Judges at this year’s International Pharmaceutical Expo 2017 (INTERPHEX) exhibitor awards have hailed Falmouth based Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group’s Quantum peristaltic pump as ‘cutting-edge.'

As winner of the best technological innovation category, the Quantum peristaltic pump with patented ReNu SU Technology cartridge, has been recognised as: "a technology with the potential to change the way pharmaceutical and biotech companies operate."

The awards are widely recognised as a leading event dedicated to pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovation, technology and knowledge. Launched at INTERPHEX, Quantum offers a step change in pump technology for bioprocessing, enabling higher downstream process yields throughout the pressure range and exceeding the performance of any other pump available.

Commenting on the award win, Steve Lavargna, sales and marketing director at Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group, said: “When we designed Quantum, we wanted to redefine peristaltic pump performance for single-use downstream bioprocessing. We are very confident that this has been achieved.

"However, to have achieved external recognition from respected industry peers and experts is fantastic news on two levels. Firstly, it is well deserved by Quantum’s product development team – all of whom have worked so hard. Secondly, from a customer perspective, the award offers an additional layer of market confidence and advocacy in our leading-edge technology.”