News & Events Metronik successfully completed an extensive IoT project for Telekom Slovenije Metronik successfully completed an extensive IoT project for Telekom Slovenije Together with Telekom Slovenije, Metronik designed and built a state-of-the-art remote control system for telecommunications equipment of Telekom and roaming telecommunication operators; the equipment... Krka awarded factory of the year 2018 Krka awarded factory of the year 2018 Krka’s pharmaceutical factory Notol 2 received the prestigious Factory of the Year 2018 award from the Časnik Finance magazine. The Factory of the Year project highlights production practices and conn... Digitalization is the lever that can improve industry Digitalization is the lever that can improve industry The technical and business transformation of domestic industry is in progress. Dr. Saša Sokolić, member of Metronik's management board, believes Slovenian companies are on the right track, but could r... Metronik a sponsor of the AIG ’19 Conference Metronik a sponsor of the AIG ’19 Conference Metronik made a presentation as a sponsor at the AIG ’19 (Automation in Manufacturing and Business) Conference to be held on 9 and 10 April 2018 at the City Hotel in Maribor.The main topic of this yea... Metronik participates in the development of continuous biotechnological processes Metronik participates in the development of continuous biotechnological processes Biological medicines are among the most significant achievements in medicine, since they are more specific, have fewer side effects and are able to cure previously incurable diseases. Slovenia has als... Metronik a sponsor of the Russian Pharmaceutical Forum 2019 Metronik a sponsor of the Russian Pharmaceutical Forum 2019 We are proud that Metronik made a presentation as a sponsor at the Russian Pharmaceutical Forum 2019 (The foremost gathering of CEOs of international and local pharmaceutical producers, distributors a... Metronik a partner of the PharmaTalk 2019 Metronik a partner of the PharmaTalk 2019 We are proud to be one of the partners and the participants at the PharmaTALK EU 2019 sold out event. Conference to be held on 4 and 5 June 2019 at Titanic Chaussee Hotel in Berlin, Germany. Metr... Metronik presented its solutions for digitalization in pharma industry in Kiev, Ukraine Metronik presented its solutions for digitalization in pharma industry in Kiev, Ukraine Metronik made a presentation at the PharmaTechExpo 2019 exhibition (X Anniversary International Exhibition of equipment and technologies for the pharmaceutical industry ). Exhibiti... Ljubljanske mlekarne awarded Factory of the Year 2019 Ljubljanske mlekarne awarded Factory of the Year 2019 Ljubljanske mlekarne won the prestigious title Factory of the Year 2019, awarded by the Časnik Finance newspaper. Good practice from production and business digitalization, the Internet of Things... Metronik's innovative solutions were presented at the PharmTech expo 2019 in Moscow Metronik's innovative solutions were presented at the PharmTech expo 2019 in Moscow With its partners, companies Inel and Promis, Metronik made a presentation at the 21st Pharmtech & Ingredients expo which took place from 19th to 22nd November 2019 at the Crocus Expo IEC in Mosco... Successful implementation of MePIS RM in Novartis Belgium Successful implementation of MePIS RM in Novartis Belgium We are delighted to announce successful project completion in Novatis Belgium, where we implemented MePIS RM solution together with our partner De Roeve Industrial IT. With the implemented MePIS ... Metronik will continue to promote the digital transformation of companies in 2020 Metronik will continue to promote the digital transformation of companies in 2020 “In 2020 we remain active in process automation and digitalisation in industry, smart buildings and infrastructure. After a very successful previous year we see the options for further growing espe... 9 Key Challenges and Risks of Recipe Management Process in Life Sciences Industry 9 Key Challenges and Risks of Recipe Management Process in Life Sciences Industry In life sciences production, numerous different machines and types of equipment are used in the production process. For all of these devices, parameters (recipes) need to be set every time a new medic... Metronik is looking for a Senior Sales Manager for Western Europe Metronik is looking for a Senior Sales Manager for Western Europe Senior Sales Manager will play a critical role in helping Metronik to enter new markets in Western Europe by: building a pipeline of qualified customer and partner leads,increasing sales of Metroni... COVID-19 Pandemic – Continuity of Operations at Metronik COVID-19 Pandemic – Continuity of Operations at Metronik With rapid spread of coronavirus across the world, our primary concern is health and safety of our employees as well as of our clients and business partners. Metronik acted promptly and extensively, a... 80% of manufacturing companies can increase productivity by at least 3% in one year 80% of manufacturing companies can increase productivity by at least 3% in one year It is not just a phrase, it is a fact based on thirty years of our experience in automation and digitalization of production processes. Productivity is one of the key drivers of competitiveness in tod... Main Features of MePIS RM Software for Digitalization of Recipe Management in Life Sciences Industry Main Features of MePIS RM Software for Digitalization of Recipe Management in Life Sciences Industry Challenges and risks associated with the recipe management process in the life sciences industry can be overcome by the introduction of MePIS RM software solution. MePIS RM is off-the-shelf softwar... Check List: Is Your Recipe Management Process Putting You at Risk? Check List: Is Your Recipe Management Process Putting You at Risk? Every machine in the manufacturing process requires defined set of parameters for its operation often named “recipe”. Today, recipe management can require many manual actions from different stakeholde... Why does Life Science Manufacturing have ample room for improvement of Operational Excellence? Why does Life Science Manufacturing have ample room for improvement of Operational Excellence? Competitive pressures are increasing the need for life science companies to innovate on all fronts, including manufacturing. In manufacturing, they must look for new ways on how to improve processes a... MePIS OPEX – Advanced Platform for Operational Excellence in Life Science Manufacturing MePIS OPEX – Advanced Platform for Operational Excellence in Life Science Manufacturing MePIS OPEX is a cutting-edge software solution that forms the basis for improvements of productivity in the life science production. It is a web-based platform that enables users to uncover and addres... New MePIS RM distributor for the UK and Irish life science markets New MePIS RM distributor for the UK and Irish life