K枚rber is expanding its partner network in the field of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI). Pepperl+Fuchs, a leading provider of automation and sensor technology, has now been officially certified by K枚rber as a ‘PAS-X HMI Device’ Partner at the Ready level.
This partnership brings together two established industry leaders. Pepperl+Fuchs鈥� GMP-compliant VisuNet HMI systems enable the operation of PAS-X MES, K枚rber鈥檚 world-leading Manufacturing Execution System. The two companies have jointly developed a recommendation that significantly simplifies installation and rollout. For manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and cell and gene therapy sectors, this means easier system implementation and reduced manual configuration effort.
The VisuNet product family from Pepperl+Fuchs covers a wide range of HMI solutions for highly regulated, hygienic, and hazardous production environments, including Zone 1/21. In addition, Pepperl+Fuchs offers mobile devices and smartphones in explosion-proof designs, specifically developed for safe use in hazardous areas, enabling flexible data capture and mobile communication. The VisuNet HMI systems themselves are modular, allowing components such as display or computing units to be replaced quickly and easily on-site. They are designed for both stationary and mobile use in cleanrooms and hazardous areas. Peripheral devices such as handheld scanners, antimicrobial keyboards, and RFID readers further support secure and efficient user authentication and operation.
鈥淲ith Pepperl+Fuchs, our customers gain a partner that not only delivers technological excellence but also brings decades of experience in highly regulated production environments,鈥� said K枚rber Business Area Pharma Alliances and Technology Partners software senior principal Lars Hornung. 鈥淭he combination of PAS-X MES and VisuNet HMI systems enhances process safety, efficiency, and flexibility, even under the most demanding production conditions.鈥�
鈥淲e are delighted to have K枚rber, the leading MES provider, as a partner at our side,鈥� added Pepperl+Fuchs product marketing manager Yannick Klein. 鈥淥ur vision is to provide plant operators with a solution that enables even more seamless interaction between VisuNet HMIs and PAS-X MES, simplifies user workflows, and ensures reliable long-term integration.鈥