FUJIFILM Biotechnologies' Single-Use Facility Journey

By Peter Large, Design Manager, Strategic Investments FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

Single-use manufacturing has evolved from a niche concept into a foundation for resilient, flexible biomanufacturing networks. This insight explores how FUJIFILM Biotechnologies reimagined facility design by moving beyond standalone assets toward a globally harmonized, modular operating model. Early investments in purpose-built single-use facilities revealed the limits of traditional, site-specific approaches and sparked a shift toward process-agnostic design, closed processing, and standardized unit operations.

The result is an integrated framework that enables rapid technology transfer, scalable capacity, and consistent quality across regions. By aligning process development, manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and contamination control within a unified philosophy, facilities can flex with changing demand while maintaining regulatory confidence. Modular ballroom layouts, centralized fluid management, and network-wide digital systems work together to reduce risk, simplify operations, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Real-world examples — from facility redevelopment in Texas to the fully realized campus in Billingham, UK — demonstrate how standardization and modularity support speed, sustainability, and long-term adaptability. Read the full insight brief to see how this approach is setting a new benchmark for modern CDMO facility design