science markets Industrial IT & Automation expert iioTek has been awarded distribution rights for MePIS RM, a revolutionary central recipe management solution, across the UK and Ireland. MePIS R... Key Benefits of Operational Excellence Platform MePIS OPEX in the Life Science Manufacturing Key Benefits of Operational Excellence Platform MePIS OPEX in the Life Science Manufacturing Operational excellence platform is the key precondition for improving manufacturing efficiency and productivity in life science companies. With it, companies can gain comprehensive overview of manufac... MePIS software solutions exhibited at Pharmtech & Ingredients Expo in Moscow MePIS software solutions exhibited at Pharmtech & Ingredients Expo in Moscow Last week, our colleagues from Metronik CIS participated in the 22nd Pharmtech & Ingredients expo in Moscow, the largest exhibition of equipment and technologies for pharmaceutical production in E... Happy New Year 2021! Happy New Year 2021! Access to Production Data for Unrestricted Use of Applications Beyond the Gateway Access to Production Data for Unrestricted Use of Applications Beyond the Gateway MePIS UDG – Unified Data Gateway is an advanced infrastructure element that acts as the essential provider of contextualised production data to applications beyond it. The solution brings an enti... How to avoid data integrity risks related to recipe management in life science manufacturing? How to avoid data integrity risks related to recipe management in life science manufacturing? Did you know that 79% of the FDA's warning letters in recent years cited data integrity concerns? And the trend has been worsening in recent years! Warning letters commonly cite ineffective access ... 7 Key Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 7 Key Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) One of the important steps towards increasing productivity and reducing production costs is the implementation of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). With it, manufacturing companies achieve ... Avoid deviations, batch destructions and delays caused by human errors in recipe management Avoid deviations, batch destructions and delays caused by human errors in recipe management Errors and deviations occur in every manufacturing process. But when they happen in pharmaceutical industry, it means that people suffering from life-altering diseases may not receive their medicine i... How German life science manufacturers set up their production environment How German life science manufacturers set up their production environment As a life science manufacturer, if you want to produce high quality medicines on consistent basis, you have to have well-defined process in place for how you define and set up machine parameters in or... State-of-the-art digitization technologies as a key element for a substantial leap in production efficiency State-of-the-art digitization technologies as a key element for a substantial leap in production efficiency The issue of productivity has been around in the manufacturing world for decades. However, in practice, we have often seen failed investments and unexploited opportunities to improve production effici... Metronik at Making Pharmaceuticals expo in Coventry (UK), 5-6 October Metronik at Making Pharmaceuticals expo in Coventry (UK), 5-6 October Metronik will exhibit its innovative solutions for digitalization of life science manufacturing – MePIS at the Making pharmaceuticals exhibition and conference, which is going to take place from 5th t... How can you reduce setup time for tablet press by 50%? How can you reduce setup time for tablet press by 50%? In Oral Solid Dosage manufacturing, plants need to produce millions of tablets daily. As tablets vary in shapes, weight, active substance dosing and other parameters, the production is broken down in ... Happy New Year 2022! Happy New Year 2022! Zero carbon footprint as a precondition for competitiveness of manufacturing companies Zero carbon footprint as a precondition for competitiveness of manufacturing companies One of the key global challenges today are the climate changes. To help fight them, more and more manufacturing companies and other organizations are actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emission... Metronik at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition in Dublin Metronik at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition in Dublin Metronik is participating in the international fair "National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition," held on 25 and 26 May 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. The two-day event, intended... Most common data integrity violations in life science manufacturing and how to avoid them Most common data integrity violations in life science manufacturing and how to avoid them Data integrity is defined as the extent to which all data are complete, consistent, and accurate throughout the data lifecycle. It includes all original records and true copies, including source (raw)... How to cut the cost of producing drugs without increasing your product liability How to cut the cost of producing drugs without increasing your product liability In March this year, a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in London was fined £51,000 and ordered to pay costs of £104,898 by a Crown Court, after it was convicted of supplying a medicinal pro... Metronik at the meeting of the leaders in the pharmaceutical industry Pharma Talk in Berlin Metronik at the meeting of the leaders in the pharmaceutical industry Pharma Talk in Berlin Metronik will exhibit at the annual Pharma Talk conference, which will be held on 28 and 29.6. in Berlin, Germany. Pharma Talk is a leading annual meet-up which brings together some of the most inf... Webinar invitation: Digital solutions for improved process data management, seamless reporting and in-process batch evaluation Webinar invitation: Digital solutions for improved process data management, seamless reporting and in-process batch evaluation According to different researches, more than a third of pharmaceutical manufacturing decision-makers cite a lack of available data and insights as their biggest frustration. Moreover, disconnected ... 