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INTEGRATING DIGITAL HEALTH SYSTEMS INTO MEDICAL DEVICE ECOSYSTEMS: CONSIDERATIONS & STRATEGIES

Jerzy Wojcik and Liat Shochat of EdgeOne Medical take a look at how digital health technologies are transforming the pharma and combination product sectors. They consider the challenges in bringing these technologies to market and how the full potential of connected health technologies can be achieved.

NAVIGATING SEMICONDUCTOR LIFECYCLE CHALLENGES IN MEDTECH: A STRATEGIC SHIFT TOWARDS ASICs

Andy Kelly considers the evolution of semiconductor technology and the impact of the release of new and upgraded components. This article discusses how strategic decisions during the early stages of product design can determine the future viability of a medical device and considers the cost savings offered by application-specific integrated circuits through a reduction in the number of components required.

CONNECTED BUT PROTECTED – SECURELY CONNECTING DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES

Dr Joachim Wilke discusses wireless connectivity in novel drug delivery devices, highlighting the possibilities for improved patient outcomes and care, the associated security risks, as well as examining the wide range of cyber security solutions and standards to mitigate these issues.

SMART ENOUGH: DESIGNING DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES THAT PUT PATIENTS FIRST

SMART ENOUGH: DESIGNING DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES THAT PUT PATIENTS FIRST

Andy Pidgeon challenges the assumption that more advanced technology is always better, re-examining the design approach to connected autoinjectors from the patient perspective and highlighting the value of simplicity and usability – digging into the idea that, by investigating the real-world needs of patients, drug delivery device designers can ensure that their devices are serving those needs, rather than creating unnecessary new challenges for users.

Interview: PDA Miniverse and Trends in Injectable Drug Delivery

Mathias Romacker

Interview: PDA Miniverse and Trends in Injectable Drug Delivery

In this exclusive interview, Mathias Romacker and Evan Edwards talk with ONdrugDelivery’s Guy Furness about the upcoming inaugural PDA Miniverse conference in Indianapolis, and the topics and trends currently being felt across the injectable drug delivery industry.

Interview: Patient Experience Versus Regulatory Compliance – Can Formulators Find a Middle Ground?

Dr Keat Theng Chow

Interview: Patient Experience Versus Regulatory Compliance – Can Formulators Find a Middle Ground?

Dr Keat Theng Chow outlines the essential themes on Roquette’s radar regarding patient-centric drug design, upcoming regulatory changes and how drug producers can navigate both spheres to the benefit of all.

3D PRINTING: THE FUTURE OF PERSONALISED MEDICINES

Anna Kirstine Jørgensen

3D PRINTING: THE FUTURE OF PERSONALISED MEDICINES

Anna Kirstine Jørgensen, Dr Abdul Basit along with Dr Alvaro Goyanes, discuss the role of 3D printing in shaping the future of personalised medication, and explain how FABRX’s two pharmaceutical 3D printers can help unlock its potential – extending even beyond Earth.

ENHANCING PERSONALISED MEDICINE: POWDOSE AND DIFFUCAPS FOR PRECISE ORAL SOLID DOSING

ENHANCING PERSONALISED MEDICINE: POWDOSE AND DIFFUCAPS FOR PRECISE ORAL SOLID DOSING

Thierry Jomini, Stéphane Baronnet, Dr John van den Anker along with Giuseppe De Franza, evaluate the performance of the POWDOSE^® system in delivering precise and repeatable doses of different formulations of Diffucaps^®. The authors analyse the functionalities of combining Diffucaps with POWDOSE and highlighting its potential for improving personalised dosing regimens.

Introducing Instron<sup>®</sup> AVE3 Advanced Video Extensometer

Landon Goldfarb

Introducing Instron^® AVE3 Advanced Video Extensometer

This video introduces Instron’s premier extensometer solution, the AVE3. It is unrivaled in versatility, offering precision strain measurement for tensile, compression, and bend testing.

PDA Miniverse: Medical Devices, Combination Products and Connected Health

24th Jun 2025 - 26th Jun 2025

Indianapolis, IN, USA

PDA Miniverse: Medical Devices, Combination Products and Connected Health

Register for PDA Miniverse: Medical Devices, Combination Products and Connected Health Conference 2025 on 24-26 June in Indianapolis, IN, US. This premier event provides a comprehensive and systematic approach to connected health at a scale that considers the entire healthcare ecosystem, from patients to healthcare providers, regulators, and insurance companies.

