Agilent operates in Germany as part of the global Agilent Technologies group, a leading provider of analytical, diagnostic, and life science solutions supporting laboratories in pharma, biopharma, environmental, food, chemical, and clinical sectors. The main German hub in Waldbronn is one of Agilent’s largest sites worldwide and focuses on developing, manufacturing, and marketing complete analytical solutions based on liquid chromatography, electrophoresis, and microfluidics for customers across Europe and beyond.

Art Fiber Systems GmbH, based in Ulm, Germany, is an independent system integrator focused on transforming process control through customized fiber‑optic spectroscopy solutions. Acting as a vendor‑neutral partner, the company designs, tests, and integrates multispectral fiber systems and fiber‑based sensors that help pharma, biotech, and other industries implement robust in‑line process monitoring from UV‑Vis to mid‑IR.

art photonics GmbH, founded in 1998 and based in Berlin, Germany, is a global leader in specialty optical fiber products for industrial, medical, and scientific applications across a broad spectral range from 0.3 to 16 µm. The company specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative fiber solutions like polycrystalline PIR-fibers, hollow waveguides, and spectroscopy probes, serving clients including Siemens, Bayer, and BASF in process control and laser delivery.

Bruker Corporation, founded in 1960 and headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, USA, is a global leader in scientific instrumentation and analytical solutions. With over 9,700 employees worldwide across more than 90 locations, Bruker develops and manufactures high-performance instruments for molecular and materials research, quality control, and process reliability in various industries. Their technologies are used extensively in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, chemistry, environmental analysis, and materials science. Bruker is renowned for innovation and delivering precise analytical tools that address complex research and industrial challenges.

Founded in 1953, Endress+Hauser is a globally operating family-owned company HQ’d in Reinach, Switzerland. It employs over 16,500 people worldwide and in 2023 generated revenue of about €3.72 billion.

The company is a leading supplier of measurement and automation technology for process and laboratory applications.

In terms of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Endress+Hauser provides inline / online measurement and analysis tools (e.g. Raman and UV spectroscopy, optical sensors, probes) that help pharmaceutical and bio-process manufacturers gain real-time data for critical quality attributes, reduce offline lab testing, improve process control and product yield.

Expo Process Analytics (formerly Expo Pharma Engineering Services Ltd) is a specialist engineering and PAT (Process Analytical Technology) company founded by experienced PAT scientists. They design, build and integrate systems for powder and granule processing in pharma, food, agriculture and agri-chemicals to provide real-time measurement, control, and process optimisation.

Their tools help reduce material waste, speed up development, improve process robustness (blend uniformity, moisture and particle size control, etc.), and facilitate regulatory compliance.

Glatt Group, founded in 1954 and headquartered in Binzen, Germany, is a global leader in integrated process solutions, plant engineering, and innovative process technology for the pharmaceutical, food, feed, and fine chemical industries. Renowned for pioneering fluidized bed technology, Glatt’s expertise encompasses the development, manufacturing, and optimization of processing lines and turnkey plants for solid dosage forms and powders. Glatt places a significant focus on Process Analytical Technology (PAT), integrating real-time measurement tools into its systems for enhanced process understanding, control, and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Harro Höfliger is a German engineering company headquartered in Allmersbach im Tal that develops and manufactures highly specialized production and packaging equipment for pharmaceutical, medical technology, and consumer products. It acts as a development partner from the first idea through lab and pilot scale up to high‑performance, fully automated production lines, focusing on dosing, assembly, and sophisticated packaging solutions for complex dosage forms and medical devices.

Hellma GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Müllheim, Germany, is a global leader in precision optical components and solutions for laboratory and process analytics. For over 100 years, Hellma has specialized in UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy cuvettes and is recognized as a major provider of process analytical technology (PAT) tools for research, industry, and quality control. Their products and expertise enable precise, reliable measurements in a wide array of fields including chemistry, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, food, energy, and environmental monitoring.

HORIBA France SAS, headquartered in Palaiseau near Paris, is the French subsidiary of the global HORIBA Group and consolidates its scientific, process and environmental, and automotive activities in France. The company supplies advanced analytical instruments and customized solutions used in research laboratories, industry, environmental monitoring, and automotive testing, leveraging HORIBA’s long-standing expertise in measurement and analysis technologies.

InProcess-LSP is an innovative company founded in 2014 and based at Pivot Park in Oss, the Netherlands. The company specializes in Process Analytical Technology (PAT), focusing on real-time, non-invasive nanoparticle size characterization for pharmaceutical and chemical processes. Their flagship product, the NanoFlowSizer, enables inline monitoring of nano-suspensions, supporting advanced manufacturing, continuous processing, and regulatory compliance in nanomaterial-based drug development.

KAX Group, founded in 2017, is a specialist provider of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and multivariate data analysis (MVDA) solutions.

They develop software platforms to help industries like pharmaceuticals, biopharma, food & beverage, fine chemicals, and oil & gas improve process control, reduce waste, and enhance quality through real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, root cause analysis, and model-based PAT systems.

Field in PAT
KAX Group plays a role in PAT by enabling real-time quality monitoring, predictive detection of process deviations, integration of sensor/instrument data (spectroscopy, imaging, etc.), and control responses. Their software systems help manufacturers shift from offline lab-based measurements to inline/online process control, improving process robustness, reducing rework and waste.