6 strategic steps to enable a successful digital transformation of life science manufacturing 6 strategic steps to enable a successful digital transformation of life science manufacturing Digitalization of manufacturing operations is one of the most extensive and challenging investments for modern industrial companies. As a consequence, there are a number of options for co-financi... Metronik strikes partnership with QM Consulting to bring advanced digitalization solutions to Polish life science manufacturers Metronik strikes partnership with QM Consulting to bring advanced digitalization solutions to Polish life science manufacturers We are pleased to announce that QM Consulting has joined our international partner network for distribution of MePIS Software solutions in Poland. "Our team has extensive experience in the life sci... Join our webinar: Digital solutions for improved process data management, seamless reporting and in-process batch evaluation Join our webinar: Digital solutions for improved process data management, seamless reporting and in-process batch evaluation According to different researches, more than a third of pharmaceutical manufacturing decision-makers cite a lack of available data and insights as their biggest frustration. Moreover, disconnected ... Innovative IIoT solution for higher machine uptime and lower operating costs Innovative IIoT solution for higher machine uptime and lower operating costs IIoT cloud platform is the result of R&D cooperation between Metronik and Telekom Slovenije In an increasingly technologically demanding and competitive business environment, many industrial co... How to achieve rock-solid GMP compliance and boost process efficiency at the same time? How to achieve rock-solid GMP compliance and boost process efficiency at the same time? The case for comprehensive reporting and process data analytics software Proper management of process reports is crucial for GMP compliance. That is why there is no margin of error, when reports a... MePIS Energy awarded certificate of compliance with the ISO 50001 standard MePIS Energy awarded certificate of compliance with the ISO 50001 standard One of the pillars for efficient energy management in organizations and reductione of energy consumption is introduction of the ISO 50001 energy management standard. Industrial energy consumption... Happy New Year 2023! Happy New Year 2023! How to effectively reduce energy consumption and cut greenhouse emissions in manufacturing? How to effectively reduce energy consumption and cut greenhouse emissions in manufacturing? Rising energy prices are putting a strain on manufacturing, driving up costs and forcing many manufacturers to rethink their energy efficiency strategies. Furthermore, with dire predictions coming fro... Avoid deviations, batch destructions and delays caused by human errors in recipe management Avoid deviations, batch destructions and delays caused by human errors in recipe management Errors and deviations occur in every manufacturing process. But when they happen in pharmaceutical industry, it means that people suffering from life-altering diseases, may not receive their medicine ... How can digitalization help with the lack of workers in manufacturing? How can digitalization help with the lack of workers in manufacturing? One of the daunting challenges for industrial companies today is scarcity of qualified workforce in manufacturing. According to last year's survey by the Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS), 1 in 5 c... Increase productivity, improve quality and facilitate regulatory compliance in life science manufacturing with MePIS LS Increase productivity, improve quality and facilitate regulatory compliance in life science manufacturing with MePIS LS Competition in global life science markets is constantly increasing, customers are becoming more demanding and health reforms are putting pressure on prices. At the same time, regulatory requirements ... Seven measures for effective improvement of production quality Seven measures for effective improvement of production quality In today's demanding industrial environment, production quality is one of the key factors for competitiveness and business success. Quality problems may lead to delays in deliveries, product complaint... Artificial intelligence as a key factor in future production optimization Artificial intelligence as a key factor in future production optimization Artificial intelligence is poised to become one of the pivotal technologies of the future, profoundly influencing the digital transformation of both the economy and society. Slovenia is among the EU c... How to ensure a reliable source of energy and environmental data for sustainability and reporting? How to ensure a reliable source of energy and environmental data for sustainability and reporting? Sustainability has been an important topic for several years, although it has been somewhat overshadowed in recent years by the coronavirus, the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine. Nevertheless, it ... How can we effectively reduce the frequency and costs of unexpected production outages? How can we effectively reduce the frequency and costs of unexpected production outages? In the highly competitive modern economy, industrial plants are under constant pressure to avoid unexpected production stoppages that affect their productivity, profitability and customer relationship... Implications of dynamic electricity tariffs on manufacturing companies Implications of dynamic electricity tariffs on manufacturing companies The growth of renewable energy, electrification of transport and phase-out of fossil fuels are impacting the entire power grid. Thus, systemic measures, such as load management (also known as dem... Key benefits and challenges of IT/OT integration for pharmaceutical manufacturing Key benefits and challenges of IT/OT integration for pharmaceutical manufacturing According to a McKinsey study, around 80% of machines and devices in manufacturing represent isolated automation islands that do not communicate with each other or share locally stored data. This lack... How can we increase production efficiency and quality with digital work instructions? How can we increase production efficiency and quality with digital work instructions? According to various studies, the human factor causes 35-45% of downtime and 70-80% of accidents in production. Therefore, it is one of the main causes of quality deviations and increased production c... How does proactive management of employee competencies contribute to improved production performance? How does proactive management of employee competencies contribute to improved production performance? Despite the high level of automation and robotics in modern industry, the influence of employees remains a key factor for production success. Although difficult to measure precisely, knowledge, skills... Benefit from the digitized management of production recipes Benefit from the digitized management of production recipes Manufacturing recipes are used in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and other industries. They provide essential information about ingredients, processes and machine parameters t... Do you have a lot of production data but little useful information to improve production efficiency? Do you have a lot of production data but little useful information to improve production efficiency? A fundamental prerequisite for increasing production efficiency, reducing costs and improving product quality is information that enables