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News

Welcome to the Team: Stefan Burkhardt Joins as Head of After Sales

We’re excited to welcome Stefan Burkhardt as our new Head of After Sales. With a strong background in customer service and a passion for driving…

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WILCO Headspace Gas Analysis

Automated Media Fill Inspection

The gold standard for media fill inspection is still manual turbidity checks. Although multiple technologies are available, only a few companies have…

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AVI of Media Fill: How EVO CAX Enhances Sterility Assurance in Aseptic Manufacturing

In addition to use cases like automated inspection of small batch sizes, clinical trials as well as ATMPs and cell & gene therapies, the EVO CAX also…

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WILCO AG automated CCIT of vials

Choosing between deterministic and probabilistic CCIT methods

Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) comes in two main types: deterministic and probabilistic. Choosing the right method depends on your…

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Why It Matters

In modern manufacturing, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) is the gold standard for evaluating productivity. It identifies the percentage of…

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From Semi-Automatic to Fully Automated Visual Inspection

S-AVI has long been the go-to option for balancing flexibility and increasing throughput with quality control — but it’s increasingly reaching its…

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WILCO Headspace Analyse Tester NEO HSX ONE

Lab Testing Equipment: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Everything you need to know about WILCO’s lab testing systems—from user access to report exports and leak test methods.

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13 Facts about WILCOs Headspace Analysis Approach

Here are 13 essential facts about our HSA systems that demonstrate why they’re the benchmark in pharmaceutical inspection technology.

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WILCO Automated CCI Lab Testing with Robot and NEO DPX

WILCO automates CCI Testing in the laboratory

WILCO AG expands its lab equipment portfolio with a new automated solution for container closure integrity testing (CCI).

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How to Choose the Right CCIT Method

Choosing the right Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) method presents pharmaceutical manufacturers with a valuable opportunity to enhance…

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WILCO RedDot Design Award 2025 for EVO CAX

EVO CAX wins Red Dot Design Award 2025

We are proud to announce that the WILCO EVO CAX has been honoured with the esteemed Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the “Industrial Equipment, Machinery…

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Differential pressure test for leak detection of pharmaceutical vials

Vacuum Decay vs. High Voltage Leak Detection: Choosing the Right CCIT Method

Two widely recognized methods - Vacuum Decay Testing and High Voltage Leak Detection (HVLD)- offer high sensitivity for detecting leaks. However,…

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The Role of CCIT in Ensuring Sterility for Injectable Drug Products

How can CCIT safeguard sterility and examine common injectable packaging types? And which testing methods are best suited to identify micro-leaks that…

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The Complete Guide to Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) in the Pharmaceutical Industry

This comprehensive guide explores what CCIT is, the regulatory framework governing it, key testing methods, and how WILCO AG delivers state-of-the-art…

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What is HSA and why you can profit from it?

Headspace Analysis (HSA) is a non-destructive analytical method used to measure gas concentrations inside pharmaceutical containers such as vials,…

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WILCO Visual Inspection maximizing cost efficiency in small batch production

Maximizing Cost Efficiency with Flexible Configuration for Small-Scale Automated Visual Inspection

Achieving cost efficiency in pharmaceutical production depends on a system’s ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements. From handling…

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WILCO AG automated visual inspection of reject reinspection in pharma production

Reducing False Rejects: How EVO CAX Optimizes Reinspection of Ejects in Inline Production

Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) systems play a crucial role in ensuring product integrity, but even the most advanced high-speed AVI systems…

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Human-Inspired Automated Visual Inspection

The motivation to optimize and automate production processes is increasing, due to the several challenges of MVI.

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Detecting errors with the integration of AI for improved inspection quality

AI is redefining automated visual inspection, making defect detection more precise and reliable than ever. By leveraging neural networks,…

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WILCO EVO CAX Visual Inspection of small batches infeed detail

Automated Visual Inspection for Clinical Trials in Pharma: The EVO CAX Advantage

Clinical trials demand precision, flexibility, and absolute reliability. With batch sizes too small for traditional automated inline inspection,…

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2nd place at the Prof. Wallhäußer Award for EVO CAX

We are proud to announce that our innovation project, EVO CAX, has earned 2nd place at the Prof. Wallhäußer Award for Innovations in GMP and…

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WILCO automated visual inspection of small batches with EVO

Automated visual inspection of small-scale production of parenterals

In the realm of small-scale production, ensuring impeccable quality control for clinical trials, eject inspection, high-value products, and media fill…

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WILCO AG near infrared spectroscopy

NIR Technology: A Non-Destructive Alternative for Lyo Defect Detection

Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) is a non-destructive, efficient, and environmentally friendly method, which is transforming quality control for…

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Regulatory guidelines for CCIT with BFS

Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) technology, widely used in the pharmaceutical industry, allows for the efficient, aseptic manufacturing of liquid medications.…

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MVI vs AVI

In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the quality and safety of products is paramount. One critical aspect of quality control is visual inspection,…

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WILCO CCIT Lab Equipment Bombing Station

