What makes pharmaceutical automation different from other industries?

Pharmaceutical automation must support validation, controlled change, data integrity, and audit readiness, making documentation and system structure critical.

Do you design automation systems to support validation and GAMP requirements?

Yes. Our systems are designed with validation in mind, using structured software, clear documentation, and controlled change approaches aligned with GAMP principles.

Can legacy automation systems be upgraded in pharmaceutical environments?

Yes. We specialise in phased upgrades and parallel systems that allow legacy PLC, SCADA, and control panels to be modernised while maintaining compliance.

How does SCADA support compliance and traceability?

SCADA systems provide alarms, trends, batch records, and historical data that support traceability, audit requirements, and operational oversight.

Do you integrate BMS and cleanroom systems?

Yes. We integrate BMS, HVAC, utilities, and cleanroom monitoring systems into unified, controlled automation architectures.

Which platforms do you support for pharmaceutical automation?

We support Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi platforms, alongside a wide range of legacy systems commonly found in pharmaceutical facilities.

Pharmaceutical Automation

Compliant, Reliable Automation for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Pharmaceutical manufacturing environments demand validated, well-documented, and highly reliable automation systems. Downtime, uncontrolled changes, or poor documentation can introduce compliance risk, production delays, and costly remediation.

Stratos Control Systems delivers standards-based pharmaceutical automation solutions designed to support compliance, traceability, and long-term system reliability. We work closely with engineering, validation, and operations teams to ensure automation systems meet both

Automation Designed for Regulated Pharmaceutical Environments

Pharmaceutical automation systems must balance process control, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. Legacy PLCs, poorly documented panels, or uncontrolled software changes increase validation effort and operational risk.

Stratos Control Systems designs, upgrades, and supports automation systems that are:

Structured and well documented
Designed for controlled change
Reliable and maintainable
Suitable for validation and audit

Our focus is on practical, compliant automation that supports both production and regulatory objectives.

Typical Pharmaceutical Automation Challenges

We are frequently engaged to address challenges such as:

Validation and compliance requirements (GAMP-aligned approaches)
Ageing or unsupported PLC and SCADA systems
Poor documentation and unclear system ownership
Controlled upgrades in live production environments
Cleanroom and utility system integration
Data visibility and traceability requirements

By addressing these challenges at the control system level, we help reduce risk and simplify ongoing compliance.

Our Pharmaceutical Automation Services

Control Panel Design (AutoCAD & E-Plan)

We design pharmaceutical-grade control panels using AutoCAD and E-Plan, focusing on clarity, standards compliance, and long-term support.

Standards-based panel layouts
Clear segregation and labelling
Designed for validation and audit
Fully documented electrical schematics

PLC & HMI Programming

We deliver structured, maintainable PLC and HMI software designed to support validation, controlled change, and long-term reliability.

PLC programming and upgrades
HMI development with consistent standards
Clear alarms and fault diagnostics
Software documentation and version control support

SCADA Systems for Pharmaceutical Environments

We design and integrate SCADA systems that support monitoring, traceability, and performance insight while maintaining data integrity.

SCADA system design and integration
Alarm management and audit-friendly reporting
Trends, batch data, and historical records
Platforms including Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk View SE

Building Management Systems (BMS) & Utilities Integration

Pharmaceutical facilities rely heavily on utilities and environmental control. We integrate BMS and utility systems to provide controlled, centralised visibility.

Cleanroom environmental monitoring
HVAC, utilities, and services integration
Alarm handling and reporting
Centralised operator interfaces

Control System Upgrades & Refurbishment

We deliver planned automation upgrades that minimise disruption while maintaining compliance.

Obsolete PLC and SCADA replacement
Control panel refurbishment
Phased upgrades and parallel systems
Structured testing and handover

Automation Platforms We Support

Stratos Control Systems primarily delivers pharmaceutical automation solutions using trusted industrial platforms:

Siemens
Allen Bradley
Mitsubishi

We also support legacy and specialist systems, particularly as part of upgrade and modernisation projects.

Why Choose Stratos Control Systems for Pharmaceutical Automation

Experience working in regulated pharmaceutical environments
Standards-based design and documentation
Strong focus on validation, traceability, and controlled change
Expertise across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and BMS systems
Practical, risk-aware engineering approach

We deliver automation systems that are compliant, reliable, and supportable.

The Result

Reduced compliance risk. Improved system reliability. Simplified validation.

Automation systems designed to perform consistently in regulated pharmaceutical environments.

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Talk to Us About Pharmaceutical Automation

Whether you are upgrading legacy control systems, improving monitoring and traceability, or planning a new pharmaceutical automation project, Stratos Control Systems can help.

Discuss a Pharmaceutical Automation Project.

Speak to engineers experienced in regulated automation environments.