Integrates Weighing, Printing, and Labeling Systems

The Modular Quality System (MQS) from Harro Höfliger is designed to enhance your packaging line with precision weighing, printing, labeling, and serialization capabilities. This system addresses critical packaging challenges by ensuring every product is accurately weighed, coded, and secured with tamper-evident seals. Ideal for pharmaceutical and medical device applications, it supports a wide range of end-products, including blister packs, eye drop packaging, and unit-dose syringe packs. Operating at speeds of up to 300 products per minute, the MQS integrates seamlessly into existing lines with a consistent design and operating logic. Featuring a fully integrated weighing cell and adaptable camera systems, it guarantees compliance with stringent industry standards like GMP and FDA. The modular design allows for easy format changes and fast, tool-free maintenance, ensuring minimal downtime.

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Packs and Stacks Pharmaceutical and Medical Packaging

The MCP Casepacker from Harro Höfliger is an advanced end-of-line solution designed for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. It excels in efficiently packing, stacking, and grouping a wide range of products including diagnostic test kits, pre-filled syringes, and blister packs, into secure shipping boxes. Operating on an intermittent basis, it offers automated logistics and seamless integration with upstream processes like cartoning and dosing, ensuring high throughput rates of up to 10 boxes per minute. This versatile machine supports various packaging methods, utilizing robot-assisted technology for precise feeding and handling. It offers serialized packaging for improved product tracking and anti-counterfeiting measures, meeting stringent GMP and FDA compliance requirements. Engineered with a compact footprint and rapid changeover capabilities, the MCP Casepacker is available in durable materials suited for the high hygienic standards demanded by pharmaceutical applications, ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance. Custom engineering support is available to tailor the system precisely to your production needs.

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Assembles and Inspects Pharmaceutical Syringes and Containers

Groninger’s Syringe Assembly Machines offer an integrated solution for the precise assembly and inspection of pharmaceutical primary packaging, including syringes, vials, and cartridges. These machines excel in handling delicate processes such as plunger rod insertion, labeling, and safety device assembly, ensuring the integrity of prefilled syringes used for a range of medical applications, from insulin delivery to vaccination. Capable of processing up to 600 objects per minute, these machines boast a modular design that allows for easy line integration and expansion with features like backstop mounting and advanced inspection systems. Their electromotive mechanisms ensure minimal energy consumption while maintaining high precision assembly. Stainless steel construction provides durability and compliance with GMP and FDA standards. Cleaning is simplified with an integrated tray loading and buffering system, complemented by comprehensive engineering support for customization to meet specific production requirements.

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Assembles and Labels Syringes Efficiently

The S105/S205 from CAM is a robust solution for high-speed syringe assembly and labeling, designed to meet the stringent demands of the pharmaceutical industry. This monobloc machine excels with its ability to integrate all syringe assembly operations in one seamless process, including plunger and backstop assembly, as well as applying labels accurately on a variety of syringe types. It operates at a remarkable 400 syringes per minute, optimizing throughput while minimizing downtime, thanks to its dynamic buffer that prevents production interruptions linked to downstream stoppages.

Ideal for producing insulin, vaccine, prefilled, safety, hypodermic, and disposable syringes, the S105/S205 is a continuous operation system that ensures consistent and precise assembly. Its heavy-duty construction supports rigorous use, while ease of use and quick format changeover make it highly adaptable to varying production needs. The system can be further enhanced with a syringe deviator for flexible output channeling, empowering manufacturers to scale efficiently.

Constructed to support automation, the machine fits effortlessly into existing production lines and connects seamlessly with upstream and downstream equipment through its PLC-controlled integration. The S105/S205 is engineered for reliability and efficiency, making it an essential fit for any high-volume syringe production environment looking to maintain compliance with GMP and FDA standards.

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Serializes and Inspects Pharmaceutical Packaging

The Print & Check Kit (VM3700) from Antares Vision Group is engineered for seamless integration into existing pharmaceutical and packaging lines, specializing in serialization and in-line inspection. This kit serializes up to 600 pieces per minute, featuring a print system capable of handling up to three sides of packaging. Its robust vision system employs up to three cameras for precise 1D/2D code recognition and optical character verification, ensuring high standards in quality evaluation. Designed for pharmaceuticals, it efficiently handles applications including blister packs, pill bottles, and serialized drug labels. The VM3700 supports continuous operation with industrial PCs and touchscreen panel PCs, and can be equipped with an electrical cabinet for enhanced control. This kit meets compliance standards, aids in achieving regulatory goals, and is an invaluable asset for pharmaceutical companies aiming to enhance serialization accuracy and efficiency.

