Our Services

Visual Inspection Products & Technical Support

From defect test kit manufacturing to surrogate solution development, automated inspection support, and regulatory consulting — we deliver the tools and expertise your visual inspection program demands.

Core Product

Particulate & Cosmetic Defect Test Kits

Our defect test kits can be configured with characterized particulate, container, closure, fill, functional, and cosmetic attributes. Intended use, documentation, characterization, and lifecycle controls are defined in the project scope for training, qualification, comparative studies, or inspection-system development.

Particulate defects: fibers, glass, metal, rubber, and custom materials
Cosmetic defects: cracks, chips, scratches, seal integrity issues
Characterization and documentation agreed for the intended use
Available for vials, syringes, cartridges, ampoules, bags, and bottles
Challenge-set design informed by the approved study protocol
Identity, status, storage, handling, and replacement controls can be scoped
Illustrative visual inspection testing in a pharmaceutical laboratory
Range of pharmaceutical containers for surrogate solutions
Custom Formulations

Surrogate Solutions

When actual product is unavailable because of controlled-substance restrictions, value, storage, handling, or limited supply, a project-specific surrogate may support selected visual inspection development or qualification work after relevant attributes and limitations are defined.

Index of Refraction

Matched to your product's optical properties

Density & Viscosity

Precise physical property matching

Automated Filling

Solutions compatible with filling equipment

We have developed surrogate solutions for CGT products, CDMOs, compounding pharmacies, biologics, and therapeutics across all major container formats.

Equipment Support

Automated & Semi-Automated Visual Inspection Support

Transitioning from manual to automated inspection requires product-specific planning, qualified equipment and methods, representative challenge sets, and approved acceptance criteria. Support is scoped to the customer's equipment, process, and validation responsibilities.

Equipment recipe development and optimization
Equipment design consultation for automated visual inspection
Validation protocol development and execution support
Performance qualification using characterized defect test kits
Statistical analysis and reject limit establishment
Ongoing monitoring and requalification support
Illustrative automated visual inspection equipment
Expert Consulting

Visual Inspection Consulting & Engineering

Our team brings deep expertise in pharmaceutical visual inspection, process validation, and regulatory compliance. We support your organization through every phase of your inspection program — from initial design through ongoing qualification.

Process Validation

End-to-end validation support for manual, semi-automated, and automated visual inspection processes.

Regulatory Strategy

Guidance on FDA, EU GMP Annex 1, USP <790>/<1790> compliance for your visual inspection program.

Project Support

Dedicated project management for visual inspection equipment installations, upgrades, and technology transfers.

Training Programs

Inspector qualification programs, Knapp study design, and probability of detection (PoD) study support.

Risk Assessment

Comprehensive risk-based approaches to defect classification, reject limit establishment, and process control.

Site Audit Readiness

Preparation and support for regulatory inspections and customer audits of your visual inspection operations.

Need a Custom Solution?

Every visual inspection challenge is unique. Tell us about your requirements and we will develop a tailored solution for your program.