Case Study: Executing Complex Pharma Automation Through Build-to-Print Manufacturing
This case study focuses on DT Engineering’s role in building the Single Dose Automation System, a machine designed for blister card medication fulfillment. The system was built to the customer’s exact design specifications, showcasing DT Engineering’s capacity to handle complex projects and deliver high-quality, customized solutions
The Challenge: Scalable, Accurate, and Compliant
The customer’s challenge was developing a highly efficient and automated single-dose blister card fulfillment system.
The machine needed to:
Be compatible with existing pharmacy management systems.
Handle a high throughput of up to ten cards per minute.
Ensure accuracy in labeling, sealing, and barcode verification.
Be scalable for growing pharmaceutical demands.
Meet stringent regulatory and compliance standards.
Be constructed, assembled, tested, and validated at a singe location–a one-stop solution.
Their project required a partner with significant expertise in BTP manufacturing and system integration. The partner must be able to bring complex designs to life while ensuring top-tier performance and regulatory compliance.
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Turning Vision into Reality in Pharmaceutical Automation
The demand for efficient, reliable, and scalable automation solutions is growing in the highly regulated and fast-paced pharmaceutical industry. These industries require partners who can bring designs to life with precision and efficiency. DT Engineering’s proven expertise in Build-to-Print (BTP) has empowered clients in the pharmaceutical sector to automate critical processes, ensuring operational excellence and compliance.
Maximizing Value Through Engineering Innovation
As part of this Build-to-Print project, DT Engineering applied value engineering strategies to meet aggressive delivery goals and reduce costs without compromising quality. By redesigning sub-systems for manufacturability and ease of assembly, we accelerated lead times. Through part consolidation, material substitution, and strategic sourcing, we optimized costs. We also managed component obsolescence proactively—replacing outdated parts to ensure long-term reliability and supply chain stability.
From Blueprint to Blister Pack: DT Engineering’s Seamless Execution
Our role in this project centered on executing the customer’s design with precision and expertise.
We handled the entire production lifecycle, from manufacturing and assembly to quality assurance and final testing at the customer’s site, performing final validation, and providing ongoing maintenance and service support.
Our Build-to-Print Capabilities
Build-to-print manufacturing is a production approach where DT Engineering creates a product exactly according to a customer's detailed design specifications, drawings, and documentation. In this model, DT Engineering doesn't design the system—we simply build it "to print."
Comprehensive Manufacturing and Assembly
We expertly manage all aspects of production, from raw material selection to final assembly, ensuring seamless execution of print-ready designs.
Quality Assurance and Testing
Our Quality Management System processes are in place to ensure every build meets stringent performance, durability, and compliance.
Scalable Production Capabilities
With proactive coordination, we minimize delays and keep build-to-print projects on schedule without compromising quality.
Comprehensive In-House Support
We take over full control of the the project’s lifecycle, from engineering, purchasing, and project management.
From Plans to Production: DT Engineering’s Lasting Impact
By delivering a high-performance single-dose automation system tailored to the customer’s specifications, DT Engineering proved its strength as a reliable and skilled manufacturing partner. The successful execution of this project not only accelerated the customer’s time to market but also supported their broader goals of improving patient safety, increasing operational efficiency, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
This project is a testament to DT Engineering’s ability to:
Bring customer designs to life with exceptional quality.
Execute complex automation projects that meet stringent regulatory standards.
Provide end-to-end Build-to-Print services, from design validation to manufacturing and testing.
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