manufacturing companies to better understand their processes, ... Key Functionalities of MES Systems for Boosting Efficiency in Pharmaceutical Production Key Functionalities of MES Systems for Boosting Efficiency in Pharmaceutical Production Significant improvements in efficiency within the pharmaceutical industry are difficult to imagine without a modern Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This system acts as a crucial link between bus... How do we assess the financial benefits and ROI of digitizing production? How do we assess the financial benefits and ROI of digitizing production? The 2024 State of the Digital Decade report by the European Commission highlights concerns regarding the EU's digital transformation efforts as the EU has yet to achieve full convergence on most targe... Prevent Production Downtime and Reduce Costs with Effective Maintenance of Equipment and Support Systems Prevent Production Downtime and Reduce Costs with Effective Maintenance of Equipment and Support Systems In today’s competitive business environment, high productivity, quality and optimal costs are essential for the success of manufacturing companies. Smooth and reliable operation of production equipmen... Metronik Completes Triple Management System Audit According to ISO Standards Metronik Completes Triple Management System Audit According to ISO Standards At Metronik, the foundation of our success lies in the quality of our solutions and services, information security and responsible environmental management. That’s why we have aligned our operation... Smart energy flow management for reducing energy costs in pharmaceutical production Smart energy flow management for reducing energy costs in pharmaceutical production Production companies are increasingly investing in their own energy sources due to economic, environmental and regulatory factors. Rising costs, fluctuations in energy prices and long-term uncertainty... Co-pilot in industry: intelligent assistance for more efficient production Co-pilot in industry: intelligent assistance for more efficient production Modern manufacturing faces challenges related to speed, flexibility and information accessibility. Traditional data retrieval in large manuals is time-consuming and often complex, making digital instr... End of support for windows 10: What challenges does it pose for HMI/SCADA systems and how can we address them? End of support for windows 10: What challenges does it pose for HMI/SCADA systems and how can we address them? Microsoft will officially end support for the Windows 10 operating system in October 2025. This change will significantly impact automation systems, particularly HMI/SCADA solutions, which often rely ... How Pharmaceutical Companies Can Apply Pharma 4.0 Principles with the MePIS LS System How Pharmaceutical Companies Can Apply Pharma 4.0 Principles with the MePIS LS System The pharmaceutical industry has long been at a crossroads. Digital transformation – known as Pharma 4.0 – is reshaping traditional manufacturing and quality assurance by introducing technologies that ... Metronik Enters Strategic Partnership with Swiss SKAN Group AG Joining Forces for a Digital Future in Industry 4.0 and Pharmace Metronik Enters Strategic Partnership with Swiss SKAN Group AG Joining Forces for a Digital Future in Industry 4.0 and Pharmace Metronik has entered into a strategic partnership with SKAN Group AG, a Swiss-based global leader in aseptic manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. This milestone marks a significant... How MePIS LS MES ensures quality, compliance and efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing How MePIS LS MES ensures quality, compliance and efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing The pharmaceutical industry operates in a highly regulated environment where traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements are critical. By digitalizing production with modern MES solutions... Why generic IT/OT integration solutions often fail in the pharmaceutical industry – and what works in practice Why generic IT/OT integration solutions often fail in the pharmaceutical industry – and what works in practice The pharmaceutical industry is among the most highly regulated and technologically demanding sectors. Digitalization of its processes is inevitable, yet many solutions that work successfully in other ... Join us at the Pharma MES 2025 conference in Berlin! Join us at the Pharma MES 2025 conference in Berlin! Pharma MES is Europe’s leading event dedicated to digitalization and MES systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It will take place on September 22–23, 2025, at the Maritim proArte Hotel in Berlin. ... Why does biotech manufacturing need centralized production data management (CDR)? Why does biotech manufacturing need centralized production data management (CDR)? Can a modern biotech company really achieve operational efficiency if production data is isolated on individual machines? Is the right solution to introduce a central data repository and gain a single... How STADA Built a Paperless Pharma 4.0 Packaging Facility with MePIS LS MES How STADA Built a Paperless Pharma 4.0 Packaging Facility with MePIS LS MES Greenfield projects in the pharmaceutical industry offer strategic opportunities. Unlike brownfield environments, they are not constrained by legacy systems, entrenched paper workflows, or fragmented ... Batch Report Data Integrity: The Risk of Recalculating Outside the PLC Batch Report Data Integrity: The Risk of Recalculating Outside the PLC What if the values in your batch report are not exactly the same as the ones generated by the machine? In many pharmaceutical facilities, batch data is pulled from the PLC through standard connections... Metronik at PharmaTalk 2026: The Shop Floor Truth Most Manufacturers Never Capture Metronik at PharmaTalk 2026: The Shop Floor Truth Most Manufacturers Never Capture On June 24 and 25, Metronik joined leading pharmaceutical manufacturers at PharmaTalk 2026 in Brussels, the annual forum for manufacturing excellence, digitalization, and regulatory compliance. Saš... How a Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Built a Fully Automated and Digitalized Greenfield Facility with MePIS How a Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Built a Fully Automated and Digitalized Greenfield Facility with MePIS A leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer built a new chemical synthesis production unit entirely from scratch, no prior automation, no recipe system, no digital infrastructure. Everything was desi... What do you gain from managing GMP data between the shopfloor and the MES? What do you gain from managing GMP data between the shopfloor and the MES? Between the shopfloor and the MES there is a set of decisions that has to be made on every batch. Who reviews a machine’s batch report, and who approves it. Which approved recipe version reached which...
