Process Control, Automation, and PAT

Designing loss-in-weight feeders for accurate and consistent refill is crucial to a continuous solid-dosage process.

Manufacturing data collected in the process historian can be analyzed to better understand the process and use past behavior to predict future results.

In the pharmaceutical factory of the future, data collected by internet-connected manufacturing equipment improves operational efficiency.

Flexible batch sizes for semi-continuous unit operations, such as tableting and encapsulation, can improve efficiency while maintaining quality.

InstantGMP PRO 3.0 software integrates production scales with an electronic batch record system.

A new version of Siemen’s Simatic EBR software offers web-based master batch records and integration with automation systems.

The company is opening two offices in the United States that will offer serialization, automation, and process control services.

PharmTech’s 2016 survey shows general satisfaction with existing solid-dose and parenteral manufacturing equipment, and slow adoption of continuous manufacturing processes.

Process analytical technology paved the way for continuous manufacturing.

Advanced electronic batch recording (EBR) manages workflows and recordkeeping for compliance and production efficiency.

This article explores two commercial platforms, and touches on a new program underway in the UK.

Integrated data and cloud-based solutions can be used for process optimization.

Smart glasses enhance remote troubleshooting and process management for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Smart glasses enhance remote troubleshooting and process management for pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Today’s analytical laboratory equipment reflects the realities of downsizing, outsourcing, and the need for speed.

Rockwell Automation’s updated PlantPAx DCS enhances automation and control.

Applications in the Rockwell Software Studio 5000 development environment add functionality for automation engineers.

The FDA grants to the Rutgers-led C-SOPS research consortium will support the introduction of continuous manufacturing techniques for pharmaceuticals.

Process analytical technology is crucial for understanding a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical process. Thorough process knowledge is needed to develop process control strategies and select process equipment configuration for continuous manufacturing.

Talks will explore key trends and issues in the pharmaceutical space and address the “latest industry buzz.”

Optima Pharma is exhibiting a range of technologies from sterile-filling and freeze-drying solutions to isolators and restricted access barrier systems.

GEA will showcase the ConsiGma continuous coater and the PCMM (portable, continuous, miniature, and modular) manufacturing technology platform for continuous production of oral solid dosage forms.

PAT holds the key to real-time quality assurance and consistent product quality in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The countdown has begun for one of the biggest trade shows for the process industry.

Economic benefits, equipment availability, research results, and FDA support are driving progress in continuous processing.

Systec & Solutions' HMI hardware and Werum's PAS-X manufacturing execution system are designed to work together.

Transitioning from paper records to electronic batch records decreases costs and increases efficiency.

Virtualization has been mainstream in information technology (IT) for decades.

In-silico design facilitates process optimization and evaluation of process control strategies.