Knowledge Hub
Insights on lab digitalization, automation, compliance and life-science technology from our team.
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Pharma · Compliance · Digitalization
From Paper to Performance: Operational Efficiency and Compliance in Labs
Klaudia Kożusznik · 8 min read
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vendor lock-in · SCADA systems · biotech labs · pharma production
Don’t let vendor lock-in hold your lab hostage.
Klaudia Kożusznik · 6 min read
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machine vision · industrial vision systems · foam detection · quality control
Vision systems and foam detection
Machine vision systems enhance industrial safety and quality by detecting defects and foam in real time for efficient, automated processes.
Aleksander Kołodziejczyk · 12 min read
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cybersecurity · security · requirements · securebydesign · spdf · lifescience
Cybersecurity for industrial automation and control systems in Life Sciences
Pharma specific hardware and software development is far more complex than only Cybersecurity, but securely designed Product may address...
Wojciech Kudlaszyk · 5 min read
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Lab of Tomorrow
Lab of Tomorrow: We’re at a Turning Point – Is Your Lab on the Right Track?
Do you know what the biggest paradox is? Biotech and pharma fully understand that digitization is the future. Most of them know that effective market competition is simply not possible without artificial intelligence, automation, and data analysis. And yet, many labs are still stuck in the past, working in isolation, manually analyzing data, and losing the potential that technology offers.
Klaudia Kożusznik · 3 min read
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Automation · IoT · AI
Maximizing Competitiveness in the age of Automation
In today's widespread industrial process automation, companies often face the question of how to maximize profits. There are many answers...
Picture of Arkadiusz Rosa, OT Engineer at A4BEE · 6 min read
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Supply Chain · CyberResilience · IoT · Threat Intelligence
Cybersecurity: Building Resilience Against Anomalies
Introduction Cybersecurity isn’t just about preventing attacks; it’s about ensuring systems can withstand the unexpected. An anomaly deviates from how a system is supposed to work—whether it’s a glitch in the design, an unintended user action, or something that just doesn’t fit within the usual processes. Anomalies can pop up for various reasons, and in […]
Wojciech Kudlaszyk · 6 min read
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Lab of the Future · Modularity · Bioprocess Monitoring · Cube Devices
13 Imperatives affecting lab modularity digitalization
Introduction A new wave of priorities has emerged in the ever-changing world of laboratories and manufacturing. Modularity, sustainability, scalability, remote access, and cost optimization are no longer just buzzwords; they are essential pillars of success. Laboratories everywhere are on a quest to boost efficiency and cut costs, leading to a skyrocketing demand for modular lab […]
Krzysztof Kaczor · 7 min read
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Robots · Biotech · Pharma
Advantages and Challenges of Robotization in the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry
Today's biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry is setting increasingly ambitious targets for low-volume production.
Krzysztof Grysiński, Senior OT Engineer at A4BEE · 5 min read
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Digitalization · Industry 4.0 · Industrial Revolution
Digitalization in Industry and Industry 4.0
Recently, terms like Industry 4.0 and digitalization became so popular that there is no industry conference with at least a mention of this.
Karol Doroszewski, IoT Engineer at A4BEE · 11 min read
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PXE · Network · Technology
Booting devices over the network using PXE technology.
Automating the installation of the OS using PXE sounds great, and it can sound even better if we use additional automation elements.
Piotr Szczypta · 5 min read
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MTP · Lab · Standarization
Accelerating lab and manufacturing operations with MTP – a modular approach
Among the various modular and plug-n-produce approaches, the Modular Type Package (MTP) approach has emerged as a game-changer.
Krystian Maskulanis · 3 min read
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Digitalization · Data · Lab
Developing a data and technology-driven flexible lab operations model
Now, when it becomes clear to the biotech companies that only by sharing the data they can thrive, everyone is looking for a solution.
Marcel Domagała · 4 min read
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Digital Twin · Industry X.0 · Business
Digital Twin Maturity Model – self-assessment tool
Initially, defining what a digital twin even is seemed simple - we have a real product and its virtual counterpart, and we combine the two.
