PRESS RELEASE
Elan Software, a Siemens Business, unveils an extended XFP MES
version dedicated to Life Science industries.
XFP and SIMATIC IT, the MES offering of Siemens have joined together to
offer Life Science industries with extended MES solutions. Siemens has now
established a worldwide MES Center of Excellence for the Life Sciences
Industry.
Toulouse, France, January 28th 2010 – Elan Software Systems, a Siemens Business
dedicated to MES software for life sciences industries, today announced the availability of an
extended XFP MES version integrated with SIMATIC IT, the Siemens flagship MES platform.
The extended XFP MES now provides the Life Sciences Industry with a complete and
modular FDA-regulated MES portfolio including Electronic Batch Record, Weigh & Dispense,
Historian, OEE, Statistical Process Control, Detailed Scheduling, LIMS and Manufacturing
Intelligence.
Life Sciences: Extended MES with full system interoperability available today
XFP and SIMATIC IT, the MES solutions component of the wider Siemens Software portfolio
have joined to provide an MES platform that truly meets the requirements of Life Sciences
manufacturers. The extended XFP MES solution provides production visibility and control
throughout the enterprise by optimizing the production cycle from raw material delivery to
end product shipment in compliance with 21CFR part 11 and ISA 88/95.
As of today, XFP electronic Batch Record and Weigh & Dispense are connected with SIMATIC
IT complementary products including Historian, OEE, Statistical Process Control, Detailed
Scheduling, LIMS and Manufacturing Intelligence. The extended XFP MES offering also
interacts seamlessly with the Siemens automation layer enabling manufacturers to benefit
from Totally Integrated Automation. All MES modules are available as stand alone modules
or as part of a complete MES Offering, providing great adaptability to Life Science
requirements.
Worldwide MES Center of Excellence for Life Sciences
Siemens recently established its worldwide MES center of excellence for Life Sciences
industries in Toulouse, France. A team of more than 70 Life Sciences experts, with
experience of over 200 MES deployments across pharmaceutical, biotech, cosmetics, CMOs,
and fine chemical plants, assists manufacturers in their MES initiatives. The Siemens MES
team worldwide includes over 800 experts in a variety of industries.
MES deployments in Life Sciences specifically require the validation of the software systems
and this can represent a significant cost if not managed efficiently. The Siemens MES center
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of excellence for Life Sciences benefits from a comprehensive expertise in the validation
process, minimizing validation cost and accelerating MES deployments for our customers.
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A category IV MES software according to GAMP V guideline
Siemens MES solutions are configurable software products, which translates into easy
roll-outs, deployments and upgrades.
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Validated software platform
Operational Qualification (OQ) and Installation Qualification (IQ) are performed at the
supplier level prior to software delivery, ensuring a stable and robust software platform.
Life Sciences manufacturers benefit from a validated MES software solution with reusable
documentations, including test supports, change control and specifications. There is no
need on site to duplicate the OQ/IQ tests, reducing cost and time efforts.
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State-of-the-art assistance for efficient project validation
The Quality Assurance of the Siemens MES Center of Excellence provides the required
level of assistance for efficient project validation. Validation services include risk
analysis, validation plan, verification strategy, test coverage as well as master
documentation and change management.
The extended XFP MES solution together with Siemens MES Center of Excellence are true
commitments of Siemens willingness to provide the right MES solutions dedicated to Life
Sciences including software and services.
ABOUT ELAN SOFTWARE SYSTEMS, a Siemens Business
Elan Software Systems (Toulouse, France), a Siemens Business, is a leading provider of Manufacturing
Execution System (MES). For over 20 years, Elan Software has been providing regulated industries with
advanced MES solutions to improve production efficiency and effectiveness. SIMATIC IT and XFP MES
software bring manufacturing performance throughout the plant. They provide production visibility and
control throughout the enterprise by optimizing the production cycle from raw material delivery to end
product shipment in compliance with 21CFR part 11 and ISA 88/95. Beyond traditional multi-sector MES,
Elan Software is also hosting Siemens MES Center of Excellence for Life Sciences with a dedicated team
of experts in R&D, Industry Management, Delivery, Validation, Quality & Support. Elan Software is part of
Siemens Industry Automation Division. For more information: www.elansoftware.com or
www.siemens.com/Simatic-it
The Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a worldwide leader in the fields of
automation systems, industrial controls and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products
for the manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors that encompass the
automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier,
Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers – from product design and
development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With around 39,000
employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Automation achieved sales of €7.0 billion in
fiscal year 2009. www.siemens.com/industryautomation
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