Sewtec Automation Showcase PACE (Pharmacy Automation for Clinical Efficiency) 

PACE is an innovative multi-product modular automation line. This disruptive technology is making waves by creating a more agile and responsible supply chain to quickly bring new medicines to the market. The modular design allows for complete flexibility in drug types processed simultaneously within the same cleanroom, without cross-contamination. This means that drug trials can be much more efficient, with less waste, resulting in significant savings in both time and resources. 

A key innovation is the patented design of the filling station.  This enables a single line to incorporate a series of drug filling stations, each configured as a fully functioning independent unit. They are designed to allow quick changeover of pharma product types, in order to dispense tablets or capsules of differing drug types and strengths. 

Built to Sewtec’s exemplary engineering standards, PACE promises to deliver the highest possible efficiencies without compromising on quality. 

Sewtec have promoted a new Business Manager for PACE, Lee Manning, who will specialise in the PACE products. Lee has played an instrumental part in the development of PACE and is therefore best placed to roll out this incredible system.

Commenting on PACE, Sewtec business manager Lee Manning said “patients deserve a faster, cheaper supply of clinical trial medicines with much less waste. The patented PACE platform delivers this, unlocking true JIT capabilities – multiple small runs can be delivered quickly and efficiently under cleanroom conditions.

Crucially, while of course the whole packing line still needs to be in a cleanroom environment, only one cleanroom is now required to pack multiple drug types and formats.

For the clinical trials industry, PACE opens the door for more trials per year, as well as more diverse trials by having the ability to trial multiple doses and strengths simultaneously.”

Commenting on the appointment, Andy Perks, Sales Director at Sewtec, said “Lee is an exceptional engineer with significant experience and will play a key role in driving sales and growth for the business across the Pharma sectors.