Lukasz Paciorkowski · 9 min read
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Module Type Package · Modularity · Plug-n-Produce
10 tech imperatives to create equipment modules compliant with MTP
The Modular Type Package (MTP) approach has emerged as a game-changer, offering flexibility, scalability, and efficiency.
Krystian Maskulanis · 3 min read
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Module Type Package · Manufacturing · Automation
MTP adoption drivers and challenges for POL/PEA vendors and owners.
For plant and lab owners, MTP implementation promises the following benefits, such as reduced costs, risks, and time.
Piotr Laszkiewicz, Backend Developer at A4BEE · 10 min read
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Innovation · Cloud Computing · Biotechnology
Biotech and Pharma cloud use cases
Cloud computing is quickly becoming more and more popular among biotech and pharma companies. Harness gains, no pains, and read use cases!
Karolina Marzantowicz, Chief of Growth · 8 min read
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Cloud Computing · Biotech · Pharma
Do it right — cloud migration best practices
Start with Strategy As noted by Forrester, Cloud migration involves moving data, applications, interfaces, or other elements of the business that are currently stored on localized hardware or software to a cloud environment. Typical business cases for migration include mitigated latency, improved user experience, or lower operational costs to maintain the migrated applications. Having a […]
Karolina Marzantowicz, Chief of Growth · 5 min read
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STEAM · Women in Tech · Break the Bias
Why Are Women Quitting STEAM?
Despite efforts to engage more women in STEAM, women still face significant challenges and struggles in pursuing careers in these fields.
Ewa Weremko, Researcher at A4BEE · 7 min read
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Break the Bias · Women in Tech · Work Culture
Break the Bias — Report 2023
One year ago, we surveyed women at A4BEE to learn what hinders them from reaching their full potential. Read the results in this article.
Ewa Weremko, Researcher at A4BEE · 10 min read
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OPC UA · Industry 4.0 · Microcontrollers
OPC UA protocol support in embedded systems
OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) is a modern standard for data exchange, increasingly used in industrial environments.
Marcin Bober, R&D IoT Engineer at A4BEE · 5 min read
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Women in Tech · IWD · Break The Bias
Break the Bias — Report 2022
The good news is that the main barrier which needs to be overcome by women to help them grow is self-confidence.
Karolina Marzantowicz, Chief of Growth · 10 min read
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Pharma · Biotech · Sustainability
Addressing sustainability in pharma & biotech
At A4BEE, we combine company social responsibility and sustainability needs with the path set by the company’s values and mission.
Karolina Marzantowicz, Chief of Growth · 12 min read
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IoT · Lab · Retrofitting
How to figure out a closed connectivity solution?
Nowadays, we want to send the data we produce to the cloud or another machine, which computes the data and visualizes the process values.
Maciej Gaik, Research & Development Leader at A4BEE · 2 min read
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Covid19 · Business Reinvention · Guide
Getting Ready for Quantum Computing — basics edition
Quantum mechanics is the foundation of physics, which underlies chemistry, which is the foundation of biology – nature.
Karolina Marzantowicz, Chief of Growth · 4 min read
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IIoT · Security · Automation
Few Thoughts on IIoT Security
Businesses may collect and analyze larger volumes of data more quickly and precisely by using linked and smart devices.
Krzysztof Kaczor · 4 min read
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IoT · Automation · Development
Lab Automation. Delivering Solutions and Future Directions.
The benefits of automating processes in labs combined with modern IT technologies are far beyond just making actions and collecting data.
Karol Doroszewski, IoT Engineer at A4BEE · 3 min read
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Biotech · Digital Transformation · Facility of the Future
Still biotech or already techbio?
The results of a Tech Imperatives for biotech 2022 report indicate changes in biotech production and management.
Klaudia Kożusznik · 4 min read
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UX · Life Sciences · Innovation
How to spread UX culture inside a life science organization?
UX culture is not only about design or research; it’s about building products and services tailored to the user.
Ewa Weremko, Researcher at A4BEE · 5 min read
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Zero Trust · Cybersecurity · Life Sciences
Zero Trust Security Principles
The drive to find new resources for innovation and process improvement in life science companies is becoming more based on technologies.
Krzysztof Kaczor · 8 min read