Life science, pharmaceuticals and healthcare

Driving filtration innovation in life science, pharmaceuticals & healthcare

Filtration plays a crucial role in advancing human health, from life-saving dialysis treatments and safe blood transfusions to the development of advanced biopharmaceuticals and medical devices. As the demand for safer and more effective therapies and healthcare products increases, high-performance filters are essential to protecting patients and ensuring product quality. At the heart of these solutions are filter media such as nonwovens or flat sheet and hollow fiber membranes, designed to meet rigorous regulatory and safety standards across multiple applications.

Why pore size knowledge is vital

Pore size and its distribution directly determine what passes through a filter and what is retained. Too large, and contaminants or unwanted particulates may compromise safety or product quality. Too small, and essential flow rates and process efficiency suffer, potentially increasing costs or limiting scalability. Accurate characterization of pore size is vital in several areas, including:

• Bioprocess & biopharmaceutical filtration

• Protein & biomolecule purification

• Kidney dialysis

• Blood filtration & transfusion safety

• Point-of-care & diagnostic testing

• Respiratory & critical care filtration

Precise pore size analysis supports the design of filter media that meet stringent biological and clinical requirements, enabling manufacturers to accelerate product development, reduce process variability, and improve patient outcomes. In the fields of life sciences and biotechnology, accurate pore characterization is crucial for facilitating life-saving innovations and ensuring product quality across various applications.

 Companies that benefit from our solutions.

• Cytiva

• Roche

• Merck

• MacoPharma

• Fresenius

• Astrea bioseparations

• Pall

• Gore

• Sartorius

• Vertex

• Johnson & Johnson