Safety, partnership, innovation

Interpack 2026 – Meet the Optimists

Duesseldorf | May 07 — 13, 2026 | hall 16 | booth F54 / F55

In aseptic production, every detail determines quality, safety, and efficiency. At Interpack 2026, we will demonstrate live how turnkey lines, Annex 1-compliant monitoring, and digitally networked production systems bring these factors together.

Discover how you can achieve precise, patient‑safe, and flexible production – and explore innovations that make your processes more efficient, stable, and ready for the future.

Talk to our experts about how Annex 1 requirements, process reliability, and digitalization can be combined in a practical way.  

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Your requirements. Our innovation. 

At Optima, your requirements are our focus. Together, we discuss the challenges of your aseptic production and show you how safety, process stability, and flexibility can be combined in real world applications.

Our experts understand regulatory requirements as well as the complex realities of production: from aseptic filling to freeze drying and containment to automation and digitalization. It is precisely this combination of expertise, innovative strength, and practical experience that makes the difference. 

No challenge is too big. 
Let us show you what’s possible!

Your challenges, our solutions

Bring us your Annex 1 issues, process optimization, scaling, or digitalization challenges. Our experts will work with you to discuss how to make your production more efficient, safer, and more future proof.

We don't just show you solutions, we think ahead with you: What potential do your processes offer? Which approaches can be strengthened? What new opportunities present themselves? 

Together, we examine, question, and design new paths for your production.  

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Your challenges, our solutions

Bring us your Annex 1 issues, process optimization, scaling, or digitalization challenges. Our experts will work with you to discuss how to make your production more efficient, safer, and more future proof.

We don't just show you solutions, we think ahead with you: What potential do your processes offer? Which approaches can be strengthened? What new opportunities present themselves? 

Together, we examine, question, and design new paths for your production.  

Send a message or make an appointment
Our trade show highlights at a glance

Turnkey combines all components into one integrated system: The OPTIMA H6-10 high-performance machine for syringes with isolator demonstrates how seamless integration, clear responsibilities, and consistent project management reduce complexity, minimize risks, and shorten time-to-market. 

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LYO-SCALE provides flexible, future-proof freeze-drying: recipe parameters are developed on a small scale and reliably transferred to large production plants. 

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Our automated Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) and linear sorting with stopper intervention integrate Annex 1 requirements efficiently, automatically, and reliably into modern filling lines, ensuring that regulatory requirements are reliably met.

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Digitalization becomes tangible: Experience live how AI Assist and Data Analytics are integrated directly into the machine via the integrated OLED panel. Complemented by the digital twin, which enables data-based decisions. 

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Smart. Integrated. Reliable. Your home for turnkey

Turnkey means you get one partner who handles everything – so you don’t have to manage multiple vendors or interfaces. Optima provides comprehensive consulting, integrated planning, and delivers complete turnkey systems with filling solutions, isolators, and freeze dryers from a single source.  

Integrated turnkey solution OPTIMA H6-10

At Interpack, we will be bringing this approach to life with the OPTIMA H6-10, our high-performance filling machine for syringes, which includes an integrated isolator. The integrated OLED display will showcase AI Assist and Data Analytics as part of the digitalization concept.

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Everything from a single source
Filling systems, isolators, and freeze dryers perfectly matched to each other.
Reliable expertise
We take responsibility for the entire system and ensure maximum process reliability throughout all project phases.
Partnership-based cooperation
Long-term partner and “Your home for turnkey.”
Containment reimagined. Focus on enzyme indicators

Containment is an integral part of modern pharmaceutical production. Experience live on the OPTIMA H6-10 how isolators create a continuous safety concept that protects against contamination.

Another topic for the future: enzyme indicators (EI) for cycle development in bio-decontamination processes. Unlike traditional biological indicators, they deliver quantitative results within minutes via a luminometer. Since they do not require living organisms, they can remain in the isolator during decontamination. This enables rapid evaluation, early detection of deviations, and continuous process control. A clear added value for safety and efficiency.    

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Scalable. Platform-based. Smartly integrated. Safe transfer of freeze-drying

Freeze-drying is a key process for stable, high-quality pharmaceutical products. Whether small batches for clinical trials or large-volume commercial production, each application has its own requirements in terms of technology, process control, and scaling.

We offer freeze-drying systems for all production volumes, from small scale to commercial manufacturing. The decisive factor here is not only the system technology, but also the reliable transfer of development processes into production.

LYO-SCALE: From small scale to commercial production

Scaling up freeze-drying processes is complex: What works on a development scale cannot be transferred one-to-one to production plants. Even minute differences can influence drying behavior and product quality.

With LYO-SCALE, we close this gap. Recipe parameters are developed on a small scale and precisely scaled up to larger plants. At Interpack, you can experience LYO-SCALE live and learn what reliable process development looks like in practice.   

