Success Story Contact Details: Lynne Potter +44 (0)1730 233332 [email protected]Pharmaceutical tablet packing and inspection Introduction Pharma Packaging Systems (PPS) based in Pershore, UK, specialise in packaging systems for the pharmaceutical industry. Primary business is design and manufacture of electronic counting systems for tablets and capsules, either standalone, or as part of an integrated packaging line. With over 50 years of experience in this sector and references worldwide PPS are considered a leading supplier of this technology. Multipix Imaging, a distributor specialising in machine vision, has been working with Machine Vision Technology Ltd (MVT), Leamington Spa, since 2003. Multipix offering advice, supply and support of machine vision components which include assisting with application evaluation and loaning equipment to MVT when necessary. MVT are independent vision systems integrators which means they are totally free to choose the right vision system for each application. Their staff, individually, have up to 30 year’s experience in the Machine Vision business. Vision provides competitive advantage MVT were approached by PPS after they identified an opportunity to offer their customers the benefits of Machine Vision by creating an inspection solution for their existing range of counting and packaging machines. The purpose of the inspection is to check for broken, partially formed or cross contamination (rogue tablets from another batch). In the pharmaceutical industry, cross contamination, if left undetected before it leaves the manufacturer can cause the whole factory to be shut down for a period in addition to crippling fines. Key advantages of the PPS online inspection system • Verify it is the correct tablet so avoiding cross-contamination • Measure length, width, area, completeness • Verify colour • Ensure quality • Avoid product returns and the possibility of substantial fines/losses • 80 images per second across 24 lanes of continuous tablet flow PPS ideally wanted to work with a local company that also had the experience and capability of developing such a specialised system, MVT had previously developed a system for Schwartz Pharmaceutical, USA to inspect tablets and so the cooperation was formed. Challenges to overcome
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