Ansys Simulation Tools for Pharma Industry

Reducing Costs While Delivering Better, Safer Processes with Reduced Time to Market using Ansys Digital Evidence​

Challenges in the Pharma
Industry

 

  • Streamlining Complex R&D Processes

  • Optimizing Product Design and Performance

  • Ensuring Regulatory Compliance and Safety

  • Reducing Development Costs and Time-to-Market

Accelerating Innovation in Healthcare 

Simulation Solutions That Serve the Entire Healthcare Industry

 

  • Pharma/Biopharma
  • Clinical Trials

Modeling and simulation are proven ways to address the high and unsustainable costs and time required for design and regulatory approval of increasingly complex healthcare solutions. By applying engineering simulation throughout development and the regulatory approval process, accelerates innovation, reduces cost and shortens time to market while meeting safety standards and product deadlines. With a patient’s well-being and even life at stake, product failure is not an option, simulation technology helps to maximize patient safety while making healthcare more affordable.

Comprehensive Modeling and Simulation Solutions for End-to-End Drug Manufacturing

  • Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models material handling systems to optimize the flow of raw materials and reduce bottlenecks.
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analyzes the flow and distribution of materials in silos, hoppers, and conveyors to prevent segregation and ensure uniformity.
  • Reaction Kinetics Modeling simulates chemical reactions to optimize reaction conditions, yield, and purity.
  • Process Simulation models entire synthesis processes, including reactors and separation units, to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Crystallization Modeling uses population balance models to predict crystal size distribution and optimize crystallization processes.
  • Filtration Simulation models filtration processes to predict filter performance and optimize parameters.
  • Chromatography Simulation models chromatographic separation to optimize column design and operating conditions.
  • Mixing and Blending Simulation uses DEM (Discrete Element Method) to model the mixing of powders and granules to ensure uniformity.
  • Granulation Modeling simulates granule formation processes, such as wet and dry granulation, to control particle size and distribution.
  • Coating Simulation uses CFD and DEM to model the application of coatings on tablets or pellets, ensuring uniformity and desired release profiles.
  • Spray Drying Simulation uses CFD to model the spray drying process, optimizing droplet size, airflow, and drying conditions.
  • Tablet Compression Modeling uses finite element analysis (FEA) to simulate tablet compression, ensuring mechanical strength and dissolution properties.
  • Thermal Sterilization Modeling uses heat transfer models to simulate the distribution of heat within autoclaves, ensuring complete sterilization.
  • Packaging Simulation uses finite element analysis (FEA) and CFD to simulate packaging processes, ensuring product protection and stability during transport and storage.
  • Process Analytical Technology (PAT) Modeling uses real-time data to create models that monitor and control manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality.

Positive Business Outcomes Ansys Customers Realize

90

% More Accurate Delivery Of Drug To Target Site

5

>Million $ Savings In Each Clinical Trials

30

Days to Months- Time Savings In Technology Transfer

20

Simulation In Healthcare Can Deliver ROI

Multidisciplinary Requirements in Pharma / Biopharmaceutical Industry

Goal : Efficient and cost-effective drug development & manufacturing processes to bring quality drugs to market in less time

Case Studies – Leading Indian Pharma & International Companies

“There’s a lot of internal expertise with Ansys Fluent. With Fluent, we can understand oxygen transfer at
different operating conditions and tank geometries,
and with the ROM technology we can get fast models from CFD data.” — Luisa Attfield
Associate Data Scientist / GSK

GSK

“Scale-up presents a significant challenge (both in time and money) in certain
pharmaceutical processes. Ansys helped us through multiple strategic consulting
projects in generating necessary process understanding and accurate scale-up
conditions for our mixing tanks to go from lab scale to plant scale. We received
valuable insights into the physics of scale-up and the risks involved. These simulations
helped us in decision-making on equipment sizing and cutting down on expensive
raw material usage for the testing process.”

