Wednesday, May 1
Shadow

Author: Supraja G

Lab Automation Tech Will Revolutionize Your Workflow

Lab Automation Tech Will Revolutionize Your Workflow

Assay and Screening, BioPharma, Pharmacetiucal Infotech
A laboratory information management system, or LIMS, is a software solution that helps manage and streamline a laboratory’s daily operations and workflow, whether it’s academic, clinical, pharmaceutical, or biotech-related. These systems were first developed in the 1980s to track and manage the movement of samples within laboratories. Since then, they have advanced exponentially and now encompass everything from sample and data management to data analysis and reporting.  As research and lab tech advances, LIMS technology must continually evolve to keep pace with the growing and changing needs of laboratories across the globe. From project management to sequence editing workflows and everything in between, LIMS technology is constantly expanding to include all aspects of laboratory...
How to improve your pharmaceutical manufacturing output

How to improve your pharmaceutical manufacturing output

Articles, Pharma Industry
When you are struggling to get orders out of the door and to your customers on time, you probably need to start looking at where you can improve your manufacturing output to get your targets well under control. Of course, there are a few areas you can look at first in order to speed things up, but you will also need to have a look at whether or not you are working with a realistic schedule in the first place. Speed up manufacturing It is not always possible to speed up manufacturing by just telling your workers to go faster. Usually, when this happens, you will find that your quality drops – which you’ll agree is not a good trade-off, especially in the pharmaceutical industry. However, there are other ways in which you can help your employees speed up without cutting corners on your...
11 Critical Supplies For Field Hospitals

11 Critical Supplies For Field Hospitals

Pharmaceutical Process Machinery, Specific Drugs
Field hospitals are a powerful tool. They can be used to support hospitals during a pandemic or a crisis situation such as a bombing or natural disaster. They can be set-up quickly and efficiently. Field hospitals have been used worldwide to help people during intense circumstances. These hospitals have saved countless lives and are a crucial piece of the worldwide healthcare system. Field hospitals can be constructed in remote areas and in areas where hospitals are overwhelmed. Here are the most important supplies you need to consider when putting together a field hospital package. Oxygen Supplies If it’s available, you’ll need oxygen tanks, tubing, masks, nasal cannulas and more. Oxygen is necessary for respiratory infections, during surgery, and to help people recover during cris...
4 Processes Used to Manufacture Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment

4 Processes Used to Manufacture Pharmaceutical and Medical Equipment

Laboratory Instrumentation, Pharma Industry, Pharmaceutical Analytical Equipment, Pharmaceutical Instrumentation and Controls
The term “medical” signifies anything and everything related to medical science, including the entire pharmaceutical industry. On the other hand, the pharmaceuticals sector is primarily concerned with finding, developing, testing, approving, and improving various medicinal drugs, as well as other chemical compounds which either already have, or can potentially have a direct/indirect use in medical science. Keeping the focus on pharmaceutical equipment, let’s go through a few important manufacturing processes next to get a basic understanding of how medical products are manufactured. Microhydraulic Microhydraulic systems are small, fluid-powered systems that allow for a much higher force and torque output than their size would suggest. Microhydraulic systems are not just more pow...
Tech That Is Getting Us Back on Our Feet

Tech That Is Getting Us Back on Our Feet

Pharma Industry
We have all taken a hit over the past year. Some have been able to survive it without signs of damage. Others have been slowed. But many have been knocked down. Some percentage of them have been knocked completely out of the game. It is popular to say that we all get knocked down. What defines us is whether we get back up. That is one of those ideas that is easier said than done. Not everyone has the ability to bounce back as easily as others. They don’t have the financial resources to survive such a crisis. Minorities have fared worse, in part, due to their lack of access to healthcare relative to others. It is hard to bounce back without testing, ample access to quality masks, vaccinations, a job, and a full savings account. Despite these challenges, we all have to find ways t...
How to Grow Your Small Pharmaceutical Business

How to Grow Your Small Pharmaceutical Business

Articles
There are lots of advantages to running an independent pharmaceutical company, including the fact that they are much more agile than the big corporations in terms of making changes to their strategy. Independent pharmaceutical businesses can also deliver a much more personalized service for your local community, which is a big attraction for a lot of people. Of course, competing with those corporations is intimidating, especially when you consider the amount of money they can throw into their marketing. However, with the right strategy, some creativity, and plenty of determination, success is absolutely possible. This guide outlines some key tips to help you grow your small independent pharmaceutical company. Support and nurture your team Your staff are the heart and soul of you...

Photoelectric Cells and Pill Counting: Accuracy, Precautions, and Limitations

Articles
Pill counting or tablet counting with the help of photoelectric cells and motion sensors is now an established practice, be it for filling pharmaceutical bottles, or for the purpose of verifying manual counts. Although there are still a few limitations to how much and what pill counting tech can do even today, automated pill counting has managed to achieve some wonderful and unprecedented results for the pharmaceutical industry in recent years. Taking a brief look over the crucial facets of tablet counting, the tech behind it, and the limitations of the process should help us get a better picture of where things stand. Advantages of Photoelectric Pill Counting The degree to which a pill counting process can be usefulwill vary from process to process, but the prime benefits c...

Molecular Genetics and the Ability to Reprogram Biological Cells

Articles
When we think of reprogramming, most of us think about software and other electronics. Few people outside of the scientific community imagine that we can reprogram our own biological cells. And yet, that's exactly what some of the latest innovations are doing. Today's molecular genetics software is more capable than most people imagined when molecular genetics took off about 40 years ago. Now, it's constantly improving and evolving.  What does this mean for the laboratories of today? For those who use molecular genetics software, it means exciting changes and high demands. Perhaps one day, the genetic disorders that impact humanity will be relegated to the history books.  Molecular Genetics Software: What We Can Do Today  For those who use molecular genetics so...

3 Most Common Causes for Contamination in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Articles
Contamination in the pharmaceutical industry is and has always been a major concern. However, as the general public is getting savvier, and after so many horror stories have made the news, more people are paying attention to it. Regulations are also tightening up to combat the issue, and manufacturers now have to do more to ensure the safety of the public and prove it as well. This all starts by identifying the issues at the source and taking the steps necessary to fix them. Let's take a look at some of the most common causes of contamination in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Personnel Issues One big cause of contamination in pharmaceutical manufacturing actually has to do with your workforce. This is also one of the toughest ones to control. Lack of training is at the top of ...
Understanding the Role of Laboratories in the Coronavirus Pandemic Fight

Understanding the Role of Laboratories in the Coronavirus Pandemic Fight

Articles
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, essential workers on the frontline like healthcare professionals, grocery store workers, and public transportation drivers have received a great deal of praise from the American people. The idea that they’re willing to risk their lives to serve their communities during a time of crisis is honorable, to say the least. While they certainly deserve all the acknowledgments and praise, a commonly overlooked group of professionals are laboratory workers.  Pathologists, medical researchers, medical technicians, genetic counselors, and other laboratory personnel work tirelessly every day to fight the coronavirus pandemic on all fronts for the greater good. Despite the riskiness of working directly with this vicious and sometimes deadly viru...