(Rockwell Automation: Milwaukee) -- Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has launched FactoryTalk PharmaSuite 12.00.

The latest release of its manufacturing execution system (MES) is designed to support the unique needs of regulated pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing environments, helping companies simplify system management, accelerate deployments, and scale production more efficiently.

As the industry seeks to move faster while ensuring compliance, BioPhorum notes that current MES solutions are often perceived as expensive, slow to implement, and lacking the flexibility required for modern operations. PharmaSuite 12.00 directly addresses these pain points, providing a simplified, configurable, and future-ready platform for regulated life sciences production.

The latest release introduces a modular architecture and new cloud-ready capabilities, providing manufacturers with increased agility to help meet rapidly evolving production demands. It also features enhanced cybersecurity to support the stringent compliance and data integrity standards required in regulated life sciences environments.

Martin Petrick, business manager of MES at Rockwell Automation, says, “PharmaSuite 12.00 represents a major step forward in helping life sciences manufacturers embrace modular, digital production while maintaining the highest standards of performance, availability, compliance, and security. With the flexibility to deploy in the cloud, on-premises, or in hybrid models, manufacturers can scale operations faster, simplify global rollouts, and reduce the time and cost validation.”

Key new features in FactoryTalk PharmaSuite 12.00 include:

Cloud-based deployment—Now runs in Kubernetes using Linux containers, making setup and maintenance faster and more reliable.

New setup tool (MICKA)—Automates installation and validation steps to reduce manual effort in regulated environments.

Modular design—Containerized components make it easy to scale across sites and standardize system deployments.

Built-in monitoring—Centralized tools help detect issues early and speed up troubleshooting.

Strong cybersecurity—Built using certified secure development practices to meet industry standards.

Easier upgrades—A new upgrade engine helps keep systems current with the latest features and security updates.

FactoryTalk PharmaSuite 12.00 builds on more than 15 years of continuous development and industry expertise. With this release, Rockwell continues to provide pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers with a modern, regulatory-compliant MES platform that supports scalable production, rapid deployment, and digital transformation goals.

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