PharmFocus: The Magazine For Systems And Solutions In The Pharmaceutical Industry

“We are a reliable partner to our clients.” This claim of Siemens also rings true in the pharmaceutical industry. However, words can be cheap. How exactly can Siemens support the pharmaceutical industry in improving the supply chain, reducing time to market for new products, and integrating quality into production? Automation technology alone will not be sufficient to master these challenges. Consequently, we have employed our portfolio and our multidisciplinary know-how to develop solutions that take into account all aspects associated with these issues. In addition to a broad and diverse range of products – from drives and sensors to process control and manufacturing execution system (MES) solutions – we also offer solid expertise in the requirements of the laboratory, production, utilities, and building technologies. By integrating all these capabilities, we can improve the exchange of information between these units and close gaps that are an impediment to an increase in productivity. Needless to say, we also support our customers with comprehensive services, for example, concerning validation aspects.

We have completed numerous successful projects with clients in the pharmaceutical industry. As one example of this, we are the market leader in automation solutions for blood plasma fractionation – read more about this on pages 8 to 15. To me, a vital, healthy partnership is characterized by the ability and willingness to identify with the challenges of one’s partner and to develop a solution together. Consequently, we are deeply engaged in current trends in the pharmaceutical industry and promote the development and application of innovations such as Process Analytical Technology and tracking and tracing – as you can see for yourself on pages 22 to 26.

I do hope that with PharmFocus we can give you some valuable ideas.