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6 Continuous biomanufacturing in upstream and downstream processing

  • Axel Schmidt , Alina Hengelbrock and Jochen Strube
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Bioprocess Intensification
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Abstract

Continuous bioprocesses have become a significant technological change in regulated industries, with process analytical technology (PAT) and quality-by-design (QbD) being essential for enabling continuous biomanufacturing. PAT and QbD are associated with process automation and control, providing real-time key process information. Continuous manufacturing eliminates hold times and reduces processing times, providing benefits such as improved product quality, reduced waste, lower costs, and increased manufacturing flexibility and agility. Over the past decade, advancements in science and engineering, along with the adoption of QbD and the advancement of PAT, have progressed the scientific and regulatory readiness for continuous manufacturing. Regulatory authorities support the implementation of continuous manufacturing using science- and risk-based approaches, providing a great deal of potential to address issues of agility, flexibility, cost, and robustness in the development of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Abstract

Continuous bioprocesses have become a significant technological change in regulated industries, with process analytical technology (PAT) and quality-by-design (QbD) being essential for enabling continuous biomanufacturing. PAT and QbD are associated with process automation and control, providing real-time key process information. Continuous manufacturing eliminates hold times and reduces processing times, providing benefits such as improved product quality, reduced waste, lower costs, and increased manufacturing flexibility and agility. Over the past decade, advancements in science and engineering, along with the adoption of QbD and the advancement of PAT, have progressed the scientific and regulatory readiness for continuous manufacturing. Regulatory authorities support the implementation of continuous manufacturing using science- and risk-based approaches, providing a great deal of potential to address issues of agility, flexibility, cost, and robustness in the development of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

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