Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing is one of Innovate UK’s flagship Grand Challenge programmes, bringing together major pharmaceutical companies, SMEs, automation specialists, academic centres, and analytical technology developers to reimagine how medicines are manufactured. Within this programme, the Sustainable Future Factory project led by AstraZeneca brings together more than a dozen partners from industry and academia. The consortium […]

The InSPIREmed project - Integrated Spectroscopy and Photonics for Increased Productivity and Resource Efficiency in Medicines Manufacture - is a major UK initiative aimed at redefining how modern pharmaceuticals are developed and manufactured. Funded through the Innovate UK Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing Programme (SMMIP), the project brings together a consortium of world-leading organisations to develop a […]

Last week, Jessica Gabb represented IS-Instruments at the 16th International Symposium on Fusion Nuclear Technology (ISFNT-16) in Knoxville, Tennessee. The event brought together global leaders in fusion research, fuel-cycle science, and nuclear engineering. It also offered the ideal stage to showcase the progress of our gas Raman instrument, which can detect and distinguish between protium, […]

When the Digital_Lyo project began in 2023, it aimed to tackle one of the most complex and energy-intensive stages of biopharmaceutical manufacturing: freeze-drying (lyophilisation). Two years later, the project has been completed. The results are shaping how biologic medicines of the future will be developed and manufactured. Why Freeze-Drying Matters Biologics include advanced medicines such […]

At IS-Instruments and i3D robotics, innovation doesn’t just happen in the lab or workshop — it’s built through collaboration, creativity, and connection. As sister companies sharing offices and workshop space, our teams of engineers and scientists work side by side every day, tackling complex challenges in optical instrumentation, spectroscopy, and 3D vision systems. That collaboration […]

The past few weeks have been busy for IS-Instruments (ISI). Our Business Development Manager, Jessica Gabb, attended two major international conferences. Each focused on advancing Raman technologies and their applications within different sectors. Tritium Users Group (TUG) 2024 – University of Manchester Jessica and Dr Rhea Sam participated in the 23rd annual meeting of the […]

In high-precision optical systems, alignment isn’t optional; it’s essential. Even minor shifts can impact performance — especially in spectroscopy, where lasers must precisely focus to detect chemical signatures. If the system doesn’t meet this requirement, the measured signals will show a poor signal-to-noise ratio. This could potentially lead to weak or missed peaks, resulting in […]

Dementia affects millions worldwide, significantly impairing memory, cognition, and daily functioning. It is the leading cause of death in England. As the population ages, experts anticipate an increase in cases. This makes early and accurate diagnosis crucial for better patient outcomes and healthcare planning. Current diagnostic methods rely on cognitive assessments, imaging, and invasive procedures, […]

On the 7th of May, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) held a showcase day to highlight the successes achieved under its Fusion Industry Programme (FIP). IS-Instruments' Jessica Gabb presented the results of the GRADE - Gas RAman DEtection of tritium project, accompanied by Dr Rhea Sam and Dr Michael Foster. UKAEA launched the FIP […]