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Syntegon adds pilot-scale coater to Sepion series for flexible batch processing. August 19, 2026 Syntegon, a lifecycle partner to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, has expanded its oral solid dosage (OSD) processing portfolio with the Sepion 75, a pilot-scale tablet coater designed to support manufacturers and CDMOs in handling growing product diversity, smaller and more variable batch sizes, and stricter containment requirements for highly potent active ingredients. The new coater completes the established Sepion series and is aimed at supporting consistent scale-up, flexible batch processing, and containment-oriented manufacturing. Building on the company's coating expertise, the Sepion series combines established process knowledge with a machine concept tailored to modern pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements. "By extending the Sepion series to the pilot scale, we support pharmaceutical manufacturers in simplifying development and scale-up while maintaining consistent process principles across production stages," said Fritz-Martin Scholz, global product manager at Syntegon. The new tablet coater is designed to enable flexible batch processing across a wide operating range, covering batch sizes from 10% to 100% of the maximum working volume. Two interchangeable drum sizes within a single machine cover batch volumes from 8 to 75 liters, supporting both early development batches and advanced pilot runs without requiring process parameters to be redefined, which the company said allows for flexible production planning and reduces downtime during product changeovers. An optimized drum geometry combined with an advanced spraying system is said to improve process air usage and allow for shorter processing times. The automatically adjustable spray arm maintains the spray position for different filling levels and is intended to contribute to reproducible coating conditions across varying batch sizes, making the Sepion 75 suitable for applications such as functional coatings. The whole Sepion series features closed material handling during filling, sampling, and discharge. By minimizing manual intervention, the machine concept is designed to support containment-oriented production for highly potent active ingredients. Containment up to OEB5 is available as an option for all Sepion coaters through split valves, safe-change filters, and extended cleaning configurations, which the company said improves operator safety and reduces contamination risks while supporting compliance with pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements. Apart from the Sepion 75, the coater series is available in six size variants from 175 to 1,000 liters capacity, covering production outputs from development to commercial manufacturing. As a lifecycle partner to the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, Syntegon supports customers throughout the equipment lifecycle, from process development and scale-up to qualification, modernization, and services. The company said its process expertise and global service network help customers optimize production performance, maintain reliable operation, and adapt manufacturing processes to changing market and regulatory requirements.

Re:imagining the line. Posted 5 August, 2026 At PACK EXPO International, Syntegon will join its customers in "re:imagining" the Factory of the Future by providing answers to their most pressing challenges. Manufacturers are no longer asking whether factories should become more automated and connected. The question is now how quickly they can evolve to cope with rising costs, labour shortages, increasing regulatory scrutiny and rapidly changing consumer demand. That is the message underpinning Syntegon's presence at Pack Expo International 2026, where the company is showcasing what it describes as the building blocks of the "Factory of the Future" across food, pharmaceutical and biotechnology production. Rather than focusing on individual machines, Syntegon is positioning automation as part of a wider manufacturing strategy centred on flexibility, lifecycle support and AI-enabled production management. Industry pressures driving factory transformation. Syntegon argues that manufacturers are facing a combination of structural challenges unlikely to ease in the coming years. Escalating labour costs, difficulties recruiting skilled operators, shorter production runs, growing product portfolios and tighter regulatory requirements are forcing processors to rethink traditional production models. The company's longer-term vision is an operation capable of regulating itself, adapting automatically to changing production requirements and supporting operators through an AI-enabled control centre that uses real-time operational data to optimise performance. For food manufacturers, this reflects a broader industry trend away from isolated automation projects towards connected production ecosystems where equipment, software and service support operate as an integrated system. Flexible packaging designed for rapid changeovers. Among the highlights making their North American debut is neXt, Syntegon's integrated packaging solution aimed at improving operational flexibility. The system combines automated workflows, intuitive operator interfaces and real-time performance monitoring to reduce downtime while simplifying changeovers between different products and packaging formats. The emphasis is less on replacing operators than allowing them to focus on higher-value production activities while automation handles repetitive tasks. Alongside neXt, Syntegon is introducing the latest version of its SVX vertical packaging platform, capable of producing up to 300 bags per minute. The platform has been designed to minimise cost per pack while supporting faster changeovers between bag formats and maximising productivity within increasingly constrained factory footprints. At Pack Expo, the company is demonstrating new capabilities for corner-seal bags alongside a complete frozen food packaging line. Compliance remains central for pharmaceutical manufacturing. The Factory of the Future extends beyond food production. For pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers, Syntegon is highlighting technologies designed to simplify compliance with increasingly stringent sterile manufacturing requirements, including EU GMP Annex 1. Its new SPC 4000 settle plate changer automates viable environmental monitoring, reducing manual intervention during production while increasing process security and equipment availability. The technology integrates with Syntegon's vial filling lines to create more automated aseptic manufacturing environments. Equipment becomes a long-term manufacturing partnership. Perhaps the strongest message emerging from Syntegon's Pack Expo strategy is that machinery alone is no longer enough. The company is increasingly positioning itself as a lifecycle partner rather than simply an equipment supplier, offering engineering support, commissioning, field service, AI-driven performance analytics and ongoing upgrades designed to maximise return on investment throughout an asset's operational life. According to CEO Torsten Türling, innovations are being developed alongside customers to solve real production challenges rather than technology for its own sake. "Game-changing innovations, jointly developed with pioneering customers, deliver greater business impact in an environment defined by cost pressure, labour shortages, rising flexibility needs, and increasing regulatory complexity." Syntegon's vision reflects a wider shift taking place across food and drink manufacturing. The factory of the future is increasingly being defined by connected, intelligent production environments where equipment, software, AI and service support function as a single ecosystem. For manufacturers, success will depend on building production systems capable of adapting continuously to changing market demands, workforce pressures and regulatory expectations. Pack Expo 2026 suggests equipment suppliers are increasingly competing on that broader operational vision as much as on machine performance alone.

