It was originally set up by the Maneklal Group also called as The Maneklal Shah Research Foundation (MSRF). The Directors acquired it from (Maneklal Shah Research Foundation) MSRF and formed M/s SciTech Centre on 4th December, 1971 under section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 as a not-for-profit, Scientific Research and Development Organisation, with the initial scope of investigating the possibilities of assisting the Indian people and technology base in the creation of pharmaceutical equipment that could assist other areas of the world.
SciTech Centre is approved and recognized by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. In recognition of its excellent R & D achievements the government has renewed its recognition as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) over several decades.
Specific areas of SciTech’s research activity include pharmaceutical engineering, advanced pharma dosage forms research, Vision Systems research and dissemination of scientific information through Conferences, Study Groups and awards and Patents.
The Centre has over 140 scientists, technologists, technicians, skilled research equipment operators for prototype development and research administration personnel. It has both a Board of Governors and a Research Advisory Board.
Its pharma engineering and dosage forms research has resulted in many projects incorporating novel prototypes and mechanisms, as well as dosage platforms. Most of these have been commercialized by sponsors.
SciTech’s innovative R&D has led to import substitution as well as export earnings. It has assisted India in being recognized as a leader in SciTech’s areas of core competence. SciTech Centre has stuck to its initial premise during this time with its R&D benefiting the poor and sick in India and many other countries, by enabling the production and wider availability of lower-cost medicines including those in advanced dosage forms.
Our team of expert engineers and designers create innovative products and processes that help our sponsors grow their businesses and offer advanced technology solutions to their market.
Committed to meaningful innovation for our customers.
The Government of India legislated the use of track and trace systems for pharma products, to eliminate counterfeit drugs from the supply chain and aid speedy recalls. SciTech developed a complete solution enabling pharmaceutical manufacturers to implement track and trace on their lines.
The Director of SciTech Centre received the Life Time Achievement Award from UBM, one of the world’s largest exhibition and media organizers, who organize the P-MEC / CPhI exhibitions.
SciTech’s Director Mr. Ajit Singh was honoured as Global Member of the Year by the International Society For Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). The Indian Affiliate of ISPE, supported largely by members of SciTech Centre, was also recognized as Global Affiliate of the Year.
The Director, SciTech Centre was honoured by the Indian Education Society (IES) for his contribution to the Pharma Industry.
Prof. H. L. Bhalla, Head, External Research and Conferences, received the award on 2nd April 2012.
Prof. H. L. Bhalla was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the FIP, the apex body of Pharmaceutical Associations worldwide, and another by the Indian Pharmacy Graduates Association (IPGA).
SciTech’s conceptualization and prototype development of pharmaceutical equipment won its sponsor the Fabrafarma Machine Award in Brazil. Another SciTech project enabled its sponsor to win an award from The Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India (IPMMI) for innovation in the design and performance of an automatic packaging machine.
A Scientific Pharmacy Museum was set up at KMK College of Pharmacy, Mumbai. Over 200 final year and post-graduate science students benefit each year from one day training at SciTech and at high-tech areas of sponsor companies. Other Research Centres and Educational Institutions have been provided assistance, including samples for research and development.
A Special Citation from UNIDO for Research and Training in the field of Pharmaceutical Technology.
Ajit Singh
Jasjit Singh
Karan Singh
Dr. Vinod P. Shah
Dr. Shunji Nagata
Mr. Jasjit Singh
Dr. Milind Biyani
Dr. Ajaz Hussain
Dr. Himadri Sen
Mr. Ajit Singh
Mr. A. T. Borate
Dr. D. D. Kale
Dr. Amarjit Singh
Dr. (Mrs) Parizad A. Elchidana
Professor Clive G. WilsonSciTech has an enviable and extensive range of patented technologies on machine design and processes design both in capsules and pharma machines. Working with sponsors this gives a distinct edge when providing cutting edge delivery systems and processes.
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The main objects of SciTech Centre are:
Specific areas of SciTech Centre’s research activity include pharmaceutical engineering, advanced dosage forms research and Vision system research.
It is involved in dissemination of Scientific information through conferences and Study groups to Pharma students and various Technocrats.
With all this development, SciTech Centre promotes Indigenization of Pharmaceutical Technology by promoting Import substitution leading to conservation of valuable foreign Exchange for the Nation, availability of technology to pharma industry at low cost, leading to lower pricing of drugs available in India.
