Single-Use Technologies and Continuous Processing

Single-use technologies and continuous processing are the two key drivers in the bioprocessing industry today. Although each can be implemented on its own, the combination of single-use with continuous processing promises to bring even greater flexibility and productivity gains. CHI’s Second Annual Single-Use Technologies and Continuous Processing conference highlights the risks, challenges, opportunities and strategies for implementing these two separate yet complementary technologies, and showcases how companies can drive value and increase productivity through these innovations.

Jorg Thommes, Ph.D., Vice President, Operations, Technology & Innovation, Biogen Idec

Has the time come for disruptive innovation or will continued sustaining innovation be sufficient for the challenges of a changing industrial environment? To answer this question, we discuss Biogen Idec’s approach to a hybrid network of biologics manufacturing facilities. We also discuss a few opportunities for innovation within existing technologies and also share a few thoughts on continuous manufacturing as an alternate route to maximize productivity.