Factory of the Future: automation and services for regulated industries. For food, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, the Factory of the Future must deliver more than advanced machinery. It must help manufacturers respond to today's most pressing challenges: higher efficiency, greater flexibility, reliable production and long-term equipment value. At its booth, Syntegon will present several North American premieres that reflect this vision. Alongside new technologies, the company will highlight lifecycle services and flexible Service Agreements designed to maximize uptime, improve performance and protect investments over the entire equipment lifecycle. At PACK EXPO International 2026, Syntegon will join its customers in "re:imagining" the Factory of the Future by providing answers to their most pressing challenges. With highly innovative solutions, the company will demonstrate how operations in the food, pharma and biotech sectors can be elevated to the next level of efficiency, flexibility and sustainability at the Syntegon food booth S-3514 in the South Hall and the Syntegon pharma booth W-26038 in the West Hall. Challenges as a driver for innovation and growth. Advertisements The US industry faces unique challenges. Rising cost pressure, growing demand for flexibility, labor shortages, and increasingly complex regulatory requirements are reshaping production environments across all sectors. To stay competitive, manufacturers need to plan for their factory of the future. Syntegon addresses these needs with innovations developed in close collaboration with its customers. The vision: a factory that can regulate itself, adapt to changing requirements, and support human decision-making through an AI-enabled control center. At PACK EXPO International 2026, Syntegon will showcase the building blocks that help customers bring this vision to life - with operations that are more seamless, smart, and touchless, and ultimately more efficient. "At PACK EXPO International, we demonstrate how our COCREATE and COSUCCEED concept helps customers in the US market address their most pressing production challenges. Game-changing innovations, jointly developed with pioneering customers, deliver greater business impact in an environment defined by cost pressure, labor shortages, rising flexibility needs, and increasing regulatory complexity. Our innovation highlights, neXt and SVX, raise the bar in the food sector. Moreover, we support our pharmaceutical customers in mastering ever-stricter regulatory demands with automated technologies and seamless line solutions. Syntegon's promise as a strategic lifecycle partner combines innovation leadership with best-in-class lifecycle services as the ultimate enabler for our customers' growth," says Torsten Türling, CEO of Syntegon. neXt: The Factory of the Future is seamless, smart, and touchless. The food industry is evolving quickly: consumer and retailer demands are changing overnight, requiring utmost flexibility, especially in a fast-moving market like the US. Labor is scarce and increasingly expensive, and regulatory as well as market expectations are driving the shift toward more automation and flexibility. The neXt system solution from Syntegon will celebrate its North America premiere at Pack Expo. neXt takes on the challenges by providing seamless operation, smart performance, and touchless automation. neXt allows operators to focus on the highest value-adding activities. Seamless operation increases efficiency and minimizes downtime. Real-time, smart data drives fact-based action and optimized OEE. Touchless automation and an intuitive UX result in faster changeovers, less training, and higher flexibility across product portfolios. Designed with future, evolving demands in mind, neXt enables a competitive edge for food manufacturers in a highly dynamic market. SVX: high speed, fast changeovers. The highly innovative SVX vertical packaging platform is second to none in addressing today's and tomorrow's customer challenges. Its immense speed of 300 bags per minute enables the lowest cost per bag - a decisive factor in a market shaped by cost pressure and high-volume production. Changeovers across various bag styles are simple and fast, allowing for maximum uptime and flexibility. SVX's compact footprint dramatically increases productivity per square meter, providing a boost to business growth. At Pack Expo Syntegon will display the new SVX to produce corner seal bag styles and a completely new line solution to package frozen food. Annex 1: mastering compliance with seamless line solutions. Pharma and biotech are booming sectors, with the US remaining one of the world's most important markets for biopharmaceutical innovation and production. As demand for highly potent liquid pharmaceuticals continues to rise, regulations such as EU GMP Annex 1 are becoming increasingly strict. Syntegon supports customers in mastering regulatory compliance, for example with the new settle plate changer SPC 4000. It fully automates active and passive viable monitoring, resulting in less manual intervention, higher process safety, and increased machine availability. The SPC 4000 can be integrated into both new and existing equipment such as Syntegon's seamless vial line solutions, which visitors can also discover at PACK EXPO International. "re:imagining Your Factory of the Future" with Syntegon's lifecycle services. Syntegon is the strategic lifecycle partner of its customers. The company's deep application expertise supports customers from the first ideation of their Factory of the Future, from concept development to implementation in complex production environments such as those found across the US market. Engineering solutions tailored to customers' specific business needs create the best return on investment. Excellent project execution from the start to an up-and-running factory enables faster time to market. Qualified field and on-site service engineers secure reliable performance and high uptime. Constant line upgrades based on AI-powered data analytics make any investment future-proof. Syntegon's lifecycle services turn the equipment of any Factory of the Future into a highly valuable and reliable business asset. Syntegon sponsors the Candy Bar Lounge Beyond its technology showcase, Syntegon is the exclusive sponsor of the Candy Bar Lounge in the Confectionery Pavilion. The lounge serves as a central meeting place for visitors to connect with Syntegon experts and discuss the latest innovations in confectionery, snack, and bakery packaging. Throughout the show, visitors can also explore Syntegon content displayed in the lounge and obtain additional product information.