1) 42 Technology is very much the new kid on the block, at least when compared to the other Cambridge technology consultancies. Do you bring anything new to the party? Our approach is different from the ‘big brand’ consultancies in that we have an experienced and able core team, supported by a virtual network. In other words, we bring together the best people and resources for a particular project, rather than just relying on what’s available under our own roof. Clients really appreciate the leanness and efficiency of that approach, which is of course similar

Extracts from a recent business interview with Howard gives some insight into 42T

Our ‘Sticky Web’ technology offers a valuable, novel, patented dose form for drugs • Dispensing API accurately and without damage at high speed is a major challenge for pharmaceutical companies • On-line inspection of the manufacturing process is an FDA target • Proprietary precision dosing systems often rely on check May 2009 2 © 42 Technology weighing. These typically operate at 1 dose every 6 seconds • The 42 Technology ‘Sticky Web’ process gives active dose weights of 1mg to 50mg at accuracies of better than 5%

An adhesive solution for handling fine pharmaceutical powders could also make an impact in the food and cosmetic industries, reports Tom Shelley