A recent news release, Emerson Streamlines Life Sciences Recipe Creation for Faster Time to Market, shares the innovation of the new DeltaV MES Recipe Importer tool. It’s:

…a no-code paper-on-glass application designed to eliminate traditional barriers to digitalization. By automating recipe creation, the software empowers pharmaceutical manufacturers to accelerate deployment and bring lifesaving treatments to market faster — even with limited information technology (IT) resources and no manufacturing execution system (MES) coding expertise.

The traditional approach has been to convert paper batch records into digital MES recipes. The DeltaV MES Recipe Importer tool enables a no-code approach. With this approach:

…process developers can streamline batch record digitization by first translating paper batch records into a preformatted Microsoft Word™ template that includes clear, step-by-step instructions. This template is then uploaded into the DeltaV MES Recipe Importer Tool for conversion into a digital batch record. Once converted, developers review and validate all content, including process instructions, step numbers and required signatures. Finally, they can use the built-in simulation tool to test workflow execution before moving into production, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

This tool is designed for life sciences manufacturers; it converts structured Master Batch Records (MBRs) into files that integrate directly with DeltaV MES Recipe Authoring for rapid configuration and deployment. This conversion minimizes engineering effort, eliminates formatting inconsistencies, and ensures consistent recipe structures across procedures, unit procedures, and operations—improving clarity and downstream execution reliability.

This tool is part of the Digital Batch Record (DBR) solution, which digitalizes batch execution from recipe creation through manufacturing review. The Recipe Importer Tool serves as the front end of the digital execution workflow—enabling manufacturers to quickly convert paper-based or unstructured batch records into compliant, structured digital recipes.

By providing recipe files, it accelerates overall recipe setup, reduces onboarding and implementation time, and ensures that every digital batch record is built on a consistent, audit-ready foundation. This tool strengthens the Digital Batch Record solution’s ability to deliver paper-on-glass execution, streamlined order management, and a more efficient path to compliant batch record review.

Visit the Digital Batch Record section on Emerson.com for more information on digitizing batch records to eliminate paper, reduce errors, optimize workflows, and accelerate execution.