MHI Vial Filling And Closing Machine From Bosch For Clinical Trials And Pilot Production

• Auto-adjust without manual intervention
• One filling station for multiple dosing systems
• New sensor technology reduces or eliminates sensor adjustments

With the MHI 2020 vial filling and closing machine, Bosch Packaging Technology is solving challenges faced in the manufacturing of liquid pharmaceuticals for clinical trials and pilot production.

The MHI works with a self-monitoring and self-correcting filling process. This intelligent interaction between the transport system, In-Process Control, filling and stoppering stations ensures that the vials are precisely filled and closed. The MHI combination filling station can perform filling with either piston pumps or rolling diaphragm pumps to handle a wide variety of products.

"Since only programmable servo drives are used with the MHI, all production parameters can be saved and recalled in a recipe, without the need for any manual adjustments," explains Dieter Bandtel, the product manager for vial processing at Bosch Packaging Technology. "Especially for toxic, highly active and sensitive products, each ingress into the filling area that can be eliminated bolsters product quality and safety."

Additionally, the MHI offers an available integrated aseptic barrier system. The small footprint, easily accessible stations, and integrated monitoring technology allows the seamless integration of the MHI into various types of containment systems.

About Bosch Packaging Technology
Bosch Packaging Technology, based in Waiblingen (Germany), is one of the leading suppliers for holistic systems for packaging and process technology. In 16 countries worldwide the company develops, produces and distributes modules and systems for the pharmaceutical, confectionery, and cosmetics industries, as well as other food and non-food industries. In 2009, 4,800 associates achieved a turnover of approximately 702 million euros. For more information, visit www.boschpackaging.com.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, some 270,000 associates generated sales of roughly 38 billion euros in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology in fiscal 2009. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 300 subsidiaries and regional companies in over 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Each year, Bosch spends more than 3.5 billion euros for research and development, and applies for over 3,000 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as "Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering." The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.

For more information, visit www.bosch.com.

SOURCE: Bosch Packaging Technology