Ask the Expert: Advances in Inline Photonics Measurement Yield Significant Process Improvements

Download this Ask the Expert article for an inside look at what is required to stay competitive the world of Pharma 4.0 inline monitoring today — and over the coming decades.
Sept. 4, 2026

Have you been considering upgrading to specialized analytics and photonics technologies in your pharmaceutical, life sciences, or advanced chemical processing? In this Ask the Expert, Gary Spingarn from Hamamatsu Corporation talks about what it means to implement tools like inline photonics measurement, process analytical technology (PAT), NIR, MIR, Raman, and spectroscopy. While such efforts aren’t always easy, they can yield significant improvements — and the ability to keep ahead of competitors. Critical issues discussed include:

·      What are the key issues facing the pharmaceutical and life sciences markets today?

·      What do manufacturers need to do to reach the next level of production quality and performance?

·      How do advanced photonics, such as photonics sensor integration in chemical processing, enable inline processing and real-time feedback?

·      How will process monitoring in the chemical, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries advance over the next ten years?

Download this Ask the Expert article for an inside look at what is required to stay competitive the world of Pharma 4.0 inline monitoring today — and over the coming decades.