Accelerating Leak Detection with Bombing

The Bombing Method leverages controlled environmental conditioning to accelerate the detection of gas concentration changes in a test sample. Using a…

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WILCO AG Lab CCIT Equipment

Enhancing Drug Lab Testing Precision

As the demand for innovative drug development grows, so does the need for advanced lab testing equipment that supports rigorous quality control and…

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Exciting presentations by our experts

Our CCIT and AVI specialists will be giving interesting presentations at various PDA events about AI, AVI, combined leak detection and visual…

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WILCO's EVO CAX Automated Visual Inspection wins ISPE RAYA Award

WILCO AG wins ISPE Award for EVO CAX

We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the ISPE Robotics Applications of the Year Award in the Fill & Finish category for our innovative…

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WILCO automatisierte visuelle Inspektion EVO CAX

WILCO Automates High-Mix/Low-Volume Visual Inspection

Designed for visual inspection of high-mix/low-volume pharmaceutical products, the EVO CAX 20 fully automates vial inspection within the smallest…

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WILCO at ACHEMA 2024 in Frankfurt, DE

Visit us at ACHEMA this June

We look forward to presenting various innovative solutions for different applications. We want to make people's lives safer and work with you to…

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Interpack 2023

WILCO at Interpack 2023

WILCO AG, the leading provider for automated Container Closure Integrity Testing and Visual Inspection solutions for pharmaceutical packaging presents…

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New assembly hall for WILCO laboratory testing equipment

The positive sales development of the inspection machines led to space problems in the assembly department. Fortunately, a suitable solution was…

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WILCO Headspace Analyzer NEO HSX DUO

The First Dual Laser Headspace Analyzer

Swiss specialist machine builder, WILCO AG, is launching another laboratory inspection system within the NEO series. The NEO HSX DUO Headspace…

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WILCO R&D Laboratory

Opening of the new R&D laboratory

WILCO AG has opened a new development laboratory. After four months of construction, the modern laboratory for development and services is ready for…

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WILCO Headspace Analyzer NEO HSX ONE

New Headspace Analysis Lab Tester NEO HSX

Swiss specialist machine builder, WILCO AG, is launching another laboratory inspection system in the NEO series. The NEO HSX ONE Headspace Analysis…

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Good Design Award for NEO DPX

Good Design Award 2020 for WILCO NEO DPX

The CCI Laboratory Tester NEO DPX from WILCO AG has been honored with the Good Design Award in the category Industrial 2020 by The Chicago Athenaeum…

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WILCO Managing Directors: Marco Samà (left) and Dr. Uwe Bräuning (right)

The leadership duo as the company management of WILCO AG

WILCO AG completes the company management. Since 1 September, Mr. Marco Samà has strengthened the management of WILCO AG in Wohlen. The 45-year-old,…

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New WILCO logo on building

WILCO AG renews its appearance

One year before its 50th anniversary, WILCO AG has undergone a facelift. The result of an intensive process is a sharpening of the brand with a new…

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Successful ISO certification of WILCO AG

At the end of July 2019, WILCO AG was audited and certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 for quality management.

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WILCO closeup of automated visual inspection

Individual system design for visual inspection

For the visual inspection of parenteralia in various packaging materials, WILCO AG relies on an individual system design in six phases. The…

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WILCO leak tester NEO DPX for CCIT

New 3in1 CCI Tester NEO DPX

NEO stands for the new generation of compact laboratory instruments that bring measurement accuracy, ease of use and flexibility to a new level. The…

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Events

A3P BFS

Lyon, France

A3P BFS

A3P
Booth #14
Lyon, France

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CPhI & P-MEC India

Delhi, India

CPhI & P-MEC India

Visit us at our partner Grover Holdings

CPhI India
Booth #12.C21
Delhi, India

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Pharmapack

Paris, France

Pharmapack

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Pharmapack
Visit us at booth 4K39
Paris, France

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PDA Week

Denver, CO, United States

PDA Week

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PDA
Booth #114
Denver, CO, United States

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Pharma Congress

Wiesbaden, Germany

Pharma Congress

Get a free ticket for Pharma Technica with code: PT-A35

Concept Heidelberg
Visit us at booth #A35
Wiesbaden, Germany

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Cophex

Seoul, South Korea

Cophex

Meet us at our partner Hahnson Impex

Cophex
Booth #4D301
Seoul, South Korea

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PDA Parenteral Packaging

Munich, Germany

PDA Parenteral Packaging

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PDA
Booth #30
Munich, Germany

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Interphex

New York, NYC, United States

Interphex

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Interphex
Visit us at booth #2334 together with B+S
New York, NYC, United States

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Interpack

Düsseldorf, Germany

Interpack

Visit us together with Bausch+Ströbel

Interpack
Booth D15, hall 16
Düsseldorf, Germany

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PDA Visual Inspection Forum

Dublin, Ireland

PDA Visual Inspection Forum

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PDA
Booth #211
Dublin, Ireland

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Interphex Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Interphex Japan

Visit us at our booth with B+S and get your free pass

Interphex
Booth #13-6
Tokyo, Japan

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