PDA Mastering Automated Visual Inspection Training Course Spring Edition 2026
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Visual Inspection mastery is fundamental in parenteral manufacturing in order to guarantee both patient safety and cost effective supply. The capability of Automated Visual Inspection (AVI) has progressed extensively over the years to the point where, when applied appropriately, it can offer significant advantages over manual and semi-automated inspection processes. This has been made possible thanks to major innovations and technology breakthroughs. In line with these technological advances, the regulatory requirements for this challenging process have been reinforced. As a consequence, AVI machines today are complex and require multidisciplinary project teams for successful implementation.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed specifically for those who are involved or interested in moving from manual to automated inspection like
- Managers, Supervisors and all Decision makers in the visual inspection area
- Quality personnel
- Prerequisites: Basic understanding and practical experience of manual inspection (as conveyed in the PDA course ‘Introduction to Visual Inspection’)
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
- Acquire basics about regulatory landscape for AVI
- Be ready to design your URS
- Understand key functions of AVI equipment
- Define your defect kits and validation strategy
- Develop your own control strategy around AVI
- Test normality at a glance, interpret, and communicate the results
- Have basic knowledge about computer vision
Program Highlights
Taking place from 21-22 May 2026, PDA Europe offers participants an exciting opportunity to develop and refine their practical skills. Various topics related to visual inspection will be covered by leading industry experts in this training course.
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Agenda
Discover What's Happening Each Day
Thursday, 21 May 2026
9:00
Welcome & Introduction
9:30
Theory 1: Introduction To Regulatory Requirements of Visual Inspection
- USP 1, USP 788 and 1788, USP 790 and 1790
- PhEur e.g. 2.9.20 • JP e.g. 6.06
- Annex 1
- Similarities and differences in compendial methods
- 100% inspection and AQL testing
- Definitions and practical examples of inherent, intrinsic, and extrinsic particles
- Findings from audits
10:45
Coffee Break
11:15
Theory 2: Introduction Into Technical Principles of Automated Inspection Machines
- Functionality of automated inspection machines
- Camera systems/light /motion
- Image processing and database system
- Interlinkage of parameters: Speed, Rotation speed, Inspection parameters, Detection probability, False reject rate
- Properties, capabilities, and limitations of automated inspection systems
- Scope of Automated Visual Inspection
- Leak testing principles
12:15
Lunch Break
13:15
Theory 2: Introduction Into Technical Principles of Automated Inspection Machines (cont.)
14:15
Theory 3: Considerations on Primary Containers and Product Properties
- Vials, Ampoules, Syringes, Blow – Fill - Seal, Viscous liquids, Air bubbles/scratches, Refrigerated product containers
- Product impact study
14:45
Exercise 1: Developing Risk Assessment Based on URS
15:45
Coffee Break
16:15
Theory 4: Selection and Purchasing of an Automated Inspection System
- Technical requirements
- Integration into existing processes, lines/ machines, and systems
- Cost and effort considerations
- Risk Assessment
17:15
Exercise 1 (cont.): Presentation of the Results of the Sub-Groups and Discussion of the Results
17:30
Q&A
17:45
End of Training Course Day 1
Friday, 22 May 2026
9:00
Recap of Day 1
9:15
Theory 5: Transition from Manual Inspection to Automated Inspection
- Manual inspection as a prerequisite for transition to automated inspection
- Interpretation of inspection results and validation data
- Considerations on validation program for automated inspection
- Performance measurement
- Maintaining the manual inspection
- Knapp Principle/Fixed criteria
10:15
Exercise 2: Principle Basic Image Processing Using an Open Source Library and Commercial Library
11:00
Coffee Break
11:15
Exercise 2 (cont.): Presentation of the Results
12:00
Theory 6: Qualification Test Set and Routine Test Set
- Statistical considerations on the number of objects containing defects
- Particle selection, particle size, and size uniformity
- Labeling of test set objects
- Supply/purchase of test sets
- Maintaining and lifecycle of test sets
- Sampling from rejects
- Defect master library
- Types of defects
- Quality requirements
13:00
Lunch Break
14:00
Theory 7: Visual Inspection Lifecycle and Control Strategy
- Integration of visual inspection into the overall manufacturing process
- Elements of lifecycle
- Particle identification/characterization
- Defect libraries as dynamic database
- AQL sampling principle
- Control Charting
15:00
Theory 8: Operation and Maintenance of Automated Inspection Systems
- Spare part list
- Predictive maintenance
- First-line maintenance
- Calibration
15:30
Coffee Break
16:00
Theory 9: Future Trend of Automated Visual Inspection
- Moving toward deep learning
16:15
Wrap-up Training Course
- Evaluation
- Q&A Discussion
16:30
End of Training Course
Location and Travel
Venue Details and Accommodations
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Croke Park Conference Center
Jones' Road, DrumcondraDublin, Ireland D03 E5Y8 Ireland
Reservation Instructions
The Croke Park Hotel - The Doyle Collection
Jones' Road
Dublin 3
D03 E5Y8, Ireland
PDA recommends the reservation at the following hotel
The Croke Park Hotel - The Doyle Collection
Jones' Road
Dublin 3
D03 E5Y8, Ireland
PDA Europe has reserved a limited number of rooms until 06 April 2026.
Book your room at the PDA Group Rate via e-mail crokepark@doylecollection.com or call the hotel under: +353 18714550 using the Booking Reference: PDAE180526
Registration
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Member Price
€2,200Non-Member
€2,350
ALL PRICES IN EURO (EUR), EXCLUDING VAT.
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