Metronik successfully completed an extensive IoT project for Telekom Slovenije Metronik successfully completed an extensive IoT project for Telekom Slovenije Together with Telekom Slovenije, Metronik designed and built a state-of-the-art remote control system for telecommunications equipment of Telekom and roaming telecommunication operators; the equipment... Krka awarded factory of the year 2018 Krka awarded factory of the year 2018 Krka’s pharmaceutical factory Notol 2 received the prestigious Factory of the Year 2018 award from the Časnik Finance magazine. The Factory of the Year project highlights production practices and conn... Digitalization is the lever that can improve industry Digitalization is the lever that can improve industry The technical and business transformation of domestic industry is in progress. Dr. Saša Sokolić, member of Metronik's management board, believes Slovenian companies are on the right track, but could r... Metronik a sponsor of the AIG ’19 Conference Metronik a sponsor of the AIG ’19 Conference Metronik made a presentation as a sponsor at the AIG ’19 (Automation in Manufacturing and Business) Conference to be held on 9 and 10 April 2018 at the City Hotel in Maribor.The main topic of this yea... Metronik participates in the development of continuous biotechnological processes Metronik participates in the development of continuous biotechnological processes Biological medicines are among the most significant achievements in medicine, since they are more specific, have fewer side effects and are able to cure previously incurable diseases. Slovenia has als... Metronik a sponsor of the Russian Pharmaceutical Forum 2019 Metronik a sponsor of the Russian Pharmaceutical Forum 2019 We are proud that Metronik made a presentation as a sponsor at the Russian Pharmaceutical Forum 2019 (The foremost gathering of CEOs of international and local pharmaceutical producers, distributors a... Metronik a partner of the PharmaTalk 2019 Metronik a partner of the PharmaTalk 2019 We are proud to be one of the partners and the participants at the PharmaTALK EU 2019 sold out event. Conference to be held on 4 and 5 June 2019 at Titanic Chaussee Hotel in Berlin, Germany. Metr... Metronik presented its solutions for digitalization in pharma industry in Kiev, Ukraine Metronik presented its solutions for digitalization in pharma industry in Kiev, Ukraine Metronik made a presentation at the PharmaTechExpo 2019 exhibition (X Anniversary International Exhibition of equipment and technologies for the pharmaceutical industry ). Exhibiti... Ljubljanske mlekarne awarded Factory of the Year 2019 Ljubljanske mlekarne awarded Factory of the Year 2019 Ljubljanske mlekarne won the prestigious title Factory of the Year 2019, awarded by the Časnik Finance newspaper. Good practice from production and business digitalization, the Internet of Things... Metronik's innovative solutions were presented at the PharmTech expo 2019 in Moscow Metronik's innovative solutions were presented at the PharmTech expo 2019 in Moscow With its partners, companies Inel and Promis, Metronik made a presentation at the 21st Pharmtech & Ingredients expo which took place from 19th to 22nd November 2019 at the Crocus Expo IEC in Mosco... Successful implementation of MePIS RM in Novartis Belgium Successful implementation of MePIS RM in Novartis Belgium We are delighted to announce successful project completion in Novatis Belgium, where we implemented MePIS RM solution together with our partner De Roeve Industrial IT. With the implemented MePIS ... Metronik will continue to promote the digital transformation of companies in 2020 Metronik will continue to promote the digital transformation of companies in 2020 “In 2020 we remain active in process automation and digitalisation in industry, smart buildings and infrastructure. After a very successful previous year we see the options for further growing espe... 9 Key Challenges and Risks of Recipe Management Process in Life Sciences Industry 9 Key Challenges and Risks of Recipe Management Process in Life Sciences Industry In life sciences production, numerous different machines and types of equipment are used in the production process. For all of these devices, parameters (recipes) need to be set every time a new medic... Metronik is looking for a Senior Sales Manager for Western Europe Metronik is looking for a Senior Sales Manager for Western Europe Senior Sales Manager will play a critical role in helping Metronik to enter new markets in Western Europe by: building a pipeline of qualified customer and partner leads,increasing sales of Metroni... COVID-19 Pandemic – Continuity of Operations at Metronik COVID-19 Pandemic – Continuity of Operations at Metronik With rapid spread of coronavirus across the world, our primary concern is health and safety of our employees as well as of our clients and business partners. Metronik acted promptly and extensively, a... 80% of manufacturing companies can increase productivity by at least 3% in one year 80% of manufacturing companies can increase productivity by at least 3% in one year It is not just a phrase, it is a fact based on thirty years of our experience in automation and digitalization of production processes. Productivity is one of the key drivers of competitiveness in tod... Main Features of MePIS RM Software for Digitalization of Recipe Management in Life Sciences Industry Main Features of MePIS RM Software for Digitalization of Recipe Management in Life Sciences Industry Challenges and risks associated with the recipe management process in the life sciences industry can be overcome by the introduction of MePIS RM software solution. MePIS RM is off-the-shelf softwar... Check List: Is Your Recipe Management Process Putting You at Risk? Check List: Is Your Recipe Management Process Putting You at Risk? Every machine in the manufacturing process requires defined set of parameters for its operation often named “recipe”. Today, recipe management can require many manual actions from different stakeholde... Why does Life Science Manufacturing have ample room for improvement of Operational Excellence? Why does Life Science Manufacturing have ample room for improvement of Operational Excellence? Competitive pressures are increasing the need for life science companies to innovate on all fronts, including manufacturing. In manufacturing, they must look for new ways on how to improve processes a... MePIS OPEX – Advanced Platform for Operational Excellence in Life Science Manufacturing MePIS OPEX – Advanced Platform for Operational Excellence in Life Science Manufacturing MePIS OPEX is a cutting-edge software solution that forms the basis for improvements of productivity in the life science production. It is a web-based platform that enables users to uncover and addres... New MePIS RM distributor for the UK and Irish life science markets New MePIS RM distributor for