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This major - [analytica Lab India and Pharma Pro&Pack Expo 2025 conclude on a record-breaking note in Hyderabad](https://pharmamachines.com/analytica-lab-india-and-pharma-propack-expo-2025-conclude-on-a-record-breaking-note-in-hyderabad/) - analytica Lab India and Pharma Pro&Pack Expo 2025 conclude on a record-breaking note in Hyderabad Hyderabad witnessed a remarkable convergence of science, technology, and business as analytica Lab India and Pharma Pro&Pack Expo 2025 unfolded at the HITEX Exhibition Centre. 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India is among my favourite destinations, and I - [Central Asia Pharma Expo launches in Tashkent](https://pharmamachines.com/central-asia-pharma-expo-launches-in-tashkent/) - Central Asia Pharma Expo launches in Tashkent GPE Expo, a leading international organizer of pharmaceutical manufacturing exhibitions, announces the launch of CaPhEx 2026 – Central Asia Pharma Expo, the region’s first dedicated event focused exclusively on pharmaceutical manufacturing. Scheduled for October 27-28, 2026 at the Anhor Park Exhibition Area in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the show will - [Containment in Process Technology](https://pharmamachines.com/containment-in-process-technology/) - Containment in Process Technology L.B. Bohle produces solutions for different containment levels and process steps. Its BFC 100 meets the latest containment requirements. Another successful project is the design of a dry granulator from the BRC series. The BRC 100 Containment is proven through the typical BRC attributes. 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The installation is part of the - [From Protection to Patient Empowerment](https://pharmamachines.com/from-protection-to-patient-empowerment/) - From Protection to Patient Empowerment How Pharma Packaging Has Evolved By Prabir K Das The evolution of pharmaceutical packaging is a story of science meeting society – shaped by history, technology, regulation, and consumer needs. From the era of glass bottles and metal tins to today’s intelligent, interactive, and eco-conscious designs, packaging has transformed far - [Pressure Cascade and Critical Zone Protection in Aseptic Processing](https://pharmamachines.com/pressure-cascade-and-critical-zone-protection-in-aseptic-processing/) - Pressure Cascade and Critical Zone Protection in Aseptic Processing Evolving Standards and Future Directions By Dr. Tarun Chugh In pharmaceutical manufacturing, maintaining sterility hinges on the design and operation of cleanrooms. 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From the era of glass bottles and metal tins to today’s intelligent, interactive, and eco-conscious designs, packaging has transformed far beyond its original role of containment and protection.Prabir K Das traces this - [E-Magazine](https://pharmamachines.com/e-magazine/) - Feb - Mar 2026 Issue E-Magazine Read Article Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 Issue E-Magazine Read Article Oct - Nov 2025 Issue E-Magazine Read Article Expo Special 2025 E-Magazine Aug - Sept 2025 ISSUE E-Magazine Read Article June - July 2025 ISSUE E-Magazine Read Article April - May 2025 ISSUE E-Magazine Read Article Feb - - [Feb -Mar 2026](https://pharmamachines.com/feb-mar-2026/) - Dear Pharma Pals,Over the last decade, automation and robotics have redefined how packaging floors operate. What was once a labour-intensive process has evolved into a highly orchestrated, data-driven system that combines precision engineering, artificial intelligence, and real-time monitoring. This transformation has not only increased output but has also brought the industry closer to its ultimate - [April - May 2025 ISSUE](https://pharmamachines.com/april-may-2025-issue/) - Dear Pharma Pals,How prepared are we for the future? The decision on whether to invest in a fully automated, AI-driven smart factories or stick with labour-intensive, traditional setups in light of changing regulatory requirements, sustainability commitments, workforce transformation, and cost challenges is not for the faint of hearts, says Anil Arora in the exclusive article - [June - July 2025 ISSUE](https://pharmamachines.com/june-july-2025-issue/) - Dear Pharma Pals,Al-driven smart pharmaceutical factories require substantial investment. Do you think the cost justifies the potential benefits?Dr. Ranjana Pathak, who oversees Lupin’s