Effects of the pandemic
The primacy of mRNA and viral vector-based vaccines in the COVID-19 pandemic has permanently reshaped the global pharmaceutical manufacturing infrastructure. The speed and scale of investment in manufacturing capacity for these life-saving COVID-19 vaccines has brought these new processes to market in a magnificent way, but has led to a large supply - with huge implications for [...]
Ban on fluorescent tubes : New light or retrofit ?
Ban on fluorescent tubes : new luminaire or retrofit ? 1. the three main points of lighting 2. the renovation A. THE OBJECTIVES a. Renovate the lighting and adapt it to today's visual tasks. b. Ensure the safety of the luminaire. c. Ensure the integrity of the clean room. d. Reduce consumption e. Limit costs. B. SOLUTIONS a. Fixing points [...]
Sustainability in construction processes / Sustainable plant construction
The presentation will show the current status of various large construction sites of Zauner Anlagentechnik. Existing sustainability concepts for construction sites, primarily in the construction industry, will be explained and their compatibility with construction sites in plant engineering will be demonstrated. This is followed by a presentation of the concepts we have developed or adapted for construction sites in the plant engineering sector. Towards the end of the presentation, global topics such as [...]
RFID technology in a cleanroom laundry - Basis 4.0
Industry 4.0 / Cleanroom 4.0 is at a crossroads: On the one hand, expectations for comprehensive digitalization of production, quality assurance, logistics, etc. remain high, but on the other hand, many companies fail to implement it in practice. This is why the WZB has set itself the task of developing a holistic, sustainable and comprehensive basis with RFID for your Cleanroom 4.0 [...].
Cleanroom cleaning: From the general to the specific
Standards and guidelines are essential components in the cleaning of a cleanroom, but how do we implement them correctly in daily use? It is obvious that there is a wide range of tools and aids for carrying out cleaning and disinfection measures. But which equipment should be used when, where exactly the advantages lie and [...]
RFID technology in a cleanroom laundry - Basis 4.0
Industry 4.0 / Cleanroom 4.0 is at a crossroads: On the one hand, expectations for comprehensive digitalization of production, quality assurance, logistics, etc. remain high, but on the other hand, many companies fail to implement it in practice. This is why the WZB has set itself the task of developing a holistic, sustainable and comprehensive basis with RFID for your Cleanroom 4.0 [...].
Standard device qualification - smartly implemented!
About Dominik UnglaubAfter successfully completing his training as a pharmaceutical technician at a medium-sized pharmaceutical company, followed by further training as an industrial master pharmacist, Dominik Unglaub gained several years of practical experience at a manufacturer of solid oral pharmaceuticals. In addition to other in-service measures, he took the opportunity to undergo intensive training in quality management in a regulated environment, where he subsequently [...]
Planning/building/renovating cleanrooms in an energy-efficient way
The operation of cleanrooms usually requires a high energy input due to high air exchange rates and special requirements for temperature, humidity and pressure in the rooms. Energy-efficient planning and construction of cleanrooms is therefore more important than ever. However, it is not enough to simply look at the electricity costs saved, but rather to assess the real costs [...]
How to minimize false positive results in sterility tests
Sterility testing is an extremely important process for any pharmaceutical manufacturer as it confirms the sterility of the final pharmaceutical product that is released to the market. However, if the process is contaminated by the user or the environment (false-positive), this can lead to delays in product release or potential batch losses. This presentation will discuss the various [...]
GDP Compliance - Efficient cold chain monitoring
Monitoring the cold chain plays a crucial role in proving the efficacy of a medicine and ensuring patient safety. The top priority is always to eliminate or at least minimize any risk to patients by strictly adhering to the manufacturer's specifications and the guidelines laid down by the various authorities. The monitoring of these conditions during the [...]