[Hitachi Channel Solutions] Contributing to the safety and efficiency of advanced single-pack preparation required by dispensing sites! Launched “Fully automatic tablet packaging machine Eser with tablet audit support device”
*Hitachi Channel Solutions*
Press release: September 4, 2024
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Contributing to the safety and efficiency of advanced single-pack dispensing required by dispensing sites! Launched “Fully automatic tablet packaging machine Eser with tablet audit support device” Fully automatic tablet packaging machine Eser with tablet audit support device (Left: ES-M130J4 Right: ES-144J4)
Pre-VIEW audit result image (1)
Takazono Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Takazono”) and Hitachi Channel Solutions Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Hitachi Channel Solutions”) have announced the launch of a “fully automatic tablet packaging machine with tablet audit support device” equipped with the image recognition system “Pre-VIEW”.
We have jointly developed “Eser” and will start selling it from Takazono on Wednesday, September 4th.
The newly developed “fully automatic tablet packaging machine with tablet audit support device” is a fully automatic tablet packaging machine that supports traditional single-pack dispensing.
Eser’s two small models (models: ES-M130J4 and ES-144J4) are equipped with state-of-the-art AI technology and the advanced image recognition system “Pre-VIEW,” which enables tablet inspection from single-package to tablet inspection. This is a fully automatic tablet packaging machine that provides total support for all operations.
It reduces the burden of auditing related to single-pack dispensing and contributes to the safety and efficiency of high-level single-pack dispensing required by dispensing sites.
In the future, we plan to develop other models that integrate the tablet inspection support device.
– * Overview of “Fully automatic tablet packaging machine Eser with tablet audit support device” *
Image of visual confirmation work
At dispensing pharmacies and hospital pharmacy departments, in addition to dispensing based on prescriptions, audits are conducted to confirm whether dispensing is being done correctly. Visual
confirmation of packaged drugs is a heavy burden on pharmacists, and there is a need for accurate and efficient confirmation support tools to prevent mistakes at dispensing sites.
The newly developed “fully automatic tablet packaging machine with tablet audit support device”
“Eser” is a fully automatic tablet packaging machine equipped with an audit support device that meets these challenges and diverse needs. By installing a jointly developed new function image recognition system “Pre-VIEW” that combines the know-how of tablet packaging that Takazono has cultivated to date with Hitachi Channel Solutions’ advanced identification and transportation technology, packaging can be reduced to one tablet. From audit support to audit support, you can do everything with this one device.
The uniquely developed imaging module has a design that makes it easy to distinguish between individual tablets through processing that prevents tablets from overlapping, and achieves high-speed transport, making the process from imaging to packaging smooth. . A built-in high-precision camera takes pictures of each pill, and AI-based image analysis technology identifies them with high accuracy. It not only counts the number of pills, but also identifies the drug type by checking the size, color, and even stamping against an image master. Even for drugs that are semi-transparent and difficult to detect, detection accuracy is improved through image analysis.
By providing a fully automatic tablet packaging machine with a tablet audit support device, we support single-pack audit operations that previously placed a heavy psychological burden on personnel, contributing to “safe and efficient” dispensing operations, and further We will lead you to a certain “smile for your patients.”
– *New feature: Features of the image recognition system “Pre-VIEW”* Image of visual confirmation work
(1) Image recognition using AI
・Detection of individual tablets from transportation images
・Identification of drug types using highly accurate image analysis algorithms ・Identification of characters stamped on tablets is also possible. (2) Equipped with an imaging module
・Dispersion control and high-speed transport of tablets to make it easier to photograph
・Achieve pill packaging and recognition in a series of steps ・Maintain device dimensions with high-density mounting technology (3)Use of audit data
・Automatic saving of audit results
・Intuitive user interface (PC screen)
・Automatic distribution of image master data via cloud service
* ■Exhibition information*
This product will be exhibited at Takazono’s exhibition booth at the following exhibitions.
-Event Overview-
Exhibition name: 57th Japan Pharmaceutical Association Academic Conference, Pharmaceutical Equipment Exhibition
Date: September 22nd (Sunday) and 23rd (Monday/holiday), 2024 Venue: Shintoshin 8, Chuo-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture Venue: Saitama Super Arena Community Arena
Official website: https://www.c-linkage.co.jp/jpa57/
* ■About Takazono Co., Ltd.*
Takazono Co., Ltd. is a medical and pharmaceutical equipment manufacturer whose main product is packaging machines.
Since our founding in 1963, we have consistently pursued user convenience and patient health, and have established a top-class market share in Japan as well as high recognition and brand
recognition within the industry. We have worked to develop products that meet the needs of the times, and have honed our quality and service capabilities with a customer-first attitude. In recent years, we have been focusing on overseas expansion and are looking to develop new markets.
* -Company Profile-*
Company name: Takazono Co., Ltd.
Head office location: 4-17 Yanagitacho, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Phone number: 06-6903-2000
Representative name: Tsutomu Kitaguchi, Representative Director and President Established: August 1963
Business content: Planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of medical devices and medical systems
URL: https://www.takazono.co.jp/
* ■About Hitachi Channel Solutions Co., Ltd.*
Hitachi Channel Solutions, Ltd. has been a pioneer in financial automation, including ATMs, providing products and services in over 100 countries and regions, working to improve efficiency and services at financial institutions, and utilizing mechatronics technology. We are expanding our business into new fields such as the healthcare industry with automation and robot solutions.
In this joint development of a fully automatic tablet packaging machine with a tablet audit support device, we leveraged sensing technology for banknote/coin identification and seal verification cultivated in ATMs, and handling technology such as high-speed banknote/coin conveyance. In addition to reducing overlap and realizing high-speed conveyance, it also contributed to advanced image recognition processing. Utilizing digital technologies such as data analysis and AI, we are working to solve complex and more
sophisticated customer issues and create new value.
* -Company Profile-*
Company name: Hitachi Channel Solutions Co., Ltd.
Head office location: 7th floor, Osaki New City Building 3, 1-6-3 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-5719-5500
Representative name: Tetsuya Yagi, Representative Director and President Established: October 2004
Business content: Planning, development, design, manufacturing, sales of information equipment and mechatronics equipment, and provision of services and solutions.
URL: https://www.hitachi-ch.co.jp
* ■Inquiries from media outlets*
Hitachi Channel Solutions Co., Ltd.
Corporate Planning Office Corporate Planning Department [Person in charge: Niki, Shiraishi]
7F, Osaki New City Building 3, 1-6-3 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-8576 TEL: 03-5719-6009