VxWorks, foundation of next gen process controllers

Thema4 is the latest release of Fedegari Autoclavi's control application and runs the touch panels controlling a wide variety of sterilising machines. The control system is designed to ensure drugs and medical devices are sterilised reliably and cost effectively. Wind River's VxWorks rtos has been used as foundation for a process controller that monitors and adjusts temperature, pressure and humidity, as well as water and air flow. "There are no other sterilisation equipment manufacturers that can offer COTS hardware and controllers that are infinitely versatile but not custom programmed for each machine," said Giuseppe Fedegari, chief executive of Fedegari Autoclavi. "Choosing the industry leading software platform as the foundation of our sterilisers was crucial to maintain our leadership and ensure that our customers keep relying on Fedegari for their most critical productions." "Medical devices are becoming more sophisticated and manufacturers are looking for new ways to enable connectivity and rich features while maintaining a clear path to certification," added Santhosh Nair, director of medical solutions at Wind River. "VxWorks remains the solution of choice for medical device manufacturers determined to establish and maintain a competitive edge."