global quality and Pharmacovigilance, has this to say in an exclusive interview given to Pharma Machines & Technology:“This is a pharma executive’s dream, to be fully automated and digitized plus digitalized with - [Aug - Sept 2025 ISSUE](https://pharmamachines.com/aug-sept-2025-issue/) - Dear Pharma Pals,In the evolving world of pharmaceutical and drug delivery sciences, complex injectables have emerged as critical enablers of modern therapy. These advanced parenteral systems go far beyond simple aqueous or oil-based solutions, offering targeted, sustained, and controlled drug release, improved bioavailability, and increased therapeutic precision. As the pharmaceutical industry shifts toward treating chronic - [june-july-2025](https://pharmamachines.com/june-july-2025/) - Dear Pharma Pals,Al-driven smart pharmaceutical factories require substantial investment. 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By leveraging advanced technologies and strengthening regulatory frameworks, we can protect public health and ensure the integrity of the - [Oct - Nov 2024](https://pharmamachines.com/oct-nov-2024/) - Dear Pharma Pals,Complexity of processes and relatively longer changeover time in pharma is not an unknown reality! Over a decade, changeover for equipment has garnered a close level attention as a crucial challenge in pharmaceutical industry. In this issue, Navdeep Singh Kathuria dwells on Single Minute Exchange of Dies, more popularly SMED, the process of - [Aug - Sept 2024](https://pharmamachines.com/aug-sept-2024/) - Dear Pharma Pals,The revised Schedule M now includes 13 parts that outline Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines, ensuring that the specific requirements for pharmaceutical drug manufacturing are met. 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These issues include poor documentation, lack of process and analytical validations, absence of quality - [Aug - Sep 2023](https://pharmamachines.com/aug-sep-2023/) - Dear Pharma Pals,Cleanroom validation plays a pivotal role in industries where product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance are paramount. It confirms that these environments meet specific standards and consistently function as intended, safeguarding product integrity and consumer well-being. Pradip Bhalerao, a respected figure in the Indian pharmaceutical project industry, writes on Cleanroom Validation in the exclusive - [June - July 2023](https://pharmamachines.com/june-july-2023/) - Dear Pharma Pals,We all have different ways in which we learn. Some people are strong visual learners, others are very hands-on learners. 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How to manage a QRM program efficiently and effectively? How to embed QRM - [April – May 2022](https://pharmamachines.com/april-may-2022/) - Issue April - May 2022 Dear Pharma Pals,Developing vaccines is not straightforward, given relatively high failure rates and high time and monetary costs required to establish the complex processes, and capabilities for production. Some of these challenges are outlined in the exclusive in this issue by Dr. Tim Sandle on technologies and GxP considerations for - [Feb - Mar 2022](https://pharmamachines.com/feb-mar-2022/) - Issue Feb - Mar 2022 Dear Pharma Pals,A documented and approved disinfection programme must be designed, validated, and implemented as part of any pharmaceutical manufacturing area certification.Dr. Tarun Chugh, an expert in quality system, analytical, and regulatory subjects, writes in our exclusive on disinfectant validation in this issue. He gives the industry a road map - [Dec 2021 - Jan 2022](https://pharmamachines.com/dec-2021-jan-2022/) - Issue Dec 2021 - Jan 2022 Dear Pharma Pals,Meet the pioneer in the world of material processing in our exclusive in this issue on IDEX, a leading manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products and technologies under the well-known brand names of Fitzpatrick, Matcon, Microfluidics, Quadro and Steridose.IDEX India is a subsidiary of the IDEX Corporation, - [Oct-Nov 2021](https://pharmamachines.com/oct-nov-2021/) - Issue Oct-Nov 2021 Dear Pharma Pals,To be in the business, we need to continuously innovate by responding to market demand. This has been Clearpack strategy from beginning, adapting to market needs by implementing latest technological development with continuous engagement with its suppliers. 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