Issue link: http://www.e-digitaleditions.com/i/932381
Inhalation February 2018 25 Breath actuation controller Copley Scientific has launched its new Breath Actuation Controller—the BAC™ 2100—for the testing of metered dose inhalers (MDIs), breath- actuated MDIs and MDIs utilizing spacers and valved holding chambers (VHCs). e BAC 2100 features a time delay function, flow volume con- trol, impactor leak test capability and data output for the testing of deliv- ered dose uniformity (DDU) and aerodynamic particle size distribution (APSD). Designed to reduce testing times, minimize user variability and assist with documenting test data, it is an essential tool for every R&D and QC laboratory. Copley Scientific UK: +44 1153 616229 www.copleyscientific.com Product development and compliant manufacture Hovione offers development and compliant manufacture of innova- tive new drugs and niche generic active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) products. Hovione also sup- ports highly potent compounds and offers proprietary product development and licensing oppor- tunities for drug products. The company undertakes formulation development and clinical supply of final dosage forms to Phase II. With strong expertise in pulmo- nary delivery, Hovione also offers APIs for inhala tion, DPI devices and particle engineer ing services. Hovione Portugal: +351 21 982 9000 www.hovione.com Particle engineering for advanced inhalation therapeutics Capsugel, now a Lonza company, has extensive particle engineering expertise and capabilities for dry p o w d e r i n h a l a t i o n ( D P I ) applications centered on spray drying technology. e company's full-service offerin g in clud es phase-appropriate encapsulation from early- and late-stage clinical to commercial scale. Specialized CMC/analytical services ensure end-to-end support throughout the DPI product development p r o c e s s . C a p s u g e l a l s o o f f e r s micronization services based on jet m i l l i n g , a n d s p e c i a l i z e d D P I capsules developed specifically for inhalation applications. Capsugel US: +1 888 783-6361 www.capsugel.com Automated inhaler testing solutions Astech Projects specializes in the custom design, build and systems integra- tion of automated inhaler testing solutions for all device types including DPI, MDI and BAI. Astech's award-winning X-Products ® range, which includes Xelair ® , Xelize ® and Xelox ® , provides robust, durable and consistent testing for Dose Content Uniformity (DCU) and Particle Size Determination (PSD), including Andersen and NGI Impactors. Astech offers a comprehen- sive maintenance and support service called REACTS ® , providing peace of mind for the lifetime of the system. In recognition of their outstanding achievements, Astech was honored in 2009 with the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation. Astech Projects Ltd. UK: +44 1928 571797 www.astechprojects.co.uk