the UK and Irish life science markets Industrial IT & Automation expert iioTek has been awarded distribution rights for MePIS RM, a revolutionary central recipe management solution, across the UK and Ireland. MePIS R... Key Benefits of Operational Excellence Platform MePIS OPEX in the Life Science Manufacturing Key Benefits of Operational Excellence Platform MePIS OPEX in the Life Science Manufacturing Operational excellence platform is the key precondition for improving manufacturing efficiency and productivity in life science companies. With it, companies can gain comprehensive overview of manufac... MePIS software solutions exhibited at Pharmtech & Ingredients Expo in Moscow MePIS software solutions exhibited at Pharmtech & Ingredients Expo in Moscow Last week, our colleagues from Metronik CIS participated in the 22nd Pharmtech & Ingredients expo in Moscow, the largest exhibition of equipment and technologies for pharmaceutical production in E... Happy New Year 2021! Happy New Year 2021! Access to Production Data for Unrestricted Use of Applications Beyond the Gateway Access to Production Data for Unrestricted Use of Applications Beyond the Gateway MePIS UDG – Unified Data Gateway is an advanced infrastructure element that acts as the essential provider of contextualised production data to applications beyond it. The solution brings an enti... How to avoid data integrity risks related to recipe management in life science manufacturing? How to avoid data integrity risks related to recipe management in life science manufacturing? Did you know that 79% of the FDA's warning letters in recent years cited data integrity concerns? And the trend has been worsening in recent years! Warning letters commonly cite ineffective access ... 7 Key Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 7 Key Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) One of the important steps towards increasing productivity and reducing production costs is the implementation of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). With it, manufacturing companies achieve ... Avoid deviations, batch destructions and delays caused by human errors in recipe management Avoid deviations, batch destructions and delays caused by human errors in recipe management Errors and deviations occur in every manufacturing process. But when they happen in pharmaceutical industry, it means that people suffering from life-altering diseases may not receive their medicine i... How German life science manufacturers set up their production environment How German life science manufacturers set up their production environment As a life science manufacturer, if you want to produce high quality medicines on consistent basis, you have to have well-defined process in place for how you define and set up machine parameters in or... State-of-the-art digitization technologies as a key element for a substantial leap in production efficiency State-of-the-art digitization technologies as a key element for a substantial leap in production efficiency The issue of productivity has been around in the manufacturing world for decades. However, in practice, we have often seen failed investments and unexploited opportunities to improve production effici... Metronik at Making Pharmaceuticals expo in Coventry (UK), 5-6 October Metronik at Making Pharmaceuticals expo in Coventry (UK), 5-6 October Metronik will exhibit its innovative solutions for digitalization of life science manufacturing – MePIS at the Making pharmaceuticals exhibition and conference, which is going to take place from 5th t... How can you reduce setup time for tablet press by 50%? How can you reduce setup time for tablet press by 50%? In Oral Solid Dosage manufacturing, plants need to produce millions of tablets daily. As tablets vary in shapes, weight, active substance dosing and other parameters, the production is broken down in ... Happy New Year 2022! Happy New Year 2022! Zero carbon footprint as a precondition for competitiveness of manufacturing companies Zero carbon footprint as a precondition for competitiveness of manufacturing companies One of the key global challenges today are the climate changes. To help fight them, more and more manufacturing companies and other organizations are actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emission... Metronik at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition in Dublin Metronik at the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition in Dublin Metronik is participating in the international fair "National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition," held on 25 and 26 May 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. The two-day event, intended... Most common data integrity violations in life science manufacturing and how to avoid them Most common data integrity violations in life science manufacturing and how to avoid them Data integrity is defined as the extent to which all data are complete, consistent, and accurate throughout the data lifecycle. It includes all original records and true copies, including source (raw)... How to cut the cost of producing drugs without increasing your product liability How to cut the cost of producing drugs without increasing your product liability In March this year, a pharmaceutical manufacturer based in London was fined £51,000 and ordered to pay costs of £104,898 by a Crown Court, after it was convicted of supplying a medicinal pro... Metronik at the meeting of the leaders in the pharmaceutical industry Pharma Talk in Berlin Metronik at the meeting of the leaders in the pharmaceutical industry Pharma Talk in Berlin Metronik will exhibit at the annual Pharma Talk conference, which will be held on 28 and 29.6. in Berlin, Germany. Pharma Talk is a leading annual meet-up which brings together some of the most inf... Webinar invitation: Digital solutions for improved process data management, seamless reporting and in-process batch evaluation Webinar invitation: Digital solutions for improved process data management, seamless reporting and in-process batch evaluation According to different researches, more than a third of pharmaceutical manufacturing decision-makers cite a lack of available data and insights as their biggest frustration. Moreover, disconnected ... 