Visual inspection for small volume parenterals

Ensure pristine injectable solutions by detecting cosmetic and particle defects in vials with a fully customized visual inspection platform, optimizing both detection rates and inspection reliability for critical pharmaceutical production needs.

Inspects and Sorts Pharmaceutical Vials

The VISION CAV 600 and EVO CAX 20 from WILCO AG are engineered to address the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and biotech inspection processes. These systems are designed for the automated visual inspection of particles and cosmetic defects in pharmaceutical vials, handling both liquid and lyophilized products. The VISION CAV 600 ensures maximum reliability with its static optical path OptiX, reducing vibrations and negating the need for operator adjustments during format changes. It supports scalable inspection tasks with customizable camera stations for high-resolution image capturing.

Applications span the inspection of various parenteral drug products, including injectable antibiotics, insulin solutions, and vaccines, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards. Both models operate with full automation, facilitating seamless integration into existing production lines. The EVO CAX 20 is tailored for high mix/low volume settings, boosting operational flexibility with quick format changes and AI-supported recipe development. These systems offer sustainable processing with a focus on reducing false reject rates and enhancing detection accuracy.

Their construction adheres to GMP guidelines, ensuring compliance and safety, while features like servo-driven spinning stations and vacuum gripper systems further boost operational efficiency. With capabilities for continuous operation at high speeds, these inspection systems accommodate intense production demands, promising consistent quality without relying on operator performance.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent, high-quality inspection results, reducing manual inspection variability.
  • Lowers false reject rates, optimizing product yield and minimizing waste.
  • Enhances operational flexibility with quick format changes, suitable for diverse production needs.
  • Reduces labor dependency with fully automated, operator-independent functionality.
  • Complies with GMP standards, ensuring regulatory adherence and safe pharmaceutical processing.

General


Applications
Parenteral drug products,Liquid formulations,Lyophilized products,Vials,High mix - low volume parenterals,Pharmaceutical products,Small volume parenterals
End products
Freeze-dried monoclonal antibody formulations,Peptide therapies,Vaccines,Chemotherapy drugs,Injectable antibiotics,Anticoagulant solutions,Insulin solutions,Diagnostic agents,Small protein therapy vials,Vitamin and mineral injections,Parenteral nutrition solutions,Reconstituted lyophilized vaccines,Intravenous hydration solutions,Liquid biologics,Hormonal injections
Steps before
Filling,Lyophilization,Batch Preparation
Steps after
Sterilization,Packaging,Labeling,Batch Release
Input ingredients
vials,liquid products,lyophilized products,pharmaceutical products
Output ingredients
inspected vials,quality control reports,detection rates data,defect identification results
Market info

Technical Specifications


Automation
Fully Automated
Speed
Up to 20 vials per minute
Capacity
Handles 2R – 30R vials
Inspection Stations
Up to 13 stations
Optical Path
Static Optical Path (OptiX)
Vial Transportation System
Gentle Transport System
Image Processing
Scalable Processing Units
Camera Stations
Multiple High-resolution Cameras
Customization
Project-specific Inspection Algorithms
Footprint
Small / Compact Design

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Fully automated
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline inspection
Changeover time
Fast
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Energy efficiency
High
Inspection speed
Up to 20 vials per minute per system
Versatility in inspection
High mix / low volume
Inspection customization
Project-specific algorithms
Container transportation system
Gently transport samples
Inspection type
Cosmetic and particle inspection
Vial handling
Vacuum gripper system

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Container size
2R - 30R vials
Container type
Vials,bottles
Drug type
Liquid,Lyophilized
Inspection type
Visual,Particle,Cosmetic
Filling levels compatibility
All levels

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Small footprint design
Machine design
GMP compliant
Control panel type
Operator-centered handling with hatched panel
Vial transportation system
Vacuum gripper system for smooth handling
Discharge method
Configurable sorting module with up to 8 outlets
Inspection stations
Up to 13 stations
Optical path
Static optical path OptiX

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI or PLC
Inspection algorithm selection
Project specific
Camera station configuration
Adjustable spinning profiles