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AUTOMATION

Steierl-Pharma modernises and

optimises labelling processes with

inspection technology

ardly any other industry is subject number, and serialisation information. Establishing a valid labelling process is key. At the
to such high-quality requirements same time, the processes should also be as efficient, fast and as sustainable as possible.
Hand legal regulations as Steierl-Pharma GmbH from Herrsching in Bavaria, Germany, relies on the support of
pharmaceutical companies. This applies to OMRON automation experts in this regard. By using a new labelling system with smart
active ingredients, production, and storage camera technology, Steierl-Pharma can label its pharmaceuticals with high process
as well as to the labelling process. The speed and reliability. These labels are printed with variable data on batch designation,
labels must be robust and stick reliably expiration date and if required, the dispensing notice “Sample, not for sale”.
for the usability period of the drug for Steierl-Pharma is a medium-sized pharmaceutical company in the field of
up to five years. Labels carry important naturopathy and produces medicines in liquid dosage form, in cylindrical glass
information such as the name of the drug, containers. The product range of the company includes medicines for the musculo-
active ingredient(s), manufacturer and skeletal system, for lowering blood pressure, relieving migraines or skin diseases, or for
other data such as expiration date, lot treating flu-like infections.

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