India’s scientific landscape experiences a seismic shift at aIL 2025
At analytica Lab India 2025, India’s scientific landscape experienced a seismic shift as exhibitors unveiled a spectrum of innovative technologies poised to redefine laboratory research and manufacturing. From SAAN Engineers’ robust 12-bar shock-resistant containment vessels and next-generation coaters to Glatt’s fully automated “lights-off” production line, the expo spotlighted systems designed to eliminate human error and maximize throughput. Agile Automation Technology (AAtek) demonstrated DENSO Cobotta Pro cobots seamlessly integrating sample handling with analytical instruments, while SVAN Analytical’s collaborative robots brought precision pipetting and bioburden analysis into isolator environments. Digital transformation leader Thru showcased AI-driven decision-making platforms for real-time process routing, and Shimadzu celebrated 150 years with craft-tech–embellished GC and HPLC systems alongside its solvent-saving Nexera UC chromatography. Moons’ multi-axis PLCs and Teledyne’s Eco-Chill rotavapor and miniaturized preparative HPLC/SFC platforms underscored the convergence of automation, sustainability, and miniaturization. Together, these innovations herald a new era of smarter, greener science, positioning India at the forefront of global laboratory technology, Rashmi Kumari of Neo Science Hub Reports.
Akash Goyal, Saan Engineers
Good afternoon, I am Akash Goyal, representing Saan Engineers and ISO-certified Saan Containment Systems. We have proudly served the Indian pharmaceutical industry for over three decades, particularly in the Telangana-Andhra Pradesh region, the heart of India’s pharma landscape. Over these years, Saan Engineers has been synonymous with particle sizing, material handling, and blending technologies, consistently delivering solutions to meet evolving industry challenges.
At our booth, we showcased a fully contained 12 bar pressure shock-resistant vessel designed with accessibility and safety at its core. Our engineering philosophy is to democratize such advanced containment equipment, making them affordable and adaptable for companies of varying scales.
Another highlight was our next-generation coating systems, engineered to provide gentler mixing and superior coating quality, ensuring enhanced friability, coating efficiency, and batch flexibility. These systems are designed to optimize coating processes, adding value to pharmaceutical production.
Additionally, we introduced a granulation suite capable of fully isolated operation at a 5 kg scale. Our latest innovation, ISO-certified Saan Containment Solutions, offers a comprehensive range of flexible and rigid isolators capable of maintaining positive or negative pressure environments, ensuring safety and process integrity.
We invite all visitors to explore our stall and discuss how our innovative equipment and design philosophies can contribute to their operational excellence.
Amruta Akolkar, Marketing Manager, Glatt
Hello, I am Amruta Akolkar, Marketing Manager at Glatt. As an integrated solutions provider with over 70 years of expertise in pharmaceutical process technology, Glatt has consistently pioneered innovations in fluidized bed technology and comprehensive manufacturing solutions.
This year at Pharma Pro & Pack Expo, our standout innovation is the revolutionary “Lights-Off Production” system—a fully automated, manless facility that operates with minimal downtime and human error. This groundbreaking technology represents the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing, transforming raw powder into perfectly coated tablets through an immersive, end-to-end automated experience.
Our Lights-Off Production facility embodies the concept of a “factory that never sleeps,” operating continuously without human intervention while maintaining the highest standards of precision, productivity, and GMP compliance. This innovation is the culmination of Glatt’s deep process knowledge, advanced technology expertise, and cutting-edge automation capabilities.
Through this fully integrated system, we eliminate manual interventions, boost productivity, ensure consistent quality, reduce contamination risks, and enable remote, touchless pharmaceutical manufacturing. Visitors can experience firsthand how our smart factory solutions deliver precision manufacturing at the click of a button, representing a paradigm shift toward Industry 4.0 implementation in pharmaceutical production.
We are confident that Lights-Off Production represents the next frontier in pharmaceutical manufacturing excellence. As we demonstrated at the expo, the future is not just approaching—it has arrived.
Arun Damodaran, Founder & CEO, AAtek Group
Hello, I am Arun Damodaran, Founder and CEO of AAtek Group, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Our company, Agile Automation Technology (AAtek), operates as a global system integrator specializing in robotic solutions for life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and medical device industries.
AAtek maintains strategic operations across two continents—our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, and our Indian office in Coimbatore through AAtekRoboPvt. Ltd., which serves as the official DENSO Robotics Europe distributor and system integrator for the Indian market. We have forged a strong partnership with SVAN Analytical Instruments in Pune, creating a comprehensive ecosystem for robotic system integration.
