Precision Integrated: How MGS Empowers Validation
At MGS, our core mission for our Pharma customers is to safeguard efficiency, product integrity and full traceability across the supply chain.
How do we achieve this? By enhancing the packaging process with expertly integrated validation and inspection technologies.
We focus on delivering tailored solutions that respond to evolving regulations, packaging formats and materials, both with our own validation modules and OEM vision inspection technologies.
A unified approach to inspection and integration
We operate as a single source of contact to remove the burden of managing multiple vendors from our customers. We have dedicated project managers to simplify the integration of inspection technologies, unifying our own systems with third-party printers, cameras, sensors and scanners into a single platform and across the packaging line.
This expert integration supports critical functions such as:
• Lot/date codes printing
• Print quality checks
• OCV/OCR inspection
• Primary product quality
• Barcode validation
• Open-flap detection
• Tracking and verified reject mechanisms
• Vision triggers and lighting systems
• Photoeyes, proximity sensors, and encoders for tracking
We carefully synchronize these technologies. For example, our verified reject mechanisms trigger alarms and messaging to ensure product integrity in case of production faults. We also ensure printers, including thermal inkjet and laser coders, are fully aligned with vision and validation systems to provide reliable, non-contact coding and inspection throughout the entire production lifecycle.
MGS-made validation logic and control
We develop and validate all software, forming the foundation of a compliant packaging line. This MGS-controlled validation logic acts as the center of the operation, managing alarms, HMI operator messaging, and advanced air-jet reject handling.
Utilizing PLC-based shift-register logic, our systems detect issues such as unreadable barcodes, print failures, or missing components, triggering verified automated rejects or machine stops. This "fail-safe" approach ensures that only 100% validated products remain in the stream.
Track and trace capabilities across the supply chain
To support full supply chain visibility, we integrate third-party track and trace systems that enable serialization and aggregation at multiple levels, including unit, bundle, case and pallet.
Furthermore, we offer both semi-automated and fully automated inline aggregation systems integrated directly into our equipment, to ensure tight mechanical and control integration that monitor and verify production throughout the entire supply chain.
Validation, documentation and compliance
To accelerate production readiness and reduce risk, we provide comprehensive validation and commissioning support managed by a dedicated team of full-time documentation specialists and project managers.
This support includes complete Functional Specifications with detailed sequences of operation, FAT protocols with IQ verification, and OQ/PQ test plans and documentation aligned with ISPE JETT standards.
By providing this expert assistance, we aim to significantly reduce our customers’ validation workloads, delivering fully documented, compliant equipment that meets the specific technical requirements of the life sciences sector.
The Carton Inspection Module
Our Carton Inspection Module (CIM) is a complete solution that highlights these integration capabilities, where externally sourced inspection hardware is combined with internally developed validation logic to create a comprehensive cartoning system that provides:
• Compliance with cGMP standards.
• Consistent, validated inspection performance.
• Seamless integration across packaging lines, cartoners, and serialization/aggregation systems.
• Fully documented and validation-ready equipment for customers.
By combining validation expertise with integrated ancillary capabilities, MGS ensures a complete, reliable solution from concept to installation, bridging the gap between complex mechanical handling and total compliance.
Discover how MGS can ensure compliance and quality control for your healthcare product: contact us today!