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POMSnet Aquila MES

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Spec score 7.2 #12 of 28 in Life Sciences Software

What it is

POMSnet Aquila MES is a web-based manufacturing execution system for GMP-regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences production. It is designed for pharmaceutical, biotech, and cell and gene therapy processes. Core functions include recipe and specification management, materials and equipment management, production orders, recipe execution, electronic batch records, and device history. Specification Management includes more than 100 S88 phases for recipe construction, while the system provides more than 50 standard cGMP reports for production, quality, audits, and regulatory review. Quality Management supports 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures and records, FIFO or FEFO policies, expiry and retesting workflows, and lot disposition controls. Aquila supports two-way batch traceability and lot tracking. Customers can deploy it on premises or through SaaS cloud delivery. Its HTML5 interface is mobile-ready and touch-enabled. Integration tools cover ERP, LIMS, CAPA, training, document management, asset management, devices, and process control systems. Pricing is available on request.

Spec sheet

Purpose
POMSnet Aquila is a web-based manufacturing execution system for GMP-regulated pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Intended users
POMS describes Aquila as designed for pharmaceutical, biotech, and cell and gene therapy manufacturing processes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Deployment
Customers can deploy Aquila on-premises or use a SaaS cloud delivery model.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Integrations
POMS says Aquila has standard integration tools for ERP, LIMS, CAPA, training, document management, and asset management systems, plus connectors for devices and process control systems.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Compliance
Quality Management supports 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures and records.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Support
POMS says customer support centers are available 24/7 and lists portal, email, and toll-free contact options.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · poms.com
Batch records
Aquila provides more than 50 standard cGMP reports for production, quality, audits, and regulatory review.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Biometric security
Aquila integrates with Nymi for biometric authentication and ties electronic batch record activity to an authenticated user.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Cloud compliance
POMS says its Validated Cloud partner meets requirements including 21 CFR Part 11, EudraLex Annex 11 and GxP, HIPAA, GAMP5, MHRA, ISO 13485 for document management, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 27001:2013.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Cloud security
For cloud-hosted MES, POMS partners with Validated Cloud, which the page says meets requirements including 21 CFR Part 11, EudraLex Annex 11 and GxP, HIPAA, GAMP5, MHRA, ISO 13485, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 27001:2013.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Core functions
It includes recipe and specification management, materials and equipment management, production order management, recipe execution, electronic batch records, and device history.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Core modules
The system includes recipe and specification, materials, equipment, production order, recipe execution, electronic batch record, and device history functions.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Customization
The product page says Aquila does not require customization and that none of its customers use a customized solution today.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Integration protocols
The built-in ERPi module supports FTP, MSMQ, MQ-Series, JMS, database, and web service transport mechanisms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Integration transports
Its ERPi module supports FTP, MSMQ, MQ-Series, JMS, database, and web service transport mechanisms.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Interface
The product has an HTML5, mobile-ready web interface described as touch-enabled.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Pricing
The POMS homepage describes pricing as transparent and simple but does not display an amount or pricing plan.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Quality controls
Its Quality Management module supports 21 CFR Part 11 electronic signatures and records, FIFO or FEFO policies, expiry and retesting workflows, and lot disposition controls.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
Recipe authoring
Specification Management includes more than 100 S88 phases for building recipes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com
SaaS billing
The vendor describes SaaS application support subscriptions billed monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually; the page does not state prices.Read 7 Oct 2026 · poms.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • More than 100 S88 recipe phases
  • More than 50 standard cGMP reports
  • 21 CFR Part 11 electronic records
  • Two-way batch traceability and lot tracking
  • On-premises or SaaS deployment

Limits

  • Pricing is available only on request
  • Manufacturing focus limits general applicability

Who it suits

Aquila suits regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, and cell and gene therapy manufacturers needing recipe, batch, quality, traceability, and integration functions. It supports on-premises and SaaS deployments.

Verdict

Aquila covers regulated manufacturing execution, quality controls, recipe work, reporting, and traceability in one system. Prospective customers must request pricing and choose between on-premises and SaaS delivery.

Where Specifiction places it

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