The demands on production processes are constantly increasing. More efficiency, larger quantities and also GMP-compliant. This is no longer possible with manual control.
We develop advanced and flexible process automation concepts for you. This allows you to ensure the consistently high quality of your products and save time and costs. Our automation concepts can be easily adapted to new technologies and impress with their intuitive operation. This reduces the susceptibility to errors in your processes and ensures patient safety. Nothing now stands in the way of complete networking of all work steps.
Automation project management
We can offer full project management in the field of automation for your project. In this position, we are the main point of contact for the project team and take on the creation of specifications, functional tenders, schedules and various project-relevant documents. We also organize the contract award negotiations and carry out site visits.
Hardware planning
Our hardware services include circuit diagram planning, planning the cable routes and the measuring devices and electrical consumers used. Detailed network plans are drawn up to ensure the correct and efficient networking of the components used. These network plans, also known as automation concepts, also serve to better illustrate the entire system and the local connection of the components. We also offer the planning and design of systems in explosion protection areas, the creation of monitoring systems and the implementation of personnel and material locks.
Planning and creation of MES, SCADA, PLS & PLC systems
Development of detailed IT/OT network plans
Planning of EI&C measuring devices and electrical consumers
Planning in the explosion protection and SIL area
Creation of circuit and cable route plans
Creation of tender documents through to bid comparisons
Software development
A whole range of different control systems, each with different software, are available for the implementation of automation systems.
When it comes to software development, we are able to process a wide range of the control systems on offer with our existing know-how. Validated modules are available in our company for the control systems of the Siemens world. This means that approx. 80% of the system-specific software is subject to GAMP category 4. Only the customer-specific interlocking program sequences are subject to GAMP category 5 and must be fully qualified.
For PLC controls: Siemens Simatic Step 7 & TIA or Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000
According to ISA88 standard or DIN EN IEC 61512-1
Visualization for HMI: Siemens WinCC flexible, Pro Tool, WinCC under TIA
Visualization for SCADA: Siemens WinCC, Wonderware Intouch, GE Proficy IFix
Control systems: Siemens PCS7
Preparation of tender documents through to bid comparisons
Long-term storage using Historian server
Implementation of monitoring systems
Comprehensive software commissioning planning
Implementation and qualification of software systems
Instrumentation
Definition of measuring methods and design of measuring devices
Design of actuators
Preparation of device lists
Preparation of tender documents through to bid comparisons
Detailed planning and implementation in collaboration with manufacturers
Qualification
Our scope of qualification includes the creation of project documents such as hardware and software design specifications. We support you in the DQ/IQ/OQ phases of the automation area, from the creation of the risk analysis to the coordination and testing of simulations and the final training for operators and service personnel. We also support the FAT and SAT in the area of hardware and software and carry out complete line tests.
Field service
To ensure high system availability, we offer comprehensive field service activities. This includes the following services:
Creation of test plans and loop tests
Field testing in accordance with VDE 0100
Calibration of measuring devices
Functional testing of measuring devices
Functional testing of automation components
Processing of field tests
How we make your automation project a success
Successful automation projects fulfill the following criteria:
Automation project management
Hardware planning
Software planning
Qualification
Field service
Relevant Projects
New Facility HD15
60m³ Fermentation System
New Solids Launch Facility (NSLF)
Filling line for pre-filled syringes
Formulation, Fill & Finish Building 07
Cell and Gene Therapy
Control unit set for autoclaves
New PW generator & automation
Production plant for the manufacture of animal feed
New Facility HD15
Planning and execution of a new plant (4 floors) for the production of natural products under high pressure conditions (supercritical CO2 up to 1,000 bar).
