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An estimated 300 million people worldwide have bronchial asthma. About 5% of children suffer from this chronic infection of the bronchial system. However, the exact origin of the disease is still unclear. Allergies as well as genetic factors play an important role. However, it is certain that with a series of proven treatment methods the symptoms can be relieved and the number of dreaded asthma attacks can be reduced. One of the most effective therapies is inhalation. An efficient, easy to handle inhaler facilitates the treatment of the chronically sick and improves quality of life. The automated assembly of drug delivery systems requires the highest quality standards, as always when a person’s health and life are at stake.

When assembling an inhaler for the pharmaceutical industry, the first step is to screw the top part of the case to the bottom part and then the mouth piece is clipped into the casing. In medical technology, mistakes in assembly are not acceptable. Highest possible process reliability must be realized in the development and construction of the respective assembly system. Applicable product liability law obligates all manufacturers. Who is liable when defective products that are made of several different parts appear on the market? Traceability of the individual components must be guaranteed for these cases.

Thus, the controller of a modern assembly system has tasks to fulfill that are becoming increasingly complex. The new DCOS (DEPRAG CONTOLLER SYSTEM) that the automation specialist DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. CO. presented at the AUTOMATICA 2010, is user friendly and has high functionality. DCOS controls, records, documents, and analyses. DCOS is a new assembly and process control system of the highest possible industrial level. Solutions from decades of experience in the fields of feeder, screwdriving, assembly, and measuring technologies were combined in its development.

Please find further information under www.deprag.com.