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Introducing DecFill XP: A New Era In Aseptic Filling

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Aseptic manufacturing is changing rapidly, driven by the need for greater efficiency, sustainability, and operational simplicity. DecFill® XP embodies this evolution with a disruptive concept that reimagines how primary packaging moves through the fill‑finish process. Combining a revolutionary levitating transport system with next‑generation sustainable vials, DecFill® XP sets a new benchmark for compact, energy‑efficient, and highly reliable aseptic production.

A Breakthrough Levitating Transport System

At the core of DecFill® XP is a levitating transport technology that eliminates the mechanical complexity of traditional filling lines. Instead of multiple handling stations - loading, filling, stoppering, crimping, etc. - the entire workflow is condensed into a single, continuous Unlock‑Fill‑Close sequence. Vials glide smoothly on levitating shuttles, reducing friction, wear, and contamination risks while simplifying the overall architecture.

This streamlined approach delivers major operational advantages:

  • Drastically reduced footprint: Only 7,000 mm in length versus ~13,000 mm for a standard line
  • Higher manufacturing density: More output within the same facility area
  • Lower building and infrastructure impact: Smaller manufacturing area, reduced utilities, simplified layouts
  • Lower operational carbon footprint: Fewer components and less energy‑intensive equipment

The result is a smarter, more compact system that is easier to operate, maintain, and scale.

Sustainable, Pre‑Validated Primary Packaging

DecFill® XP supports a wide range of formats, including a new generation of closed, pre‑validated sustainable vials designed to reduce environmental impact without compromising sterility or performance. Because these vials require no washing or sterilization, manufacturers benefit from:

  • Faster batch starts
  • Reduced process risk and lower breakage rates
  • Smoother, more reliable infeed
  • Significant energy savings
  • Better alignment with Annex 1 thanks to fewer product‑contact parts and no need to sterilize sorting bowls

These advantages accelerate time to market while supporting greener, more responsible production.

A Simpler, More Reliable Aseptic Line

By eliminating unnecessary mechanical functions and reducing the number of components entering the isolator, DecFill® XP enhances process robustness and operator accessibility.

Key benefits include:

  • Approx. 25% equipment cost savings
  • Reduced FTE requirements due to simplified operation
  • More reliable process with fewer line functions and no stopper/cap entry into the isolator
  • High degree of automation

DecFill® XP is engineered to deliver consistent performance with fewer interventions and lower overall risk.

A New Standard for Modern Aseptic Manufacturing

DecFill® XP is more than an incremental improvement - it is a fundamental rethinking of aseptic filling. With its levitating transport system, sustainable vial compatibility, and dramatically simplified process flow, it offers manufacturers a future‑ready solution that delivers:

  • Smaller footprint
  • Lower costs – CAPEX/OPEX
  • Higher reliability
  • Reduced environmental impact
  • Faster time to market

For organizations seeking a next‑generation aseptic platform that combines innovation with practicality, DecFill® XP represents a decisive step forward.