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 step in our growth and opens new opportunities in the global Industry 4.0 market. The partnership will accelerate our international expansion, support entry into new markets, and enable collaboration on projects with …
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 enable real-time decision-making, enhanced connectivity and greater operational agility. The ultimate goal is to build an intelligent, data-driven ecosystem that unifies production, quality and strategic management within a single digital framework. Yet …
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 on Windows-based platforms. To avoid security risks, operational disruptions and regulatory non-compliance, users must prepare in advance for the transition. In this article, we explain the challenges you may face after support ends …
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 instructions supported by artificial intelligence increasingly important. For example, production workers may encounter a situation they have no prior experience with. Typically, they would have to look for instructions in paper or electronic documentation or rely …
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 about supply reliability are driving them to seek solutions for greater energy independence. By generating electricity from renewable sources, such as solar power plants, and optimizing energy use with energy storage systems and cogeneration …
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 operations with ISO guidelines and successfully completed a comprehensive triple audit last week for the following standards: The complexity of the audit is underscored by the size of the team from the …
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 equipment and other systems is highly dependent on efficient maintenance. For example, a company involved in the production of pharmaceuticals faced frequent, sudden machine breakdowns. This led to lengthy production downtimes, increased repair costs, reduced …
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 targets and objectives. Thus, it calls for urgent actions to accelerate progress, especially for the areas with ample unexploited potential, like manufacturing. However, research also shows that managers in …