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Intuitive GMP-compliant operation
A user-friendly HMI and a powerful, GMP-compliant control system ensure maximum process reliability.
Process control at the highest level
Customized PAT measurement technology enables precise control, monitoring, and analysis of all relevant parameters.
Reproducible scaling
Process parameters can be transferred easily and reliably, supplemented by options such as LYO-MS, controlled nucleation, fast freeze, and automated cleaning. 
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Regulation. Safety. Automation. Annex 1 fully implemented

The requirements of EU GMP Annex 1 are bringing about lasting change in aseptic production. Greater process reliability, consistent automation, and seamless monitoring are now required.

At Interpack, we will explore this topic in depth with you – from fully integrated monitoring systems and automated linear sorting to Annex 1-compliant setup and real-time monitoring. Our exhibits demonstrate how targeted automation and thoughtful design combine regulatory compliance and efficiency. 

EMS: A new approach to cleanroom monitoring

Cleanroom monitoring is a key component of aseptic manufacturing. Continuous automation is crucial for compliance with Annex 1.

Our fully integrated Environmental Monitoring System (EMS) combines Petri Dish Handling Unit (PHU) passive, PHU active, and the Particle Monitoring System (PMS) into a coordinated overall system. All processes are intelligently networked – for maximum machine availability, reduced contamination risks, and future-proof digitalization of your cleanroom and production processes.     

Increased efficiency
Fully integrated complete system with optimally coordinated monitoring areas.
Filling systems, isolator, and freeze dryer perfectly coordinated.
Maximum process reliability
Continuous, seamless monitoring minimizes risks and creates maximum transparency. 
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Linear sorting: Next level automation

Stopper feeding perfectly aligned with the requirements of Annex 1. Our linear sorting reduces manual intervention, minimizes contamination risks, and offers maximum format flexibility for modern fill & finish processes.

The integrated stopper intervention system uses AI-supported image recognition. Misaligned stoppers are reliably identified, and the robot's optimal pharmaceutical-compliant solution is calculated in advance using autonomous path planning.    

Reduced manual intervention
From Annex 1-compliant automation to fully automated solutions.
Minimized contamination risk
Targeted process control and intelligent detection systems increase purity assurance.

 

Linear sorting: Plug feeding perfectly aligned with the requirements of Annex 1
Linear sorting: Plug feeding perfectly aligned with the requirements of Annex 1
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Smart Services always one step ahead AI empowering people

At Optima, our mission is to create maximum value for our customers by consistently advancing the use of digital technologies in filling and packaging machinery. This commitment ensures that you receive intelligently designed, high‑performance solutions and services that optimize both your production operations and all connected processes.

OPTIMA AI Ecosystem – Intelligence that connects

The OPTIMA AI Ecosystem brings together all digital information and services in one unified, AI-driven environment. By analyzing, linking, and combining every available data point—from technical knowledge to visual and operational insights—the system transforms complexity into clear, actionable guidance. This delivers precisely the information users need, exactly when they need it, creating a seamless and intuitive support experience.

Your benefits:
  • Instant access to relevant knowledge through intelligent structuring and delivery.
  • More efficient workflows thanks to real-time, context-aware assistance.
  • Improved availability and reliability through faster problem resolution.
  • An ecosystem that evolves with your processes.

 

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HMI AI Assist on a tablet computer

Optima's AI Assist makes all machine knowledge immediately available by answering questions, searching documentation, and guiding users directly to relevant instructions, troubleshooting solutions, or replacement parts. It recognizes connections within the process, provides understandable answers about downtime, performance, or error codes, solving problems faster and reduce downtime.

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Machine learning – recognizing quality, avoiding errors. Optima uses machine learning to automatically recognize and analyze quality characteristics in products. The system detects anomalies, documents them, and continuously learns – faster than traditional image processing. In this way, Optima AI protects product quality and process stability.

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Packaging the future – sustainable, flexible, intelligent The OPTIMA cocktail bar – meet, enjoy, network Innovation is powerful. Good conversations are even more powerful. But let's be honest, the combination of both is the most powerful – at our large Optima cocktail bar.

This is where everything that makes Interpack exciting comes together:
Customers who want to move new projects forward.
Prospective customers looking for fresh ideas.
And employment candidates who want to know what really makes Optima tick.

No matter why you stop by:
Here, the exchange is guaranteed not to start with a PowerPoint presentation – but with a really good drink.

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Happy Hour Olli's Bar – Quality cocktails from our hometown of Schwäbisch Hall

We have brought real professionals on board for our cocktail bar at Interpack: Ollis Bar from Schwäbisch Hall. Known for creative recipes, high-quality ingredients, and drinks that taste as good as they look.

Happy hour is every day from 4 p.m.

Come by and see for yourself. Cheers!

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Please contact Denise Fiedler for press inquiries, accreditations, or further information material.

We are happy to provide you with press material such as press releases, photos, or videos and are available for interviews with our experts and organizers.

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Now it's your turn. Let's get started! Whether you want to develop an idea further, drive a project forward, or break new ground, we are ready to assist you with expertise, passion, and solutions that will truly advance your business.
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What question do you have? We would also be happy to arrange an appointment with you.

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