Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Automation

End-to-end automation & digital solutions – from feasibility and design to development, testing, installation, and commissioning. We deliver the full scope, including software and hardware. At Keyplants Automation, our strength is our people. With 50+ specialized engineers, we bring decades of automation experience, delivering innovative, compliant solutions. We are platform- and vendor-agnostic, working seamlessly with all suppliers to meet your operational needs.

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How we do it

Systems & Platforms

Platform agnostic and experts in leading automation platforms, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and regulatory-compliant solutions:

 

  • Siemens SIMATIC PCS7, TIA Portal and PCS Neo - Pharma Partner
  • Emerson DeltaV
  • ABB SattLine & 800xA
  • Siemens Opcenter Pharma
  • Siemens Desigo
  • Beckhoff PLC
  • SCADA/iFix
  • Independent PLC/SCADA Solutions
     
Capabilities

Our competencies & capabilities span the entire automation lifecycle—from design and implementation to installation, testing, and compliance.

 

Engineering, Testing & Commissioning:

  • In-house development and testing on dedicated servers for seamless project execution.
  • Software FAT, SAT, and full commissioning & qualification (CQ).
  • Site-based consulting, troubleshooting, and support, ensuring long-term reliability and performance.

 

Electrical & Instrumentation:

  • System-independent electrical and instrumentation (E&I) design.
  • Cabinet I/O layout, fabrication, and installation for seamless system integration.
  • System network and infrastructure design, ensuring robust digital connectivity.

 

Regulatory & Quality Compliance:

  • Fully implemented and audited Quality Management System (QMS) based on GxP standards.
  • GAMP5-based project execution, ensuring compliance with GMP environments.
  • Standardized automation frameworks using ISA-88 (batch control) and ISA-95 (digitalization platforms) for efficient, regulatory-compliant system development.
     

Why choose KeyPlants Automation

Industry expertise
With a core team of experienced engineers and SMEs, we bring deep knowledge of industrial manufacturing industries, focused on life science.
System independence
We are platform-agnostic, offering solutions tailored to your specific needs, whether it’s Siemens, ABB, Emerson, or Beckhoff.
Regulatory excellence
Audited Quality Management System, and Project Execution Model, and adherence to GAMP5 ensure compliance with the highest industry standards.
End-to-end services
From design and development to installation, commissioning, and ongoing support, we provide a full range of automation services.
Innovation-driven
We stay at the forefront of automation technology, offering cutting-edge solutions like digital twins, MTP integration, and next-gen DCS platform.
KPA Development framework
We use our own tried & tested frameworks for standardized and modular design using ISA-88 (batch control) and ISA-95 (IT/OT architecture) for efficient, regulatory-compliant system development.

Work with us

Are you looking for a new challenge and a chance to develop a broad range of skills in an exciting environment or are you a company who can support our complicated projects?

Join our team

Careers

We are always on the lookout for highly motivated and skilled engineers to join our team.  If you are looking for a new challenge with innovative and exciting projects get in touch.

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Partnership

We are looking for partners to support our projects in both hardware and software design across multiple systems. Get in touch and we can explore the opportunities together.

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Solutions for Precision, Efficiency & Compliance

Life sciences automation

Automation is an integral part of life sciences and pharmaceutical production today, ensuring precision, compliance, and repeatability at scale. Smart systems eliminate human error, enhance process control, and optimize resources while meeting stringent regulatory demands.

 

For pharmaceutical manufacturing, scalable automation platforms connect every phase—from formulation to packaging—ensuring environmental control, waste reduction, and accelerated time-to-market. Whether in biotech labs or high-volume drug production, our solutions future-proof operations, balancing efficiency with uncompromising quality.

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Modernize Your Facility Without Disruption

From Legacy Systems to Cutting-Edge Automation

Outdated control systems create operational bottlenecks and compliance risks while limiting your growth potential. We help manufacturers implement modern automation solutions that maintain production continuity while delivering immediate efficiency gains and long-term strategic value.

 

Our proven approach minimizes implementation downtime and validation complexity, whether upgrading specific processes or entire facilities. The result? Measurable improvements in throughput, reduced operating costs, built-in regulatory compliance, and future-ready systems designed to scale with your business needs—all while protecting your existing production commitments.

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