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, […]

Pharma Tech Focus Magazine Features AST

Pharma Tech Focus Magazine recently spotlighted AST’s modular approach to providing aseptic processing solutions. A central aspect of this approach is providing full service through a variety of turnkey solutions: a suite of proven, standardized tools and technologies utilized in the filling line design and configuration. And as all aseptic processing environments have design considerations […]

The AST Peristaltic Pump: Shear Ingenuity

Many of the latest innovative, highly targeted drug products have inherent environmental sensitivities, including motion and agitation. If not taken into account, conventional processing methods can destroy or degrade a liquid pharmaceutical product. In these cases, precise peristaltic pump technology should be utilized. Additional ways to protect shear-sensitive products include formulation-based considerations and process optimization […]

Compounding Pharmacies: Answering the Call for Production in a Time of Need

Drug shortages are an ongoing reality in the pharmaceutical industry, as the seriousness and length of drug shortages have steadily increased over the past five years. Of the shortages recorded in 2023, over half were sterile injectable products.  In such cases, compounding pharmacies find themselves meeting the call for production as designated 503 entities are […]

AST Welcomes New Product Manager

AST is excited to introduce Sean Silvey, who is joining us as Product Manager. Sean has been leading critical product development and technical communication initiatives for over a decade and has an extensive background in mechanical engineering. Sean has a passion for connecting creative problem-solving and strategic thinking with customer-centered solutions. As part of AST’s […]

The ASEPTiCell: The Full Power of Robotics in One Flexible Production System

The ASEPTiCell is where the full power of AST’s automated and robotic solutions meet precision modular engineering for the commercial production of medium-batch liquid pharmaceuticals. Fully automated from start to finish, this highly intuitive, flexible fill-finish system was the industry’s first aseptic multi-format processing machine capable of processing ready-to-use nested vials, cartridges, and syringes on the same line.

Pharmaceutical Technology on AST’s Latest Aseptic Fill-Finish Solution

Josh Russell, AST Vice President of Sales & Marketing, sat down with Pharmaceutical Technology at Interphex 2024 to discuss recent developments and advancements at AST, including an American-made isolator solution, an innovative new decontamination technology, and the benefits of AST’s comprehensive, integrated turnkey approach. Highlights and Themes: Modular technology: AST’s innovative approach to aseptic fill-finish […]