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Machinery to take center stage at Pharma Expo in Chicago

Co-located with Pack Expo Intl., the event will showcase next-generation production line advances in automation.

Machinery to take center stage at Pharma Expo in Chicago
Machinery to take center stage at Pharma Expo in Chicago

The global pharmaceutical industry is facing significant changes. Compliance with current and pending regulations on state, national, and international stages demands the attention and resources of already strapped pharmaceutical manufacturers. To overcome challenges to meet new regulations and increase production efficiency, pharmaceutical manufacturers are stepping up their operations by implementing advanced automation and robotic solutions.

Today’s robotics meet zero-error quality expectations, all in less space and at reduced costs. Following is a sample of some of the latest technology that will be showcased at Pharma Expo 2014 Nov. 2-2 in Chicago. Pharma Expo, which will be co-located with PACK EXPO International 2014, is co-produced by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), and PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Robotic cartoning, labeling, and filling

Super-advanced robotics are leading the way in cartoning, labeling, filling, and material handling equipment. Many new production units on display will feature advanced inspection, sensor, and control systems. Newer production units have been engineered to combine the best in computer robotics with a need for flexibility on production lines.

At Pharma EXPO 2014, Colanar (Booth # 576) will introduce its FSM modular benchtop filling system. This innovation is suitable for producing small batches for clinical trials or other uses in which flexibility, accuracy, and short changeover time are beneficial. Each module features a state-of-the-art control system including touchscreen HMI, PLC, and servo drives. The FSM system is built to customer specifications, eliminating the need for separate costly filling machines.

Another example of advances in productivity, flexibility, and changeover speed comes from Fette Compacting America (Booth # 665). The company will showcase its FE35 Tablet Press, which can be fitted with up to 51 stations to produce up to 367,000 tablets/hr. The FE35 is clad in easily detachable, FDA-certified polymer panels and offers 360-degree access. All product contact parts are stainless steel, and the machine’s geometrically optimized surfaces offer easy handling and fast cleaning.

The need for speed

To remain competitive and thrive in this industry, pharmaceutical manufacturers are seeking out solutions to speed their operations, bring products to market faster, and create greater revenue opportunities.

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