Digital and AI-Driven Innovation in Pharmaceutical Engineering

The Research Center for Pharmaceutical Engineering (RCPE) brings extensive experience in the design, implementation, and demonstration of innovative use cases at the interface of industrial practice and academic research. We provide a neutral and application-oriented platform for showcasing digital tools, AI-based methods, and advanced material solutions within pharmaceutical engineering.

Our expertise covers the integration of AI algorithms, and virtual environments, including digital twins and virtual worlds, to model, optimize, and control complex pharmaceutical processes. These approaches are routinely applied in safety-critical environments, such as laboratories handling hazardous or highly potent substances, where robust sensor infrastructures and strict regulatory requirements are essential.

RCPE operates state-of-the-art pilot plant facilities that allow the demonstration of complete end-to-end production routes - from continuous API synthesis and advanced formulation to next-generation manufacturing concepts. Within these environments, we implement and validate digital manufacturing tools, including process control systems, Process Analytical Technology (PAT), sensor-based monitoring, and data-driven decision support for real-time process optimization and quality assurance.

As a non-profit research organization, RCPE serves as an independent interface between science and industry, fostering technology transfer and accelerating the adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Our mission is to make emerging technologies tangible, reduce implementation risks, and support the sustainable transformation of pharmaceutical production systems.