9.45 - 10.00 h

In the healthcare and medical markets, the absolute reliability of all components is extremely important. Electrical, hybrid and modular connectors are no exception: their constant availability and fail-safe operation are essential. Let’s learn more about these features in a case study.

11.15 - 11.45 h

With the arrival of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) as well as a rise in personalized healthcare, there is an increasing demand for visual inspection solutions for products with low to very low volume and high product variation. The production of high-mix/low-volume medicines pose challenges for fully automated visual inspection (AVI) systems that are geared towards high throughput. Is there way to combine the output, process safety and reproducibility of an AVI system with the flexibility and short lead time of a manual visual inspection (MVI)? This presentation gives an insight into the various challenges that pharmaceutical and equipment manufacturers and the interest group for visual inspection at large face and how they can be addressed.

14.00 - 14.30 h

Robotics are finding more and more application in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, for example in small batch production. The necessary flexibility inherent to production of small batches requires appropriate solutions and is further potentiated by the demands that need to be met for filling of sterile products.

As worldwide leading manufacturer of isolator systems for aseptic drug manufacturing, SKAN will discuss about the requirements for robots in aseptic environments. The presentation is centered around a case study highlighting the collaboration between Stäubli and SKAN to drive the development of new features for the Stericlean package to ensure that Stericlean+ robots are suitable for integration into pharmaceutical isolators and operation under aseptic manufacturing conditions. Key presented developments include appropriate material selection, design of robot surfaces for efficient cleaning and decontamination, as well as characterization of particle generation from moving parts.

15.45 - 16.15 h

Stäubli develops fluid-line coupling solutions in response to the challenges facing the fine chemicals sectors, pharmaceutical laboratories, biotechnology, and the cosmetics industry. Sterilizable quick-release couplings without retention areas maintain product integrity and are made using materials suitable for corrosive atmospheres.

Stäubli connectors also ensure the safety of installations and operators. Mechanically interlocking, ergonomic couplings offer solutions for a wide range of applications, such as inserting of tanks and the provision of breathing air.