Emerson revealed the release of its DeltaV™ MES Recipe Importer Tool, a no-code application on glass intended to remove conventional obstacles to digitalization. Through the automation of recipe creation, the software enables pharmaceutical manufacturers to hasten deployment and introduce lifesaving treatments to the market more quickly — even in cases where there are restricted information technology (IT) resources and a lack of manufacturing execution system (MES) coding knowledge.
Traditionally, transforming paper batch records into digital MES recipes is a complicated, lengthy process that demands several workshops, configurations, reviews, tests, and coding skills. These actions frequently require months and necessitate strong cooperation between IT and operational technology groups (e.g., manufacturing, quality, process, etc.). The DeltaV MES Recipe Importer Tool removes these obstacles, greatly shortening recipe development times.
“Many batch records that an operator must follow contain hundreds of steps, and building recipes have traditionally been tedious and extremely time consuming,” said Nathan Pettus, president of Emerson’s process systems and solutions business. “Our new DeltaV Recipe Importer Tool empowers teams to accomplish months of work in just a few days, accelerating validation and production while reducing costs and improving agility.”
With a no-code approach, process developers can streamline batch record digitization by first translating paper batch records into a preformatted Microsoft Word™ template that includes clear, step-by-step instructions. This template is then uploaded into the DeltaV MES Recipe Importer Tool for conversion into a digital batch record. Once converted, developers review and validate all content, including process instructions, step numbers and required signatures. Finally, they can use the built-in simulation tool to test workflow execution before moving into production, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
The DeltaV MES Recipe Importer Tool is part of Emerson’s Digital Batch Record (DBR) solution, which uses a streamlined approach to digitizing batch execution from recipe creation through manufacturing review. Built on the DeltaV MES platform, DBR eliminates error-prone paper processes while enabling audit-ready traceability, electronic signatures and simplified compliance — all within a validated environment.