RETHINKING GLP-1 DELIVERY DEVICES: DESIGNING FOR USERS BEYOND DIABETES

RETHINKING GLP-1 DELIVERY DEVICES: DESIGNING FOR USERS BEYOND DIABETES

Dan Lock explores how the experiences and motivations of individuals using glucagon-like peptide 1 drugs for weight loss may differ from those managing diabetes or heart disease.

ADVANCING SUBCUTANEOUS INFUSION THERAPY FOR PATIENTS THROUGH INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS

Julien Vandewalle

ADVANCING SUBCUTANEOUS INFUSION THERAPY FOR PATIENTS THROUGH INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS

Julien Vandewalle and Clare Holden explain Convatec’s long-term partnerships with pharmaceutical and medical device companies are driving development in chronic care by introducing subcutaneous technologies that support the treatment of conditions such as diabetes and Parkinson’s disease – showcasing Convatec’s Neria™ Guard infusion set.

Interview: Understanding the Impact of USP<382> on Primary Packaging Development

Dr Laure-Helene Guillemot

Interview: Understanding the Impact of USP<382> on Primary Packaging Development

Laure-Hélène Guillemot discusses the new USP <382> chapter coming into force on December 1st, 2025, which will significantly transform functional testing protocols for pharmaceutical companies.

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP AND CLOSE COLLABORATION FOR FILLING ON-BODY INJECTORS

Mary Lou Glotzbach

Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP AND CLOSE COLLABORATION FOR FILLING ON-BODY INJECTORS

Mary Lou Glotzbach and Dr Greg Moakes consider the implications of the increasing demand for high-volume injections across the drug delivery industry, and how technologies such as wearable injectors are creating novel challenges for the fill-finish process due to the novel containers involved, making the case that it is only through clear communication and close collaboration between partners that these challenges can be met and surmounted.

PROTECTION AND PRODUCTION: OPTIMISING PRIMARY PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FOR mRNA THERAPIES

Enrico Barichello

Stevanato Group

PROTECTION AND PRODUCTION: OPTIMISING PRIMARY PACKAGING SOLUTIONS FOR mRNA THERAPIES

Enrico Barichello and Riccardo Prete discuss the impact that mRNA-based therapies are having on the modern pharmaceutical market and how these delicate therapies require careful handling, with a particular focus on how Stevanato’s portfolio of primary packaging products can be highly beneficial when bringing these critical medicines to market.

NEXT-GENERATION SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES FOR MEDICAL INJECTION MOULDING

NEXT-GENERATION SURFACE TECHNOLOGIES FOR MEDICAL INJECTION MOULDING

Rob Doorakkers of IGS GeboJagema, and Stephan Plassmann of Gloss & Coating, discuss their new Translatio-Coating technology for treating the surfaces of steel parts to achieve microscopic levels of optimisation and open new possibilities for efficiency and quality in drug delivery device manufacturing.

VYTAL – ONE STEP INTO THE FUTURE OF CONTAINER-CLOSURE SYSTEMS

Ana Isabel Gutierrez

VYTAL – ONE STEP INTO THE FUTURE OF CONTAINER-CLOSURE SYSTEMS

Ana Isabel Gutierrez looks at advancements in sterile and aseptic filling methods in the pharmaceutical industry, introducing H&T Presspart's Vytal® snap-fit container-closure system, which is designed to meet the growing regulatory demands of the pharmaceutical industry.

GREATER FORMULATION FREEDOM WITH A NOVEL AUTOINJECTOR PLATFORM THAT EXTENDS VOLUME AND VISCOSITY LIMITS

Prof Sigrid Saaler-Reinhardt

GREATER FORMULATION FREEDOM WITH A NOVEL AUTOINJECTOR PLATFORM THAT EXTENDS VOLUME AND VISCOSITY LIMITS

Prof Sigrid Saaler-Reinhardt, Dr Andrea Lennerz, Moritz Mond and Marie Stockton discuss how the Gx Inbeneo^® autoinjector overcomes the limitations of prefilled syringe-based autoinjectors to provide effective, safe administration of large-volume, high-viscosity formulations.

