Pharmaceuticals and life sciences material handling automation

GMP-Compliant Automation for Pharma and Life Sciences

Pharmaceutical and life sciences manufacturers demand precision and compliance—and automation delivers both. Our automated guided vehicles (AGVs) handle sensitive materials securely and maintain full GMP compliance. These advanced systems streamline workflows, reduce human error, and ensure consistent quality across production and warehouse operations. Engineers design and assemble every component in the USA and Europe to guarantee reliability, tariff-friendly sourcing, and long-term performance. Choose an automation partnet that protects your products, boosts efficiency, and supports global compliance standards.

Built for Controlled Environments

Our mobile automation systems are optimized for the stringent demands of regulated facilities, with materials, finishes, and routing logic tailored to your production standards.

Typical Applications:

• Raw material transport
• Aseptic and sterile zone delivery
• WIP (work-in-progress) staging
• Batch-to-batch material transfer
• Controlled substance and cold chain logistics
• Cleanroom-to-warehouse transitions

Facility Types Served:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing plants and warehouses
• Biotech and cell/gene therapy facilities
• Nutraceutical and supplement producers
• Aseptic fill/finish and packaging operations
• R&D and formulation labs

Vehicle Types:

• Counterbalance forked
• Omnidirectional conveyor deck
• Automatic trailer loading / unloading
• Reach
• AMRs

Safety comes first. By design.

We lead the industry in AGV safety with a collaborative risk assessment approach and proactive safety planning that goes beyond compliance.

• Over 500 million safe operating hours in the field
• Active members of ANSI/ITSDF B56.5, ISO 3691-4, A3/RIA R15.08, MAG (MHI), ASTM F45
• Real-time obstacle detection and collision avoidance
• Comprehensive operator and facility training
• Ongoing safety optimization as environments evolve

Your employees’ safety is our top priority—from the first system design to long-term support.

Cybersecurity-backed innovation

JBT takes security as seriously as safety. As manufacturers adopt connected technologies, we help protect your operations from evolving cyber threats.

• SOC2 Type II Certification
• Continuous system updates and hardening
• Secure system architecture to safeguard data and uptime

How We Help You Measure ROI

We’ll help you quantify the cost savings and productivity gains over time and how they align with your business’s investment criteria. Investing in AGVs is a strategic move and we help you make the case clearly. ROI factors include:

• Reduced labor and operational costs
• Higher throughput and productivity
• Fewer errors, product loss, and insurance claims
• Longer equipment life with lower maintenance
• Enhanced safety, compliance, and employee retention
• Lower inventory shrinkage and better inventory control
• Reduced number of forklifts needed overall

Multiple fleets. One operating system.

Experience the Power of Performance-Driven Automation

JBT mōt.OS is a motion operating system designed to maximize the total life cycle value of mobile automation systems. Our innovative software platform delivers seamless integration, transforming logistics and manufacturing operations. JBT mōt.OS optimizes horizontal movement, making every mobile automation system simple, scalable, and sustainable.

Simple

• User-friendly automation platform
• Intuitive monitoring and analytics
• Seamless horizontal and vertical integration

Scalable

• Fleet interoperability with performance and safety in scope
• Ability to manage hundreds of vehicles and thousands of storage locations
• Site-to-enterprise mobile robot asset management

Sustainable

Maximized total life cycle value via equipment and software asset management

Flexible and redeployable technologies

Decades of experience in complex automation environments

A fully integrated software suite managing mobile automation

• Input/Output (I/O) Manager
  Communicates with external I/O devices to support material movement
• Graphical User Interface
  • Allows personnel to monitor and interface with the system
  • Features user-friendly, intuitive graphical design
  • Provides ease of use with point-and-click graphics
• Application Web Interface (AWI)
  Communicates with external warehouse management systems via web services
• History Control Manager (HCM)
  Saves historical vehicle and other information
• Order Control Manager
  Manages and assigns all vehicle work orders within the system
• Vehicle Movement Manager
  Efficiently optimizes vehicle traffic management
• Vehicle Communication Manager
  Sends and receives messages between the vehicles and the SGV Manager
• Script Engine Manager
  Contains software for project-specific customization
• Inventory Manager
  Tracks and manipulates all inventory within the system

Benefits of mōt.OS

Enhancing Operational Efficiency

• Increased Flexibility—adapt and grow with minimal disruption
• Centralized Management—streamline your operations, saving time and resources
• Scalability—scale in line with your business needs
• Comprehensive Integration—enjoy a cohesive and efficient operational environment
• Enhanced Vendor Collaboration—achieve optimal performance and coordination

Cybersecurity

Protecting Your Business

• Centralized Authentication—reduce authentication complexity and enhance security and efficiency
• Safety Awareness Training—empower your team and protect your organization
• SOC2 Type II Certification—safeguard your data and remain compliant with global security protocols
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)—reduce unauthorized access and keep your sensitive information safe
• Security Protocols Support—ensure secure communication and provide peace of mind

AI/Machine Learning

Transforming Your Operations

• Data-Driven Insights—optimize logistics and processes and improve performance and cost savings
• Autonomous Decision-Making—ensure seamless and efficient operations
• Predictive Maintenance—address issues before they impact your operations
• Path Optimization—reduce travel time and energy consumption

Customer Care PRoCARE Packages

Our PRoCARE packages are designed to ensure your systems run smoothly, securely, and efficiently—so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.

Customized service plans
Flexible options tailored to your operational needs, budget, and performance goals.

Global & local support teams
Rapid-response service from experts who understand your environment—wherever you are.

ROI-driven system optimization
Proactive insights and adjustments to maximize performance and extend system life.

Cybersecurity support
Guidance and tools to help safeguard your infrastructure and maintain compliance.

Operator training & risk mitigation
Hands-on education and best practices to reduce downtime and ensure safe, confident use.

How We Help You Measure ROI

We’ll help you quantify the cost savings and productivity gains over time and how they align with your business’s investment criteria. Investing in AGVs is a strategic move and we help you make the case clearly. ROI factors include:

• Reduced labor and operational costs
• Higher throughput and productivity
• Fewer errors, product loss, and insurance claims
• Longer equipment life with lower maintenance
• Enhanced safety, compliance, and employee retention
• Lower inventory shrinkage and better inventory control
• Reduced number of forklifts needed overall