Our collaboration with DENSO Robotics, part of the Toyota Group, leverages their renowned reputation for quality and precision in small-segment assembly robots. DENSO’s track record of reliability and their 130,000+ robots installed worldwide—including over 21,500 in their own production facilities—provides the technological foundation for our advanced solutions.
The DENSO Cobotta Pro collaborative robot displayed here represents our modular automation approach. This compact, collaborative system operates safely alongside laboratory personnel while delivering exceptional precision in pipetting, dispensing of powders and liquids, and seamless integration with analytical devices. We deploy these robots across diagnostics, drug discovery, and personalized medicine applications.
Our expertise extends to specialized laboratory operations, including bacterial colony handling, stem cell processing, and tissue culture applications. A standout feature of our robotic systems is the integrated camera technology that enables sophisticated image processing capabilities, which can be enhanced with artificial intelligence-driven analysis for real-time laboratory operations.
Recently, we achieved a significant milestone by partnering with Tata Elxsi and DENSO Robotics Europe to inaugurate the “Robotics and Automation Innovation Lab” in Frankfurt, focusing on medical devices, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, and food science automation. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to driving next-generation healthcare automation.
Our core mission is delivering modular, cost-efficient pharmaceutical solutions specifically tailored for the Indian market, combining German precision engineering with Indian innovation to advance laboratory automation and pharmaceutical manufacturing efficiency.
Girish Kumar, SVAN Analytical Instruments
Good afternoon, I am Girish Kumar from SVAN Analytical Instruments. Headquartered in Mumbai with multiple branches across India, SVAN has been pioneering aseptic and analytical excellence in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry since 2008.
At analytica Lab India 2025, we are proud to showcase groundbreaking robotic technology that represents our expansion from traditional automation into pharmaceutical-specific applications. Our featured innovation is the DENSO Cobotta Pro Automated Pipetting Robot—a compact, collaborative robotic arm that integrates precision pipetting for comprehensive laboratory automation.
This revolutionary system delivers exceptional accuracy and repeatability in liquid handling operations, significantly reducing human error while dramatically increasing throughput. The robot operates safely alongside laboratory personnel, seamlessly integrating into existing workflows while supporting GMP-compliant data capture for audit-ready automation—a critical capability for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and quality control laboratories.
Our strategic focus centers on pharmaceutical isolator applications, where the DENSO robotic arm excels in pick-and-place operations for instruments, chemical products, and materials within isolators and pass boxes. We offer multiple robotic arm configurations specifically engineered for pharmaceutical containment environments, ensuring sterile processing integrity.
The DENSO brand heritage, as part of the Toyota Group, brings unparalleled quality assurance and reliability to our solutions. With Toyota’s renowned engineering excellence and DENSO’s global track record of over 130,000 robots installed worldwide, including 21,500+ in their own production facilities, we deliver proven automation technology adapted for pharmaceutical precision.
Additionally, our comprehensive portfolio includes the Geschko G60 Centralized H₂O₂ Bio-Decontamination system, Sievers Soleil Rapid Bioburden Analyzer delivering viable microbial counts in under 45 minutes, Ravona IGT Series Glove Leak Testing with automated integrity testing per ISO 10648-2, and the UV Medico UV222 Booth for rapid personnel bio-decontamination using filtered Far-UVC technology.
We are honored to introduce these transformative technologies at this premier laboratory exhibition, demonstrating our commitment to advancing pharmaceutical automation and contamination control in India’s rapidly evolving life sciences ecosystem.
Pradeep, Digital Transformation Lead
Good afternoon. With over 22 years of expertise in digital transformation, Dhruv specializes in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and end-to-end enterprise software solutions for the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
Our core offerings include:
- Custom LIMS development tailored to laboratory workflows
- EBMR (Electronic Batch Manufacturing Records) and EDHR (Electronic Digital Health Records) platforms
- QMS (Quality Management System) software
- AI/ML-based modules that monitor and optimize key quality and compliance parameters in real time
Today, we’re demonstrating our Automated Decision-Making Platform. Here’s how it works:
- A production work order and job card are scanned into the system.
- The MES platform interprets the job card instructions and triggers the appropriate process.
- Conveyor sensors detect and route products into designated bins via an automated actuator.
This miniaturized automation kit showcases how Dhruv intelligent software orchestrates production tasks with minimal human intervention, boosting accuracy and throughput.
analytica Lab India & Pharma Pro&Pack Expo have provided an exceptional platform to engage with industry leaders, showcase our digital expertise, and learn about emerging market trends. We appreciate analyticaAnacon for organizing this event and Neo Science Hub for amplifying our voice. Thank you.
