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Toshi Automation Boosts Cleanroom Energy Efficiency with Advanced Sensors

Toshi Automation Boosts Cleanroom Energy Efficiency with Advanced Sensors

Bobby Abhishek Madaan , Director, Toshi Automation

2025-03-11

Q: What did you showcase in CPHI 2024 and how do your solutions differentiate itself from its competitors?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: At CPHI 2024, we showcased our high-speed cleanroom doors, specifically designed for the pharmaceutical industry. These doors are engineered to provide seamless, secure, and efficient access in critical environments, such as cleanrooms, where maintaining sterile conditions is essential. What differentiates our solution from competitors is our focus on advanced sealing technology, enhanced durability, and energy efficiency. Our doors are not only fast and reliable, but they are also designed to minimize the risk of contamination and help reduce operational costs by improving airflow and energy consumption. Additionally, our doors are equipped with smart features like automated controls, ensuring smooth integration into fully automated pharmaceutical manufacturing lines.

Q: What were your expectations from this expo and how was the visitor’s response been?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: At CPHI 2024, we connected with a wide range of stakeholders in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, including manufacturers, engineers, and regulatory experts. This platform offers us an opportunity to showcase our products and demonstrate how our solutions can help enhance productivity, safety, and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry. The response had been extremely positive, with many visitors expressing interest in how our high-speed doors can improve operational efficiency in critical environments. We’ve had meaningful discussions with potential customers who are looking for innovative solutions to optimize their cleanroom operations.

Q: How are you leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning or automation in the Pharma industry?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: We are actively incorporating automation and AI-driven solutions into our cleanroom doors to offer smarter, more efficient operations. Our high-speed doors are designed with advanced sensors and automated control systems, allowing them to adapt to changing environmental conditions in real-time. This technology helps minimize human intervention, improves reliability, and ensures that doors open and close only when necessary, reducing energy consumption. Additionally, we are exploring the integration of machine learning algorithms to predict maintenance needs, reducing downtime and extending the life of the equipment, all while maintaining the strictest pharmaceutical industry standards.

Q: With the growing market of the pharma industry in India, what are your plans for expansion in Asia Pacific and any upcoming launches we can expect?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: India and the broader Asia Pacific region are experiencing significant growth in the pharmaceutical industry, and we are committed to expanding our presence in this dynamic market. We plan to strengthen our distribution network and establish closer ties with local manufacturers to cater to the increasing demand for cleanroom solutions in India, Southeast Asia, and other key markets in the region. In terms of upcoming launches, we are looking to introduce even more customizable options for our cleanroom doors, with enhanced features tailored to the specific needs of local industries. This includes doors with higher automation levels and compliance with regional regulatory requirements, further positioning us as leaders in the pharmaceutical equipment space.

Q: Can you discuss the latest technologies you've integrated into your equipment offerings?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: Our latest advancements focus on improving both the functionality and environmental performance of our high-speed doors. We’ve integrated next-generation sealing technologies, such as antimicrobial coatings and self-healing seals, which are crucial for maintaining stringent cleanliness in pharma environments. Additionally, our doors now feature advanced sensors that can detect and adapt to environmental changes, improving energy efficiency and ensuring optimal performance. We’re also incorporating IoT capabilities, allowing for remote monitoring, diagnostics, and predictive maintenance, providing greater reliability and reducing operational disruptions.

Q: How do you ensure your equipment complies with global regulatory standards?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: Compliance with global regulatory standards is a top priority for us. We ensure our equipment meets the rigorous requirements of the pharmaceutical industry by aligning our design and manufacturing processes with international guidelines such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and ISO standards. Our cleanroom doors undergo extensive testing to meet the necessary certifications for safety, hygiene, and operational efficiency. Additionally, we work closely with regulatory bodies and stay updated on the latest changes in industry standards to guarantee that our products adhere to the strictest global regulations.

Q: What role do your cleanroom doors play in vaccine and biologics manufacturing?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: Our cleanroom doors are critical in vaccine and biologics manufacturing, where maintaining an ultra-clean environment is paramount. We've specifically designed our door systems to support the stringent requirements of vaccine production, with advanced sealing technologies that minimize particle contamination and ensure consistent environmental control. Our doors feature rapid opening and closing mechanisms that reduce exposure time, crucial in preventing potential contamination during sensitive manufacturing processes. Additionally, we've incorporated special antimicrobial coatings and materials that provide an extra layer of protection in these critical production environments.

