Process and Automation

Defining Quality: Joining the Quality Lab and the Plant Floor

January 02, 2017

As pharmaceutical quality metrics evolve, they will need to incorporate more of the principles of operational excellence, says consultant Prabir Basu.

Improving Feeder Performance in Continuous Pharmaceutical Operations

October 02, 2016

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

Making Use of Process Data

September 21, 2016

Equipment and Processing Report

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

The Internet of Things for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

September 02, 2016

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

Determining Minimum Batch Size

September 01, 2016

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

Electronic Batch Record Software Improves Equipment Integration

August 31, 2016

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

Electronic Batch Record Software Enables Paperless Manufacturing

August 31, 2016

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

Zenith Technologies Expands US Presence

August 19, 2016

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

Measuring Equipment and Manufacturing Trends

August 02, 2016

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

PAT: “Gateway Drug” to the 21st Century for the Pharma Industry

June 02, 2016

Process analytical technology paved the way for continuous manufacturing.