With the concept Inside Pharma, IMA brings together innovation, process expertise and integrated technologies for the pharmaceutical and med-tech sectors. CPHI Worldwide is one of the industry’s key annual events, connecting the entire pharmaceutical supply chain and offering a strategic platform to explore the solutions shaping the future of pharma production.
The Pharmaceutical and MedTech divisions of IMA Group, together with their specialists, are pleased to guide you inside Pharma, introducing the All-In-One supplier specialized in designing and manufacturing innovative machines and complete lines for the processing and packaging of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and medical products.
With a strong focus on innovation, IMA also delivers projects dedicated to digitalisation, sustainability, and customer service solutions, supporting the entire pharma ecosystem towards greater efficiency and responsibility. Here is a preview of what you will find on display:
Following its world premiere at Interpack 2026, IMA Life will present the TILE-X line at CPHI Milan, where it will make its Italian debut. TILE-X represents a groundbreaking innovation in the fill-finish process, designed to handle Ready-To-Use components through magnetic levitation technology. Suitable for high-value pharmaceuticals such as biopharmaceuticals and ATMPs with a focus on Cell & Gene therapies, TILE-X extends the concept of modularity, unprecedented in the aseptic fill-finish process. Based on magnetic levitation technologies, TILE-X enables frictionless component handling with zero risk of particulate generation.
At the IsoTech Lab, a corner devoted to the Isolator Research & Development Laboratory, IMA Life experts in aseptic processing will present the new IMA VPHP BioIndicator. Developed to complement Microbiological Support Services, this new generation of biological indicators has been specifically designed for VPHP bio-decontamination cycles used in isolators. IMA VPHP BioIndicator supports Cycle Development, Performance Qualification (PQ), re-qualification, and ongoing contamination control strategies, ensuring robust and defendable 6-log sporicidal performance. These biological indicators are based on Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores (ATCC 12980) and packaged in VPHP-permeable packaging.
VPHP BioIndicator, D-value studies
On show also the X PEN LAB, a precise semi automatic solution for clinical trials and small scale production. It ensures accurate press in with monitored force distance measurement and supports multi variant manufacturing with manual loading and offloading. Ideal for early stage development, X PEN LAB belongs to the X PEN Series: IMA MED TECH’s standard platform for pen and autoinjector final assembly. The X PEN platform, based on a Linear Magnetic Transport System (LMTS), supports multi variant manufacturing with production speeds ranging from 40 to 160 ppm. Integrated options include vision inspection, no glass to glass PFS handling, force distance controlled assembly, priming and labelling.
INSIDE IMA Pharma: the All-In-One supplier
IMA Pharma is composed of highly expert divisions able to offer tailor-made solutions for the most sophisticated requests of the pharmaceutical market:
- IMA Active (Solid Dose Solutions);
- IMA Life (Aseptic Processing & Freeze Drying Solutions);
- IMA Safe (Packaging Solutions);
- IMA BFB (End of Line Solutions);
- IMA MED-TECH (Technologies for Medical Devices).
Together, they combine unique skills and knowledge where people, equipment and technology come in perfect synergy.
IMA Active offers a complete range of machines for the processing of oral solid dosage forms: granulation equipment, tableting machines, capsule filling machines with a wide range of filling and control systems, capsule and tablet coating machines in perforated pan and solid wall, capsule and tablet weighing machines, product handling and washing systems. After years of study and observation, IMA Active has also taken steps towards Continuous Manufacturing, revolutionizing the future of pharmaceutical technologies for OSD forms. In May 2021, IMA finalized the acquisition of the American Company Thomas Engineering (now Thomas Processing), leader in the coating sector from over 50 years. Thomas Processing aims to become the overseas Center of Excellence for coating under the auspices of IMA Active.
IMA Life, which includes the production sites of IMA Life Calenzano, IMA Life Pharmasiena, IMA Life North America, IMA Life Beijing and IMA Life Shanghai, offers a comprehensive product portfolio to process liquids and powders in aseptic and non-aseptic environments. Its offering includes vial and ampoule washers, depyrogenating tunnels, decontamination technologies, and filling and closing machines for ampoules and for Ready To Use vials, syringes and pre capped cartridges for medium and high speed production. The portfolio also encompasses gloveless technologies for ATMPs, Cell and Gene therapies and radiopharmaceuticals, as well as powder microdosing and macrodosing systems, capping machines and a full range of containment solutions, including Restricted Access Barrier Systems and isolators, further strengthened by IMA ProSys technologies for containment and isolator systems.
IMA Life also offers lyophilisation process development and continuous aseptic spray freeze drying technology, together with industrial, pilot and laboratory freeze dryers and automatic or semi automatic vial loading and unloading systems for freeze dryers. Last but not least, assembly and labelling machines for syringes, labelling machines for vials, ampoules, shaped containers, pre filled pens, Blow Fill Seal single dose containers and cartons with the latest serialization technologies. Blowing machines, depackers, tray loaders and other ancillary equipment are also available.
IMA Safe, which includes IMA Safe Swiftpack, IMA North America (IMA Safe Nova), IMA Safe Comadis, Omas Tecnosistemi, IMA Sarong, IMA Safe PG and Perfect Pack, specializes in designing and manufacturing complete lines for primary and secondary packaging in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic industries. The IMA Safe division offers a comprehensive range of machines for blister packaging, capsule and tablet counting, sachet and stick packaging, tube, bottle and jar filling and capping, as well as machines for suppositories, ovules, and liquid unit dose form, fill and seal applications, and cartoners.
IMA BFB is a leading provider of end-of-line packaging solutions for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries. Its comprehensive portfolio covers stretch and shrink wrapping, overwrapping, case packing, palletizing, and robotic handling systems for medical devices.
To ensure a seamless and fully integrated packaging process, IMA BFB also incorporates advanced IMA Labeling solutions for bundles, cases and pallets, delivering enhanced traceability, efficiency and operational performance across the entire end-of-line.
IMA MED-TECH, part of IMA AUTOMATION, specializes in innovative medical assembly technologies. Offering turnkey solutions for the assembly of medical devices, including drug delivery injectors, inhalers, in vitro diagnostics, point-of-care solutions, wearables, pharma caps and complete processing and packaging lines for contact lenses and ophthalmic inserters, IMA MED-TECH provides high-precision systems for both standard and custom solutions.