Dr. Reddy’s LaboratoriesRaviChandra Palaparthi Head, Modeling and Simulation / Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories / Hyderabad, India

“Using Rocky and Ansys optiSLang allowed us to digitally prototype seed processing equipment, resulting in significant acceleration of product design cycles. This represents a significant milestone towards our ambition of ‘right first time’ in designing solids
processing equipment.” Dr. Rakulan Sivanesapillai Expert, Modeling Formulation Processes, Bayer AG

Bayer AG

Benefits of Simulation Solutions for Industry Professionals

Chief Technical Officers/Decision

    • Makers Make informed strategic decisions with predictive insights
    • Enhance project planning and risk management

Research Scientists

    • Accelerate discovery and innovation with virtual experiments
    • Reduce the need for physical prototypes

Process Development (Upstream & Downstream)

    • Optimize processes for efficiency and yield
    • Identify potential issues early in development

Scale-Up & Technology Transfer

    • Ensure smooth transition from lab to production scale
    • Minimize risks and costs associated with scaling
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MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology)

    • Improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality
    • Streamline troubleshooting and process improvements

Clinical Investigation

    • Perform root cause analysis with detailed simulations
    • Enhance problem-solving capabilities

Digitalization

    • Drive innovation with digital twins and advanced analytics
    • Enable data-driven decision-making across the organization

Applications

Powerful Features Help Build Product Better

Upstream Operations

    • Applications – Mixing, Solid suspension, Bioreactors
    • Ansys Products – Fluent, Mechanical, Optislang

Downstream operations

      • Applications- Spray Dryer, Chromatography, Lyophilization, Tablet Compaction
      • Ansys Products – Fluent, Mechanical & Optislang

Drug Delivery

        • Applications – Respiratory Drug Delivery
        • Ansys Products – Fluent
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Operations, Troubleshooting

        • Applications – Clean in Place, HVAC, Sterilization, Digitalization
        • Ansys Products – Fluent, Mechanical, Optislang, Twin Builder & Minerva

Packaging & Transport

        • Applications – Fill and Finish, Plastic Packaging
        • Ansys Products – Fluent, LS Dyna, Mechanical, Motion, Optislang
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Services Offerings

We can provide services for pharma and healthcare industries with regards to Finite Element Analysis & Computational Fluid Dynamics.

About Us

3D Engineering has successfully implemented specific case studies within the pharmaceutical and process industries, showcasing significant benefits to our customers in terms of cost and time savings. Our solutions have streamlined manufacturing processes, optimized product development cycles, and connected numerous industry experts to drive innovation and efficiency.

3D engineering was incepted in 1999 with the aim of becoming the market leader in providing PLM Solutions to the manufacturing industry. Till date, we have served more than 1000 enterprises across diverse geographies and has become the leading channel partner for Siemens Industry Software, Distributor for ANSYS, Distributor for 3D Systems Additive Manufacturing solutions and CAE & Manufacturing Simulation Services provider in India. With our headquarter in Pune, 3D Engineering has a presence through field engineers in West India (Pune, Mumbai, Gujarat, Aurangabad) and South India (Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad).

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3D Engineering is a prominent engineering product solution provider that has expertise in CAD/CAM/CAE/PLM/Digital Manufacturing solutions. We have numerous certified trainers on our board with many years of valuable industry experience. Our association with prominent brands like Siemens Industry Software, ANSYS, 3D Systems, Intech Additive establishes 3D Engineering as the right technology partner for all industry verticals. We offer effective customer support services and are committed to deliver more value to our customers’ businesses by providing better returns on their investments.

3D Engineering technology basket includes a) Siemens Industry Software: NX CAD, Solid Edge, CAM, Teamcenter and Tecnomatix. b) Ansys Solutions: Structural Mechanical, Multiphysics Simulation, Fluid and Electromagnetic (LF & HF) Simulation c) 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing Machines for industrial Plastics and Metal Printing d) Engineering services – Product Design, CAE Simulation, Process Simulation and Digital Manufacturing.

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