Q: How are you adapting your technologies for emerging biotechnology and cell therapy manufacturing?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: Cell therapy and biotechnology manufacturing represent the cutting edge of pharmaceutical production, and our technologies are evolving to meet these specialized needs. We're developing cleanroom doors with even more precise environmental control capabilities, capable of maintaining extremely strict temperature, humidity, and particulate conditions required for advanced cell therapies. Our latest designs include enhanced airlock systems and ultra-low penetration air (ULPA) filtration technologies that provide maximum protection for sensitive biological materials. We're also working on integration capabilities with advanced manufacturing systems to ensure seamless, contamination-free transitions in complex biotechnology production processes.

Q: What investments are you making in research and development?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: We are committed to substantial investments in research and development, allocating approximately 15-20% of our annual revenue to technological innovation. Our R&D efforts are focused on three primary areas: advanced materials science, smart sensor technologies, and AI-driven predictive maintenance systems. We've established partnerships with leading research institutions and universities to stay at the forefront of cleanroom technology innovation. Our current research streams include developing self-healing materials, exploring quantum sensing technologies for environmental monitoring, and creating more energy-efficient door systems that can adapt in real-time to changing manufacturing environments.

Q: How do your solutions support the pharmaceutical industry's digital transformation?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: Digital transformation is revolutionizing pharmaceutical manufacturing, and our cleanroom doors are designed to be a critical component of this technological evolution. We've integrated advanced IoT capabilities that allow for real-time monitoring and data collection, providing manufacturers with unprecedented insights into their production environments. Our doors can now generate comprehensive environmental performance reports, track maintenance needs predictively, and integrate seamlessly with broader digital manufacturing ecosystems. We're developing artificial intelligence algorithms that can analyze door performance, predict potential maintenance issues, and optimize environmental control with minimal human intervention.

Q: What strategies are you implementing to support pharmaceutical manufacturing in emerging markets?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: Our global expansion strategy for emerging markets focuses on creating adaptable, cost-effective solutions that meet local manufacturing needs. We're developing more modular and scalable door systems that can be easily customized for different regional requirements. This includes creating variants that can operate effectively in diverse environmental conditions, from tropical humidity to extreme temperature variations. We're also establishing local training and support centers to ensure proper implementation and maintenance of our technologies. Importantly, we're working to create more affordable options that don't compromise on quality, making advanced cleanroom technologies accessible to manufacturers in developing pharmaceutical markets.

Q: How are you addressing the growing demand for personalized medicine through your technologies?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: Personalized medicine requires incredibly flexible and precise manufacturing environments, and our cleanroom door technologies are specifically designed to support these complex production needs. We've developed modular door systems that can be rapidly reconfigured to support small-batch and individualized production processes. Our advanced sensor technologies allow for precise environmental control, critical for manufacturing specialized treatments like cell therapies and gene-specific medications. We're also working on integration capabilities that allow seamless transitions between different production configurations, supporting the increasingly dynamic landscape of personalized medical manufacturing.

Q: What cybersecurity measures are implemented in your smart door technologies?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: Cybersecurity is a critical concern in modern pharmaceutical manufacturing, and we've implemented multi-layered security protocols in our smart door technologies. Our systems feature end-to-end encrypted communication channels, preventing unauthorized access to environmental control data. We've developed sophisticated authentication mechanisms that go beyond traditional password protections, incorporating multi-factor authentication and biometric verification for critical system access. Regular security audits, automated threat detection, and rapid response protocols are integral to our approach. We continuously collaborate with cybersecurity experts to ensure our technologies meet the most stringent global security standards.

Q: How are you supporting sustainability in pharmaceutical manufacturing through your technologies?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: Sustainability is a core principle in our technological development. Our cleanroom doors are designed with comprehensive energy efficiency strategies, including advanced thermal insulation, minimal air exchange mechanisms, and smart energy management systems. We're utilizing recycled and sustainable materials in our door manufacturing, reducing overall environmental impact. Our IoT-enabled systems provide detailed energy consumption analytics, allowing manufacturers to optimize their environmental performance. We're also exploring innovative cooling and heating technologies that can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of cleanroom environments.

Q: What emerging technologies are you most excited about in the pharmaceutical manufacturing space?

Bobby Abhishek Madaan: We're particularly excited about several emerging technologies that are set to revolutionize pharmaceutical manufacturing. Artificial intelligence and machine learning are at the forefront, offering unprecedented capabilities in predictive maintenance and environmental control. We're exploring quantum sensing technologies that can provide molecular-level environmental monitoring. Advanced robotics and automation are creating more integrated and efficient manufacturing ecosystems. Biotechnology breakthroughs in areas like CRISPR and personalized medicine are driving the need for increasingly sophisticated cleanroom technologies. Our R&D teams are actively working to develop door systems that can seamlessly integrate with these cutting-edge manufacturing approaches.

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