Syntegon supports OSD manufacturing education

Jul 10, 2026 | 2 min read

Syntegon supports pharmaceutical education through Dr. Marcus Knöll’s contribution to the University of Maryland’s Tablets and Capsules Hands-On Short Course, offering practical insights into manufacturing, formulation and quality control.

Key takeaways
              Syntegon supports hands-on education in OSD manufacturing
The Tablets and Capsules Hands-On Short Course at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy covers everything from formulation to quality control
Participants will gain practical insights into key process steps and regulatory requirements
Syntegon’s Dr. Marcus Knöll will share his long-standing expertise in tablet and bead coating
Syntegon’s involvement strengthens knowledge transfer between academia and industry

            

Tablets and capsules remain some of the most widely used pharmaceutical dosage forms. At the same time, manufacturers face increasing requirements for product quality, process understanding, and regulatory compliance. Practical education plays an important role in preparing industry professionals for these challenges and ensuring that they are always up to date with new developments.

From August 3 to 7, 2026, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy will host its Tablets and Capsules Hands-On Short Course, combining lectures with laboratory sessions. The program covers the full manufacturing process for multiparticulate beads, capsules, and tablets – from raw material assessment and formulation development to key unit operations, end-product testing, and quality control using PAT methods.

A strong focus on hands-on learning

As part of the course, Dr. Marcus Knöll, Director Business Development Pharma Solutions at Syntegon, will contribute his expertise to support knowledge transfer in oral solid dosage manufacturing, with a focus on tablet and bead coating. His long-standing involvement with the University of Maryland reflects Syntegon’s commitment to education, industry collaboration, and the development of practical skills that help pharmaceutical manufacturers strengthen process reliability and product quality.

The course places strong emphasis on hands-on learning. Participants will gain insights into milling, mixing, granulation, spray drying, compression, encapsulation, and coating. They will also explore formulation strategies, excipient classes, quality-by-design principles, process validation, product evaluation, and FDA regulatory requirements.

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“The course is very intense. Within one week, almost everything OSD-related is covered. The hands-on approach is what I enjoy most. After all, OSD manufacturing is a bit like cooking – a combination of science and practice.”

Dr. Marcus Knöll, Director Business Development Pharma Solutions at Syntegon

We care about the future of pharma

By supporting educational initiatives such as this course, Syntegon helps bridge academic knowledge and industrial practice. For pharmaceutical manufacturers, this exchange is essential: well-trained experts are key to building robust, efficient, and compliant OSD manufacturing processes and making sure that patients receive high-quality tablets and capsules.