Pharmaceutical Engineering 2013 v.33 №02

Lancaster, PA: International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering. — 100 p.Pharmaceutical Engineering is a bi-monthly technical magazine published for ISPE members engaged in all aspects of research, development, and manufacture of safe and effective medicines and medical devices. The magazine covers topics important to the global pharmaceutical industry across all sectors, including traditional pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, innovator, and generics.
Pharmaceutical Engineering presents valuable information on the latest scientific and technical developments, regulatory initiatives, and innovative solutions to real life problems and challenges through practical application articles and case studies. Technical articles are peer reviewed by an expert editorial review board. Pharmaceutical Engineering will define and demonstrate global best practices in engineering and design; product development; technology transfer; manufacturing process development and scale-up; commercial manufacturing; quality and compliance; and product lifecycle management. Special features and guest editorials will focus on new technology, contemporary quality management practices, and production innovation.This issue presents
a lead article on improving project delivery for advanced technology facilities;
an article on the advancements in vapor compression technology;
the second of a three-part series defining the facility of the future for biomanufacturing;
a structure and methodology for designing quality into new manufacturing processes for new filtration products;
a case study of four analysis system technologies for buffer chemical mixtures;
an opinion piece on the new biosimilar legislation;
an editorial presenting a student poster presentation on ultrasonic-assisted extraction.
Other features include global regulatory news and a message from ISPE’s President on changes taking place at ISPE to better understand and act on issues important to Members, their companies, regulators, and patients.