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PDA 593 Fundamentals of Automated Visual Inspection

Oct 19, 2023
Bethesda, MD

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Overview

This training course will provide a basic understanding of the automated visual inspection (AVI) process and technology. Participants will learn how the capability of AVI process is dependent on the equipment, development and validation processes, as well as discuss the advantages and disadvantages of AVI technology. During this training course, participants will evaluate validation strategies to determine which approach to use under given circumstances. A case study will also be discussed.

This training course is an excellent opportunity to discuss questions that you have and to interact with others who are facing and overcoming the same inspection issues.

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  • Training courses generally run from 8:30 to 16:00 each day unless noted on the agenda. Breakfast will not be provided, but lunch will be provided.

Trainers

Andrea Sardella
Andrea Sardella
Stevanato Group
Bio
Andrea Sardella
Stevanato Group

Andrea holds a degree in Physics from Padua University and a Master's in Nuclear Engineering.

As a researcher at the National Research Council (C.N.R.), he developed several optoelectronic and nuclear scientific instruments for Magnetically Controlled Fusion Research. He also set up international collaborations with UWA Madison (USA) and Garchin IPP (DE).

After ten years of activity in research, he moved to the industrial sector to develop optical and vision controls for industrial application as CEO of a small-medium company. This experience drove him into the pharmaceutical field, where he started to develop several control applications with vision and spectroscopy tools.

He then joined a leading company as R&D Manager, for which he developed an innovative inspection technology for the inspection machines.

Since 2008 he has been with Stevanato Group first as Pharma Inspection Product Development Manager. Here, he works to develop new automation and inspection products dedicated to the pharmaceutical customers of the Group.

Additional Information

  • Learning Objectives

    Learning Objectives

    1. Apply the regulatory requirements for visual inspection to the automated environment
    2. Apply the knowledge of limitations of AVI inspection
    3. Evaluate validation strategies and be able to identify the most appropriate approach for defined circumstances
    4. Apply the knowledge of the functioning of AVI equipment to assess capability of performance
    5. Evaluate data from inspection program to identify potential program improvements and create solutions
  • Who Should Attend

    This training course is intended for professionals who are involved in the development, validation and implementation of automated visual inspection systems for sterile drug manufacturing.

    Departments
    Quality Systems, Quality Compliance, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance Operations, Technical Operations, Validation

    Roles
    Analyst, Specialist, Operator/Technician, Supervisor, Manager, Engineer

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4350 East West Hwy suite 110
Bethesda, MD

How to Get Here

By Air

The following airports are near the training course location: Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).

By Car

There is a parking garage located at the training course location. The fee is $12/day. Please take your car with you once the training course has ended. After 18:00 hours, you will not be able to access the building or parking garage from the outside.

Other Options

Metro: Ride the Red Line of the Metro and depart at Bethesda station. It is a 5-minute walk from Bethesda station to the training course location. Amtrak: Ride Amtrak and depart at Union Station. From Union Station, ride the Red Line of the Metro and depart at Bethesda station. It is a 5-minute walk from Bethesda station to the training course location.

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Registration Fees

Early Registration
Registration Type Price By September 04, 2023
Member $899
Non-member $1,079
Gov't/Health Auth./Academic $699
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Registration Type Price After September 04, 2023
Member $999
Non-member $1,199
Gov't/Health Auth./Academic $699

* For this member type or discount, online registration is not available, please contact [email protected].

Group Registration Discount: Register 3 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the event and receive the 4th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.

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