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As of this time, all tours are at maximum capacity.
Rounding out the educational component will be a series of presentations and exhibit technology floor tours on May 2 hosted by IPS-Integrated Project Services.
Floor Tours are open to all badge holders, however, pre-registration is required as tour space is limited. You can register for these Floor Tours when you register online or call (203) 840-5648 to add to your current registration.
Advanced Aseptic Tour Time
Wednesday, May 2, 10:00am – 12:00pm and repeated at 12:30pm – 2:30pm
On the tour, view efficient processing options, innovation and recent developments in advanced oral solid dosage form technologies from leading suppliers. Tours are preceded by a brief presentation, "The Role of CMO's in Supporting Global Vaccine Production Needs: Case Study-Brazil Fill Finish" presented by Sterling Kline, RA. Tours will be led by Sterling Kline, RA; Rob Roy, PE or Jason Collins, RA, NCARB of IPS. May 2, 2012 – Tours (2-hours in length) take place at 10:00am and 12:30pm. Tour Space is Limited!
Participating Companies: AES, Bosch, Groninger, IMA Life, Rommelag, Sartoruis-Stedim, SKAN, Stilmas
Biologics Tour
Wednesday, May 2, 10:00am – 12:00pm and repeated at 12:30pm – 2:30pm
Tour features a comprehensive view from leading suppliers of new developments and innovative technologies that can dramatically change the design, construction and operation of biopharmacetucial manufacturing facilities. Tours are preceded by a brief presentation, "Next Gen Biomanufacturing: Developing the Manufacturing Facility of the Future" presented by Jeff Odum and Actavis. Tours will be led by Jeff Odum; Edi Eliezer, Diana Karnas or Chuck Stock, CxA of IPS. May 2, 2012 – Tours (2-hours in length) take place at 10:00am and 12:30pm. Tour Space is Limited!
Participating Companies: Abec, Inc., EMD Millipore, GE Healthcare, GEA Process, Pall Life Sciences, Sartorius-Stedim, Thermo Fisher/Hyclone, Xcellerex.
Oral Solid Dosage Technologies Tour
Wednesday, May 2, 10:00am – 12:00pm and repeated at 12:30pm – 2:30pm
On the Tour, view efficient processing options, innovation and recent developments in advanced oral solid dosage form technologies from leading suppliers. Tours are preceded by a brief presentation, "Should it be Scale-Up or Scale Out …Bigger is not Always Better or Faster" presented by Russ Somma, PhD and Rich Poska of Abbott Laboratories. Tours will be led by Russ Somma, PhD of SommaTech and Mike Vileikis; Felix Diaz or Sam Halaby of IPS. May 2, 2012 – Tours (2-hours in length) take place at 10:00am and 12:30pm. Tour Space is Limited!
Participating Companies: Biopharma Systems/ Telestar, Creative Design & Machine, Fette Compacting America, GEA Process, KORSCH America, L.B. Bohle, SKAN
AES
AES's commitment to continuous product improvement has resulted in myriad incremental improvements to the fit and finish of the wall panel system itself, and to innovative accessories such as walkable light fixtures to provide improved maintenance access in interstitial spaces.
For this project, AES is under consideration to provide their modular cleanroom wall and ceiling systems. By combining the right architectural solutions with the best engineering expertise, AES can deliver a cleanroom that will meet specific business objects and provide confidence throughout the business life-cycle. During your tour with IPS, AES will have full scale displays of their ½ inch and 2 inch wall panel systems, ceiling panels and other integrated features such as PVC doors, glass doors and windows.
Bosch
Bosch is under consideration to provide vial filling and closing equipment, secondary packaging equipment and barrier isolation systems. Bosch's recent developments in peristaltic filling system technology and single use disposable positive displacement filling systems, and barrier isolation technology will be highlighted during the tour. They will have several machines/processing lines on exhibit, including their new FXS3100 syringe line, and an FLT 30 Intermittent motion vial filler.
Groninger
For this project, Groninger is under consideration to provide vial filling and closing equipment, and secondary packaging equipment. Groninger's newest peristaltic filling system in conjunction with custom engineered single use disposable systems, and recent innovations in vial capping will be highlighted during the tour.
IMA Life
IMA Life is under consideration to provide vial filling and closing equipment, barrier isolators, lyophilization equipment and load/unload systems, and secondary packaging equipment. Recent developments in controlled nucleation (Iyo process), lyo slot door design, vial filling (clinical) and barrier isolators will be discussed on the tour.
Rommelag
For this project, Rommelag is under consideration for supply of Blow-Fill-Seal equipment to diluent production, to replace production of these diluents in ampoule format. Their recent efforts in adapting BFS technology for biological products and their product development and support capabilities (BSL2 facility) will be highlighted during the tour.
Sartorius Stedim
For this project, Sartorius is under consideration for design and supply of Ready To Use (RTU) Single Use Disposable Systems for filling, filtration, transfer, and buffer storage.
SKAN
For this project, SKAN is under consideration for barrier isolator systems and ancillary equipment for vial filling, lyo loading and unloading, and aseptic product formulation. Ancillary systems include for example rapid transfer H2O2 airlocks and glove integrity testers.
Recent advances in airflow management, reduced cycle times, material transfer, and isolators for processing of high potency materials will be presented during the tour.
Stilmas
For this project, Stilmas is under consideration to provide complete turnkey clean utility generation systems for Water for Injection and Pure Steam, for the cost effective and reliable supply of these critical utilities for pharmaceutical production.