6 strategic steps to enable a successful digital transformation of life science manufacturing 6 strategic steps to enable a successful digital transformation of life science manufacturing Digitalization of manufacturing operations is one of the most extensive and challenging investments for modern industrial companies. As a consequence, there are a number of options for co-financi... Metronik strikes partnership with QM Consulting to bring advanced digitalization solutions to Polish life science manufacturers Metronik strikes partnership with QM Consulting to bring advanced digitalization solutions to Polish life science manufacturers We are pleased to announce that QM Consulting has joined our international partner network for distribution of MePIS Software solutions in Poland. "Our team has extensive experience in the life sci... Join our webinar: Digital solutions for improved process data management, seamless reporting and in-process batch evaluation Join our webinar: Digital solutions for improved process data management, seamless reporting and in-process batch evaluation According to different researches, more than a third of pharmaceutical manufacturing decision-makers cite a lack of available data and insights as their biggest frustration. Moreover, disconnected ... Innovative IIoT solution for higher machine uptime and lower operating costs Innovative IIoT solution for higher machine uptime and lower operating costs IIoT cloud platform is the result of R&D cooperation between Metronik and Telekom Slovenije In an increasingly technologically demanding and competitive business environment, many industrial co... How to achieve rock-solid GMP compliance and boost process efficiency at the same time? How to achieve rock-solid GMP compliance and boost process efficiency at the same time? The case for comprehensive reporting and process data analytics software Proper management of process reports is crucial for GMP compliance. That is why there is no margin of error, when reports a... MePIS Energy awarded certificate of compliance with the ISO 50001 standard MePIS Energy awarded certificate of compliance with the ISO 50001 standard One of the pillars for efficient energy management in organizations and reductione of energy consumption is introduction of the ISO 50001 energy management standard. Industrial energy consumption... Happy New Year 2023! Happy New Year 2023! How to effectively reduce energy consumption and cut greenhouse emissions in manufacturing? How to effectively reduce energy consumption and cut greenhouse emissions in manufacturing? Rising energy prices are putting a strain on manufacturing, driving up costs and forcing many manufacturers to rethink their energy efficiency strategies. Furthermore, with dire predictions coming fro... Avoid deviations, batch destructions and delays caused by human errors in recipe management Avoid deviations, batch destructions and delays caused by human errors in recipe management Errors and deviations occur in every manufacturing process. But when they happen in pharmaceutical industry, it means that people suffering from life-altering diseases, may not receive their medicine ... How can digitalization help with the lack of workers in manufacturing? How can digitalization help with the lack of workers in manufacturing? One of the daunting challenges for industrial companies today is scarcity of qualified workforce in manufacturing. According to last year's survey by the Employment Service of Slovenia (ESS), 1 in 5 c... Increase productivity, improve quality and facilitate regulatory compliance in life science manufacturing with MePIS LS Increase productivity, improve quality and facilitate regulatory compliance in life science manufacturing with MePIS LS Competition in global life science markets is constantly increasing, customers are becoming more demanding and health reforms are putting pressure on prices. At the same time, regulatory requirements ... Seven measures for effective improvement of production quality Seven measures for effective improvement of production quality In today's demanding industrial environment, production quality is one of the key factors for competitiveness and business success. Quality problems may lead to delays in deliveries, product complaint... Artificial intelligence as a key factor in future production optimization Artificial intelligence as a key factor in future production optimization Artificial intelligence is poised to become one of the pivotal technologies of the future, profoundly influencing the digital transformation of both the economy and society. Slovenia is among the EU c... How to ensure a reliable source of energy and environmental data for sustainability and reporting? How to ensure a reliable source of energy and environmental data for sustainability and reporting? Sustainability has been an important topic for several years, although it has been somewhat overshadowed in recent years by the coronavirus, the energy crisis and the war in Ukraine. Nevertheless, it ... How can we effectively reduce the frequency and costs of unexpected production outages? How can we effectively reduce the frequency and costs of unexpected production outages? In the highly competitive modern economy, industrial plants are under constant pressure to avoid unexpected production stoppages that affect their productivity, profitability and customer relationship... Implications of dynamic electricity tariffs on manufacturing companies Implications of dynamic electricity tariffs on manufacturing companies The growth of renewable energy, electrification of transport and phase-out of fossil fuels are impacting the entire power grid. Thus, systemic measures, such as load management (also known as dem... Key benefits and challenges of IT/OT integration for pharmaceutical manufacturing Key benefits and challenges of IT/OT integration for pharmaceutical manufacturing According to a McKinsey study, around 80% of machines and devices in manufacturing represent isolated automation islands that do not communicate with each other or share locally stored data. This lack... How can we increase production efficiency and quality with digital work instructions? How can we increase production efficiency and quality with digital work instructions? According to various studies, the human factor causes 35-45% of downtime and 70-80% of accidents in production. Therefore, it is one of the main causes of quality deviations and increased production c... How does proactive management of employee competencies contribute to improved production performance? How does proactive management of employee competencies contribute to improved production performance? Despite the high level of automation and robotics in modern industry, the influence of employees remains a key factor for production success. Although difficult to measure precisely, knowledge, skills... Benefit from the digitized management of production recipes Benefit from the digitized management of production recipes Manufacturing recipes are used in various fields such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food and other industries. They provide essential information about ingredients, processes and machine parameters t... Do you have a lot of production data but little useful information to improve production efficiency? Do you have a lot of production data but little useful information to improve production efficiency? A fundamental prerequisite for increasing production efficiency, reducing costs and improving product quality is information that enables manufacturing