Optima Pharma and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin are developing a concept for the automated production and filling of cell and gene therapeutics. These new types of medications are considered a promising new therapy opportunity for incurable cancer and metabolic diseases. They also pave the way for personalized medication. These medications depend on the patient’s cells. They are still produced manually, for each individual patient, which is very expensive. The innovative project is financed by the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH).

 

Violeta, the paper hygiene group from Bosnia-Herzegovina, has commissioned Optima to extend the use of OPAL line management software to all production lines. Violeta's goal is a paperless Smart Factory.

Organic products and Optima’s matching packaging solutions were on display at Biofach 2019, including an OPTIMA SD2best auger filler. Entry-level solutions for process automation were particularly appealing to the trade fair’s visiting public.

In 2018, the OPTIMA packaging group GmbH from Schwäbisch Hall (Germany) boosted its sales by around 15 percent to more than EUR 400 million, marking a new sales record for the company. Optima generated more than 85 percent of its sales abroad. The company employs more than 2,400 people across the globe – a number that's increased by more than 100 over the past year. In 2019, the company is continuing to invest in new buildings at its headquarters in Schwäbisch Hall. An ongoing investment program spanning several years has set aside around EUR 50 million for construction projects. Optima plans to exploit the potential of digitalization even further in the future with an “Industrial IT” division created specifically for this purpose.

The open and in-depth specialist discussions were very well received by both visitors and exhibitors such as Metall+Plastic at Lounges 2019. Exciting exhibitions and a wide range of learning opportunities were a meaningful addition to the trade show concept. Metall+Plastic and Optima Pharma walked away from Lounges very happy, mainly because of the high quality of the contacts but also because of the improved attendance figures.

Optima Nonwovens will put its machine portfolio for the packaging of baby and adult diapers in the spotlight at CIDPEX, where the new OPTIMA LUCK entry-level machine system will make its debut. What makes this machine special is that it was specifically developed for the Asian market. The OPTIMA MIDNIGHT ticks plenty of boxes when it comes to packaging adult diapers, whilst the Optima portfolio has got you covered with all manner of performance ranges.