Manufacturing 4.0

Engineering Innovation in Life Sciences

Moving a product from concept to production is a complex orchestration, where every process, facility, and handoff must perform reliably. ALTEN designs and optimises manufacturing operations across the life sciences value chain, from Tech Transfer and Commissioning, CQV to Quality Control, Supply Chain & Logistics. Our offerings are deliberately modular, adapting to the scale, maturity, and specific constraints of each client environment. Our teams ensure that production systems are scalable, compliant, and tightly integrated, so that innovation can be delivered consistently and efficiently at every step. This is where our operational excellence turns potential into reproducible results.

Automation & Digital Plant

What is automation?

Precise and reliable automation is integral to successfully operating in GMP environments. ALTEN supports you across the full lifecycle of automation, from defining strategy and developing control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA, MES) to integration, commissioning, and go-live support. Leveraging strong partnerships with leading technology providers such as Siemens and Veeva, we deliver best-in-class automation and digital solutions tailored to regulated industries. By securing robust IT/OT integration, ISA-88 batch configuration, and platform connectivity (MES ↔ SCADA ↔ DCS), you will gain compliant, interconnected production environments designed for performance, scalability, and durability.

Case study

In the context of the evolving Life Sciences landscape, where agility and connectivity are essential, our client required expert support for the development and testing of a new model of single-use upstream equipment. ALTEN acted as the Local Automation Lead, bridging the gap between local project requirements and global digital standards. We provided technical leadership to ensure this equipment was fully optimised for a modern, automated, and digital-native plant environment.

MES

What is MES?

Manufacturers continue their digital transformation, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) have become a key enabler of efficient, compliant, and data-driven production. By connecting shop-floor operations with business systems, MES provides real-time visibility into manufacturing activities, standardises production processes, and improves traceability across the entire product lifecycle. From electronic batch records (eBR) and recipe management to production monitoring and ERP integration, MES helps reduce manual interventions, strengthen GxP compliance, and accelerate batch release while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Case study

Our client launched an initiative to transform its manufacturing operations by deploying a Manufacturing Execution System (MES). ALTEN supported the implementation of the solution, bridging production processes and enterprise systems to enable real-time traceability, paperless manufacturing, and improved operational efficiency. Through our expertise in digital manufacturing and GxP-regulated environments, we helped build a more connected, automated, and compliant production environment.

IT/OT

What is IT/OT?

As Life Sciences organisations become increasingly digital, the integration of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is essential to creating more connected and efficient operations. By linking manufacturing, laboratory, and business systems, companies can improve data visibility, streamline processes, and accelerate decision-making across the value chain. In highly regulated environments, IT/OT integration also supports greater data integrity, traceability, and compliance. However, increased interconnectivity requires robust cybersecurity strategies to safeguard critical assets, protect sensitive data, and ensure business continuity.

Case study

In an increasingly connected industrial landscape, securing the convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) has become a business-critical challenge. To strengthen cybersecurity and modernise its industrial infrastructure, our client launched a large-scale IT/OT transformation project. ALTEN brought its expertise in industrial automation, cybersecurity, and IT/OT integration to help secure critical operations while supporting long-term operational resilience.