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CRB introduces its newest Horizons: Life Sciences report,
exploring facility-focused trends in research and manufacturing. 

In this report, our subject matter experts explore the latest trends in facility design, equipment and processes, providing a comprehensive forecast of the innovations that will shape the future of the life sciences industry. Through insights from this year's Horizons: Life Sciences survey, we offer a practical look at how concepts like Pharma 4.0™ and continuous manufacturing are being implemented in real-world manufacturing facilities, giving you a clear picture of what your peers are doing and why.

This report doesn't just offer inspiration—it also tackles the tough questions around funding modernization efforts. As manufacturers push harder than ever toward efficiency through innovation, we examine how they prioritize key capital investments. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your strategy, this report will equip you with the knowledge to take the next step.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary: Efficiency is the destination. Innovation is the vehicle. Manufacturers, start your engines.   

Industry Outlook: Is the life science industry ready for change? Depends on who you ask.

Laboratories: Integrating emerging technologies in lab design

Production: Change is coming to biomanufacturing: The future will be AI-driven, continuous and sustainable

Purification: The future of purification is coming into focus—and it appears to be continuous

Drug Product: New directions for drug product

Warehouse and Logistics: To drive down costs, warehouses are embracing automation

Facility utilities: The status quo has got to go

Horizons Life Sciences - A look inside

What those in the industry are saying about our Horizons reports...

“The findings of this study of the dynamic alternative proteins sector provide both surprises and confirmation of the trends we are witnessing in the marketplace today.”

Christopher Shanahan,
Research Director and Head of Agriculture & Nutrition Research
Frost & Sullivan

“The Horizons reports provide feedback from food manufacturers, that not only complements consumer trends but also helps educators like myself develop valuable training programs or update our curriculum.”

Mary-Grace C Danao,
Research Associate Professor,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

“The Horizons report was helpful and the data and analysis in the report was succinct and helped confirm that my ideas were also trends in the industry.”  

Trishul Shah,
Director, Business Development
PolyPeptide Group