companies to better understand their processes, ... Key Functionalities of MES Systems for Boosting Efficiency in Pharmaceutical Production Key Functionalities of MES Systems for Boosting Efficiency in Pharmaceutical Production Significant improvements in efficiency within the pharmaceutical industry are difficult to imagine without a modern Manufacturing Execution System (MES). This system acts as a crucial link between bus... How do we assess the financial benefits and ROI of digitizing production? How do we assess the financial benefits and ROI of digitizing production? The 2024 State of the Digital Decade report by the European Commission highlights concerns regarding the EU's digital transformation efforts as the EU has yet to achieve full convergence on most targe... Prevent Production Downtime and Reduce Costs with Effective Maintenance of Equipment and Support Systems Prevent Production Downtime and Reduce Costs with Effective Maintenance of Equipment and Support Systems In today’s competitive business environment, high productivity, quality and optimal costs are essential for the success of manufacturing companies. Smooth and reliable operation of production equipmen... Metronik Completes Triple Management System Audit According to ISO Standards Metronik Completes Triple Management System Audit According to ISO Standards At Metronik, the foundation of our success lies in the quality of our solutions and services, information security and responsible environmental management. That’s why we have aligned our operation... Smart energy flow management for reducing energy costs in pharmaceutical production Smart energy flow management for reducing energy costs in pharmaceutical production Production companies are increasingly investing in their own energy sources due to economic, environmental and regulatory factors. Rising costs, fluctuations in energy prices and long-term uncertainty... Co-pilot in industry: intelligent assistance for more efficient production Co-pilot in industry: intelligent assistance for more efficient production Modern manufacturing faces challenges related to speed, flexibility and information accessibility. Traditional data retrieval in large manuals is time-consuming and often complex, making digital instr... End of support for windows 10: What challenges does it pose for HMI/SCADA systems and how can we address them? End of support for windows 10: What challenges does it pose for HMI/SCADA systems and how can we address them? Microsoft will officially end support for the Windows 10 operating system in October 2025. This change will significantly impact automation systems, particularly HMI/SCADA solutions, which often rely ... How Pharmaceutical Companies Can Apply Pharma 4.0 Principles with the MePIS LS System How Pharmaceutical Companies Can Apply Pharma 4.0 Principles with the MePIS LS System The pharmaceutical industry has long been at a crossroads. Digital transformation – known as Pharma 4.0 – is reshaping traditional manufacturing and quality assurance by introducing technologies that ... Metronik Enters Strategic Partnership with Swiss SKAN Group AG Joining Forces for a Digital Future in Industry 4.0 and Pharmace Metronik Enters Strategic Partnership with Swiss SKAN Group AG Joining Forces for a Digital Future in Industry 4.0 and Pharmace Metronik has entered into a strategic partnership with SKAN Group AG, a Swiss-based global leader in aseptic manufacturing solutions for the pharmaceutical industry. This milestone marks a significant... How MePIS LS MES ensures quality, compliance and efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing How MePIS LS MES ensures quality, compliance and efficiency in pharmaceutical manufacturing The pharmaceutical industry operates in a highly regulated environment where traceability and compliance with regulatory requirements are critical. By digitalizing production with modern MES solutions... Why generic IT/OT integration solutions often fail in the pharmaceutical industry – and what works in practice Why generic IT/OT integration solutions often fail in the pharmaceutical industry – and what works in practice The pharmaceutical industry is among the most highly regulated and technologically demanding sectors. Digitalization of its processes is inevitable, yet many solutions that work successfully in other ... Join us at the Pharma MES 2025 conference in Berlin! Join us at the Pharma MES 2025 conference in Berlin! Pharma MES is Europe’s leading event dedicated to digitalization and MES systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing. It will take place on September 22–23, 2025, at the Maritim proArte Hotel in Berlin. ... Why does biotech manufacturing need centralized production data management (CDR)? Why does biotech manufacturing need centralized production data management (CDR)? Can a modern biotech company really achieve operational efficiency if production data is isolated on individual machines? Is the right solution to introduce a central data repository and gain a single... How STADA Built a Paperless Pharma 4.0 Packaging Facility with MePIS LS MES How STADA Built a Paperless Pharma 4.0 Packaging Facility with MePIS LS MES Greenfield projects in the pharmaceutical industry offer strategic opportunities. Unlike brownfield environments, they are not constrained by legacy systems, entrenched paper workflows, or fragmented ... Batch Report Data Integrity: The Risk of Recalculating Outside the PLC Batch Report Data Integrity: The Risk of Recalculating Outside the PLC What if the values in your batch report are not exactly the same as the ones generated by the machine? In many pharmaceutical facilities, batch data is pulled from the PLC through standard connections... Metronik at PharmaTalk 2026: The Shop Floor Truth Most Manufacturers Never Capture Metronik at PharmaTalk 2026: The Shop Floor Truth Most Manufacturers Never Capture On June 24 and 25, Metronik joined leading pharmaceutical manufacturers at PharmaTalk 2026 in Brussels, the annual forum for manufacturing excellence, digitalization, and regulatory compliance. Saš... How a Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Built a Fully Automated and Digitalized Greenfield Facility with MePIS How a Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Built a Fully Automated and Digitalized Greenfield Facility with MePIS A leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer built a new chemical synthesis production unit entirely from scratch, no prior automation, no recipe system, no digital infrastructure. Everything was desi... What do you gain from managing GMP data between the shopfloor and the MES? What do you gain from managing GMP data between the shopfloor and the MES? Between the shopfloor and the MES there is a set of decisions that has to be made on every batch. Who reviews a machine’s batch report, and who approves it. Which approved recipe version reached which...
