Streamlining Bioprocess Automation for Precision and Efficiency
BioPilot is Yokogawa’s integrated automation and data intelligence platform, purpose-built to drive operational excellence across the life sciences industry. As part of the Oprex™ portfolio, BioPilot reflects our core commitment to precision measurement, seamless connectivity, and continuous innovation.
It unifies bioreactors, analyzers, and control systems into a single, scalable solution—delivering real-time analytics, streamlined automation, and compliance-ready workflows from R&D to full-scale production. By simplifying complex bioprocessing and enhancing data-driven control, BioPilot ensures consistent quality, higher efficiency, and reduced variability across upstream and downstream operations.
Backed by over 30 years in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries and 3,000+ global deployments, BioPilot is built on Yokogawa’s deep industry experience. It empowers teams to reduce variability, ensure batch-to-batch consistency, and scale operations with confidence.
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Industry Challenges
Biopharmaceutical manufacturers face several challenges across the development and manufacturing lifecycle:
- Lack of standardization across instruments and systems.
- Manual operations leading to human error and low reproducibility.
- Fragmented data from process, PAT, and lab systems.
- Limited flexibility in scaling and adapting processes.
- High risk of batch failure and regulatory non-compliance.
Solution
BioPilot provides a unified platform that integrates process and analytical systems, automates manual tasks, and ensures data integrity. Key capabilities include:
- Vendor-agnostic integration with native industrial protocols for DCS/PLC and OPC systems.
- Real-time monitoring and control for batch, fed-batch, and perfusion processes.
- Drag-and-drop no-code automation builder for SOP execution.
- Secure data collection and alignment from online and offline sources.
- Built-in support for 21 CFR Part 11 and GAMP compliance.
Features & Benefits
Seamless Integration of multi-vendor bioreactors, sensors, and analyzers into a scalable platform- Real-Time Monitoring with powerful data analytics and custom dashboards
- Drag-and-Drop Automation—no coding needed
- Regulatory Compliance and data integrity workflows built-in
- Error Reduction through intuitive, guided operations
- Fewer Batch Failures with proactive insights and controls
- Operator Guidance and incident detection
- Reduced Downtime through predictive alerts and streamlined workflows
- Boost Productivity from lab R&D to full-scale production
- Remote Access for virtual collaboration and monitoring
Business Value
Whether you're scaling up, transferring technology, or improving yield, BioPilot makes it easier. It connects systems, simplifies operations, and enables smarter decisions—helping you achieve higher precision, faster throughput, and better outcomes.
- Up to 45 man-hours saved per batch.
- Estimated multi $100k / year in labor savings.
- Major cost reduction compared to traditional DCS integration.
- Improved yield, reduced batch failures, and enhanced compliance.
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