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Nov 4, 2026

Greener Biomanufacturing Starts Beyond the Bioreactor

A recent study highlights that the energy consumption in monoclonal antibody production is largely influenced by facility infrastructure rather than just bioreactor technology.Research indicates that around 85% of the energy demand in antibody manufacturing is attributed to the facility's infrastructure, including HVAC systems, lighting, and utilities. Specifically, HVAC systems alone account for nearly half of the total energy use, with lighting contributing significantly as well. This suggests
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Nov 2, 2026

Catalyx Launches OpenLine to Bring Regulatory-Grade Control and Higher Throughput to High-Speed Manufacturing

New platform connects AI-driven and traditional machine vision, equipment and enterprise systems so production lines operate as oneNEWTOWN, Pa., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Catalyx today launched OpenLine, an intelligent platform that connects AI-driven and traditional vision systems, production devices and enterprise software across manufacturing lines so they operate as one coordinated system. OpenLine helps manufacturers in life sciences, consumer packaged goods and other fast-paced industri
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Nov 1, 2026

Pharma ERP Transformation: Ensuring Manufacturing Continuity

The recent Pharma IT Summit in Mumbai underscored the vital role of ERP transformation in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on manufacturing continuity and regulatory compliance.Key insights from industry experts highlighted that modernizing enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is essential for enhancing agility and ensuring data integrity within life sciences companies. The summit emphasized the importance of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) while maintaining strict adherence to
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Oct 31, 2026

Pharma ERP Transformation: Ensuring Manufacturing Continuity

Recent discussions at the Pharma IT Summit highlighted the critical role of ERP transformation in modernizing the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in ensuring manufacturing continuity and regulatory compliance.Experts underscored that the digital evolution of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is essential for enhancing agility and maintaining data integrity within life sciences companies. This transformation allows organizations to better navigate the stringent regulatory landscape
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Oct 27, 2026

Fangzhou’s AI-Powered Supply Chain Platform Recognized in 2026 for Pharmaceutical Distribution Best Practices

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fangzhou Inc. (“Fangzhou” or the “Company”) (HKEX: 06086), a leading provider of AI‑driven Internet healthcare solutions, was recently recognized for its AI-powered pharmaceutical procurement and inventory management platform, which was included in the 2026 Collection of Best Practices for High-Quality Pharmaceutical Distribution Development, highlighting the Company's innovation in digital supply chain management. Fangzhou’s AI-Powered Suppl
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Oct 22, 2026

Tsingke Customer Quality Audit Highlights Manufacturing Systems and Quality Controls

BEIJING, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As synthetic biology expands into new applications, standardized manufacturing, reliable production data, and robust quality management are increasingly important. Tsingke recently hosted an on-site customer quality audit by Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. at its Chengdu manufacturing facility.Audit Reviews Key Manufacturing Quality ControlsContinue Reading The audit covered four key areas:Raw Material Traceability: Review
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Oct 22, 2026

Innovating at Speed in an Underrated Drug-Making Process

Novartis is revolutionizing chemical manufacturing controls (CMC) with a cutting-edge self-service platform developed in collaboration with Genedata, utilizing AI to enhance operational efficiency and reduce submission timelines.The innovative platform, known internally as SPINE Explorer, facilitates real-time monitoring and in silico experimentation in drug manufacturing. Novartis's approach highlights the often-overlooked importance of CMC, which is crucial for ensuring drug quality and safety
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Oct 21, 2026

Asimov Announces Adoption of Its AI-Driven Cell Line Development Platform by LG Chem

BOSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asimov, the company building an AI-native synthetic biology platform to advance therapeutic development, today announced a licensing agreement with South Korea-based LG Chem, a leading global chemical company with a diversified business portfolio spanning across petrochemicals, advanced materials, and life sciences. Through this partnership, LG Chem will in-license Asimov’s CHO Edge System to support biologics cell line development activities. “Drug de
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Oct 21, 2026

Raman+NIR Spectra Improves Glucose Soft Sensing

Recent advancements in glucose monitoring techniques could significantly enhance biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. A new multimodal soft-sensing framework that combines Raman and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy has emerged, addressing long-standing challenges in accurate glucose measurement during fed-batch fermentation.This innovative framework enables high-frequency and low-latency glucose measurements, which are often lacking in traditional offline sensors. The approach leverages th
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Oct 19, 2026

Meissner Introduces the Single-Use Automated Aliquoting System (AAS)

CAMARILLO, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Meissner Corporation introduced the Automated Aliquoting System (AAS), a compact, recipe-driven automated process skid platform designed to standardize the filling and transfer of bulk cell culture media, buffers, and other process solutions into final single-use biocontainers ranging from 1 to 20 liters. By automating this process, the AAS removes one of the last operator-dependent steps in single-use biomanufacturing.Continue Reading
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Oct 15, 2026

New York City Biotech Startups Neion Bio and Barnwell Bio Partner to Advance Biomanufacturing and Biosecurity

The collaboration brings together Neion Bio's egg-based biologics manufacturing platform and Barnwell Bio's metagenomic biosurveillance capabilities, while highlighting the growing New York City life sciences ecosystemBarnwell Bio FoundersThe EggNeion Bio FoundersNEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neion Bio, a biotechnology company revolutionizing the production of biologic medicines, and Barnwell Bio, an animal health intelligence company, today announced a strategic collaboration und
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Oct 14, 2026

ParkourSC Acquires Quartic To Launch Unified AI Platform For Life Sciences Supply Chains

ParkourSC has announced its acquisition of Quartic, aiming to create a comprehensive AI platform that integrates clinical and commercial supply chain capabilities with advanced manufacturing technology tailored for the life sciences sector.This strategic acquisition is set to enhance visibility for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract manufacturing organizations throughout the product lifecycle—from clinical development to distribution and point of care. The unified platform will facilita