By Angelo De Palma, Ph.D., Contributing Editor Supervisors may enter production deviations or information may be generated by MES, ERP or environmental monitoring systems. The quality system then evaluates the deviation and performs root-cause analysis. Data can be entered in a number of ways, but at this point, Cagle says, most companies are doing it manually. Another must-have for data systems is compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, the FDA directive on electronic documents and signatures. Sensicast Systems (Needham, Mass.) offers its SensiNet wireless sensor to monitor temperature, humidity, vibration, energy consumption, air quality and other physical measurements. Compared with cabled networking, wireless systems offer processes the same benefits as home data networks: lower cost, wider/more customizable coverage area and more measurement points. The wireless sensing and monitoring network is deployed mostly for environmental measurements. “This is not process control,” CEO Gary Ambrosino explains. In-reactor measurements demand a shorter measurement time frame and higher
Products & Services
Manufacturing Execution System Software (MES)
Manufacturing execution system (MES) software is used to manage and monitor work-in-process on the factory floor. MES software supports activities such as finite scheduling, workflow monitoring, and materials management.
Statistical Process Control Software (SPC)
Statistical process control software (SPC) is used to measure, control, monitor or manage industrial processes without human intervention. SPC software uses statistical functions and techniques to provide continuous monitoring.
Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence Software (EMI)
Enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) software provides real-time information about manufacturing processes. EMI software helps businesses optimize the performance of these processes and maximize yields.
Mobile and Wireless Software
Mobile and wireless software is used to program and manage mobile and wireless devices such as cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDA), and global positioning systems (GPS).
Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Systems
Predictive maintenance (PdM) systems and condition monitoring systems are used to predict equipment maintenance, and to monitor corrosion, oil condition, bearing wear, overheating and other parameters than can lead to the breakdown of capital equipment.
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The EnterpriseIQ Quality Process Management System is an extensive suite of tools and capabilities necessary to cost-effectively manage quality issues while streamlining Manufacturing and ERP...
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For continuous monitoring that ensures compliance with all regulatory bodies, the Vaisala Veriteq Continuous Monitoring System (CMS) offers world-class sensing devices combined with easy-to-use...
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ROTRONIC HL-21D and Mapping -
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The New LOG-HC2-RC Data Logger from ROTRONIC is the most advanced and precise humidity and temperature data logger of its kind. The versatile...
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Topics of Interest
By Angelo De Palma, Ph.D., Contributing Editor BMS evaluates each product and process individually, weighing the benefits against the investment in PAT infrastructure, training and implementation.
By Angelo De Palma, Ph.D., Contributing Editor Pharmaceutical manufacturers are struggling to make sense of the data that surrounds them. This challenge starts with determining what to measure, how to...
By Angelo De Palma, Ph.D., Contributing Editor The U.S. FDA's Process Analytical Technology (PAT) initiative promises to bring pharmaceutical manufacturing into the 21st century by automating...
By Angelo De Palma, Ph.D., Contributing Editor Pharmaceutical manufacturers are struggling to make sense of the data that surrounds them. This challenge starts with determining what to measure, how to...
By Angelo De Palma, Ph.D. Symyx uses robotics and parallel microreactors to test solubility, optimize catalysts and test reaction conditions with very small amounts of material. Tying the systems...
