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biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant with biopharmaceutical processing

Meeting the requirements of biopharmaceutical processes

Managing highly specific manufacturing requirements and complex products

The last decade saw the rise of the biopharmaceutical industry and the fast adoption of biological products. The industry carries a wide range of products, from vaccines to personalized therapies or targeted products and specialty medicines for many orphan diseases. The industry had to pivot from a traditional model of processing block-buster compounds to limited biopharmaceutical production runs and specific manufacturing requirements to cater to these products.

  • 12 years

    The average time it takes to develop a drug

How we can help

  • Complete ASME BPE-compliant instrument portfolio that accurately monitors critical process conditions from lab to process.

  • Full solutions specially designed for biopharmaceutical manufacturing, including Process Analytical Technology (PAT) for real-time control and optimization.

  • Expert consulting in process scale-up from pilot to automated production units.

  • Calibration services and predictive maintenance that ensure full compliance with minimal interruptions.

  • Expertise in project planning and engineering, facilitating plant setup with early standardization.

Endress+Hauser is committed to addressing the challenges of the biopharmaceutical industry. By integrating consistent and comparable data with our measurement technology, we enable the rapid detection of process changes and therefore warrant consistent quality attributes of your product. With our complete portfolio that meets the biopharmaceutical industry standards, we support you in releasing your product to the market faster while safeguarding high-quality attributes.

Applications

Equipment sterilization in medical autoclaves

Medical autoclaves rely on precise and reliable temperature measurements to comply with process requirements. New sensor technology automates recalibrations, reducing risk between intervals and providing audit-proof batch certification.

Medical autoclaves performing sterilization at elevated temperatures using saturated steam
Our expertise in the field

Self-calibrating temperature measurement technology can minimize the risk of incorrect measurements and improve process safety and regulatory compliance (FDA) in pharmaceutical applications with continuous process verification (GMP). Automated documentation helps effortlessly build a repeatable, traceable record database for audits and regulatory authorities.

  • The self-calibrating hygienic iTHERM TrustSens TM371 lowers risk and drives automation in regulated processes with fully automated process documentation and built-in memory for 350 calibration events.

  • The Heartbeat Technology offers full instrument diagnostics, monitoring and verification, effectively eliminating the risk of undetected non-conformities.

Instrumentation designed according to ASME-BPE

The ASME-BPE has brought some degree of standardization to the equipment used in biopharmaceutical processing and includes best-practices for enhancing product purity and safety while maintaining high levels of hygiene. Reflecting the innovative nature of the industry, it is reviewed regularly. Companies that rigorously apply ASME-BPE can often achieve higher production efficiencies, lower development and manufacturing costs, and increase quality and safety, while complying with regulations.

Instrumentation designed according to ASME-BPE guidance
Our expertise in the field

For a system or component to be ASME BPE-compliant, adherence to all applicable parts of the standard is required. The stringent requirements of BPE often mean that only devices specifically designed according to standard can achieve full compliance. Endress+Hauser offers a complete portfolio of instruments that are designed and manufactured according to ASME BPE, such as:

  • Promass P 100 Coriolis flowmeter is an ASME BPE-compliant specialist with an ultra-compact transmitter. It delivers total performance on the smallest footprint. They are designed for applications in sterile environments where space is a premium.

  • Digital oxygen sensor Memosens COS22E Memosens 2.0 hygienic, amperometric oxygen sensor for the food and life sciences industries

  • Absolute and gauge pressure Cerabar PMP51 Digital pressure transmitter with welded metal sensor for measurement in gases, steam or liquids

  • Vibronic Point level detection Liquiphant FTL50H Compact vibration point level switch for liquids predominantly in the food and life sciences industry

  • Sanitary digital thermometer iTHERM TM411, a hygienic temperature measurement instrument for optimum product quality, process safety, and efficiency

The next generation of single-use instruments

Disposable equipment is now estimated to be present in 85% of pre-market manufacturing, and its usage is also increasing for the commercial production of biological medicines. Since the equipment is sterile and ready to use, there is no additional need for cleaning, sterilizing, or validating any of its components. Single-use technology results in a simplified, more flexible production and faster time to market biopharmaceuticals.