YES, PEN INJECTORS CAN ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN JUST INSULIN

YES, PEN INJECTORS CAN ACCOMMODATE MORE THAN JUST INSULIN

Cécile Gross and Mark Tunkel explore the benefits of pen injectors, highlighting their versatility and ease of use, and introduce Nemera’s novel platforms and how they can be adapted for a wide range of indications, enhancing treatment options and the patient experience.

TRANSFORMING PARENTERAL DELIVERY: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SC AND IM FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT

PCI Pharma Services

TRANSFORMING PARENTERAL DELIVERY: KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR SC AND IM FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT

Jeff Clement of PCI looks at the changing landscape of parenteral delivery, considering the pros and cons of intravenous, subcutaneous and intramuscular formulations and considers how new technologies are reshaping the drug delivery landscape.

Product Showcase: CCBIO’S INJECTOR PLATFORM PRODUCTS

Product Showcase: CCBIO’S INJECTOR PLATFORM PRODUCTS

CCBio’s expanding portfolio of self-injection devices reflects the growing importance of at-home administration in driving adherence across a range of therapies. This showcase explores the clinical rationale behind self-injection and details CCBio’s latest innovations, including electronic-assisted devices and Taiwan-based automated assembly.

DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY IN DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

Martin Høier Thomsen

DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY IN DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING

Martin Høier Thomsen discusses the need for the pharma industry to rise to the challenges of meeting its sustainability goals, explaining how MGS’ expertise and established practices to drug delivery device design and manufacture present a forward-thinking approach to achieving this aim.

OPTIMISING HIGH-DOSE DELIVERY: SYRINGE-AUTOINJECTOR INTEGRATION, INJECTION TIME AND PERFORMANCE

OPTIMISING HIGH-DOSE DELIVERY: SYRINGE-AUTOINJECTOR INTEGRATION, INJECTION TIME AND PERFORMANCE

Thomas Blaser and Dr Maëlle Douaire explore how drug viscosity, autoinjectors and syringes affect the administration of injectable therapies, demonstrating the results of a study evaluating combined autoinjectors and syringes from the two companies that provide efficient and smooth delivery of high-dose therapies.

CRITICAL LESSONS LEARNED: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS

INDUSTRIALISATION

Dr Steve Badelt

BlueRidge Life Sciences

CRITICAL LESSONS LEARNED: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS

Dr Steve Badelt of Suttons Creek, a BlueRidge Life Sciences company, discusses how the differing cultures and mindsets common to drug development and device design need to be brought together to achieve a smooth and successful combination product development programme, and explores some best practices for achieving optimal outcomes.

SAE’s Injectable Drug Delivery 2025 – Driving Innovation Through Collaboration

CONFERENCE SHOWCASE

SAE’s Injectable Drug Delivery 2025 – Driving Innovation Through Collaboration

Projected to reach US$1,139 billion (£852 billion) by 2029, the injectable drug delivery market is rapidly growing—but what’s driving this evolution? From complex biologics and increased demand for patient self-administration to advanced delivery technologies, the answers will be centre stage at this year’s Injectable Drug Delivery Conference.

A Sustainable Future for Self-Injection with Connected, Reusable Autoinjectors

Dr Patrick Anquetil

Portal Instruments

A Sustainable Future for Self-Injection with Connected, Reusable Autoinjectors

In this exclusive interview with ONdrugDelivery’s Guy Furness, Dr Patrick Anquetil offers insight into the extensive waste involved in the self-injection market. He explains how pivoting from a model focused on fully disposable devices to reusable electromechanical autoinjectors could offer a more sustainable and cost-effective path forward.

SUSTAINABILITY IN DRUG DELIVERY: INNOVATIONS IN PLASTIC COMPONENTS AND CIRCULAR DESIGN

Edwin Van der Heul

ALBIS Distribution

SUSTAINABILITY IN DRUG DELIVERY: INNOVATIONS IN PLASTIC COMPONENTS AND CIRCULAR DESIGN

Edwin van der Heul considers the increasing regulatory pressure on manufacturers to deliver sustainable solutions in the medical device industry. This article explores these innovations and their impact on the future of drug delivery devices.

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