Digital bridge between in-process control laboratories and pharmaceutical production: Körber certifies q-doc® by SOTAX for seamless test data integration into PAS-X MES

Lüneburg, Germany / Aesch, Switzerland, 19 September 2025. Körber has certified the q-doc® software solution from SOTAX as part of its Technology Partner Program for integration with PAS-X MES. q-doc® is now officially listed as “Ready" in the PAS-X MSI Plug & Produce category, enabling structured and compliant bidirectional test data processing in an interoperable system environment.

The certification enables pharmaceutical companies to seamlessly connect in-process control (IPC) test data with their MES – a decisive step towards true paperless manufacturing and complete data integrity. 

With q-doc®, results from multiple IPC tests performed at different manufacturing steps can be centrally captured, managed, and automatically sent to the MES. 

This brings test results from raw material powder characterization (e.g., untapped and tapped bulk density or particle size distribution) to final dosage form testing (e.g., tablet hardness, friability, loss on drying, weight, dimensional measurements, water activity, visual inspection) directly into a production context, simplifying processes and increasing compliance.

q-doc® is modular by design and supports more than 20 different tests usually performed in IPC and QC, as well as over 35 different types of instruments from SOTAX and other leading brands. Its powerful device-independent data structure provides comprehensive, yet simplified batch reporting with built-in regulatory compliance and standardized reporting for all essential IPC tests. Intelligent features such as barcode support, LDAP integration, data trending or batch comparison allow to further streamline lab operations and associated data management tasks.

About SOTAX

Solutions for Pharmaceutical Testing

Since 1973, SOTAX drives pharmaceutical testing innovation supporting pharma companies in their mission to efficiently develop, manufacture, and release drugs that are safe, effective, and affordable. Built on results you can trust, SOTAX instruments, software, and services are at the very heart of mission-critical quality control processes such as dissolution testing, sample preparation for content uniformity testing, and testing the physical properties of powders and solid dosage forms – from early-stage development to commercial batch release.

SOTAX solutions shorten time-to-market in pharmaceutical product development, streamline in-process control for fast decision-making during manufacturing, and simplify batch release in quality control departments. Customers benefit from a unique combination of flexibly automated instruments with built-in compliance, smart data management that seamlessly integrates into existing IT ecosystems, and end-to-end services with the scientific expertise of operating three GMP/FDA-inspected labs as a Contract Research Organization (CRO).

Contact
Holger Herrmann
SOTAX AG
Head of Marketing SOTAX Group
P: +41 61 487 5454
Email: marketing@sotax.com

About Körber

Delivering the difference in pharma

At Körber Business Area Pharma, we deliver the difference by empowering our customers with a holistic ecosystem approach. Our unique portfolio of end-to-end solutions ranges from machines – for aseptic processing, inspection, packaging and materials, and transport systems – to consulting, services, software, and digital and AI-driven solutions that serve as integrating layers to boost pharmaceutical manufacturing.

We simplify processes, reduce risks and accelerate time-to-market – ensuring smooth collaboration along the entire pharmaceutical and biotech value chain. With deep industry expertise, we support global customers unlock new potential. Our solutions support a better quality of life for both present and future generations.

Contact
Dirk Ebbecke
Körber Business Area Pharma
Head of Product Marketing
T: +49 4131 8900-0
E-mail: dirk.ebbecke@koerber.com