Robot-based automation for pharma, biotech and medtech – from concept to turnkey system.
Pharmabotix AG
Seengen (AG), Switzerland · Head OfficeNew on Amplifa
About Pharmabotix
Pharmabotix AG, headquartered in Seengen in the canton of Aargau, develops and manufactures robot-based automation solutions for the pharmaceutical industry as well as biotech and medical technology companies. The portfolio includes magazine systems, loading and unloading automation, packaging solutions, specialized robotics for sterile cell culture and gene therapy applications (inoculum production, cryovial filling, Cellstack handling) as well as precision assembly and inspection systems for medical devices. All systems are designed in accordance with GMP standards and regulatory requirements, including HMI and interface solutions with SRCI robot integration, OPC UA and audit trails per 21 CFR Part 11. In addition to delivering turnkey systems, the company offers consulting and studies such as process simulations, greenfield and brownfield planning, and feasibility studies. A service area covers preventive maintenance, system optimization, system expansion, retrofit, validation and 24/7 emergency support throughout the entire system life cycle. Customers and case studies include F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Sefar and PSM; the solutions are «Made in Switzerland».
- Site
- Seengen
- Processes
- Robot-based automation for pharma & biotech (magazine systems, loading and unloading automation,, Robotics for cell & gene therapies (inoculum production, cryovial filling, Cellstack handling), Precision assembly and automation for medical devices (autoinjector assembly, packaging automation,, Consulting & studies (process simulations, greenfield & brownfield planning, feasibility studies, Automated QC sample distribution with vision system (recipe-based, Plug & Produce), Low volume packaging (robot cell 800 × 1700 mm with gripper system and AGV transport), Automated fabric processing and die-cutting cell with needle plotters (holes in medical, HMI and interface technology for GMP-compliant systems (SRCI robot integration, OPC UA, 21 CFR
- Materials
- 6-axis robotics (Stäubli, Yaskawa), SRCI robot integration & OPC UA, Vision & 3D inspection (Octum, LMI Gocator), AGV intralogistics & WMS integration, CRYO-Filler (cryovial filling), Low Volume Packmate
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001, ISPE Membership, PDA Membership, Swiss Biotech Association
- Industries
- Pharma & Biotech, Cell & Gene Therapies, Medical Technology, CDMO, Engineering & Consulting
- 01
Consulting & studies (process simulations, greenfield/brownfield planning)
- 02
Design & engineering
- 03
Manufacturing & robotics integration
- 04
Commissioning & validation/qualification
- 05
Service & lifecycle support (maintenance, optimization, retrofit)
Technologies & Processes
6-axis robotics (Stäubli, Yaskawa)
Robot-based handling, assembly and filling for GMP-compliant pharma and medtech processes.
SRCI robot integration & OPC UA
Standardized interface integration for seamless data integrity in regulated systems (21 CFR Part 11).
Vision & 3D inspection (Octum, LMI Gocator)
Camera systems and confocal 3D line sensors for 100% inspection, e.g. stopper seat checks and microtiter plates.
AGV intralogistics & WMS integration
Autonomous material transport and digital connectivity of the material flow chain, among others for CDMO concepts.
CRYO-Filler (cryovial filling)
Robot-based filling system with Siemens control and optional isolator integration for sterile CGT production.
Low Volume Packmate
Compact robot cell (800 × 1700 mm) with flexible gripper system for packaging in the clinical sector.
Sites
Seengen
CHHead office, engineering & manufacturing
- Lot size
- Single systems up to series production systems
- Materials
- Stainless steel/GMP components, robotics, vision systems
- 6-axis robots (Stäubli TX2-60L, Yaskawa)
- CRYO-Filler
- Sally (inoculum production)
- Low Volume Packmate
- Gocator 3D line sensors
- Octum camera systems
- AGV systems
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robot-based automation for pharma & biotech (magazine systems, loading and unloading automation,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Robotics for cell & gene therapies (inoculum production, cryovial filling, Cellstack handling)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Precision assembly and automation for medical devices (autoinjector assembly, packaging automation,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consulting & studies (process simulations, greenfield & brownfield planning, feasibility studiesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automated QC sample distribution with vision system (recipe-based, Plug & Produce)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Low volume packaging (robot cell 800 × 1700 mm with gripper system and AGV transport)Assembly | – | 1700 mm | – | – | – |
| Automated fabric processing and die-cutting cell with needle plotters (holes in medicalAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| HMI and interface technology for GMP-compliant systems (SRCI robot integration, OPC UA, 21 CFREngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Autoinjector assembly in the clinical sector with servo press (force-displacement monitoring)Assembly | – | – | – | Small Scale | – |
| Automated stopper seat inspection after lyophilization (100% inspection, vial singulation,Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D Inspect – microtiter plate inspection (confocal 3D line sensors)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automated cryo-vial filling for sterile CGT production (CRYO-Filler, isolator integration)Assembly | – | – | – | Very small batches/small lots | – |
| Automated inoculum production for cell & gene therapy (Sally)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| CDMO automation concept (AGV intralogistics, end-of-line automation, WMS integration, 3D planning)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Service & support: preventive maintenance, system optimization, system expansion, retrofit,Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
10 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-axis robot | Stäubli TX2-60L | – | – | – | Roche Kaiseraugst (customer system) |
| 6-axis robot | Yaskawa | – | – | – | – |
| Robot cell for packaging | Pharmabotix Low Volume Packmate | – | 800 × 1700 mm | – | – |
| Cryo-vial filling system (robot-based, 6-axis robot, Siemens control, optional | Pharmabotix CRYO-Filler | – | – | – | – |
| Automation solution inoculum production (robot-based, modular) | Pharmabotix Sally | – | – | – | – |
| Needle plotter with Siemens Technology Kinematics | Pharmabotix/Siemens | – | – | – | Sefar AG |
| Confocal 3D line sensor | LMI Gocator | – | – | – | – |
| Camera system for inspection | Octum | – | – | – | – |
| AGV system (autonomous material transport) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Intelligent servo press with force-displacement monitoring | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certifications
Pharmabotix designs according to GMP standards and regulatory requirements (including 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5) and is certified to ISO 9001:2015. The quality team supports projects from validation and qualification through to ongoing operation; vision systems and confocal 3D line sensor technology are used as inspection equipment.
| Evidence | Seengen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISPE Membership | |
| PDA Membership | |
| Swiss Biotech Association |