Glatt at the GMP PharmaCongress & GMP PharmaTechnica Expo 2025

Visit us at PharmaCongress, the 27th Conference and Expo for Pharma Manufacturing & Technology!

Wiesbaden, Germany. 8 – 9 April 2025.

The countdown is on

One of the most important European congresses in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry will open its doors from April 8 – 9 in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Glatt at Booth B40

And take the opportunity to talk to our experts in person about our latest products, technologies and services in the PharmaTechnica exhibition area at booth B40. For a free entrance to the PharmaTechnica Expo area, use our voucher code: “PT-B40”

Presentation on artificial intelligence in the pharmaceutical industry. Save the date!

Experience two exciting days with Glatt at the PharmaCongress with interesting presentations on current topics that move the pharmaceutical world. A special highlight is the exciting presentation by Anton Kopitzsch, Glatt Team Lead Automation, and Andreas Bail, Bayer PCT Lead, on April 8 at 13:30: Design & Implementation of a new highly-automated modular OSD Production Facility at Bayer Leverkusen (Case Study)

Learn how highly automated concepts are already being used in established projects, what opportunities they offer and what challenges need to be considered:

Design & Implementation of a new highly-automated modular OSD Production Facility at Bayer Leverkusen (Case Study)

April 8 at 1:30 pm

Speakers:

Anton Kopitzsch, Glatt Team Lead Automation, and
Andreas Bail, Bayer PCT Lead

Revolutionizing Oral Solid Dosage Manufacturing

Fully Automated Batch Execution in an Advanced Automation Environment

The pharmaceutical industry is pushing innovation with high pressure, constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency, quality, and sustainability. This submission introduces a groundbreaking concept for a fully automated pharmaceutical smart manufacturing system exemplified by the batch production of oral solid dosage forms. Glatt and Bayer’s innovative approach integrates advanced intralogistics, tracking technology, and data acquisition into a sophisticated automation system, enabling seamless operations, unmatched efficiency, and best-of-class quality control. Designed to meet the highest requirements of the industry, this system redefines pharmaceutical production, offering a scalable and resource-efficient solution.

Technical innovations in system architecture to improve product quality and efficiency

This level of automation is only possible when different key elements are synchronized within one ecosystem, including a completely automated electronic batch record (eBR), eliminating manual material handling using industrial robots and AGVs, as well as intelligence about all production equipment. To achieve this, Glatt has developed the Production Flow Control (PFC) system for connectivity at shop floor level as part of Bayer’s SOL1 project in Leverkusen in accordance with project-specific requirements of Bayer.

Glatt’s full shopfloor automation solution brings transformative benefits to pharmaceutical manufacturing. It ensures automated documentation with real-time compliance checks, eliminates errors and enhances efficiency by automating material handling and production processes. The modular and scalable design allows manufacturers to adjust rapidly to market needs, supporting flexible production volumes and timelines. It sets a new benchmark for pharmaceutical manufacturing, offering a model that is not only innovative but also essential for the industry’s evolution. As the demand for efficient, sustainable, and high-quality pharmaceutical production grows, this concept stands as a beacon for the future.

Further information on this topic and related topics can also be found in the following publications:

Copyright: ZVH Straubing

December 2023: Glatt wins follow-up order for BioCampus MultiPilot in the port of Straubing-Sand

Copyright: Bayer AG

May 2022: Glatt as system integrator for the world’s first learning pharmaceutical production

Glatt article on ''The design and modularisation of API synthesis plants'', originally published in the magazine ‘Manufacturing CHEMIST’, issue 12/2023, HPCi Media Limited

Copyright: HPCi Media Limited

Published article: ‘The design and modularisation of API synthesis plants’ PDF, English

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Published article: ‘The modularisation of chemical API synthesis. Improve overall plant efficiency. Reduce planning time.’, PDF, English

Glatt Re-Print of the article on ''From core to shell_Modular planning_Pharmaceutical production'', originally published in German language in the magazine ‘PharmaTEC’, issue 03/2018, Vogel Communications Group

Copyright: Glatt

Re-Print: ‘From core to shell: How modular planning brings flexibility to pharmaceutical production.’, PDF, English

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