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offerings provide superior ergonomics so operators can
work for extended periods of time.
Truly Mobile Workstations
Mobile workstations are increasingly popular in
pharmaceutical manufacturing environments because
they enable rapid and easy reorganization of the work
environment and process flow. One mobile workstation
can replace multiple fixed workstations, and there are no
installation costs. Wireless connections allow for direct
communication with manufacturing execution systems,
electronic batch records (EBR), SOP, ERP, and other backend
systems.
Mobile solutions also eliminate the need for operators
to walk back and forth from fixed workstations to scan
or print barcode labels. Some estimates suggest mobile
workstations can reduce wasted time and interruptions in
workflow by 25% or more.
" Unfortunately, many 'mobile' workstations are not fully
mobile, " says Shu. " While they can be moved from one
location to another, most cannot be used while in motion.
They must be plugged into power at each location and
wired for communication. Each time the mobile workstation
is moved, everything must be disconnected while it is rolled
to the new location and reconnected. "
To be truly mobile, ARISTA resolved the problem by
designing a wireless, portable system that operates on a
heavy-duty lithium battery that allows the workstation to
function seamlessly and uninterruptedly while in motion.
The lithium battery can last for several shifts before requiring
a recharge, enabling full non-stop mobile operation over a
24-hour period.
" With no cables
to be disconnected, managed,
and reconnected, and with no break in any live or
critical connections to re-establish, pharmaceutical
manufacturers can save time and significantly increase
productivity, " says Shu.
Like other computing platform elements in pharmaceutical
manufacturing environments, mobile workstations
are designed and tested to withstand the high humidity
and moisture generated during manufacturing, as well
as the caustic chemicals used for cleaning. To accomplish
this, the equipment is built using stainless steel NEMA 4X/
IP66 enclosures.
Since individual pharmaceutical facilities often have unique
requirements, the mobile workstation can be further
customized if needed. Depending upon the level of change
needed, the process can range anywhere from six to eight
weeks for minor customization to several months for more
extensive projects.
According to Shu, ARISTA's mobile workstations, along
with other computing platform and visualization display
products, were recently featured in a YouTube video
featuring
Pfizer's new Andover
Clinical Manufacturing
Facility, 2020 FOYA Category Winner for Facility Integration.
To expand clinical biological drug substance manufacturing
capacity, Pfizer spent the past few years relocating its clinical
manufacturing to the 175,000 sq. ft. facility. The five-story
building houses five independent manufacturing suites,
dedicated to the development of new biotherapeutics and
vaccines to support trials in many disease areas. Capabilities
include cell culture, microbial fermentation, associated
downstream purification operations, and the required
support areas for solution preparation.
" With pandemic-related vaccines and therapies, as well as
other emerging technologies, there is a wave of new facility
openings and remodeling of existing spaces to increase
manufacturing capacity, " says Shu. " Combine that with the
trend toward scaled down pharmaceutical production and
smaller cleanrooms, and space is at a premium. That will only
increase the need for space saving, and even customized,
computing and display solutions. "
ARISTA Corporation
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