Process Automation

More than just PLC and HMI programming

Process control and automation system. Touch screen operator interface for a pharmaceutical batch fluid bed processor in compliance with cGMP and GAMP

GEA Liquid Processing offers a diverse range of automation services utilizing the latest proven technologies. GEA Liquid Processing provides robust, scalable, user friendly and nonproprietary solutions that seamlessly can be integrated into existing platforms and systems. GEA Liquid Processing focus on all the crucial factors like production efficiency, product flexibility and traceability, maintenance and plant performance, and regulatory compliance during all the phases of a project - from the initial design development to the installation and to future expansions.

Our automation engineers have extensive experience in working with PLC suppliers such as Siemens, Allan Bradley and Mitsubishi, and SCADA suppliers such as Rockwell, Wonderware and Intellution supplying the latest automation technology to provide efficient, flexible control systems for 'best of class' products.

Automation systems connect the entire process from the equipment and Human Machine Interface (HMI) levels, through data acquisition and supervision, right up to batching, traceability and interfacing with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Capabilities include:

• PLC, SCADA, and HMI programming and development
• Reporting and enterprise production management systems
• Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Instrumentation and industrial networking
• Backup, data logging, and redundancy systems
• Electrical design
• Hardware and instruments

Process control and automation system. Touch screen operator interface for a complete whey processing facility in compliance with FDA USDA and 3A standards.

Other services include system audits, design specification, training, customer tailored support, remote and local maintenance, consultation and validation services.

The robustness and quality of our solutions are a given - we are experienced in performing projects to internationally recognized quality standards such as GAMP, cGMP, USDA, 3A and FDA. These characteristics ensure that our customers enjoy the benefits of a low total cost of ownership. We recognize that automation technology is constantly changing. By carefully positioning our solutions within the mainstream of technological development, we endeavor to protect our customers' investments long after project implementation.

GEA Liquid Processing delivers complete automation and integrated IT solutions for the dairy, food, food ingredients, beverage, brewery, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and personal care industries.

Process automation screen for a pharmaceutical multi-tank CIP system in compliance with GAMP.

Process automation screen for a fermentor / bioreactor in compliance with GAMP, FDA CFR21 Part 11, and ASME BPE.

As systems integrators, we provide solutions that are driven entirely by our customer's needs. Our ability to listen, understand and respond to our customers' requirements are key factors in our success.

Our strength is our ability to assemble suitably experienced and all-inclusive project teams to meet the project requirements. We deliver automation solutions in time, in budget, in any location.

By selecting GEA Liquid Processing as your partner you combine the best of process engineering with latest technology automation systems, GEA Liquid Processing helps you to operate your production facility profitably, efficiently and in compliance with current legislative regulations.

• Your needs, rather than a product portfolio, define the solution.
• Flexibility to select any of the industry "best of class" products.
• Security and confidence of sourcing Process and Automation from a single supplier.

Download the Process control and automation brochure (pdf).