Waste heat utilization in the pharmaceutical industry
Waste heat utilization has great potential for saving energy and CO2 and is mandatory, especially in view of the new Energy Efficiency Act (EnEfG). The presentation will show how the potential can be systematically determined using a PINCH analysis and how measures such as energy networks with heat pumps can then be derived from this to reduce primary energy requirements. For example, [...]
Low-temperature supply chain with robotics and biobank
In the presentation, new developments in the field of low temperature logistics with robotics in the temperature range from -40°C to -160°C and a new biobank at -80°C from Azenta (BioArc Ultra) with cold air refrigeration technology will be presented. The solution uses air / R729 as a refrigerant, which is particularly efficient, fail-safe and environmentally friendly. In addition, the current status of refrigerant regulations and the associated [...]
Pharmaceutical blast freezer for whole pallets and APIs
The PharmaBlastFreeze is a freezer for pallets and large containers of pharmaceutical products. Thanks to its compact design and large interior, the PharmaBlastFreeze can accommodate various packaging materials and can therefore be used universally. In addition to products in bag systems, bottle systems can also be easily processed and products in all common packaging materials can be frozen. The flexibly adjustable [...]
Furnishing cleanrooms correctly: Choice of materials and design
The installation of personnel airlocks and cleanrooms offers a wide range of possibilities while at the same time numerous guidelines and specifications must be observed. The presentation will examine the special requirements placed on the furnishing of cleanrooms and personnel airlocks by both authorities and users and how these can be met. It will be shown which materials are usually [...]
Planning the perfect cleanroom airlock
Staff access influences work processes and cleanliness levels. Only with the appropriate planning and equipment can clothing be both cleanroom-compatible and efficient. In addition to personnel routes, the supply of clothing items and their disposal must also be considered. Using practical examples of personnel airlocks designed and implemented for customers in the pharmaceutical industry, which optimize throughput and take future requirements and guidelines into account, solutions are [...]
The role of employee qualification in the context of CCS
People are the key factor in successful contamination control - this is nothing new, even if we are now talking about a Contamination Control Strategy (CCS). Why are there still too many ineffective training concepts in use? This presentation will shed light on why it must start with a precise definition of learning objectives, how recurring (digital) learning impulses can motivate personal identification [...].
Implementation of an innovative blended learning concept
Developing and rolling out a new learning concept for more than 100 employees working at different locations often turns out to be a challenge that many companies shy away from. How did comprei deal with this challenge? What was the motivation behind questioning established systems and processes? How was the project approached? And what benefits for [...]
Stainless steel container from CO2-reduced production
This presentation on greenhouse gas reduction from the perspective of a medium-sized company is intended to raise awareness of the need for action to combat climate change. Starting with the description and effects of greenhouse gases, we can present developments at customers and suppliers, as well as options for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Anticipating the presentation, from [...]
Evolution of insulators
The lecture deals with the evolution of isolators in pharmaceutical production, how they are characterized, i.e. what components an isolator is composed of and what tasks an isolator fulfils in its application. When isolators are used in the pharmaceutical filling of aseptic or highly active products, isolators are connected to the respective filling machines and [...]
Annex 1: The big tidy-up in the quality management system
In a deliberately provocative way, this presentation addresses the question of whether, with the new Annex 1, it is not time to adapt traditional, sometimes highly complicated and even inefficient quality structures in such a way that a well-functioning quality system in line with Annex 1 can be established while maintaining absolute patient safety. In addition to [...]