AST Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence in Innovation and Looks to the Future of Drug Product Manufacturing
This milestone celebration sets the stage for AST’s next phase of strategic growth, anchored by its revitalized Mission, Vision, and Purpose statements TACOMA Wash., April 30, 2025 — AST marked the launch of its 60th anniversary year at INTERPHEX 2025, using the prestigious industry event as a springboard to highlight six decades of innovation. Building […]
Notes from the Road: INTERPHEX 2025
Did you miss the hustle and bustle of INTERPHEX 2025? Didn’t catch the innovative solutions unveiled by AST? Don’t fret; we have you covered with a recap! The Javits Center, NYC, was once again the place to be, and though INTERPHEX 2025 opened on April 1st, attendees weren’t fooling around about the latest in pharmaceutical […]
AST VP of Technical Sales Interviewed on INTERPHEX TV
Our own Josh Russell, VP of Technical Sales, sat down with INTERPHEX Global TV to dive into AST’s latest drug manufacturing innovations showcased at INTERPHEX 2025, and discussed current industry trends and the importance of turnkey solutions for meeting evolving product demands AST kicked off our 60th anniversary as a company by bringing the latest […]
AST Welcomes Jason Rossi as Principal CQV Engineer
Rossi brings over 29 years of expertise and leadership in aseptic fill-finish and in the design, construction, commissioning, and qualification of pharmaceutical manufacturing systems and facilities. TACOMA Wash., March 26, 2025 —AST, a leading provider of flexible aseptic filling systems and drug manufacturing solutions, is pleased to announce the addition of Jason Rossi as Principal Commissioning, […]
AST Expands Its Leadership Team with a Continued Focus on Growth and Innovation
Transformative growth is happening at AST, driving the need for change! Please join us in welcoming Charisse Curtis to the AST Leadership team as Chief Commercial Officer. Charisse brings over 15 years of expertise in commercial strategy, sales leadership, and marketing execution across multiple industries, with a strong focus on healthcare and clinical consumer products. […]
AST Announces New Chief Commercial Officer, Charisse Curtis
AST expands its leadership team with a continued focus on growth and innovation within the life sciences industry. TACOMA Wash., March 17, 2025 —AST, a leading provider of flexible aseptic filling systems, is pleased to announce an exciting addition to the Leadership team. Charisse Curtis has joined AST as Chief Commercial Officer, leading the Business Development, […]
AST Brings New ATMP Fill-Finish Production Line to INTERPHEX 2025
AST to introduce its fully automatic isolated GENiSYS C in addition to new glove testing and digital twin solutions during the premier global pharmaceutical event at Javits Center, NYC. AST’s exhibit at INTERPHEX 2025 represents a comprehensive, forward-looking aseptic processing product and service advancement. The fully automatic GENiSYS C is a fourth-generation fill-finish system designed […]
Annex 1 and First Air: Prioritizing Product Defense in Aseptic Manufacturing
The following article is part 1 of a blog series that has been adapted from AST’s VP of Sales and Marketing Josh Russell’s recent article in Cleanroom Technology. One of the important points of emphasis in the revised Annex 1 is the regulatory codification of air handling guidelines and parameters, including the First Air principle. The stakeholders behind the […]
Automation in the Lab: Tabletop Innovation for Aseptic Processing
Research and development is a critical undertaking for pharmaceutical manufacturers and is the backbone of the life sciences industry. Every lifesaving and life-improving treatment that has ever been produced started in a laboratory setting. Before a treatment can reach a patient in need, it’s in the laboratory that it’s discovered, refined, and then pushed forward […]
Big Automation, Targeted Application: Advanced Aseptic Solutions for a Smaller Footprint
One of the benefits of the increasing adoption of robotics and automation for fill-finish processing is that with growth comes standardization and accessibility. There has been a confluence of focus and interest in small-scale aseptic processing solutions, preceded by market trends in drug discovery, patient-centered medicine, and compounded pharmaceutical products. Other trends like decentralized manufacturing, […]