Clinical trials of its Felix sperm separation device for IVF clinics are now 90 per cent complete, according to reproductive technology specialist Memphasys, with the company also sharing that it now anticipates “entering larger markets earlier than previously expected” following a decision to pursue CE mark registration. In a statement on Thursday, the company told…
Bioxyne has announced that it has made and supplied the nation’s first pharmaceutical-grade cannabis gummies, in what it calls “a significant milestone for Australian pharmaceutical manufacturing”. The gummies (or pastilles) were made under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification from the Therapeutic Goods Administration by Bioxyne’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Breathe Life Sciences. BLS received deposits on purchase…
Construction works are complete on a new world-class pharmaceutical compounding centre in Perth which will manufacture lifesaving medicines and help to diversify Western Australia’s economy. The facility will be one of the most technologically advanced compounding centres in Australia and has been supported by the state government’s Investment Attraction Fund. The new Baxter Healthcare facility…
By Peter Roberts Apparently we learned nothing from the pandemic shortages of critical medical supplies such as surgical gloves and hospital masks. For all the talk about building sovereign local manufacturing sources of medical necessities, Australia is faced with a similar situation of shortage only a few years later, but this time over IV fluids.…
Infection control and dental manufacturer Dentalife has tripled in size over three years and is using collaboration as the catalyst to scaleup even further. Here Brett Henderson profiles the company, and how collaboration in business works. Dentalife is a 25-year-old family business under second generation management that manufactures infection control products and dental materials in…
Boeing Defence sees biggest trades intake Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has welcomed eight apprentices in the largest single intake to the company’s trades workforce. The apprentices, who have graduated from Aviation Australia’s (AA) 80-day Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance, will join BDA’s F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler maintenance program at RAAF Base Amberley.…
