Michael Langner | Head of Research Area
Fraunhofer IPA

Michael Langner is the research team manager for process and procedure development for the scaling of pharmaceutical development and production at Fraunhofer IPA. He specializes in laboratory automation, biomanufacturing engineering, and the digital transformation of biological processes. With extensive experience in both industry and public research projects, Michael focuses on creating tailored, efficient lab solutions that advance pharmaceutical development and production. At Future Labs Live in Basel, Michael will share his insights on the key considerations for deciding whether to build or buy lab services and products. He will address the cost implications, scalability across different company sizes, and the importance of vendor-end user collaborative R&D models and offering practical guidance for navigating the evolving landscape of laboratory services.