Amy Thakker, Shimadzu
Welcome to the Shimadzu booth at analytica Lab Expo Hyderabad. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Shimadzu Corporation, Japan, a milestone we are proud to celebrate with our customers. To honor our heritage, we have unveiled special edition GC and HPLC systems adorned with “Craft Tech” Kyoto artistry, merging centuries-old Japanese craftsmanship with cutting-edge analytical science. These unique models symbolize the fusion of technology meeting art, showcasing Shimadzu’s commitment to both cultural tradition and scientific innovation. We’re delighted to share our rich legacy and advanced instrumentation here in Hyderabad and at select global events.
Naveen Devadiga, Dry Discovery Business Development, Shimadzu
Hello, I’m Naveen Devadiga, head of Dry Discovery Business Development at Shimadzu. Today, I’m excited to introduce Nexera UC and Nexera UC Prep, our next-generation green solutions for analytical and preparative chemistry.
These platforms embody Shimadzu’s commitment to sustainability by significantly reducing solvent consumption and operating costs. Nexera UC excels at rapid compound screening, leveraging ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography with minimal organic solvent usage. Its innovative flow path design and solvent-saving consumables deliver high throughput while cutting waste.
For purification, Nexera UC Prep transforms analytical separations into prep-scale processes, enabling efficient isolation of target compounds. Its scalable, solvent-recycling architecture yields purified solids ready for downstream applications—ideal for drug discovery and natural product research.
By integrating advanced column technologies and solvent-efficient modules, these green chromatographic systems enhance productivity, reduce environmental impact, and lower total cost of analysis. They represent the future of sustainable analytical chemistry.
Nishanth, Scientific Research Instruments Company (SRICO)
Good evening. I am Nishanth, representing SRICO—exclusive Indian dealer for Julabo temperature control solutions. Today, we unveiled Julabo’s latest refrigerated heating circulators featuring natural refrigerants instead of traditional synthetic chemicals.
These cutting-edge units deliver:
- Up to 70% lower energy consumption through advanced frequency-controlled compressors and condensers
- Reduced global warming potential, aligning with sustainability goals
- Precise temperature stability, where compressors only engage as needed once target setpoints are reached
Julabo’s natural-refrigerant technology enhances operational efficiency, minimizes environmental impact, and delivers robust performance across applications from reaction calorimetry to controlled-environment testing. SRICO has proudly partnered with Julabo since 2013 to bring these world-class solutions to India’s research and industrial laboratories.
Minu Pathak, Bowman & Archer Pharma Machines India Pvt Ltd
Hello everyone. I am Minu Pathak, representing Bowman & Archer Pharma Machines India. We are proud to return to Pharma Pro&Pack Expo with our latest innovations in powder granulation technology.
This year, we launched the AirPort system—a fully integrated high-shear mixer and fluid-bed dryer designed to address USFDA compliance challenges. AirPort’s dual-functionality eliminates dead zones and dust lines, ensuring uniform wet granulation, rapid drying, and superior batch-to-batch consistency.
Our expertise in granulation is built on decades of industry leadership, and AirPort exemplifies our commitment to enhancing productivity, reducing cleaning cycles, and meeting stringent regulatory standards. We invite you to experience AirPort’s performance at our booth and discover how Bowman & Archer can optimize your pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Dinesh Devasia, Co-Founder & CTO, Anatovizz
Good afternoon. I am Dinesh Devasia from Anatovizz, pioneers in digital anatomy education. Today, we unveiled the Anatovizz 3D Dissection Table, an immersive teaching platform for medical, nursing, and allied health students.
Key features include:
- Interactive 3D Skeleton: Select any bone—e.g., the ilium—and view its name, description, and 360° rotation on the touchscreen display.
- Layered Organ Systems: Sequentially peel back up to five layers (arterial, venous, lymphatic, nervous, muscular, connective tissue, skin) to explore internal structures in precise detail.
- Virtual Dissection Tools: Choose from straight, open, or curved scissors to perform digital incisions. Each cut reveals underlying tissues (e.g., mucosa of the large intestine), with contextual anatomical labels.
- Dynamic Physiology Module: Vary the heart rate to visualize cardiac valve motion at different beats per minute; watch tricuspid, pulmonary, and aortic valves in action.
- Radiological Library: Access CT, MRI, angiogram, radiography, and mammography images with anatomical pins that, when tapped, reveal the corresponding structure and metadata.
