How formulation software makes your pharmaceutical production safer and more efficient

ProRecipe XT^® is the optimal solution from Minebea Intec, a leading global manufacturer of weighing technologies, especially for companies in the pharmaceutical industry. The software combines scales and software into a powerful unit to streamline manual dosing processes and fulfils the high requirements for precision, process reliability and regulations such as GxP. This benefits not only production companies with complex recipes but also system integrators looking to enhance their portfolio with a powerful recipe management system.

The production floor is buzzing with activity . All the raw materials for the upcoming order are prepped and ready. An employee takes a quick look at the screen: The exact quantities for the next batch are already calculated. A qucik scan of the first raw material label immediately opens a straight forward weighing screen. The employee precisely weighs the material until the color on the screen changes: indicating the target quantity has been reached. Thanks to the ProRecipe XT^® software solution from Minebea Intec, the entire process runs smoothly - from precise weighing of the ingredients to automatic documentation. What used to be laboriously and error-prone paper process is now digitally controlled and documented, improving data integrity. "With ProRecipe XT^®, we enable our customers not only to digitalise their production processes but also to make them significantly safer and more efficient," explains Lars-Henrik Bierwirth, Global Product Manager at Minebea Intec. "Thanks to the complete traceability and precise control of all process parameters, we are setting new standards in production safety."

Efficiency and precision combined

ProRecipe XT^®ensures precise dosing and transparently documents all steps - from small batches to complex multi-component recipes. A typical application example is in pharmaceutical production, where numerous ingredients have to be processed in different quantities. Here, ProRecipe XT^®ensures that each ingredient is measured exactly and weighing errors are avoided. Thanks to the interface to existing ERP systems, order and batch data can be transferred automatically. Once dosing is complete, ProRecipe XT^®returns the weighing data and consumption quantities directly. This saves time, minimizes input errors and ensures an up-to-date stock overview at all times.

In regulated industries such as the pharmaceutical industry, where the highest standards of data integrity and GxP compliance apply, ProRecipe XT^® is the ideal solution. The software was developed in accordance with the recommendations of GAMP5 and offers comprehensive reporting and audit trail functions that fully fulfil the FDA requirements for computerized systems. "For reasons of data integrity, our customers in the pharmaceutical sector often want to digitally record the entire manufacturing process - not just the dosing steps. With ProRecipe XT^®, we make this possible with digital manufacturing instructions that can be integrated directly into recipes," explains Bierwirth. A pharmaceutical manufacturer that processes different active ingredients in small batches can thus ensure that each ingredient precisely meets the specifications and that the entire production process remains fully traceable - a decisive advantage for safety and efficiency in this industry. "With ProRecipe XT^®, our customers minimize the risk of process errors and guarantee that all batches are consistently produced to the same standards and specifications," adds Bierwirth.

In the pharmaceutical industry, where there are often long lead times for the implementation of IT projects, ProRecipe XT^® offers the necessary flexibility with its modular licence system. "Our solution is so scalable that both small and large companies can benefit," emphasises Bierwirth. "The user-friendliness and adaptability of ProRecipe XT^® make it the perfect choice for any production environment."

The perfect interplay of hardware and software

One key to the successful use of ProRecipe XT^®: high-quality weighing solutions. Minebea Intec offers a broad portfolio of durable, highly accurate load cells, industrial scales and electronic weighing systems that can be seamlessly integrated into ProRecipe XT^® . Comprehensive services - from software and weighing solutions to commissioning and qualification - come from a single source. Where necessary, Minebea Intec provides support with individual adaptations in order to offer customised solutions for specific customer requirements - a holistic service approach that impresses.

The smooth interaction of hardware and software brings structure and precision to every process step, from batch recording to the complete documentation of all ingredients. Thanks to the intuitive operation of ProRecipe XT^® , users always have an overview, even with complex recipe processes and are guided through the process step by step. This creates a focussed working atmosphere in which the operator can concentrate fully on batching - while the software takes care of the rest.