Inspection Technologies
obviotec Pharmaceutical Components Scanner
inline solution
Package integrity check with non-invasive scanning
Take the next step in pharmaceutical quality control with our advanced technology solutions harnessing millimeter electromagnetic waves (<100 GHz), specifically designed for final inspection after packaging and in-process control within the pharmaceutical sector. Operating in reflection mode, akin to time-of-flight measurements, the system allows for unparalleled imaging through common secondary packaging materials. By collecting spatially resolved images from various perspectives, we unveil comprehensive final images with high lateral resolution, providing depth profile information simultaneously.
obvios II - obvioTec inline pharmaceutical component scanner
- Advanced Inline Inspection: Detects missing components and potential defects through packaging.
- Detailed Multi-Slice Scans: Captures multiple layered images of each product, ensuring comprehensive detection of all components.
- Independent of Weight and Lighting: Delivers consistent, accurate results in all environments.
- Safe for Biologics: Non-ionizing, guaranteeing product safety
Pros
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Multi-Layer Penetration: Penetrate through pharmaceutical secondary
packaging barriers, including multiple layers of paper, plastic, and carton.
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Safe Imaging: Unlike X-rays, millimeter waves are non-ionizing, guaranteeing
safety for both operators and samples without compromising efficiency. Additionally, GHz waves ensures a non-destructive process, preserving the integrity of the samples throughout the process.
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High Resolution: Details down to a few millimeters can be captured on the lateral plane, with depth profile information
as an added benefit.
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Rapid Acquisition: We offer fast acquisition times, with the system seamlessly integrating with inline solutions (e.g.,
conveyor belt systems). Unexpectedly, image quality improves when samples are in motion, enhancing efficiency in quality control processes and
production.
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Lighting Stability: Because GHz waves reside far from the visible spectrum, our detection system remains unaffected by
fluctuations in lighting conditions within industrial environments.
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High Reflectivity: Metal and water surfaces result in higher reflection of the wave, unveiling intricate details of
metallic parts and detecting leakages of aqueous solutions.
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Customizable and Modular: Our system can be tailored to meet the specific needs of each customer, featuring modular
components for easy integration and scalability, ensuring optimal functionality for diverse applications.
Cons
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Metal Limitation: While versatile, GHz waves cannot penetrate through metal substrates and
water.
obviotec - standalone - pharmaceutical component scanner
Example Application: Final inspection of Sterile Vials in Cup Nest – Nest Completeness Check
Inline, in-process solution
In the final inspection after packaging, ensuring completeness is critical. In a scenario where a vial is missing within a nest covered by an opaque Tyvek and plastic cover, conventional optical cameras falter, unable to penetrate this barrier. We transcend these limitations effortlessly where the system detects the absence of the vial with ease by an algorithm designed for straightforward detection of incomplete nests. It not only identifies the absence of a vial but also provides precise location data, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in quality control processes.
“cup nest” : standardized container with sterile primary packaging for drug production e.g. vials, syringes, cartrigdes for autoinjectors
A
closed cup nest covered with plastic lid and Tyvek
B
open cup nest with a missing vial
B
missing vial
C
obviotec scanner image of a closed cup nest
D
an algorithm to detect vials in a closed cup nest
algorithm detects missing vial
Example Application: Overcoming Visual Camera Limitations in Unstable Lighting Conditions
Inline, - in-process solution
In the intricate landscape of production processes, visual cameras encounter a formidable challenge: the ability to detect missing parts amidst unstable lighting conditions or intense light reflection from reflective pieces and surfaces. These environmental factors pose significant obstacles to visual detection, potentially compromising the accuracy and efficacy of quality control measures. We revolutionize this aspect of quality control by operating within an entirely distinct frequency range, unaffected by the influences of unstable lighting or reflective surfaces. An example that underscores the technical superiority of our system lies in its seamless detection of missing components within highly transparent plastic tubes arranged on a plastic tray.
Transparent plastic tubes on a plastic tray
visual camera image
obviotec scanner image
obvioTec AG | Sonnenbergstrasse 74 | 8603 Schwerzenbach | Switzerland
044 515 55 33 | welcome@obviotec.com | www.obviotec.com
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