ALVA
Automate visual inspection on HMLV lines to speed up format changes, maintain consistent quality, and fit flexible layouts.
Designed for high-mix, low-volume inspection and frequent changeovers—without compromising quality.
In numbers
Throughput
20 containers p/min
Delivers throughput of up to 20 containers per minute in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) contexts.
Autonomy
32 minutes
ALVA supports 32 minutes of hands-free operation to maximize your team's productivity and reduce manual touchpoints.
Container sizes
Up to 52 mm
ALVA handles container diameters up to 52 mm.
Benefits
Fast format changes
Quickly switch between syringes, vials and cartridges. Standardized SOPs allow changeovers in minutes to keep production running smoothly.
Compact footprint
ALVA adapts to your existing line with flexible infeed and outfeed configurations.
Automated precision
With cycle-based imaging, ALVA captures more detailed pictures per container and ensures consistent quality and reliable defect detection.
Digital & AI-ready by design
ALVA supports advanced inspection modules—including HVLD Slim, HSA, 3D, Line Scan, and Bubble X—and features an AI-ready design for B.R.AI.N deep learning.
Lower hardware complexity
The built-in upside-down inspection solutions, eliminates external stations, reducing total components and saving valuable floor space.
Industry-ready foundations
Built with Annex 1 readiness, Part 11 alignment, complete audit trails, and seamless connectivity for MES and LIMS.
Applications & use cases
Built for agility, diversity and compliance
ALVA is engineered for high-mix, low-volume pharmaceutical manufacturing where agility, compliance, and space efficiency are critical.
- Clinical & Small Commercial Batches: Used to inspect small commercial runs or clinical trial batches that require agility, consistency, and compliance.
- Contract Manufacturing (CDMO/CMO): Designed as a compact, drop-in inspection solution for facilities with limited floor space or tight brownfield layouts.
- Mixed-Format Container Lines: Built to handle multiple container types on the same line, including syringes, vials and cartridges.
Capabilities
Reliable particle and cosmetic inspection
ALVA detects foreign particles in liquids and cosmetic defects on container surfaces using a cycle-based, stop-capture-release method. By integrating upside-down inspection directly into the main carousel, the system eliminates the need for external stations or additional modules while maintaining high-precision defect detection.
This inspection solution allows for:
- HVLD Slim Integration: High-Voltage Leak Detection for container closure integrity.
- HSA Option: Headspace Analysis for atmospheric monitoring.
- Line Scan & 3D Inspection: Enhanced optical imaging for complex container geometry.
- Bubble X Inspection: Differentiating air bubbles from actual particulate matter.
- AI-Ready Deep Learning (B.R.AI.N): Advanced automated defect classification.
The Körber advantage
Proven inspection engineering
Körber has deep expertise in parenteral and solid processing, guaranteeing high-precision inspection tailored to your specific line setup.
Lifecycle partnership
With a structured Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) onboarding framework and built-in recipe governance, ALVA simplifies line expansion while keeping your site fully audit-ready.
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