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Elevating control strategies for fluidised bed drying to the next level
The intrinsic capabilities of fluidised bed dryers (FBDs) in achieving precise, controlled, and uniform drying of wet solids have made them indispensable in a multitude of sectors. To harness the full potential of these systems, companies must keep pace with...
Automated laboratory robotics with SciYbotic Labs
The Optimal Group is advancing automated laboratory analysis processes across the pharmaceutical sector with the launch of the SciYbotic Labs range. The new solutions make analysis faster with a higher level of consistency, allowing pharmaceutical companies to achieve...
Optimal supports continued customer growth with expanded sales team
Leading automation and system integration specialist, Optimal Industrial Automation, has announced the expansion of its UK sales team with multiple new hires. These appointments strengthen the company’s commitment to driving the digital transformation of its customers...
Optimal’s SciYbotic range of quality assurance equipment represents a paradigm shift in tablet testing
12 March 2024 Revolutionising the quality control of tablets, the Optimal Group has developed the SciYbotic range of oral solid dose (OSD) Quality Test Machines for high-speed, at-line operations. Available as part of the SciY platform of vendor-agnostic software and...
Pinpointing the potential of your legacy automation systems
Feb 1, 2024 Food processing companies that already have a complete automation system in place, which has been successfully running for years, may think that upgrading can be deferred, only to be replaced when absolutely essential. However, taking this lightly and...
Vision systems advance quality control capabilities
Jan 16th, 2024 In the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, every pack of oral solid dosage (OSD) form and its content must be carefully inspected to guarantee that it meets quality standards and complies with regulatory requirements. While traditional control...
Robots that can “see” are the future of smart manufacturing
Nov 14th, 2023 Fully integrated robot vision systems are on the rise, but what does it takes to create a good one? Combined robotics and vision systems are pushing the boundaries of industrial automation applications and enhancing their capabilities. These...
Targeted automation can drive quick sustainability wins
Jun 20, 2023 The need for more sustainable practices in the food and beverage industry is gaining pace, driven by new regulations, market demands as well as the desire to combat climate change and save costs. When looking at cutting emissions and reducing energy...
Automation helps transform medical plastic waste into a reliable, economical resource
May 18, 2023 Plastic can be found everywhere in medical and healthcare settings – in fact, we probably cannot imagine sanitary practices in the sector without it. Given that the material is so ubiquitous, it is no surprise that hospitals and other health centres...
Optimal’s iPass for MDI wins 2022 Pharma Innovation Award
Jan 25, 2023 Optimal Industrial Automation’s flagship automated system, iPass™, has received a 2022 Pharma Innovation Award from Pharma Manufacturing. Winning the Quality Control category, the solution boosts the speed and accuracy of leak testing for pressurised...