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Serializes and Verifies Packaging for Pharmaceuticals

The Print & Check Small Production (VM3800) from Antares Vision Group is an ideal semi-automatic solution for pharmaceutical manufacturers and life sciences companies needing precision in serialization and verification of packaging. This standalone system expertly handles marking, recording, and verifying serialization data on medicine cartons and cosmetic product boxes. The VM3800 operates with a precise conveyor belt system, stopping when nonconformity is detected, allowing manual removal of erroneous packages. It also supports unformed and flat carton processing through manual readers and PTS software to facilitate aggregation functions. Operating at a speed of up to 60 pieces per minute, it accommodates various carton sizes with its flexible design. Equipped with an 18.5” ergonomic touchscreen and standard options like TIJ 2.5 printing and 1D/2D code inspection, it ensures high-grade print quality and track and trace capability. The system integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, supporting up to two printing heads and optional reject systems, enhancing overall operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

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Verifies and Aggregates Serialized Items

The Sentinel VM0900 from Antares Vision Group is a standalone module that excels in managing serialized items in constrained spaces on a production line. This compact device is tailored to verify serialization and perform aggregation upstream of bundling and case packing machines. Ideal for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food products, it ensures each serialized item is scanned and validated, avoiding the unnecessary rejection of entire bundles. Operating at line speeds up to 300 pieces per minute, the Sentinel VM0900 integrates smoothly with existing systems, leveraging thermal inkjet (TIJ) or laser printing technology to ensure clear, readable data. Its conveyor length and modular design accommodate a range of carton sizes, and its robust construction ensures reliable performance in high-speed, inline operations. Designed for compliance with stringent industry standards, it supports the entire serialization process with precision, making it invaluable for packaging departments dedicated to maintaining serialized product integrity.

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Serializes and Inspects Flat Cartons

The Print & Check Flat Carton (VM3701) from Antares Vision Group is a semi-automatic, standalone serialization system designed for offline operations in packaging lines. It excels in marking, recording, and verifying serialization data, resolving the challenge of accurate tracking in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and food packaging. The VM3701 simplifies integration with its high-speed line, achieving up to 30 m/min, allowing customization based on carton size and offering multiple TIJ printing configurations. It incorporates an advanced camera system for inspection and a manual code reader for re-aggregation. Operable through an 18.5” touch screen, it supports operator interaction efficiently. While enhancing production efficiency, it also provides options for rejection systems, ensuring only fully compliant products move forward, ideal for pharmaceutical blister packs and ready-to-eat food packaging. The platform meets stringent industry standards, supporting customization such as varying conveyor lengths and carton collection units, and features robust construction for demanding environments.

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Prints, Verifies, Labels, and Seals Pharmaceuticals

The Print & Check 3T (VM 2600) by Antares Vision Group is an automatic, standalone unit crafted for pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. This machine excels in serialization, with capabilities to print and verify data using inkjet or laser technology, ensuring secure and compliant packaging. It operates effectively in both in-line and off-line setups, handling up to 400 pieces per minute depending on format. Designed for various applications, it processes prescription medications and healthcare goods, featuring tamper-evident sealing and top labelling for enhanced security. Integration is seamless with a user-friendly HMI for centralized control, and it supports real-time data verification through camera-based inspections, ensuring consistent quality and traceability.

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Serializes, Verifies, and Inspects Packaging

The Print & Check Advanced VM0200 from Antares Vision Group serves as a sophisticated, standalone unit designed for precise serialization, marking, and verification of carton packaging in the pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries. This system is capable of printing on up to three sides of a carton using both laser and Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) technologies, ensuring flexibility and quality with a resolution of up to 600 dpi. With a labeling option, the VM0200 also features a dedicated camera and software for label inspection, verifying position, integrity, and data accuracy. Operating at speeds of up to 400 pieces per minute, this machine seamlessly integrates into both in-line and off-line operations, making it ideal for high-volume environments. The VM0200 supports various carton sizes and is equipped with up to three cameras for comprehensive track & trace capabilities, ensuring compliance with serialization requirements. It’s particularly suited for packaging lines in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and cosmetics, handling products like pharmaceutical tablets, skincare cream jars, and cosmetic cartons.

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