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A bioreactor in a biomanufacturing facility

May 5, 2026

Amgen invests $300m in US biomanufacturing in Puerto Rico

Amgen is significantly boosting its investment in biomanufacturing, committing an additional $300 million to its facility in Juncos, Puerto Rico, following a previous $650 million expansion announced last year.This latest funding is part of a broader strategy by Amgen, which has dedicated over $2 billion to U.S. manufacturing in the past year. This includes substantial investments in other locations, such as $900 million in New Albany, Ohio, and $600 million for a science and innovation center i
A crystallization device in a space lab setting

May 4, 2026

BioOrbit Raises $13.2M Seed Round to Advance Space-Based Drug Manufacturing

BioOrbit, a London-based startup, has successfully secured $13.2 million in seed funding to propel its innovative space-based drug manufacturing platform. This funding round was co-led by LocalGlobe and Breega, alongside contributions from Seedcamp, Type One, and others.The capital will primarily facilitate BioOrbit's transition from research to industrial application, with a focus on securing partnerships for pharmaceutical programs. The company’s unique platform utilizes microgravity crystalli
A flat illustration of a calibration tool against a solid background.

May 4, 2026

Cork business 'CompuCal Calibration Solutions' Acquired by Blue Mountain to Expand European Presence and Deepen Calibration Expertise

Blue Mountain has acquired Cork-based CompuCal Calibration Solutions, enhancing its European presence and calibration expertise in the life sciences sector.Blue Mountain, a leader in GMP-compliant Enterprise Asset Management software, has announced the acquisition of CompuCal Calibration Solutions, a prominent SaaS AI company based in Cork, Ireland. This strategic move aligns with Blue Mountain’s growth objectives following recent investments from Five Arrows, part of Rothschild & Co. The acquis
A vial of biologics in a lab setting

May 1, 2026

Is Thermo Fisher’s New U.S. Bioprocess Design Center Shaping a Deeper Biopharma Strategy for TMO?

Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched its U.S. Bioprocess Design Center in Plainville, Massachusetts, aimed at enhancing its biopharma strategy by expanding lab and training facilities for biologics development.This new center adds 4,000 square feet dedicated to supporting the creation and scaling of biologics, such as vaccines and cell and gene therapies. By integrating its comprehensive bioproduction solutions with specialized onsite personnel, Thermo Fisher aims to streamline the transition f
A minimalist illustration of a bioreactor and monoclonal antibodies in a dark palette.

Apr 29, 2026

BPI Europe: Intensification is dropping the cost of up- and downstream mAb-making

At the BioProcess International Europe event, industry expert Jean-Marc Cappia emphasized the transformative impact of process intensification on monoclonal antibody (mAb) manufacturing, highlighting significant cost reductions and efficiency improvements.Cappia outlined how the integration of advanced technologies like single-use systems, perfusion bioreactors, and continuous capture platforms has driven down production costs from approximately $500 per gram to under $100 per gram in the last d
Close-up of biologics vials in a lab setting

Apr 24, 2026

AbbVie’s US$1.4b AI-Powered Campus Reshapes Immunology And Neuroscience Story

AbbVie is set to invest $1.4 billion in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in North Carolina, focusing on immunology, neuroscience, and oncology. This facility will leverage advanced technologies and AI to enhance production efficiency and quality control for complex biologics.This significant investment marks AbbVie’s largest single facility commitment to date and is poised to create hundreds of skilled jobs. The move reflects a broader trend in the pharmaceutical industry to bolster dom