developed by Yokogawa and the Nara Institute of Science and Technology. The next-generation control technology is capable of taking into account numerous factors such as quality, yield, energy saving, and sudden disturbances.

In line with BASF’s ambitious climate targets announced earlier, the company has now come up with a detailed action plan to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 25 % by 2030 and aims to reach its goal of net zero emissions globally by 2050.

Asahi Kasei Medical has plans to develop a new filter assembly plant in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan. The project will be established by making use of concepts such as manufacturing automation and digital transformation to improve quality and production efficiency of its filters.

Bayer has plans to sell its Environmental Science Professional business to Cinven in order to focus on its main agricultural business. The move is in line with the company’s Crop Science Division growth strategy.

Behind any complex pharmaceutical project, stands the supplier with a well-oiled machine, ensuring smooth internal processing and creating an important link between sales, the project manager and the pharmaceutical client. In an interview with Glatt expert Stephan Rüscher, PROCESS took a look inside the engine room. His credo: To make things easy for the customer!

Dupont will be investing millions of dollars to revamp its OxyMem Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactor (MABR) manufacturing facility in Athlone, Ireland. The move will help to meet the growing demand for MABR across the globe.

Schubert will be showcasing its new 3D printer for high-quality printing of format and spare parts – the Partbox along with a lightline cartonpacker which packs grated cheese pouches into cartons on site at the soon to be held Anuga FoodTec trade show in Cologne, Germany.