What's Happening?
Cytiva and Rockwell Automation have introduced the Figurate SCADA system, designed to address digital bottlenecks in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. This system aims to enhance connectivity across various instrument vendors and modalities, facilitating
digital integration in bioprocessing. The Figurate SCADA system features native interoperability with Cytiva's bioprocessing equipment and Rockwell's FactoryTalk software, scalable growth from process development to commercial manufacturing, and cost-effective compliance with cGMP standards. The system is expected to streamline operations, reduce human error, and support reliable scale-up as biopharma workloads increase in complexity.
Why It's Important?
The launch of the Figurate SCADA system represents a significant advancement in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, addressing long-standing challenges of system fragmentation and data integrity risks. By providing a unified digital control layer, the system enhances operational efficiency and accelerates technology transfer, which is crucial for biopharma companies transitioning from R&D to clinical scale. This development could lead to increased productivity and reduced operational costs, benefiting the biopharmaceutical industry by enabling faster and more reliable manufacturing processes.
