Achema
Taking place June 10–14, 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany, Achema is considered one of the leading shows for the process industries
According to the organizers of Achema, “While it seems we are living in an unpredictable environment, the challenges facing our industries require bold, innovative solutions, and ACHEMA is where these solutions come to life.”
The event provides attendees with the opportunity to explore the latest products and services in the trade show, and learn from more than 1000 presentations in the congress.
Six themes have been selected for Achema 2024: digital, green, lab, pharma, process, and hydrogen. Within the pharma theme, advanced therapies, sustainability, digital technology and automation will be key areas. You can find the full program for the show here, but we’ve also collated a range of articles from The Medicine Maker on some of these topics. Check them out below.
Must See
Day 1
AIRA Robotics Challenge (Hall 11.1, Stand A5)
If you’re interested in robots, this challenge is worth checking out! Teams will be demonstrating how robots can perform tasks in mock plant and lab scenarios, with a focus on systems that enable remote control.
10:30 - 11:00 (Facette - 3 via) - Designing Tomorrow’s ATMP Facility: How to Leverage Emerging Technologies
How do you right-size your operations? Niranjan Kulkarni and Nicolas Bahler from CRB share their tips and offer two case studies for consideration.
13:00 - 14:00 (Europea 4.0) - Next generation pharma manufacturing - current advances in cell and gene therapy
Achema organizers invite attendees to this session to “meet leading experts from academic and industrial research who share their insights into all stages of the development and production of cell and gene therapies.”
14:30 - 15:00 (Facette - 3 via) - Advancing Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing with integrated manufacturing platforms
Hear from Miltenyi Biotec’s Silvio Weber on the challenges presented by cell and gene therapies, and how integrated manufacturing can be implemented.
15:00 - 15:30 (Granat 11.0) - Digital Trends in Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT)
How digital trends are reshaping process development, technology transfers and the daily work of manufacturing science and technology experts.
Day 2
14:30 - 15:00 - (Facette - 3 via) - Sustainability – Reduce, Recycle and Reclaim strategy for Water in Pharma manufacturing through decarbonization
The speaker suggests strategies for achieving sustainability in pharma manufacturing with a focus on reducing, recycling and reclaiming water using decarbonization.
15:30 - 16:00 - (Zeta Pharma Innovation Stage - 4.1) - From Paper to Hardware A Technology Perspective on EU GMP Annex 1 (2022)
The EU GMP Annex 1 was finally published in August 2022. This presentation focuses on technical measures to support compliance.
16:30 - 17:00 - (Zeta Pharma Innovation Stage - 4.1) - The Ban on Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Impact and Status
How the proposed ban could impact the pharma industry, featuring an expert from Eli Lilly and EFPIA.
Day 3
11:00 - 11:15 - (Zeta Pharma Innovation Stage - 4.1) - Precision for Automation, Driven by Data – RTLS Use Case in Pharma
This short presentation featuring speakers from Siemens and GSK will look at how the big pharma company is using intelligent and real-time data to optimise efficiency and drive business value.
15:00 - 15:30 - (Zeta Pharma Innovation Stage - 4.1) - Current Developments and Challenges in Pharmaceutical Parenteral Packaging and Labeling: Addressing the Growing Need for Small-Batch Production and Embracing Digitalization and Cutting-Edge Technologies
Lars Skole from LSS offers tips on how pharma manufacturers can address challenges associated with parenteral drug packaging and labelling complexity.
15:30 - 16:00 - (Symmetrie 3 - 8.1) - Continuous manufacturing, the goals and benefits from a customer perspective
Case studies will be presented to show how companies met goals and business drivers by implementing continuous manufacturing and flow chemistry.
16:30 - 17:00 - (Facette - 3 via) - Effectiveness and Benefits of Robotic Airborne Disinfection System Clean Rooms
Learn about a study involving a robotic airborne disinfection system combined with 7.4% hydrogen peroxide.
Day 4
From 10:00 - (Foyer 5.1 and 6.1) - Career Day
Featuring a job board and the opportunity to network to find new career opportunities, whether you are a young professional or seasoned industry veteran.
14:00 - 14:30 - (Lab Innovations Stage - 12.0) - Plastic in the Lab: What are the next steps?
Expert from Eppendorf looks at the problems of plastic-based lab consumables and what new materials might be able to help.
15:00 - 15:30 - (Zeta Pharma Innovation Stage - 4.1) - Single-Use Technology Project management – CAPEX versus OPEX
How the increasing trend towards single use affects facility design, and what parameters need to be evaluated to make the right choice.
15:30 - 16:00 - (Zeta Pharma Innovation Stage - 4.1) - Making Pharmaceutical Freeze-Drying More Sustainable: A Two Pronged Approach
Lyophilization is a time and energy-intensive process but new innovations are helping to make the process more sustainable.
