It is a big step on a journey that is a direct result of support and collaboration between UK government, key industry players and a new supply chain.. All the learnings from the Sumner Street project will be fed back into the work of the CIH, continuing the virtuous cycle; this initiative was promoted by government at the start, and is now demonstrating how that initial support is bearing fruit and will continue to do so..
A significant focus is on the concept of miniaturisation and continuous processing as part of a new paradigm in drug manufacturing.This approach not only reduces the environmental footprint and costs but also enhances safety and quality by enabling smaller, more controlled, and flexible production processes.. 5.
Barriers and opportunities for change:.Finally, Adrian discusses the systemic and regulatory barriers to adopting these new manufacturing technologies but also highlights the compelling need for change driven by the demand for affordable, sustainable medicines.He advocates for embracing these new technologies to overcome current limitations and transform pharmaceutical manufacturing..
The podcast emphasises the urgent need for innovation in pharmaceutical manufacturing to address current challenges and future demands.Last year saw the completion of The Forge in London – the world’s first major commercial building constructed using a platforms approach to DfMA (P-DfMA).This landmark project is not just a testament to architectural ingenuity but a leap toward a sustainable future, showcasing our commitment to transforming construction and significantly reducing carbon emissions..
The Forge - a development of two nine-storey commercial office buildings – is a collaboration between.
, Bryden Wood as architects and engineers, and the prototyping and fabricating company.They need to collaborate.
“Just because you push risk onto somebody else doesn't make risk go away.We have to start opening up our eyes and stop pushing down responsibility onto somebody else.
That's why we're so siloed.Also, we can't keep automating inefficient processes.”.
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