The pharmaceutical industry is rapidly diversifying, with a growing demand for solutions that provide efficiency, high purity, and scalability in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), while also controlling costs.
Simulated Moving Bed (SMB) technology is a powerful continuous chromatographic purification technique that checks all the boxes. Despite the numerous recognized advantages of chromatography, misconceptions about complexity, cost, and scalability have hindered its widespread adoption. This white paper aims to address these topics and highlight the transformative benefits of SMB over traditional purification methods.
In this white paper, we will address:
- Common misconceptions & barriers
- SMB process
- Limitations & advantages
- SMB applications
- Alternative purification solutions
- SK pharmteco’s value proposition
Author: Olivier Dapremont, Ph.D.