Updates
Updates
Environmental Microbial Monitoring in Advancing Automation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Robotic innovation meets sterility: Azzurra and BioCapt® AutoM set a new benchmark
May 22, 2025
On May 21, experts from Pharma Integration and Particle Measuring Systems came together for a focused webinar exploring how robotics is reshaping contamination control in aseptic pharmaceutical manufacturing.
At the heart of the conversation there was a key challenge: how to deliver safer, more efficient, and future-ready solutions as regulatory demands grow and the pharma industry continues to evolve.
Pharma Integration responded to this challenge with Azzurra — our fully robotic, gloveless, and humanless fill-finish system for Small-Volume Parenteral production. Designed to raise the bar for sterility, reliability, and efficiency, Azzurra represents a new generation of automation in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Rethinking Environmental Monitoring from the Ground Up
When designing Azzurra, we focused on solving key challenges at the core of the process. One of the most crucial areas was environmental monitoring. In traditional setups, EM still requires human intervention — a significant risk in aseptic environments.
That’s why Azzurra introduces a completely new approach to EM: one that is 100% managed by robots, with no operator involvement. This ensures unmatched process safety, repeatability, and contamination control.
The Innovation Behind Robotic EM
To make this possible, we needed to think outside the box. Active viable air sampling had to be redesigned with robotic accessibility in mind.
This led Pharma Integration and Particle Measuring Systems to co-develop a patented solution: the BioCapt® Single-Use AutoM. This plate is designed specifically for robotic manipulation.
- Single-use: the plate is placed before the decontamination cycle.
- Sealed design: it withstands VHP or water-based cleaning, enabling in-situ decontamination.
- Fully robotic handling: from start to finish, no human interaction required.
Another key component in Azzurra is the Robotic Rotor. This device enables multiple plates to be positioned at the same sampling point without manual intervention, preserving data integrity while simplifying sampling logistics.
Together, these innovations create a new standard in EM for high-risk pharmaceutical environments—enhancing both reliability and safety across the board.
The pharma industry is constantly evolving, and tackling its challenges means rethinking the way we do things. That’s exactly what happened when Pharma Integration and Particle Measuring Systems teamed up to develop the BioCapt® Single-Use AutoM—a unique solution that takes environmental monitoring to the next level. And it’s thanks to this breakthrough that advanced, fully robotic, gloveless systems like Azzurra are now possible—bringing a whole new standard of sterility, efficiency, and reliability to the fill-finish process.
🎥 Missed the Webinar?
Don’t worry—you can still catch up!
Fill out the form below to access the replay and gain expert insights, real-world applications, and answers from our live technical Q&A.
Curious to know more?
Check out the Azzurra brochure or discover the BioCapt® Single-Use AutoM brochure to see how they can support your work.
🎥 Missed the Webinar?
Don’t worry—you can still catch up!
Fill out the form below to access the replay and gain expert insights, real-world applications, and answers from our live technical Q&A.
Curious to know more?
Check out the Azzurra brochure or discover the BioCapt® Single-Use AutoM brochure to see how they can support your work.
Powering Pharmaceutical Innovation with Faulhaber Motors
How Azzurra Systems are shaping the Future of the Pharmaceutical Industry
February 24, 2025
At Pharma Integration, we are at the forefront of transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing with state-of-the-art automation systems. Our mission is clear: to deliver highly efficient, reliable, and innovative solutions that not only elevate fill-finishing production but also uphold the highest standards of sterility and safety. To achieve this, we partner with trusted industry leaders like Faulhaber, whose advanced drive systems play a pivotal role in powering our automation.
Faulhaber motors are renowned for their compact size, precision, and exceptional performance, making them the perfect fit for our automated processes. These motors strike an ideal balance between a small footprint and outstanding efficiency, ensuring smooth, and high-speed movements. In the pharmaceutical industry, where precision is paramount, Faulhaber’s motors ensure the reliability and accuracy needed for seamless operation.
With the Azzurra system, fully automated and powered by Faulhaber motors, we’re setting a new standard in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Our innovative solution enhances production efficiency and safety, meeting the highest quality standards for every batch of medication. At Pharma Integration, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of automation, creating more efficient systems which shape the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Learn more about Faulhaber and discover how their advanced drive solutions help refine movement precision within processes, visit their website and read the full article here!
Key Benefits of Faulhaber Motors in Azzurra systems:
Compact Size
Ideal for space-constrained environments, Faulhaber motors fit seamlessly into the Azzurra compact system, optimizing space without sacrificing performance.
Precision
Designed for high accuracy, Faulhaber motors ensure flawless operation for critical tasks, such as moving components and supporting the container closing process.
Reliability
Known for their exceptional durability, Faulhaber motors perform consistently in demanding, sterile environments, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted production.
Key Benefits of Faulhaber Motors in Azzurra systems:
Compact Size
Ideal for space-constrained environments, Faulhaber motors fit seamlessly into the Azzurra compact system, optimizing space without sacrificing performance.
Precision
Designed for high accuracy, Faulhaber motors ensure flawless operation for critical tasks, such as moving components and supporting the container closing process.
Reliability
Known for their exceptional durability, Faulhaber motors perform consistently in demanding, sterile environments, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted production.
