| Automation involves the use of computerized systems, for process control and monitoring, to provide a method of achieving a repeatable and reliable process. Using computerized systems allows a company to include alarms, trending, alerts, metrics, setup, and other monitoring/control features that ensure a process remains in control. | |||||
| SAVIS, Inc. has an advantage over other firms in that the multi-disciplinary team of engineers and software developers at SAVIS, Inc. work together to provide solutions to even the most difficult automation applications. Without having to subcontract parts of the work to another group, the project is completed quicker and more efficiently. | |||||
| The specialists at SAVIS, Inc. are constantly remaining on the edge of technology by attending trade shows and seminars, as well as periodic review of technical documentation. The following includes a partial list of the countless suppliers and products utilized during past projects completed by SAVIS, Inc. personnel: | |||||
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| Allen-Bradley Andover General Electric Johnson |
Landis
& Gear Keyence Omron Prosystemm |
Siemens Square D Telemechanique Texas Instruments etc... |
| ControlView Intellution PanelView Wintelligent Metasys |
System Information USDATA - Factory Link Wonderware Infinity SX8000 etc... |
| Accuscan Allen-Bradley Computer Identics |
Data Logic MicroScan etc... |
| Inex Vision System Allen Bradley CVIM Acuity ITRAN |
Imputer Omron COGNEX etc... |
| Confidential Client - |
Design and Test Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Steam-In-Place (SIP) Modifications to a Galaxy I.V. Bag Filling Machine.
Project Included Developing Specifications for New Equipment, Contacting Vendors, Purchasing Equipment, Installing New Equipment, Developing Acceptance Test Protocols, and System Qualification.
| North Safety Products, Providence, RI Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices |
HVAC System and Deionized Water System Integration
Design, Purchase, Installation, Management, Documentation, and Qualification of a Clean Room Manufacturing Environment Including New Utilities, DI Water System, and Environmental Control System.
| North Safety Products, Providence, RI Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices |
Development and Execution of Complete Facility Validation
The Initial Phase Included Development of the Process and Facility Validation Master Plan.
The Second Phase Included the Review and Development of Specifications and Qualification Protocols for the Facility, HVAC System, Laboratory Equipment, Purified Water System, Utilities, Label Room, Security Access System, Compressed Air, and Process Equipment.
The Third Phase Included the Execution of the Protocols and Development of Summary Reports. In addition, the Completion of the Process, Cleaning, and Test Method Validation was also Included in the Third Phase.
| Monsanto Chemical / Occidental Chemical Corp., Sauget, IL - |
Performed Feasibility Study, Concept Design and Cost Analysis of Four New Product Manufacturing Sites.
Accelerated Project Included: Contacting Vendors, Determining Budgetary Estimates, Presentations, Justifications, Designing Optional Layouts, and Presenting Recommended Decisions.
| Confidential Client - |
Development and Execution of Complete Facility Validation
The Initial Phase Included Development of the Process and Facility Validation Master Plan.
The Second Phase Included the Review and Development of Specifications and Qualification Protocols for the Facility, HVAC System, Laboratory Equipment, Purified Water System, Utilities, Security Access System, Compressed Air, and Process Equipment for Liquid, Powder, Tablet, and Capsule Products.
The Third Phase Included the Execution of the Protocols and Development of Summary Reports. In addition, the Completion of the Process, Cleaning, and Test Method Validation was also Included in the Third Phase.
| North Safety Products, Providence, RI Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices |
Development of Acceptance Test Protocol for a New Deionized Water System
Project Included: Specification Development, Data Collection, and Protocol Development for the New Purified Water System.
| North Safety Products, Rockford, IL Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices |
Developed Equipment Specification Files for the Process Equipment that no Longer had Manufacturer Documentation Existing. The Process Equipment was used for the Manufacture of Bio-indicators, Liquid Ampules and Vials, Blister Packs, Swab Application Devices, and Glass Cutting Operations.
Project Included Automation of Ampulizing Process to Improve Process Control. In addition, Qualification Protocols were Developed and Executed to Demonstrate that the Improved Process would Remain in a Validated State in a Manufacturing Environment.
| Parke-Davis, Co. Fajardo, PR Pharmaceutical Operation - |
Designed, Installed, Qualified, and Drafted Software and Hardware for New Nitrostat Marchesini Cartoning Machine.
Project Included: Upgrading the Control of a Conveyor and Accumulation Table Line. The Upgrade Enabled the System to Use Either of Two Cartoning Machines Based on the Type of Product Selected at the Main Line Operator Interface Terminal (OIT). Graphics and Alarm Updates were Added to the OIT, as well as a One-Touch, Automatic Enabling System. The Enabling System would only Operate the Correct Cartoner for the Product Type Selected.
| Warner Lambert, Inc. Vega Baja, PR Consumer Operation - |
Rolaids Label Room Turnkey Project for a Roll Label Inspection/Counter System, a Cut Label Verification/ Counter System, and a Label Disposal System.
Project Included: Specification, Purchasing, Installation, Qualification, and Standard Operating Procedure Development for the Different Systems. Facility Design and Startup were also Included in the Project.
| Warner Lambert, Inc. Vega Baja, PR Consumer Operation - |
Designed, Installed, and Validated the Hardware and Software of a Packaging Line Electronic Verification and Monitoring System on Four Packaging Lines.
Project included: Barcode Verification, Ethernet Networking, System Backups, Production Reports, System Monitoring, Designation of Security Levels, and Label Management.
| Parke-Davis, Inc. Fajardo, PR Pharmaceutical Operation - |
Designed, Installed, and Developed Documentation for the Hardware and Software of a Packaging Line Electronic Verification and Monitoring System.
Project included: Barcode Verification, Vision Systems, Laser Coding, Printing and Applying Labels, Production Reports, System Monitoring, Designation of Security Levels, and Label Management.
| Warner Lambert, Inc. Vega Baja, PR Pharmaceutical Operation - |
Designed, Installed, and Developed Documentation for the Hardware and Software of a Packaging Line Electronic Verification and Monitoring System on Lines 1, 3 and 4.
Project included: Barcode Verification, Vision Systems, Laser Coding, Production Reports, System Monitoring, Designation of Security Levels, and Label Management.
| Warner Lambert, Inc. Vega Baja, PR Consumer Operation - |
Performed Independent Certification and Validation Pre-Audit of the Efferdent Manufacturing Facility.
Project Included: Audit of Previously Developed Validation Protocols, Documentation, P & I D Drawings, Electrical Schematics, Utilities, Material Flow Diagrams, and Specifications Associated with the New Facility.
| Schein Pharmacal Humacao, PR - |
Performed Feasibility Study of Two New Bottle Packaging Lines.
Project Included: Development of Line Layout Options, Cost Analysis, Cost Justification, Scheduling Requirements, and Recommended Inspection and Monitoring Features.
| Johnson & Johnson Cabo Rojo, PR - |
Designed Layout of Four Packaging Lines for the One- Touch Strip Blood Sugar Identification Product.
| Schering Del Caribe Inc. Manati, PR - |
Performed Feasibility and Design Study on a Vision System and Documentation for the Manufacturing Facility.
| Parke-Davis, Co. Fajardo, PR Pharmaceutical Operation - |
Designed Layout of Two Dilantin Packaging Lines.