Solutions

We have a solution for everything – and more importantly: they can all be connected through our unique Körber Ecosystem. In our current seven areas of expertise, we are at your disposal with our comprehensive know-how.

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Software solutions

Software solutions

With our PAS-X MES - on premise or cloud-based - and our software solutions for analysis, track & trace, networked factories, and intelligent packaging, we are the world's leading supplier and partner to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. With our holistic understanding and use of digitalization, you remain future-proof and combine digital innovation with sustainability.

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Handling systems

Handling systems

Looking for perfectly designed production lines that reduce operational complexity, can adapt quickly to changes in the pharmaceutical industry and work seamlessly with your software and machinery? We are specialists for complete handling systems for pharmaceutical and medical products. Our solutions are decisive in the field of contactless and safe transport of e.g. glass syringes.

Overview Handling systems

Inspection machines

Inspection

As the world's leading inspection expert, we develop solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our range of products extends from AI-supported, high-performance machines and semi-automatic machines to laboratory units and inspection applications for in-process control. As thought leaders in the field, we always make sure that machines and software speak the same language.

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Machine finder

Packaging machines

Packaging machines

We are a leading supplier of packaging machines for liquid and solid pharmaceutical and medical products. With our blister, sachet and stick packaging machines we offer solutions for primary packaging. Our side and topload cartoners set standards worldwide for secondary packaging. Our ecosystem approach ensures that all machines, software, and other components operate harmoniously and perform at the highest level.

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K.Pak Topload Case Packer

Introducing our latest solution from Körber; the K.Pak Topload Case Packer! Created specifically for the pharmaceutical industry, the K.Pak solution provides operator-friendly machines to complete any production line. Our solution focuses on innovative technology, high-quality design and expert handling and packaging of your product. It’s time to start connecting the dots with Körber!

Packaging solutions

Packaging solutions

As long-standing specialists, we develop packaging solutions for innovative and high-quality secondary pharmaceutical packaging made of cardboard. We offer you solutions for counterfeit protection, standard folding boxes and much more.

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Consulting

Consulting

Our experts will advise you during the analysis of your requirements, show you optimization potential and support you during the implementation of projects in all areas of the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industry. Our aim is to achieve holistic optimization for your factory of excellence.

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Services

Services

You need help with a specific product or have questions about one of our areas of expertise? Körber is your forward-looking navigator to excellence. We provide data-led, proactive advice and services to improve what is needed to scale and evolve towards your factory of excellence.

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Ticket System for Machine Services

Our new Ticket System is now live – making it easier than ever to request support, track progress, and access service information for your machinery.

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Flex in real time.

High-mix, low-volume inspection designed for frequent changeovers - without compromising quality.

Frequent changeovers and small batches shouldn’t slow your line down.
ALVA is built for fast format flexibility across syringes, vials, and cartridges - backed by consistent defect detection you can trust.
Developed with ESSERT Robotics, ALVA’s robotic in- and outfeed automation ensures precise handling, fast format changeovers, and high line availability.

Turn changeovers into a performance advantage.

Personalized medicine and advanced therapies, clinical trials, and CDMOs push production toward smaller batches and more frequent changeovers. ALVA keeps inspection agile - so you protect product quality while improving line availability.

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Format flexibility:

Switch between syringes, vials, and cartridges with fast, predictable changeovers.

Compact footprint:

Save space without trading off inspection performance.

Automated precision:

Ensure repeatable particle and cosmetic defect detection - less manual intervention, more consistency.

AI-ready by design:

Prepare for deep learning integration to scale accuracy over time.

  • Up to 20 containers/min: Run intermittent inspection for high-mix, low-volume production.
  • Up to 32 min autonomy: Extend operator-independent operation to reduce manual touchpoints.
  • Particle & cosmetic defects: Cover core inspection classes with repeatable detection logic.
  • AI-ready: Prepare for deep learning integration as requirements evolve.
  • Robotic in- and outfeed powered by ESSERT Robotics

Engineering you can scale - with confidence.

Proven inspection engineering:

Build on decades of inspection expertise with platforms designed for repeatable results and robust operation.

Validation-ready foundations:

Support GxP workflows with traceability, audit trails, and documentation-ready processes.

Digital & AI ecosystem:

Extend performance with digital add-ons such as K.InspectionTwin and AI modules - when your use case requires it.

Lifecycle partnership:

Reduce implementation risk with training, validation support, and long-term service - across your installed base.

Choose the right platform for your production reality.

Different production environments demand different inspection strategies. Use the overview below to identify where ALVA fits best - and when a higher-throughput flexible platform may be the better match.

Category
ALVA
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Use Case
High-mix, low-volume with
frequent changeovers
Small, high-value batches with
frequent format changes
Flexible mid-volume lines
alternating vials and syringes
Throughput
Up to 20 cpm
Up to 100 cpm
Up to 500 cpm
Formats
Syringes, vials, cartridges
Vials and nested syringes
Vials and nested syringes
Changeover focus
Fast, predictable
format changes
High flexibility for
frequent changes
High flexibility with higher
inspection capacity
Footprint
Compact footrint
Compact design
Designed for
higher-capacity
flexible lines

Documentation

Factsheet: ALVA

Get key specifications for high-mix, low-volume production.

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Brochure: ALVA

Explore ALVA’s concept, and application fit across syringes, vials, and cartridges.

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See ALVA in action.

Talk to our experts about your formats, batch sizes, and inspection requirements.

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