Transforming Pharmaceutical Innovation: A Strategic Partnership with ServiTecno
Pharma Integration and ServiTecno: Elevating Security and User Experience
November 21, 2024
Innovation drives the pharmaceutical industry forward, where meeting the highest standards of safety, hygiene, and compliance is critical. At Pharma Integration, we’ve partnered with ServiTecno to deliver cutting-edge solutions designed to tackle these challenges head-on.
Pharma Integration is revolutionizing manufacturing with its Azzurra line — the first fully robotic and gloveless fill-finishing system. In an industry with growing regulatory demands, integrating advanced robotics with state-of-the-art software is key to optimizing production while ensuring maximum safety, efficiency, and precision.
This is where our collaboration with ServiTecno stands out, seamlessly combining automation with the GE Vernova iFIX HMI/SCADA system for real-time data control, intuitive interfaces, and robust cybersecurity.
The iFIX system not only enhances production efficiency through its intuitive, user-friendly interface but also ensures robust cybersecurity, safeguarding both hardware and software. This collaboration exemplifies how innovation in robotics and software can redefine efficiency, compliance, and data management in the pharmaceutical industry.
Ready to explore how we’re setting new standards in pharma production? Download our whitepaper, created in collaboration with ServiTecno, and learn how Azzurra systems can elevate your production processes and keep you ahead in compliance, efficiency, and safety.
Stay informed. Stay ahead. Be part of the future of pharma. 🦾
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Advancing Pharmaceutical Innovation with Siemens
Drive Excellence Through Strategic Partnership
November 4, 2024
At Pharma Integration, innovation is our cornerstone, meticulously aligned with the stringent demands of the pharmaceutical industry. From precision and safety to efficiency and compliance, our commitment to excellence drives us forward.
Together with Siemens, we have engineered a robust system which seamlessly integrates operational technology (OT) with informative technology (IT). This groundbreaking synthesis unlocks extraordinary levels of quality and cybersecurity. By leveraging high-performance industrial PCs and advanced automation controls within a cohesive development environment, we have crafted a streamlined pathway which incorporates Industry 4.0 and 5.0 technologies into every stage of production.
A huge thank you to Siemens for being a steadfast partner as we continue to push boundaries and drive innovation in the pharmaceutical sector!
Stay tuned for more updates on our journey towards transforming the industry. 🦾
BioCapt® Single-Use Microbial Impactor AutoM
A breakthrough patent from Pharma Integration and Particle Measuring Systems
September 25, 2024
Pharma Integration, in partnership with Particle Measuring Systems, is delighted to unveil the Biocapt® Single-Use Microbial Impactor AutoM—an innovative breakthrough solution designed to improve efficiency in microbial air sampling within robotic pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
This state-of-the-art microbial impactor has been designed with robotic accessibility in mind, reducing human interference in the monitoring process—even eliminating it entirely when robotics are employed. It integrates seamlessly into existing filling lines without requiring invasive modifications. The plate is ideal for active microbial air monitoring in controlled environments, cleanrooms, and isolators, leveraging its full potential in gloveless ones.
Key features include:
- advanced “magnetic” lid design of the plate ensuring secure sealing and safe handling,
- robust perfomance offering a liquid-tight seal and preventing vapor penetration (e.g., hydrogen peroxide VHP), ideal for sterile environments and pre-introduction scenarios before environmental decontamination,
- single use and ready to use, eliminating the need for agar plate preparation and autoclave serilization,
- supporting continuous monitoring up to four hours, enhancing cost-efficiency and productivity,
- compliance with EU cGMP Annex 1 and ISO 14698-1 standards, with sterile, validated media, and enhanced lor traceability.
The Biocapt® Single-Use Microbial Impactor AutoM is not just a tool, it’s a game-changer in the realm of robotic pharmaceutical manufacturing, designed to meet the highest standards of innovation and safety.
Join the future today as we lead the way in innovation and safety, hand in hand with robotics! 🦾
2024 ISPE Aseptic Conference
Modular Aseptic Robotic Technology Platform Azzurra
March 12-13, 2024
We were thrilled to spread innovation and knowledge at the Gloveless Isolators Panel Discussion during the 2024 ISPE Aseptic Conference in Vienna.
Our CEO’s introduction of the Modular Aseptic Robotic Technology Platform Azzurra was met with great enthusiasm, showcasing Pharma Integration’s commitment to revolutionising the pharmaceutical industry. It was an important event that highlighted the cutting-edge advancements in gloveless aseptic technology, and we are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it.
For future events, follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on our industry innovations and developments. 🦾
Contamination Control Strategy in Light of Annex 1 Implementation
Course by Biotech Academy in Rome
«Annex 1 & Robotic Fill-Finishing» Speech & VR Experience
Nov 6, 2023
Pharma Integration is excited to announce its presence at the Specialized Update Course in Contamination Control Strategy in Light of Annex 1 Implementation hosted by UCBM and Biotech Academy in Rome on November 20th and 21st, 2023.
During this event, on November 21st, Pharma Integration will have the privilege of delivering a speech titled «Annex 1 & Robotic fill-finishing» and Virtual Reality Experiences to explore the groundbreaking solution that achieves and excels the regulations outlined in the cGMP Annex 1: Azzurra, the first fully robotic fill-finishing solution.
For more information and updates regarding the event, follow our LinkedIn page. Sign up by November 17th and secure your spot in person or remotely by sending an e-mail to ucbmacademy@unicampus.it! For further information, visit the link https://ecm.unicampus.it/view/Contamination-Control-Strategy-2023. 🦾