SciTech Centre’s innovative pharma engineering solutions allow pharma companies to develop cost-effective medicines, ultimately helping deliver healthcare to all.
Inaugurated in 2017, SciTech Centre created an internationally recognized state of the art design suite with the latest software applications and hardware, with internationally recognized CAD & CAE software / PDM PLM. The design encourages cross departmental working together with modern systems and processes.
RED DOT winner (2018 entry)
Capsule Checkweigher
Accura 200FF
SciTech Centre has an academically strong and highly experienced team of Mechanical Engineers, proficient in all aspects of Design and prototype development. Utilising industry leading CAD 3D design, SciTech Centre develops cutting edge design and modelling for faster and right first time prototype development.
SciTech Centre has its own in house team of Industrial Designers, working seamlessly with the aesthetics and ergonomics together with creating a strong safe language of design for sponsors.
In order to achieve a right first time mentality, SciTech Centre has its own dedicated resource completing CAE of many aspects of research and design. This coupled with proof of principle gives SciTech the edge for proving designs prior to manufacture.
A dedicated resource for the aesthetic and compliant routing of all cables and pipes is completed prior to prototype build, allowing the manufacturing team to complete the best and most efficient routing prior to build.
SciTech Centre has its own skilled team of Automation associates capable of electrical, electronic, HMI, SCADA and programming in multiple platforms. This allows an end to end solution from concept to validation.
Having its own in house CNC and manufacturing capability, coupled with a dedicated and highly experienced team of assembly associates, gives SciTech Centre the ability to create full scale and fully operational prototypes upon demand.
The SciTech Vision team specializes in technology R&D related to Industrial Inspection, Serialization - Track & Trace, Process Analytical Technologies, and Industry 4.0. The researchers and technologists have significant technical and domain expertise, and have developed several innovative industry first solutions over the years.
A highly experienced and talented team provides formulation support to esteemed core and differentiated Pharmaceutical clients, extremely skilled in giving end to end solutions to customers. Productive research work with a scientific database and publications like white papers, articles and poster presentations. Formulation development and Manufacturing services for premium nutraceutical products in liquid-filled hard capsules, with Concept-to-Counter for Nutraceutical customers.
Being aware of our customers and having a dynamic flexibility for change leads to continuous improvements in process efficiency. Looking towards improved adherence to delivery dates, process quality and productivity in an R&D environment is the driving factor in SciTech Centre. We are focused on establishing a working bond with clients within projects, following internationally recognized best practice procedures whilst allowing the freedom with design to create the required output of innovation and realization within the project limits.
SciTech Centre’s Conference Rooms have been the venue of many of its own Conferences and Workshops as well as those held in association with The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), United States Pharmacopoeia (USP), The International Society For Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA), Drug Information Association (DIA), Controlled Release Society (CRS), Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA), Bombay College of Pharmacy (BCP), The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI), Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association (IDMA), Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India (IPMMI), Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), The Health Foods & Dietary Supplements Association (HADSA), and others.
Large numbers of reputed International Pharma Scientists have been brought to India through such events to lecture as well as to network and collaborate with Indian Research Centres, Industry, Academia and the Regulatory Authorities. Over 2000 pharma and engineering personnel have been trained each year at such Conferences and Workshops at SciTech Centre.
Such dissemination and exchange of research and technology has benefited Indian Science. SciTech has video-recorded and assisted in publishing proceedings of some of these Conferences and made them accessible to other R & D Centres and Colleges.
Some highlights in SciTech Centre’s history include a Special Citation from UNIDO in November 1982 for Research and Training in the field of Pharmaceutical Technology. Also the conceptualization and prototype development of pharmaceutical equipment which won its sponsor the prestigious Fabrafarma Machine Award in Brazil in 2008.
Another SciTech research and prototype development project enabled the sponsor to win an Award from The Institute of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers of India (IPMMI) in November, 2008 for innovation in the design and performance of an Automatic Packaging Machine.
A number of other Research Centres and Educational Institutions have been provided assistance by SciTech, including samples for research and development purposes. A Scientific Pharmacy Museum was set up at KMK College of Pharmacy, Mumbai. Over 200 final year and post-graduate science students have benefited by one day training at SciTech and high-tech areas of sponsor companies each year.
