2022 inhalation trends
20 January 2022
Exciting developments are taking place in the design of inhalation devices: from enhanced drug-delivery systems to new, greener life-cycle management….
The error of our eye directs our mind: the importance of measuring intraocular pressure correctly
5 January 2022
Like most complex systems, the human eye occasionally malfunctions with potentially grave effects on lifestyle and mental health [1]. To…
How a failure of imagination could kill your product (and how to save it!)
17 December 2021
In 2020, the FDA released draft guidance suggesting that emergency medical devices such as autoinjectors should meet a standard of…
Device ISO standards: turning worries into confidence
15 November 2021
Product developers must innovate continually to maintain a competitive advantage. When bringing a new idea from early R&D into detailed…
Technology scouting for medical devices
3 November 2021
For companies that develop innovative products, selecting the right technology can be an intimidating prospect. One choice could lead to…
No assembly required: preloading dry reagents onto lab-on-a-chip cartridges
29 October 2021
What is a lab on a chip, and why is preloading important? Lab-on-a-chip (LOAC) is a term for a set…
Debrief from Pharmapack Europe 2021
21 October 2021
Photo courtesy of Informa PLC We were excited to attend Pharmapack Europe 2021 last week, it being perhaps the first…
Springboard will attend Pharmapack Europe 2021
11 October 2021
Springboard is excited to be attending Pharmapack Europe 2021, where we will announce a novel approach to minimising…
Is your drug damaged? Particle counting can give you the answer
20 January 2021
Safety and efficacy of drugs are top priorities. However, biologic drugs are sensitive molecules, and they can be damaged easily,…