- Extensive Multimedia Library: Over 1,500 procedural videos (e.g., percutaneous coronary intervention) and 781 high-resolution anatomical images, each with detailed text descriptions of origin, location, and function.
- Gender-Specific Models: Compare male and female skeletal differences, explore pathological variations, and test student knowledge through interactive quizzes on radiological and anatomical images.
The Anatovizz table transforms anatomy instruction by combining high-fidelity 3D visualization, layered dissection, and rich multimedia resources into a single, user-friendly interface—perfectly suited for modern medical education.
Thank you for visiting our booth. We invite educators and students to experience the future of anatomical learning with Anatovizz.
Valery Bub, Isolated Technologies Lead, OPTIMA India Packaging Machines Pvt Ltd
Good afternoon. I am Valery Bub, heading Isolated Technologies at OPTIMA Group. This year marks our debut at Pharma Pro&Pack Expo in Hyderabad, and we’ve already enjoyed productive meetings with both existing and prospective customers.
Our featured innovation is DecaPulse, an advanced decontamination system that sterilizes cleanroom isolators in record time—1–2 hours for large production lines and under one hour for standalone units. DecaPulse employs a catalytic converter to rapidly break down hydrogen peroxide vapor, minimizing material stress and accelerating turnaround.
Additionally, our isolator portfolio includes:
- Integrated catalytic converters for efficient H₂O₂ decomposition
- Automated glove integrity testing units compliant with ISO 10648-2
- SCADA-based control and monitoring solutions for real-time process oversight
OPTIMA’s commitment to enhancing containment operations with fast, reliable, and material-friendly decontamination solutions underscores why we plan to return to this exhibition next year. Thank you for your attention.
Sheshikanth, Technical Sales Engineer, Moons’ Intelligent Motion System India Pvt. Ltd.
Hello, I’m Sheshikanth from Moons’ Intelligent Motion System India. Today, we unveiled our advanced MCA6 Motion PLC, supporting 10, 20, 40, or 64 axes of coordinated motion control. Coupled with our 4-axis stepper drive modules, these controllers deliver precise, high-speed performance for robotic and automation applications.
Key features include:
- Multi-protocol connectivity via EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA
- Compact stepper drive solutions for seamless integration with our motion controllers
- Demo station showcasing closed-loop stepper motor control with real-time feedback
We also introduced our new 7-inch and 10-inch HMI panels, which communicate over Modbus TCP to provide intuitive user interfaces and real-time system monitoring.
Moons’ global expertise in motion solutions and our local support network in India ensure customers receive robust, scalable automation technology tailored to complex industrial needs. Thank you for visiting our booth.
Venkata Pundarinadh, Managing Director & Techno-Commercial Head, SPOC Scientifcs
Hello, I am VenkataPundarinadh, Managing Director and Techno-Commercial Head of SPOC Scientifcs. It’s an honor to represent our Hyderabad office at analytica Lab India 2025. We serve the pharmaceutical, research, and biotech sectors by supplying advanced analytical instruments, consumables, and laboratory equipment, backed by decades of technical expertise.
At SPOC Scientifcs, our value extends beyond distribution: our team of seasoned technocrats—myself included, with 16 years’ experience at Novartis, GSK, and Dr. Reddy’s—provides in-depth application support, method development, and on-site troubleshooting. We’re grateful for the enthusiastic response from clients who visited our booth, and we look forward to driving scientific innovation together. Thank you.
Vishwakarma, Teledyne Labs USA
Hello, I’m Vishwakarma from Teledyne Labs USA. Today at analytica Lab India 2025, we debuted our Eco-Chill Rotary Evaporator, featuring a stainless-steel condenser coil coated to resist corrosion while delivering rapid heat transfer. Unlike traditional glass coils, Eco-Chill reaches –40 °C within seconds using an integrated refrigerant loop—eliminating the need for a separate chiller and ensuring gentle, efficient solvent recovery for thermally sensitive compounds.
Beyond solvent evaporation, our booth also highlighted Teledyne AccuPrep HP 150 Prep HPLC and AccuPrep SFC systems. The HP 150 offers the smallest footprint among preparative HPLCs, ultra-high purity separations (>99%) via multiple static injections and focused gradient elution. The AccuPrep SFC system uses gas-liquid separators and mass flow regulators to achieve scalable chiral and achiral separations with unparalleled efficiency. These innovations reflect Teledyne’s commitment to advancing laboratory workflows from synthesis through purification with compact, high-performance solutions.
