Solutions

We have a solution for everything – and more importantly: they can all be connected through our unique Körber Ecosystem. In our current seven areas of expertise, we are at your disposal with our comprehensive know-how.

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Software solutions

Software solutions

With our PAS-X MES - on premise or cloud-based - and our software solutions for analysis, track & trace, networked factories, and intelligent packaging, we are the world's leading supplier and partner to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. With our holistic understanding and use of digitalization, you remain future-proof and combine digital innovation with sustainability.

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Handling systems

Handling systems

Looking for perfectly designed production lines that reduce operational complexity, can adapt quickly to changes in the pharmaceutical industry and work seamlessly with your software and machinery? We are specialists for complete handling systems for pharmaceutical and medical products. Our solutions are decisive in the field of contactless and safe transport of e.g. glass syringes.

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Inspection machines

Inspection

As the world's leading inspection expert, we develop solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our range of products extends from AI-supported, high-performance machines and semi-automatic machines to laboratory units and inspection applications for in-process control. As thought leaders in the field, we always make sure that machines and software speak the same language.

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Packaging machines

Packaging machines

We are a leading supplier of packaging machines for liquid and solid pharmaceutical and medical products. With our blister, sachet and stick packaging machines we offer solutions for primary packaging. Our side and topload cartoners set standards worldwide for secondary packaging. Our ecosystem approach ensures that all machines, software, and other components operate harmoniously and perform at the highest level.

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K.Pak Topload Case Packer

Introducing our latest solution from Körber; the K.Pak Topload Case Packer! Created specifically for the pharmaceutical industry, the K.Pak solution provides operator-friendly machines to complete any production line. Our solution focuses on innovative technology, high-quality design and expert handling and packaging of your product. It’s time to start connecting the dots with Körber!

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Packaging solutions

Packaging solutions

As long-standing specialists, we develop packaging solutions for innovative and high-quality secondary pharmaceutical packaging made of cardboard. We offer you solutions for counterfeit protection, standard folding boxes and much more.

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Aseptic processing
Consulting

Consulting

Our experts will advise you during the analysis of your requirements, show you optimization potential and support you during the implementation of projects in all areas of the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industry. Our aim is to achieve holistic optimization for your factory of excellence.

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Services

Services

You need help with a specific product or have questions about one of our areas of expertise? Körber is your forward-looking navigator to excellence. We provide data-led, proactive advice and services to improve what is needed to scale and evolve towards your factory of excellence.

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Körber Pharma Solutions Packaging machines Cartoner Small batch solutions

Packaging machines

Fast and efficient: Small batch sizes, great solutions

The demand for personalized medication is growing, as is the desire to bring products quickly to market after successful clinical trials. Small batch production has become a necessity for manufacturers of medical and pharmaceutical products. For many medicines, batch sizes are decreasing, but the demands on packaging are increasing: Artwork, label and package inserts have to be adapted to country-specific requirements, and counterfeit protection, tamper protection and full traceability must be fulfilled. 

Körber's modular packaging systems are particularly suitable for pharmaceutical manufacturers of small batches - right down to individual units. Semi- or fully-automatic production lines for parenteral products can be set up embedded in an intelligent software structure. Optimised pack sizes can be designed as top-load or sideload variants. 

lWe have to offer the pharmaceutical industry machines that are more sustainable without compromising on flexibility.r

Manuel Huber, Product Manager, Packaging machines

Dividella NeoTOP x Flexx — flexibility and quality for small batch production

With the Dividella NeoTOP x Flexx solution, Körber's Pharma Business Area offers a modular and expandable packaging system that is not locked into one implementation. We enable flexible and efficient production, especially for low-volume applications. And thanks to the FlexUnits, a fast, online format change is possible - without line clearance.

lA modular and scalable packaging system so that you aren’t limited to a single type of implementation; this allows for flexible and efficient production.r

Norbert Schlegel, R&D, Körber, Grabs, Switzerland

Technical details

Format dimensions (LxWxH in mm)
Number of partitions (max.)
Output (boxes/min)
Dividella NeoTOP x Flexx
Minimum
60x45x17
4 to 6
up to 20
Maximum
up to 260x200x120
4 to 6
up to 20
FlexUnit product-insertion module for flexible feed

Dividella NeoTOP x — always adapting to your requirements

Modular and expandable, the Dividella NeoTOP x can be adapted to the specific requirements of pharmaceutical product manufacturing. It is ideal for the production of small to medium batch sizes.

lI appreciate the willingness and speed of the Körber staff to respond to all our questions and concerns. They are honest and competent at what they do.r

Chris Carrigan, Engineer, Exela Pharma Science

Technical details

Format dimensions (LxWxH in mm)
Number of partitions (max.)
Output (boxes/min)
Dividella NeoTOP x
Minimum
60x45x17
4 to 6
up to 45
Maximum
up to 260x200x120
4 to 6
up to 45
NeoTOP x small batches
Manual insertion module
4 to 6
up to 30

Well-connected, even for small batch sizes

The flexible cartoning machines P1600 and P3200 are designed for small and medium batch sizes and enable packaging in folding cartons of almost all pharmaceutical products. The integration of additional functions at a later date is no problem thanks to the modular design based on the building block principle. The machines require minimal space and need only a few format parts. 

Technical details

Format dimensions carton (LxBxH in mm)
Output (Carton/min)
P1600 - 120 mm pitch
90 x 95 x 150
150
P3200 - 120 mm pitch
90 x 95 x 150
300

Increased OEE despite decreasing batch sizes

At Körber, we reduce your costs per unit produced. We take a holistic approach to machines, systems and the entire supply chain. Factors such as decreasing batch sizes, shortened time-to-market and improved plant efficiency no longer have to be mutually exclusive. Our solutions address the diverse challenges of the packaging industry, regardless of whether machine, line or process expertise is required. 

The reduction in productivity caused by decreasing batch sizes can be offset by optimizing on a variety of levels:

  • On the level of individual machines or devices: Line level
  • On the plant level: Site level
  • On the multi-location processing level: Corporate level

Line level: Fast change-over

At the line level, the focus is on the technical optimization of individual machines and devices. High reliability, low maintenance requirements, short reset times, and fast format changes ensure flexibility and cost effectiveness.

Site-Level: LSC®

At the site level, Körber’s Late Stage Customization (LSC®) concept enables you to ingeniously combine small packaging batches so that they can be assembled later on. Our BIB-BOB module can collect standardized primary packaging that is blank or only partially printed. This packaging can then be printed and cartoned at short notice. This results in greatly increased overall equipment effectiveness.

Corporate Level: White-Line

Would you like to serve several national markets in a single production run? Then Körber's White Line concept is the solution: it allows you to package pharmaceutical porducts entirely without the time-consuming and costly  machine changeover that would otherwise be necessary. All elements to be printed country-specifically (e.g. base film, continuous paper for package inserts) are fed into the packaging line in blank - i.e. "white" - and printed inline with all the necessary data.  

Your benefits

Flexible

Fast format changes and line clearance, easy modification and operation, designed for toploading and sideloading cartoning

Agile

Shortened time-to-market for timely trials and launches

Compliant with regulations 

Ensure product and tamper protection, patient compliance 

Any questions?

Get in contact with us. We are happy to advise you about our solutions and services.

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