Newsletter | February 17, 2026

02.17.26 -- Solving The Top 3 Pharma Packaging/Manufacturing Issues

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

A Guide To Analytical Characterization Of Complex Molecular Formats

A thorough and adaptable analytical strategy is essential for navigating the complex mAb market. This approach boosts the likelihood of market approval and unlocks the full potential of these therapies.

Molecular Properties Of PROTACs And The Relationship To Formulation

Here, we conduct a comprehensive analysis of diverse PROTAC (Proteolysis Targeting Chimeras) structures, evaluating their calculated physicochemical properties to identify key trends.

Applications For High Voltage Leak Detection You Might Not Be Aware Of

Learn in detail about High Voltage Leak Detection (HVLD), packaging applications that can be inspected with HVLD, and how to determine the best leak-testing method for your application.

FROM THE EDITOR

Solving The Top 3 Pharma Packaging/Manufacturing Issues

Regulatory changes, space/footprint constraints and expanding automation garnered more votes than the other challenges. Let’s explore these challenges, and see how the industry is tackling them as we move into 2026.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

The Significance Of Preventive Maintenance For Product Inspection Systems

Watch to gain insight into the crucial role of maintenance in ensuring the ongoing optimal performance, reliability, and longevity of your inspection systems.

What Is OPC Counting Efficiency?

Ensure cleanroom air quality with optical particle counters. Explore how OPCs work, their performance metrics, and key considerations for choosing the right one.

What Is A Bowie-Dick Test And Its Importance For Sterility Assurance?

Bowie-Dick testing ensures steam sterilizers remove air and achieve full steam penetration. Discover why this simple check is vital for compliance, safety, and preventing costly sterilization failures.

Continuous API Production With Advanced Configurable Process Plants

Adopted by leading chemical and pharmaceutical firms, MTP-based ACPP aligns with industry standards, offering portable, easily integrated solutions for continuous, efficient API production needs.

De-Risking FIH: Integrated Strategies For Rapid Proof-Of-Concept

Proper planning for first-in-human studies is crucial to successful drug development, which requires innovative trial designs and sound CMC strategies to mitigate risk and expedite proof-of-concept.

Balancing The Scales: The Ups And Downs Of Bioprocess Scale-Up

Delve into the complexities of scaling decisions to gain insights from biopharma developers and a CDMO, as well as their mutual interest in achieving successful strategies for avoiding common pitfalls.

Tips For Tracking And Recreating Your Golden Batch

Find out how pharmaceutical manufacturers are using digital tools to achieve the “golden batch”—a production run that balances quality, efficiency, and compliance through smarter processes.

6 Things To Consider During Visual Inspection Operations

Even with automation, manual visual inspection remains vital in sterile drug manufacturing. Examine six advanced considerations for refining your operations, ensuring compliance, and minimizing costs.

Small Molecule API Production: Unveiling The Impact Of Fermentation

Technological developments have led to growth in the suitability of fermentation. Observe the impact of the evolution of synthetic biology and supporting technologies on modern fermentation practice.

AI-Powered Visual Inspection: Boosting Efficiency In Production

See how AI is transforming visual inspection and gain a deep understanding of defect detection, real-time performance, and integration challenges.

Connecting Quality Management, Patient-Centricity, And Business Value

Read why organizations must integrate data and processes to enhance quality and insights to improve operational efficiency, patient health, and regulatory compliance.

Leveraging Flow Chemistry

Uncover how continuous processing cuts waste, improves efficiency, and supports safer, scalable reactions while helping teams meet sustainability goals and speed development.

Digitalizing Batch Records In Pharmaceutical Production

Pharma manufacturing embraces cutting-edge automation, yet outdated paper-based documentation hinders efficiency and delays batch releases. Reveal how digital solutions can transform compliance.

Strategic Space Management

A pharmaceutical company facing storage space issues decided to outsource its reference samples to Q1 Scientific, a stability storage service provider, resulting in cost savings.

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