Raman Rxn-46 probe connected to BioPAT® Spectro for Ambr® 15 and Ambr® 250 by Sartorius
Our expertise in the field

Single-use instrumentation must offer equivalent reliability and measurement accuracy as their reusable counterparts while still providing key attributes such as minimized hold-up volume, an ergonomic design, no required calibration, and the ability to optimize costs. Endress+Hauser has risen to the challenge, collaborating with leading technology providers to extend our portfolio with an equivalent single-use offering for upstream and downstream process applications.

  • Raman Rxn-46 probe connection to BioPAT® Spectro for Ambr® 15 and Ambr® 250 by Sartorius

Advanced analytics for process control in bioreactors

In a bioreactor, it is essential to keep the dissolved oxygen and pH at an optimal level at all times. Cell density and metabolites should also be monitored for a better insight into the process. The concentration of metabolites is typically measured off-line with time-consuming techniques and therefore requires sampling with the associated risks.

Bioreactor in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing plant
Our expertise in the field

Raman spectroscopy is an ideal solution for fast and non-destructive measurement. Our Raman solutions can monitor several parameters simultaneously with one single probe installed directly in-line. The complete upstream package enables real-time and optimized control of the process leading to reduced time between batches, limited risk of contamination and increased yield.

  • Kaiser Raman Rxn analyzer  is designed for use in analytical laboratories with model transfer capabilities.

  • Raman Rxn-10 probe with Raman optic system for single use, a bioprocess probe with sterile, disposable fittings for single-use bioreactors.

Benefits

From our ASME-BPE compliant portfolio to our advanced analytical technology and calibration services, we are committed to helping you improve your biopharmaceutical manufacturing process, getting your product to market faster while safeguarding product quality and mitigating risk.

  • 35

    fermentation batches until ROI of a single channel Kaiser Raman Rxn system

  • 2 months

    faster time to market when streamlining your projects for the biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes together with our industry experts

  • 10%

    cost reduction thanks to preventive maintenance concepts

Success stories

  • Medical autoclaves performing sterilization at elevated temperatures using saturated steam Medical autoclaves performing sterilization at elevated temperatures using saturated steam

    Medical autoclaves

    New sensor technology automates recalibrations to reduce risk in batch sterilization. Learn More!

  • real-time monitoring of critical parameters in fermentation processes real-time monitoring of critical parameters in fermentation processes

    Advanced bioprocess control

    From time consuming sample analysis to real-time monitoring of critical parameters in fermentation processes thanks to complete solutions from hardware to development and analytical services.

  • TrustSens, launch plant fermenter, self-calibration, temperature measurement TrustSens, launch plant fermenter, self-calibration, temperature measurement

    Automated inline self-calibration at Lonza

    Automated inline self-calibration at Lonza for full monitoring throughout bioprocess

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  • Analytics - We help you to improve quality while reducing operational costs

    Analysis

    Analysis

    Water, beverages, dairy products, chemicals or pharmaceuticals have to be analyzed every day. Choose the device best suited to your process needs from our comprehensive product portfolio.

  • Flow measurement

    Flowmeter

    Flowmeter

    Water, natural gas, steam, mineral oil, chemicals are some of the fluids that have to be measured day in, day out. Select the flowmeter best suited to your process needs.

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    Level

    Level

    Continuous level measurement and point level detection in liquids and bulk solids

  • Field of Application Pressure

    Pressure

    Pressure

    Powerful instruments for process pressure, differential pressure, level and flow.

  • Endress+Hauser offer appropriate software solutions for all branches of industry.

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    Apart from all relevant measuring and system technologies, we also offer appropriate software for all branches of industry that provide to run your operating processes at its full potential.

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    Temperature measurement

    Temperature measurement

    Thermometers and transmitters for the process industry

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    Instrumentation services

    Instrumentation services

    Maximize plant performance, minimize OPEX, increase uptime, all with compliance. Partner with Endress+Hauser instrumentation services.

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