ABB Ability OPTIMAX vs POMSnet Aquila MES

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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.