INSIGHTS ON SOLID DOSE MANUFACTURING

• 5 Hidden Risks In Early-Phase OSD Formulation Development

  Early formulation decisions in OSD development carry risks that may not surface until later stages, when the cost of course correction is significantly higher.

• Lipid Formulation Development: Why Softgels Are The Technology Of Choice

  Low bioavailability affects roughly 80% of APIs, yet many drug developers default to standard OSD forms. This paper examines why softgels deserve earlier consideration in formulation strategy.

• The Future Of Pharma Packaging Trends, Technologies, And Patient-Centric Solutions

  Pharmaceutical packaging must evolve alongside drug development to ensure stability, safety, and regulatory adherence, utilizing innovative designs to improve therapeutic outcomes and patient accessibility.

• Tablet Consistency And Punch Length – A Pragmatic Perspective For European Manufacturers

  Tablet consistency relies on a balance of formulation, press mechanics, and tooling. Learn why punch length tolerance is often overstated and what other critical factors truly drive quality and uniformity.

• Ask Us Anything: Jillian Sheeran On Emerging Reactor Technologies

  7/23/2026

  Jillian Sheeran, Associate Director of Engineering at Snapdragon Chemistry, on how automation, feedback control, and machine learning are changing reactor design — with real-time monitoring that lets a process run continuously while the data comes to you.

• Building Oral Dosage Forms for Speed Today And Success Tomorrow

  9/18/2026

  Move toward the clinic with confidence using integrated development strategies that support smarter decisions and more efficient product development.

   

• Bridging The Gap Between Product Readiness And Equipment Availability

  12/15/2025

  Discover how manual precision at scale bridges packaging gaps, accelerates product launches, and ensures uninterrupted supply to deliver quality when automated equipment isn’t yet operational.

• Lower Punch Tip Bending / Buckling

  11/11/2024

  When manufacturing mini-tablets, adjusting punch force ratings is crucial to prevent bending or buckling. The Rankine-Gordon formula offers a safer force rating for microtip tooling.

• The Future Of Oral Solid Dose Development And Innovation

  2/27/2025

  Tom Sellig, CEO of Adare, discusses the ongoing relevance of small molecules, oral solid dose development, trends like GLP-1, and innovations like 3D printing in pharmaceuticals.