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For over 30 years, Modular has designed and delivered the solutions that have enabled the leading Pharmaceutical Companies to ergonomically and cost effectively deploy computers, workstations, and displays into the unique environmentally maintained production areas in their facilities.
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Lonza
The Challenge:
Reliable functionality of mobile workstation for NEMA 4X environment that meets standard pharmaceutical product requirements
Must operate for a minimum of 4hrs via battery backup technology
Simultaneous operation of dual displays
Must have waterproof and chemical resistant external speakers
Must have reliable external LAN wireless capability
Must have integral NEMA 4X keyboards and pointers
Ensure workstation design facilitates the eventual need for maintenance and technological upgrades
The Story:
Lonza Inc., a multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing company, required 21” touchscreen display workstations in some of their North American facilities. In addition to standard pharmaceutical product requirements, such as polished 316 stainless steel surfaces for ease of cleaning and sanitation and gasketing that is impervious to harsh cleaning solvents, Lonza wanted mobile workstations that would transition smoothly between stations and other product manufacturing areas.
The Solution:
A polished 316 stainless steel cabinet with 4 FDA approved locking casters, knife-edge door seals with closed cell silicone gaskets, internal hinges, sloped top to prevent water pooling, and cable glands for USB cable routing
Internal power distribution for all components as well as 120-volt, 600-watt, UPS with battery backup
Dual projective capacitive touchscreens behind sealed Lexan windows
USB powered external voice speaker that is both waterproof and chemical resistant
Internal cooling fan to prevent heat buildup resulting from multiple machines running in an enclosed environment
Sealed external wireless LAN kit
Ergonomically designed enclosure ensuring OSHA keyboard/pointer access with a bonus NEMA 4X external on/off power switch and quick disconnect connections for maximum ease when relocating unit
Dual rear door access as well as dual front door access, designed to facilitate simple removal/replacement of equipment for maintenance and repair when required, with multiple keyed access latches
The Results:
Modular provided a cost-effective solution that exceeded Lonza’s specification requirements, establishing a supplier/partner relationship that resulted in Modular providing not only this solution to various facilities but also developing and providing fixed workstation solutions incorporating 21” and 24” touchscreen workstation products for both NEMA 4X environments and hazardous area Class I, Division 1 and Division 2 production environments as well.
