DeltaV Batch vs FlowSense Process

DeltaV Batch coordinates batch manufacturing across a plant, including recipe execution, sequencing, and equipment use. Its architecture follows the ISA-88 Batch Standard and supports reusable software modules. Tools cover recipe scheduling, configuration, and execution, while Batch Executive coordinates communication between control logic and batch processes. The suite includes process cells, unit modules, phases, equipment modules, and control modules. Batch Historian and DeltaV Event Chronicle collect recipe execution and process-event data; automatic history collection also covers events and configuration changes to support data integrity and regulatory requirements. Redundant Batch Executives are designed to avoid a single point of failure without interrupting batch operations. Campaign Manager and Recipe Exchange provide interfaces for connecting recipes and campaigns with other applications. Basic, Advanced, and Professional suites vary by process requirements, with campaign execution and scheduling included in Professional Batch. Deployment is listed as API, self-hosted, web, and Windows. It is paid, with pricing on request; capacity scaleups are priced by configured unit count. Each DeltaV system using Batch requires a ProfessionalPLUS Station and an Advanced Unit Management software control license.

FlowSense Process is a web-based ERP for batch and formula-based manufacturing, aimed at pharmaceutical, chemical, food and beverage, and cosmetics businesses. It manages version-controlled recipes with scaling, ingredient substitutions, and approval workflows for changes. Production teams can track multi-stage batches through quality checkpoints and monitor critical conditions such as temperature and pressure in real time. Lot traceability follows raw materials through finished products to help identify batches affected by a recall. The system also supports electronic batch records, audit trails, electronic signatures, validation documentation, deviation investigations, material potency calculations, co-products and by-products, and yield analysis. Its product page lists readiness for FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GMP, and HACCP. Integration services support REST APIs, webhooks, file-based integration, database links, and pre-built connectors; listed examples include SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and QuickBooks. FlowSense says the platform is hosted on AWS and is ISO 27001 certified and SOC 2 Type II compliant. It lists 24/7 technical assistance, priority response, and remote assistance. Pricing is by request, and a 14-day trial is listed. iOS and Android apps are described as coming soon.