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# FDA Supports 21st Century Manufacturing Technologies: Article
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/fda-supports-21st-century-manufacturing-technologies-article/
- Published: 2021-03-11T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T16:50:25.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Drugs, #legacy-id-D5148863

An online article written for the Parenteral Drug Association looks at how FDA initiatives are driving 21st century drug manufacturing technology. The [article](https://www.pda.org/pda-letter-portal/home/full-article/fda-initiatives-drive-21st-century-advanced-manufacturing-technologies?ref=fdaweb.com) notes that the Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the consequences of inefficient manufacturing and supply chain challenges. It says that advanced manufacturing involves activities that use data-driven science to understand the capabilities of novel technologies.

“The goal is to use the appropriate technology to help improve quality and capacity of the product,” the article says. “Some general examples of these technologies are the application of automation, advanced on-line analytics, or even artificial intelligence.”

The article covers the FDA Emerging Technology Program, 3D Printing as an Example, and From Batch to Continuous. It concludes by describing the work of the Process and Environmental Monitoring Methods working group that is focused on the use and implementation of real-time alternative methods for air and water monitoring.