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Pharmaceutical X-ray Inspection Systems

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Pharmaceutical X-ray Inspection Systems

Experts in Advancing Reliability of Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Safety Via X-ray Inspection Solutions

Sapphire Inspection has a long history of partnerships with the pharmaceutical industry having worked with R&D teams worldwide on a variety of pharmaceutical x-ray projects. We have been a leading force in advancing medical device development and reliability through the provision of cutting-edge x-ray and area sensor solutions.

Pharmaceutical X-ray Applications

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Build quality verification for pumps and injectable pens
Detect air bubbles in liquid medicine
Check dosage in inhaler devices
Quality assurance for tablets, capsules, and blister packs
Other pharmaceutical inspection applications

Leading Pharmaceutical X-ray Inspection Technology

Our pharmaceutical systems combine low-energy x-ray imaging with active pixel sensor (APS) technologies, to achieve high sensitivity through resolutions 10 times greater than traditional end-of-line x-ray technology.

Sapphire’s x-ray inspection systems for pharmaceuticals are compliant with GAMP®5 design standards and 21 CFR Part 11 Data Integrity.

As standalone systems or integration solutions, our pharmaceutical x-ray systems are subject to GAMP®5 design standards and incorporate data integrity according to 21 CFR Part 11. Bespoke projects are subject to qualification at every stage (DQ, PQ, IQ, OQ).

The constant evolution within the pharmaceutical and medical industries demands highly skilled and experienced engineers to develop new applications for custom projects. Our talented and experienced R&D team have a solid understanding of the standards and demands for these fields, making custom project collaboration easier for your teams.

Case Study: Bespoke Inspection System for Medical Devices

We have a long history of working with pharmaceutical R&D departments to develop bespoke pharmaceutical inspection solutions. Find out how we combined X-ray with robotics to verify the integrity of autoinjectors via an inline inspection system for Oval Medical Technologies.

Drug delivery device inspection

Pumps and injectable pens

Our pharmaceutical x-rays can check drug delivery devices for product integrity to increase patient safety. This includes build quality verification of pumps and injectable pens to ensure high standards are attained.

G180 X-ray Inspection System

High resolution imaging in real time for medical and pharmaceutical applications

Inspection of Medical Device

Designed and manufactured especially to meet your unique requirements

G180 X-ray Inspection System

High resolution imaging in real time for medical and pharmaceutical applications

Inspection of Medical Device

Designed and manufactured especially to meet your unique requirements

Air bubble detection pharmaceuticals

Air Bubble Detection

Inspecting liquid medicines for gas bubbles is imperative for safe delivery. We can detect gas bubbles as small as 0.3mm in liquids contained within plastic tubes such as GLP1 slow release osmotic pumps.


powder inhaler device pharmaceutical inspection

Powder Inhaler Devices

Sapphire’s pharmaceutical inspection systems can measure the dose level of powdered drugs to a repeatability of <0.1mg in dose carriers that include powder inhaler devices.

G180 X-ray Inspection System

High resolution imaging in real time for medical and pharmaceutical applications

Inspection of Medical Device

Designed and manufactured especially to meet your unique requirements


Compact X-ray Inspection System on a Budget

Entry-level, company x-ray system for those on a budget

Bestselling X-ray Inspection System G20

Bestselling versatile x-ray inspection system for loose and packaged items

G180 X-ray Inspection System

High resolution imaging in real time for medical and pharmaceutical applications

Tablets, Capsules, and Blister Packs

For quality assurance inspections of tablets, capsules, and blister packs, choose from our budget system the A-Series, our best-selling G20 system or the sophisticated, high resolution pharmaceutical system, the G180. This systems will enable you to improve product quality through checks on dosage and product integrity (e.g. inclusion of patient leaflets).

Drug delivery device inspection

Other Pharmaceutical Inspection

Our systems can measure the dose level of powdered drugs contained in peelable strips, ring carries, and pellets to repeatability of <0.1mg.

As experienced problem solvers in the industry, we can provide solutions to inspect pretty much any pharmaceutical device or product. If you have a unique pharmaceutical x-ray requirement, contact our team for an expert consultation.

G180 X-ray Inspection System

High resolution imaging in real time for medical and pharmaceutical applications

Inspection of Medical Device

Designed and manufactured especially to meet your unique requirements