Körber launches new software for digital pharma production

Innovation Meets Digitalization: Körber Unveils NextGen PAS-X MES and AI-Driven Solutions at Software Pharma Open 2025

Innovation and collaboration shape the Software Pharma Open 2025 in Hamburg. On May 20, 2025, IT and digitalization experts from the pharma, biotech, and cell & gene therapy industries gathered at Körber’s user conference. Under the theme “Max your PAS-X factor,” the focus is on exchange, inspiration, and future planning — particularly around the latest innovations in the PAS-X MES ecosystem.

The highlight of the event is the presentation of several new software products that position Körber at the forefront of digital transformation in pharmaceutical manufacturing:

Key product highlights at a glance:

  • NextGen PAS-X MES 3.4: A scalable, web-based platform with intuitive UI, AI integration, and smart tools for efficiency, compliance, and process monitoring.
  • PAS-X K.AI: A smart, web-based chatbot that simplifies the operation of PAS-X software using AI – boosting productivity and reducing total cost of ownership.
  • PAS-X Data Access: A versioned, real-time data access layer for contextual MES analytics – enabling data-driven decisions across all MES environments.
  • Manufacturing Dashboards & Digital Twins: Real-time visibility and automated reporting to support process verification and improve quality and performance.
  • PAS-X Track & Trace V3: A cloud-native, vendor-independent serialization solution designed for simplicity, scalability, and end-to-end supply chain security.
  • PAS-X Services: New e-learning courses, migration support, and expert helpdesk assistance streamline the upgrade to PAS-X 3.4 and empower pharma teams.

The agenda is enriched with insights from industry leaders such as Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, MSD, and CELLforCURE by SEQENS. Futurist Stephan Sigrist (W.I.R.E.) delivers a keynote on the future of healthcare and digital medicine.

With its PAS-X Community, Körber fosters a collaborative co-creation space where users not only gain early insights into new features but actively help shape the future of PAS-X.

“Our new solutions not only increase transparency and efficiency in pharma production but also help our customers unlock their full digital potential,” said a Körber spokesperson at the event. These innovations are part of Körber’s holistic ecosystem approach – combining technology, consulting, and software under one roof.