Metrohm AG, founded in 1943 and headquartered in Herisau, Switzerland, is one of the world’s most trusted manufacturers of high-precision instruments for chemical analysis. The company is the global market leader in titration and also provides advanced solutions for ion chromatography, voltammetry, near-infrared (NIR) and Raman spectroscopy, as well as laboratory automation and process analytics. Metrohm operates globally with subsidiaries and distributors in over 120 countries, supporting customers in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, environmental analysis, and academia.

ptimal is a UK-based specialist in Process Analytical Technology (PAT), software automation and lab digitalization. In mid-2025, Optimal’s operations were integrated into SciY — a vendor-agnostic suite under Bruker’s ecosystem — combining synTQ® (their PAT knowledge management platform) with their automation capabilities.

They support workflows from R&D through quality control to manufacturing in biopharma, specialty chemicals and advanced materials, delivering real-time data, lab automation (robots, sample handling), closed-loop process control, and analytical knowledge management.

Field in PAT
Optimal (SciY) plays a key role as an enabler of PAT by providing the software and automation framework that allows industries to move from offline, manual QC toward real-time, integrated process control, increasing quality, reducing cycle times, improving reproducibility, and ensuring compliance.

Parsum GmbH, founded in 1997 by former employees of Chemnitz University of Technology, is an internationally recognized provider of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) solutions, specializing in inline particle size measurement. Based in Chemnitz, Germany, Parsum delivers cutting-edge sensors and probes that enable real-time particle size analysis directly within production processes—eliminating the need for manual sampling and laboratory analysis. The company serves industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, and raw materials, and has more than 500 installed measurement systems across over 25 countries. Since 2022, Parsum is part of the SOPAT group.

Pharma Technology S.A., founded in 1991 and headquartered in Nivelles, Belgium, is a global leader in peripheral equipment for oral solid dosage (OSD) manufacturing, specializing in tablets and capsules handling solutions for pharmaceutical production lines. With more than 25 years of experience, the company focuses on improving process efficiency, product quality, and operator safety through integrated, high-performance process equipment.

Phyllon GmbH is an innovative technology company based in Austria, specializing in advanced solutions for quality control and process analytics in the pharmaceutical industry. The company is known for its flagship product, OSeeT, a Process Analytical Technology (PAT) instrument that enables real-time, non-destructive imaging and analysis of film coatings on tablets, pellets, capsules, and patches. Phyllon’s mission is to enhance transparency and control in pharmaceutical manufacturing by providing precise, user-friendly analytical tools.

Founded in 1870, Sartorius is a global supplier of bioprocess and laboratory technologies with operations in over 60 countries. It helps customers across development, quality control, and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals and life science research to bring new medicines to market more efficiently.

In the context of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Sartorius offers single-use & online/in-line sensors, process analyzers, data analytics software, design-of-experiments tools, and automation platforms to support process understanding, control, automation, and regulatory compliance.

Sentronic GmbH, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Dresden, Germany, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-tech optical sensors and analyzers. With expertise at the intersection of photonics and microelectronics, Sentronic provides flexible, customized, and turnkey solutions—particularly for the pharmaceutical, chemical, and life science industries. The company is recognized as a trusted partner in Process Analytical Technology (PAT), offering robust NIR (nearinfrared) spectroscopy systems that are highly valued in pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially for solid dose processes. Sentronic operates globally, with a notable presence in both Europe and the USA.

Siemens is a global technology leader founded in 1847, headquartered in Munich, Germany. It operates across automation, digitalization, electrification, and software for industries. Siemens provides hardware, software, and services for manufacturing, energy, transport, healthcare, and infrastructure. In the field of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Siemens offers tools that integrate analyzers, sensors, data analytics and automation to enable real-time monitoring, control, and quality assurance in regulated industries, especially pharmaceuticals and process manufacturing.

Tec5 AG, founded in 1993 and based in Steinbach, Hessen, Germany, is a global specialist in process spectroscopy and analytics. The company designs and manufactures high-quality spectrometer systems and sensor components for process analytics, providing tailored measurement solutions for demanding, regulated industrial environments. With expertise across engineering, application support, and hardware-driven sensor concepts, Tec5 AG supports customers throughout the entire realization process, from concept to integration.

TEWS Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1970 and based in Hamburg, Germany, is a market leader in high-performance measurement solutions for industrial moisture and density. The company develops, manufactures, and globally supplies cutting-edge microwave measurement systems for both laboratory and process applications. TEWS has over 50 years of experience, serving diverse industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, tobacco, paper, wood, and building materials. Their technology enables fast, non-destructive, and highly accurate moisture and density analysis—critical for process optimization and quality control.

Thermo Fisher Scientific, formed in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, is a world-leading provider of scientific instruments, reagents and services. It operates across the life sciences, diagnostics, clinical research, and industrial sectors, with over $40 billion annual revenue.

In the realm of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Thermo Fisher provides analytical systems, sensors, and process mass spectrometers, Raman analyzers and other probe-based tools for realtime monitoring, control, and optimisation in biopharma, pharmaceuticals and industrial processing.

VIAVI Solutions, founded in 2015 (with roots going back to 1923 via predecessor companies), is a global leader in network test, monitoring and assurance, and optical technologies. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, it employs around 3,600 people worldwide. In the context of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), VIAVI contributes especially through tools for network performance monitoring, optical sensing, and optical filters, which are relevant in quality control, material sensing, and process reliability. Their optical security/performance product lines include technologies used for 3D-sensing, anti-counterfeiting, and spectral sensing.