Comprising tie bar distances between 360mm and 1100mm , this enables cleanroom medical manufacturers to get the most output in the minimum footprint .
Among the latest developments by Sumitomo ( SHI ) Demag is the feasibility to combine LSR and thermoplastic moulding in one cleanroom moulding cell , allowing moulders to switch between the two . Other innovations from the company include integrating laminar air flow systems to flood the mould surface and part handling areas with HEPA filtered air .
GMP compliant technical features , such as raising the machine 100mm off the floor , helps to maintain cleaning standards . Additionally , total stainless steel fixed platen coverage on the top , sides and underside without any cut outs ensures air flow is not disturbed . Inside the cell , yet outside the mould space , cooling , temperature and pneumatics can be attached . Eliminating cables and hoses in the mould space .
Once parts are moulded , integrated robotics can quickly and accurately transfer components to the conveyor system , chute or packaging system as required .
CLEANER COMMUNICATIONS
A huge leap forward in cleanroom production is the introduction of smarter communication platforms . Specifically OPC-UA architecture . Designed to enhance traceability and optimise processing stability , medical manufacturers can now extract all performance data from the machine and all the contained periphery equipment , without stepping foot into the cleanroom environment .
Supporting interoperability and securely recording time series data and analysing process parameters , the OPC-UA interface records , channels and collates every processing aspect from all the peripheral devices attached to the cell . This contextualised data is then submitted from the core of the production cell , straight to production and QC managers .
Information such as CO2 consumption and recycling rates can be captured during the production of medical components . Circling back to help manufacturers collate more robust documentation of its ecological production footprint .
Rather than trying to second guess cleanroom compliance implications , the Sumitomo ( SHI ) Demag medical team works collaboratively with customers to examine the cleanroom processing pains
Inside the cell , yet outside the mould space , cooling , temperature and pneumatics can be attached . Eliminating cables and hoses in the mould space .
and provide suggestions and solutions .
By considering all these factors , achieving regulatory compliance in MedTech cleanrooms may not be as complex as perhaps first presumed . To summarise :
• Utilise excess cleanroom space in the most effective and advantageous manner possible .
• Don ’ t over-think or over-specify equipment : Draw upon the expertise of a global team to assist with scoping out the design , installation , operational and production requirements .
• Support and enhance interoperability by deploying smarter communication tools .
GMP compliant technical features on the medical IntElect includes total stainless steel fixed platen coverage on the top , sides and underside , without any cut outs to ensure air flow is not disturbed
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