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...Peter Boogaard shares his vision how paperless laboratories stimulates knowledge sharing and operational efficiency. Interview conducted by Vincent Hentzepeter. Dutch language.

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Roche set out to double its capacity for Early Research and Technical Development of therapeutic proteins (TP expand project) at its Biotechnology site in Penzberg, Germany. Avoiding building a new facility, an innovative and well-engineered master plan has been created featuring six independent projects and a GMP IT system known as DAMAS. The DAMAS system is the key component that enables a high level of operational excellence at the Penzberg site.

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... in the laboratory informatics space with the acquisition of its long-time partner
Vialis AG, a leading systems integrator based in Liestal, Switzerland serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemicals,
and agro-science industries. Vialis’ deep experience implementing and supporting paperless laboratory solutions further
strengthens Accelrys’ position in the laboratory informatics software market and expands the company’s capabilities in the
downstream analytical development, quality control, and quality assurance and manufacturing areas.

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Basel (December, 12, 2012)- Vialis AG, the leading system integrator of laboratory data management systems for chemical and pharmaceutical industries in Central Europe has announced a strategic partnership with iFactory Inc. to deliver real-time scheduling ability to the life sciences laboratory environment. iFactory’s real-time scheduling complements Vialis’ expertise in life sciences process optimization and further strengthens their paperless lab concept integrating modular solutions in a single workflow.

iFactory has adapted its patented manufacturing scheduling algorithm to offer intelligent, real-time scheduling to the laboratory environment delivering increased instrument load, resource productivity and on-time release. iLAB’s ground-breaking functionality is possible because it is not tied to a set of predefined rules; instead it analytically explores a large solution space, compares possible schedules and automatically selects the best schedule based on the optimization criteria.

iLAB’s innovative technology empower managers with better control of lab operations and the ability to realize previously unattainable productivity. The scheduler enables lab managers to proactively explore “what-if” scenarios to assist in strategic decision making and resource planning. iLAB is also able to generate and send up-to-date duty roster to workstations, tablets and handhelds.

“We are excited to partner with Vialis adding real-time scheduling to their Paperless Lab Solutions portfolio. There is a real need for automated scheduling in laboratories due to stricter regulations, increased workloads, and increasingly complex processes. Our solution represents the next generation of scheduling. It considers all complexities and constraints of laboratory operations and delivers optimized schedules which increase productivity and efficiency using existing resources”, stated iFactory’s CEO, Rainer Thierauf.

“We see a tremendous need for real-time scheduling in the lab domain at most of our customers. iFactory’s technological capabilities adapted to the lab domain ideally complement the process optimization initiatives that we support at so many customers by improving resource utilization and shortening cycle times. iFactory’s patented scheduling engine is the optimal extension to any Paperless Lab environment guaranteeing higher operational efficiency and continuous improvement”, commented Dr. Ulf Fuchslueger, CEO, Vialis AG.

About iFactory Inc.
iFactory Inc., based in Portland, Oregon, is the premier provider of automated real-time scheduling. iFactory’s patented algorithm delivers unmatched performance and value by optimizing all resources, materials, and the relationships between them in real time. This unprecedented control enables managers to reveal hidden gains in productivity within their existing resources. For more information call +1 971-327-7028, email (info(at)ifactoryinc.com) or visit us at www.ifactoryinc.com.

About Vialis AG
Vialis is the leading system integrator of laboratory data-management systems for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries throughout central Europe. Vialis’ highly efficient total solutions are designed to fit their customers’ business requirements perfectly, creating more flexibility, saving time and ensuring higher productivity. For more information about Vialis, please call +41 61 813 01 78, email (info(at)vialis.ch) or visit http://www.vialis.ch/.

Pharma-foods, the intersection between food and pharmaceuticals, represent an area of growing opportunities for the food sector. Developing pro-active approach adapting QbD as a standard model and implementing new tools such as PAT, KQI and CQA will leverage learning’s from both industries. Agile processes integrating “intelligent Equipment” will result in a new system-landscape allowing a seamless dataflow from start-to-end.

Topics covered:

• The mindset and human factor critical to adopt best practices in both industries
• Cross-industry learnings including deployment of PAT and QbD/6 sigma
• The changing role of the consumer interaction and how it may become part of the product life cycle.

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Labors für Entwicklung und Qualitätskontrolle in der pharmazeutischen Industrie befinden sich in einem immer stärker ausgeprägten Spannungsfeld zwischen regulatorischen und wirtschaftlichen Anforderungen. Um diesen Anforderungen zu genügen, sind neue Wege des Prozess-, Daten- und Systemmanagements nötig. Das Papierlose Labor, verstanden als ganzheitliche Prozessinitiative, nicht als Systemeinführung, kann nicht nur diese Herausforderungen meistern, sondern darüber hinaus

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Vialis AG and Industrial Lab Automation are proud to announce to join forces to strengthen their European consulting offerings. Vialis, headquartered in Liestal Switzerland, is a European independent consulting company and system integrator that is specialized in optimizing lab data management processes in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. “Driven by strong demand from northern European customers the strengthening of our presence in that area is just a logical consequence”, says Ulf Fuchslueger, CEO of Vialis, “additionally, supported by recent regulatory developments we see QbD complementing our Paperless Lab offering for the benefit of our customers”.

“Strong demands to help companies optimizing their processes to break their barriers across development and manufacturing resulted in teaming up with Vialis” says Peter Boogaard, Founder of Industrial Lab Automation, “Vialis’ Paperless Lab process methodology accelerates the overall process significantly”. Mr. Boogaard will be managing the northern part of Europe for Vialis and is based in the Netherlands.

About Vialis
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About Vialis: Vialis is the leading provider of paperless lab solutions covering all aspects from process analysis and optimization, through concept development to system integration of laboratory data-management systems for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Our highly efficient total solutions are designed to fit your business requirements perfectly, creating more flexibility, saving time and ensuring higher productivity. Discover how Vialis can optimize your laboratory data management. More details under www.vialis.ch.

Contact:
Paul Planje
Kesselweg 40
CH-4410 Liestal
Tel: +41 61 813 01 78
Email: mailto:paul.planje(at)vialis.ch

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