Leading the way and the courage to take on new challenges are part of Optima’s making – resulting in the next generation of machines and systems. Here are some examples from the last decades.
1950
First fully automatic packaging machine
1992
First sterile high-performance filling machine for nested syringes
1995
Delivery of the first “cleanroom” filling machine under isolator (for the USA)
1997
Servo technology and modular building blocks as a standard feature for the paper hygiene industry
2001
Delivery of the first complete sterile line with an isolator and robot
High-performance filling line for vials
2002
First fully-automatic Lid Liner Removal for nested containers
2004
Delivery of the first four-laned capsule machine – the OPTIMA CFL and the year Optima entered the coffee capsule market
2005
E-Beam technology for surface decontamination
First fully-automatic debagger for nested containers
2006
Delivery of the first Optima Life Science turnkey system: Converter for the production of sterile patches
2007
Delivery of the first Optima Pharma turnkey line with freeze dryer and isolator
Research project ZuPack: Development of the first Optima Condition Monitoring System in the paper hygiene sector
2008
Successful launch: CMF cartoner to set-up and close folding cartons
2009
First standardized, fully automated systems for coating and packaging of microtiter plates:
OPTIMA ImmuCoat® and OPTIMA ImmuPouch®
2010
Start of the Optima Moduline success story: modular system for maximum flexibility in the cosmetics sector
2011
Launch of “Total Care Asset Management”, the forerunner of today’s digital services
Start of “Market Intelligence” to identify trends at an early stage and develop tailor-made solutions
2012
Red Dot Design Award for the design of the light band error display: “Rainbow” project for the paper hygiene market
OPAL software for optimized multi-line management of production lines as well as optimization, collection and documentation of operating data
2013
First digital twin of Optima Nonwovens
Entry into the Transdermal Therapeutic Systems (TDS) and Oral Film Strip (ODF) markets
2014
Market launch of the Linear Servo Track with magnetic technology by Optima Nonwovens
2015
Delivery of the first MultiUse system (sterile) for syringes, vials and cartridges
Revolution in baby milk powder filling with the OPTIMA FS: precise filling through continuous topping-up for constant top performance in the hygienic design area
2016
InlineCan from Optima Consumer: production of product containers during the process
Project Zero at the Index show: completely modular for quick change-over of format parts, in-line production of packages, incl. printing (see page 30)
Cobots (collaborative robots) expand the portfolio of Optima Nonwovens
2018
High-end sterility test isolator STISO: space-saving and ergonomic for aseptic and toxic applications with many innovative details
Extension of immune diagnostic for small batch sizes with flexible formats: OPTIMA ImmuFill®
2019
Development of automated, continuous systems for the production of fuel cells
Food Tech Award: development of a continuous high-speed system to evacuate, gas and seal milk powder containers
2021
New modular isolator generation INTISO with integrated ventilation and refrigeration technology
Presentation of Hybrid module for paper or PE bags
Presentation of the Optima Nonwovens UNIWeld: fully-automatic adjustment of the welding unit to seal bags
Development and delivery of numerous FFP2 and FFP3 mask converter systems within one year
Turnkey equipment to assemble and fill vape products on a new level
2022
World’s first continuously operating manufacturing system for stoma care products