Rockwell Automation Inc.

Company Overview

Rockwell Automation Inc. is a leading global provider of automation, power, control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. Risk-based manufacturing and counterfeit drug concerns mean that pharmaceutical manufacturers need an industry partner who understands services and solutions for process automation technologies (PAT), validation services, solutions enabled by radio-frequency identification (RFID) and OEM PAT-ready, MES-ready solutions.

Rockwell Automation's integrated automation and information architecture covers the entire life cycle of a pharmaceutical or biotechnology product. The complete architecture includes manufacturing execution system solutions spanning the phases of the life cycle from R&D (RDM) and clinical trials (CTM) management through primary and secondary manufacturing.

Quick Facts
Rockwell Automation Inc.
1201 S. Second St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204-2496

Featured Solutions

• The schedule is the driver by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  In this case study, Rockwell Automation Inc. reduces configuration efforts dramatically for Orion Pharma in a project to implement a weighing and dispensing solution at five sites with an update of their IT landscape and business processes.
  
  
• Improved quality with proper validation of all master data by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  In this case study, Rockwell Automation Inc. updates and extends the existing manufacturing execution system (MES) with a standardized Propack Data PMX MES solution which supports the entire pharmaceutical lifecycle from goods receipt through the production process to the finished product.
  
  
• Toyo Engineering Corp. increases operator productivity by 30 percent at ... by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  In this case study, Rockwell Automation Inc. provides the Propack Data MES solution to Toyo Engineering Corp., leading to reduced production and labor costs, a 30 percent increase in operator productivity and faster time to market.
  
  
• Roemmers Laboratories continues to lead the pharmaceutical industry in Latin ... by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  In this case study, Rockwell Automation Inc. provides Roemmers Laboratories with Propack Data MES for production programming, monitoring and production process functions, and integrates the system with its SCADA process control systems, SAP management system and SGA automatic storage system.
  
  
• Pharmaceutical manufacturer takes control of its plant with automation solution by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  In this case study, Rockwell Automation Inc. supplies an Australian pharmaceutical company with an automation upgrade that provides ease of trouble-shooting and maintenance, and saves time and technical resources on an estimated 60 percent of reported faults.
  
  
• PAT: improved quality, better efficiency and improved profits by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  This white paper by Rockwell Automation Inc. describes how process analytical technology (PAT) is bringing real-life benefits and improvements to many pharmaceutical processes.
  
  
• Weigh dispense optimization by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  This white paper by Rockwell Automation Inc. provides an overview of typical weigh and dispensing operations in the pharmaceutical industry.
  
  
• Reaping the rewards of PAT by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  This white paper by Rockwell Automation takes a detailed look at the business drivers of PAT – regulatory and financial – and highlights the fundamental steps to successful implementation.
  
  
• PAT initiative expected to invigorate pharmaceutical industry with improved ... by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  This white paper by Rockwell Automation Inc. takes a detailed look at the regulatory and financial drivers of process analytical technology (PAT) and offers an overview of steps to successfully implementing PAT, including a productivity improvement appraisal (PIA), discovery and analysis phases and other issues.
  
  
• The MES performance advantage by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  This white paper by Rockwell Automation Inc. describes the performance and cost-reduction advantages of manufacturing execution systems (MESs).
  
  
• A Perspective on Standards: A Tool for Global Competitive Survival in an ... by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  This paper by Rockwell Automation features executive viewpoints from leading standards, trade and conformity assessment organizations on why standards and regulations are important to global business, and why industry should care.
  
  

• Solid dosage suite by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  In this application note, Rockwell Automation Inc. describes how its modular and flexible S88-based system speeds implementation of solid dosage systems with less risk.
  
  
• Advanced standard operating procedures by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  In this application note, Rockwell Automation Inc. describes how its compliance services support and lead initiatives to help optimize, enhance or substitute standard operating procedures to optimally use risk-based concepts and to streamline SOP system for efficiency.
  
  
• Weigh and dispense optimization (WDO) by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  In this application note, Rockwell Automation Inc. describes how its weigh and dispense optimization (WDO) is designed to help manufacturers with operational efficiencies while leveraging compliance.
  
  
• Automation of bioreactors by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  In this application note, Rockwell Automation Inc. describes how its bioreactor control solution adapts to all types of bioreactor environments.
  
  

• Automation answers for demand-driven manufacturing by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  <P>This white paper by Rockwell Automation aims to answer the industry's questions regarding supply chain-demand manufacturing and the ways in which automation systems can be of assistance.</P>
  
  
• Advanced standard operating procedures (SOP) and compliance by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  Rockwell Automation addresses utilizing standard operating procedures while still adhering to FDA compliance for the pharmaceutical and drug development industries.
  
  
• Weigh and dispense optimization: Cross-system data control by Rockwell Automation Inc.
  Rockwell Automation provides tips on optimizing weigh and dispense capabilities via data control software and integration.