Worldwide Capabilities
3M has global cGMP compliant manufacturing facilities in North America, South America and Europe. We have experience manufacturing thousands of SKUs for sale in more than 60 countries and the network and infrastructure to handle even the most complex supply chains. Our successful, 50-year track record of compliance with multiple global regulatory bodies, including the FDA, adds additional peace of mind.
As specialists in transdermal and inhalation dosage forms, 3M is uniquely equipped to satisfy all your needs, including DEA Controlled Substances (Schedule II, III, IV and V). 3M Drug Delivery Systems specializes in both inhalation and transdermal manufacturing.
Inhalation Manufacturing Capabilities
3M Drug Delivery Systems offers a multitude of capabilities that meet the specific requirements for inhalation manufacturing. Offering both pressure-fill and cold-fill for metered-dose inhaler manufacturing, 3M leverages the most appropriate processing method for your product. 3M can provide custom micronizing, or particle size reduction, to obtain particles in the respirable range. Our filling capabilities can handle any size project from clinical to commercial supply.
By combining our formulation expertise, state-of-the-art technology, and our strict compliance to regulatory guidelines with multiple filling capabilities, 3M can provide you with the greatest value in partnership and contract manufacturing services.
As the only MDI component supplier to manufactures both valves and canisters, 3M can optimize these components simultaneously with the convenience of a single source, helping to ensure compatibility. As well, 3M has automated packaging lines with small order packaging flexibility to meet your full range of contract manufacturing needs.
Transdermal Manufacturing Capabilities
3M Drug Delivery Systems has manufacturing capabilities for transdermal systems and components including backings, membranes, liners and tapes. Our systems capabilities include drug-in-adhesives as well as solid Microstructured Transdermal Systems (sMTS) for delivery of vaccines, proteins and peptides.
3M can help you with all your transdermal manufacturing needs including aqueous and solvent coating, converting and automated packaging lines. Our manufacturing facilities are capable of handling capacities ranging from lab scale, pilot scale or commercial scale.
Topical and Oral Formulations
We have additional capabilities in Topical and Oral Formulations
- Creams and Gels
- Liquids Manufacturing
- Beads Manufacturing
- Tablets and Capsules
