IMA Life, the Aseptic Processing & Freeze-Drying Solutions division, was present on show INJECTA 36, advanced robotic fill-finish solution which raises the bar for the high-speed processing of Ready-To-Use syringes. Recently awarded as Best in Show Award at Interphex NY 2023, INJECTA 36 (look at the photo) introduces an innovative solution for 100% In-Process Control and check-weighing, and it is further proof of the key role played by IMA Life in the Ready-To-Use segment for automatic filling & closing machines, able to maximize production performance.
In this CPHI edition 2024, a dedicated Continuous Manufacturing corner powered by IMA Active was also on display. Through advanced process control, this technology enhances the potency, effectiveness, and safety of pharmaceutical products. IMA Active’s belief in and knowledge of Continuous Manufacturing have grown stronger thanks to intensive R&D work carried out on two fronts.
Omas Tecnosistemi is the recent acquisition by IMA, specialised in the design and manufacturing of machines and complete processing, filling and capping lines for liquids, creams, hot creams, and powder products in bottles, jar and tubes. Omas was show the GD-250 double pitch filling and capping machine, the CX-50 turbo emulsifier mixer and the DEP-MI Powder Filler, all suitable for installation in the Personal Care and Health Care sectors.
Many sustainable packaging solutions was showcased and our experts was there to illustrate more about the Group’s concrete and eco-friendly developments. IMA Safe and IMA EOL was introducing the new frontier of pharma green packaging and applications in terms of recyclable and biodegradable films, sustainable plastic materials and paper.
IMA MED-TECH, the new business unit powered by IMA AUTOMATION, was also present on show with its experts, ensuring insights about the most recently developed assembly solutions for medical technologies, such as drug delivery injectors, inhalers, in vitro diagnostics and point-of-care, wearables, tubing sets, surgical instruments, pharma caps and, last but not least, complete processing and packaging lines for contact lenses.