Pharmaceutical Robotics & Automation

Deploying automation solutions in the heavily regulated pharmaceutical industry presents unique challenges. With stringent external regulations and internal policies, it’s imperative to partner with a provider with deep expertise in designing and implementing automation solutions that adhere to the strictest hygiene and compliance standards.

Our capabilities span a range of specialised and bespoke solutions, supporting pharmaceutical manufacturers from research and development through to large-scale production.

We know that every business is different, which is why we take a creative and collaborative approach to automation. By working closely with you to understand your unique production challenges, we develop solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing operations , ensuring efficiency without compromising compliance.

Pharmaceutical automation capabilities

Applied Robotics has extensive experience in deploying custom automation solutions across all stages of manufacturing including:

Cleanroom environments

Pharmaceutical robotics and automation solutions designed for regulated, contamination-controlled production.

Biological sample testing

Automated systems for precise sample handling and processing in laboratory and clinical settings.

Cytometer machine tending

Robotic integration for biological sample testing, improving speed, accuracy and reliability.

IV bag handling and packaging

Automation solutions designed for efficient and precise handling in cleanroom environments.

Conveyors & material handling

Fixed automation systems for controlled movement of products along production lines, integrating with robotic pick-and-place or packaging processes.

Fast-paced handling and packaging

Automation of high-speed drug packaging and assembly, ensuring precision, compliance and throughput in pharmaceutical production.

Automated Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

For flexible, on-demand transport of raw materials, finished products and packaging components across pharmaceutical manufacturing and logistics facilities.

Equipped with the expertise and technology to develop tailored solutions, we have worked with leading pharmaceutical manufacturers to address complex industry challenges.

Enterix: automated dosing kit

Enterix engaged Applied Robotics to automate the dosing process for their high-volume bowel cancer testing kits, which are distributed across Australia and internationally. When test kits are returned from GPs and laboratories, they must be dosed with reactive solutions that mix with the biological sample to produce an indicative result.

With fast turnaround times critical for patients and large processing volumes, Enterix required a highly efficient and precise automation solution. We developed a monolithic frame system, integrating a six-axis industrial robot with a custom gripper capable of handling up to five sample test kits at a time. The system was designed to house and integrate Enterix’s proprietary dosing equipment, ensuring seamless operation within their existing sample testing workflow.

Interested in our Pharmaceutical automation solutions? Get in touch and speak with one of our specialists.

Our work with BHP

Increase in operational efficiency

10 %

Savings achieved and counting

$ m

Client retention rate

Projects successfully completed

We have partnered with a range of prominent clients and the SPM solutions we’ve implemented highlight our expertise in designing and deploying machines that address specific manufacturing challenges, delivering substantial efficiency gains and cost savings:

We are industry agnostic and provide end-to-end Special Purpose Machines to support a range of manufacturing disciplines pharmaceuticals, consumer electronics, food & beverage, FMCG, mining, building products, waste & recycling, renewables and intralogistics.

Arnott’s automated inspection takes the biscuit

We worked with Arnott’s to deliver a high-speed robotic QA system for biscuit packaging, operating at up to 130 packs per minute. Delta robots inspect and fill biscuit cavities precisely, using 2D vision for defect detection and conveyor tracking. Designed for continuous operation and easy cleaning, the system improves product quality, boosts output and reduces manual handling.

FAQs

How do I make contact with Applied Robotics to start scoping a customised automation solution?

Simply complete and submit our contact form. Our solutions team will get in touch to arrange an initial call and through our Automation Discovery Program (ADP), we will work with you to identify, design and install the automation system for your operations.

Learn from our team about how they work together with our clients to build automated solutions and solve complex technical problems.

Case studies

Legrand’s Automation Switch Doubles Output

TAFE QLD Smart Factory

Unilever’s Multifunction Robotic Gripper