QIA.Service

Modular Digitalization Interface (2020-2024)

2020-2024

Context

The goal of the project was to provide data from the production lines of QIAStatDx – Cartridges in a validated form in the Azure Cloud. For this purpose, a modular interface was developed. Some modules (plugins) are completed, while others are still in the conceptual phase.

QIA.Service topology / modular interface structure

Figure: Modular structure of the interface. Division into Core development, Plugin development, and a Configuration Layer to adapt the plugins to local requirements. As a result, rollouts with projects that only need configuration can be implemented - facilitating validation.

Tasks

Technical concepts (Generic programming, Virtualization, Digitalization, Docker…)
Technical lead for project implementation
- Requirements Engineering for OPC/UA Client
- Development of a validated back end for an "Analytics Interface" (.NET Core / Azure / Docker)
- Frontend development of the R&D platform "Manufacturing Radar" (C# / ASP.NET Core / Razor Pages)
Creation of URS, SDS, FDS (User Requirements Specification, Software Design Document, Functional Design Specification), Risk Matrix.
Creation and processing of GMP-relevant qualification documents (DQ / IQ / OQ / PQ)
3rd Level Support

Generic Interfaces

The following plugins have been implemented so far:

DbTransfer (SQL - Transfer, currently MSSQL and MariaDB)
CSV – File Interface
OPC/UA Interface
Computer Vision – Integration
Image Upload Azure BLOB
Data Upload Azure Event Hubs
Data Upload Azure IOT Hubs

Technical Environment

.NET 6.0
Windows Service
Azure DevOps
Azure Cloud (IOT Hub, Event Hub, BLOB Storage)
MSSQL / MariaDB