Customer
Hopfenveredelung St. Johann GmbH
Location
Wolznach, Germany
Budget
6 Mio. EUR (excl. Engineering Fees)
Year
3 Years
Mandate
General Planner
Services
Basic & detail engineering, support of the procurement process (tendering procedure, contract negotiations), construction management, support of commissioning
Chemical engineering departments: project management, HVAC incl. automation, process planning (building services, packaging unit, piping, 3-D model)
Special features: Process automation of the customer, relocation of existing process equipment (e.g. extraction system)
60m³ Fermentation System
Conceptual design for the implementation of an upstream and downstream process in an existing building. The project included a 90m² clean room, 270 m² fermentation area (60 ³ capacity), a tank farm and utilities.
Customer
Phyton Biotech
Location
Ahrensburg, Germany
Budget
30 Mio. EUR
Year
4 Months (Planning), 2 Years (Implementation)
Mandate
General Planner
Services
Project coordination and scheduling
Process: Mass and energy balance, blow flow diagram, process flow diagram, concept for waste water treatment
Layout planning / 3D modelling: Personnel and material flow, conceptual planning of utilities, HVAC and building
Supplier coordination for key equiment
Cost estimates
Automation concept
New Solids Launch Facility (NSLF)
New building for the production and packaging of solid dosage forms and inhalation products.
Customer
Novartis Pharma AG
Location
Stein, Switzerland
Budget
500+ Mio. CHF
Year
5 Years
Mandate
General Planner Process
Services
Project management
Concept study, basic and detailed design
3D planning pure media supply
Construction management
Qualification
Procurement support
Expediting
Document management
Filling line for pre-filled syringes
Planning of a filling line for pre-filled syringes in Switzerland, including planning of all process systems and building infrastructure through to commissioning.
Customer
International Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Location
Switzerland
Budget
35 Mio. CHF
Year
3 Years
Mandate
General Planner
Services
Project management
Planning for all process systems and entire building infrastructure in existing production building (ventilation, clean room, connection to energy and media supply, incl. EMSR and building automation)
Conceptual design, basic design, detail design
Procurement support, expediting
Support for installation management (conversion during ongoing operations)
Planning of a new FFF line, incl. construction and complete building services (HVAC + EMSR).
Customer
Takeda
Location
Orth/Donau, Austria
Budget
9 Mio EUR
Year
5 Months
Mandate
Concept Design, Basic Design
Services
Project Management
Concept
Basic Design
Cell and Gene Therapy
Laboratory for cell and gene therapy, total area approx. 1800 m². Process transfer USA - Switzerland.
Customer
International Pharmaceutical Company
Location
Switzerland
Budget
15 Mio. CHF
Year
9 Months
Mandate
General Planner
Services
Basic Design
New extension and adaptation of existing building
Clean room extension
HVAC
EMSR
Building automation
Control unit set for autoclaves
Replacement control (Hardware and Software) of two autoclaves, Siemens S5 to Siemens S7: Qualification of the new control (access protection, audit trail, monitoring, process) of a small autoclave as a pilot project. Analog implementation of a large autoclave.
Customer
Novartis Pharma Stein AG
Location
Stein, Switzerland
Budget
500.000 CHF
Year
1 Year
Mandate
Confidential
Services
Project management
Preparation of qualification documentation
Implementation of qualification
Coordination of qualification activities
Preparation of final documentation
New PW generator & automation
Procurement of new PW generators, adaptation of automation incl. connection to BMS + MAS, dismantling of existing generators.
Customer
Novartis Pharma AG
Location
Wehr, Germany
Budget
500.000 EUR
Year
1 Year
Mandate
General Planner
Services
Concept planning
Basic and detail engineering
Preparation of URS and tender documents
Installation and commissioning support
GxP, functional and HSE risk analyses
Qualification plans
Coordination and implementation of qualification activities (DQ, IQ, OQ)
Production plant for the manufacture of animal feed
Production plant for the manufacture of animal feed.
Customer
Global Corporation
Location
France
Budget
30 Mio. EUR
Year
2 Years
Mandate
Basic Design
Services
Process and infrastructure planning
P&IDs, parts lists, layout planning incl. ancillary equipment and secondary steel
3D planning
EI&C, automation
Specification and procurement of all equipment and trades up to contract award readiness
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