How To Maximize Automation Return On Investment In Modular "Plug And Produce" Life Sciences Environments

Life science companies are increasingly shifting from traditional, stick-built clean rooms to more flexible modular facilities for their product development sites. This transition is happening rapidly because modular facilities can be constructed up to 40% quicker than traditional construction methods, which can take as long as three years. The built-in standardization of predesigned, turnkey modular facilities allows organizations to expedite their time-to-market by utilizing single-use systems, prefabricated cleanroom units, and predesigned skids. These standardized, plug-and-produce capabilities also simplify product line updates.

However, an accelerated time-to-market should not compromise strategic interoperability and flexibility. Disjointed hardware and software architectures can slow down production and increase costs related to maintenance and support. To fully optimize their efficiency, modular facilities necessitate integrated modular automation systems. Keep reading to learn why modular automation is critical.