Syntegon Technology, formerly Bosch Packaging Technology, views itself as a supplier of integrated solutions: the assembly line for insulin pens can be expanded to a full line with other coordinated systems from the company. Pharmaceutical manufacturers can obtain the process functions of filling, sealing, assembling, inspecting, labelling and packaging preconfigured from a single source.
The machine control system is based on electric and pneumatic components and modules from the Festo automation platform, thus ensuring consistency on the supply side: Festo’s products are available worldwide and offer open interfaces to higher-level control systems. The connection to the process control level is provided by the module CPX-E-CEC from Festo. This opens it up for PROFINET or, for other customers in Europe, EtherCAT®. However, the system could also be supplied with the EtherNet/IP module specifically for North American customers.
Standardisation on the component side has other benefits that give Syntegon the competitive edge: a faster time to market. 'This is a growing trend in the pharmaceutical industry,' explains Syntegon’s Michael Andersen. 'We are currently able to deliver systems in six to nine months. However, we aim to get this down to three to six months. With our flexible and agile approach, we’re moving a step closer to this goal every single day.'
About Syntegon:
Syntegon Technology is a world-leading supplier of process and packaging technology. As a former packaging division of the Bosch Group, the company, with its headquarters in Waiblingen, Germany, has been offering complete solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries for more than 50 years. In 2019, more than 6,100 employees in 30 locations in over 15 countries generated an overall turnover of 1.3 billion euros. The company’s portfolio of smart and sustainable technologies includes individual machines as well as complete systems and services. They are used in the pharmaceutical industry in the areas of manufacturing, processing, filling, inspection and packaging of liquid and solid medication (e.g. syringes and capsules). The company’s portfolio for the food industry includes process technology for confectionery and packaging solutions for dry foods (e.g. bars, baked goods and coffee), frozen foods and dairy products.