Joint Trade Show Exhibition  /  October 1. - 2. 2026  /  Maritim Proarte Hotel, Berlin

cts Group and Xenium at Pharma Manufacturing Europe 2026

The pharmaceutical industry is investing more than ever in data systems. Yet experts still spend most of their time preparing data – rather than using it. The problem rarely lies with the data itself. It lies in the context, in integration, and in the fact that OT and IT do not speak the same language.

The shared thesis

The data problem in the pharmaceutical industry is not a data problem.

Two practitioners discuss the day-to-day reality of industrial data – from consulting to technical implementation. Where data really gets stuck, and what it takes to turn raw data into decisions.

Why This Topic Is Gaining Relevance Right Now

There is no shortage of data or systems.

What is missing is a common language.

We have analyzed several recent statistics and market studies. The numbers show the same pattern: There is widespread investment, yet the value remains stagnant – and those who truly connect the dots can make a big impact. Technology is not the bottleneck.

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57% of manufacturers are already using data analytics at the plant or network level, and 40% list it among their top two investments for the next two years. Investments are being made—and on a broad scale.
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In Fertigung und Supply Chain berichten weniger als 6 % der Verantwortlichen, dass ihre Daten- und Analytics-Anwendungen im Skalenbetrieb laufen und einen messbaren Geschäftswert liefern. Die Daten sind da – der Weg zum Wert stockt.
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The key is a shared data repository—a “single source of truth”—available anytime, anywhere. ISPE sums it up: it’s not about more tools, but about connected data for faster and more accurate decisions. A process confined to its own silo is not enough.
The guiding principle of the joint campaign by xenium and cts

"Everybody needs data. Nobody speaks the same language."

Blog Series  /  6 Articles

Six articles that explore the topic in depth – from system fragmentation to a unified approach.

To coincide with the Pharma Manufacturing Europe 2026 in Berlin, we publish a six-part series on the cts blog – written from the perspective of those who actually implement data projects in the pharmaceutical industry.

"Everybody needs data. Nobody speaks the same language." – Why Pharmaceutical Data Is Fragmented and What It Really Costs
Operations needs raw data, IT needs interfaces, management needs key metrics – and everyone is coming up empty-handed. The first installment in the series.
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GxP-compliant yet still usable: Why compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing isn't a data problem – it's a context problem
21 CFR Part 11, Audit Trail, Traceability: What Compliance Means from a Technical Perspective—and Why Context Is the Real Key.
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Why MES Projects Fail — and It Usually Has Nothing to Do with the MES Itself
Unclear requirements, lack of strategy: why projects fail before the first line of code is written. From Xenium’s perspective on project management.
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Industrial Data Fabric in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: What It Is, What It Can Do — and What It Has Achieved in 5 Years
From the OT data source to usable output – and one verified campaign metric: 2.5× faster use-case delivery.
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Alarm Fatigue, Bad Actors, Downtime: What the Data Knew – Before the Technician Did
Alarm correlation, bad actor detection, batch analysis: when engineers build their own dashboards – without having to wait for a ticket
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When Technology Isn't Enough: Why cts and Xenium Are Exhibiting Together at Pharma MES Europe – and What That Means for You
An honest assessment of the partnership: who this model – combining consulting and implementation – is right for – and who it isn’t. Closing the deal before the trade show.
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Der gemeinsame Auftritt

Two partners, one booth: Consulting and implementation – from a single source.

Xenium gets data projects off the ground and organizes them. The cts Group builds the data foundation and integrates it into production. For decision-makers in the pharmaceutical industry, this means having a single point of contact for the entire process – from strategy to ongoing plant operations.

cts Group Industrial Informatics
Technical Implementation
Technical Depth: cts integrates production data across OT/IT boundaries and makes it usable within its context.
  • OT/IT Integration & Connectivity
  • Industrial Data Platform with tools such as AspenTech inmation
  • Data Contextualization & Traceability
XENIUM AG
Strategy & Project Management
The foundation for successful projects: Xenium clarifies goals, requirements, and governance before solutions are developed.
  • IT Strategy & Consulting
  • Business Analysis & Requirements Engineering
  • Project Management & PMO
The Path to the Project

No Big Bang. A project journey that begins with clarity and trust.

This is how the collaboration typically unfolds: from joint clarification through the first measurable use case to the ongoing database. Xenium leads the project launch, and the cts Group implements the technology.

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Everyone Around the Table

From the very first workshop, both sit down with the client. Goals, requirements, and governance are clarified before technology comes into play – so that expectations are realistic from day one.

Xenium — facilitates discussions, clarifies requirements and governance
cts Group — takes into account the OT reality and feasibility
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Strategy & Roadmap

The workshop results in a prioritized roadmap: which use case to address first, which systems are affected, and the order in which to proceed.

Xenium — Manages strategy, requirements, and governance
cts Group — assesses the technical feasibility on the OT side
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The First Use Case — Fast, Measurable

Together, we’ll tailor a use case that delivers measurable value quickly and builds buy-in – rather than a project that takes years to show results.

Xenium — keeps an eye on the business case and the requirements
cts Group — ensures that it is technically viable
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Technical Implementation

The engineering phase: OT/IT integration, data contextualization, and the development of the data platform using AspenTech inmation. The database is integrated into production.

cts Group — builds an integration and data platform
Xenium — manages project oversight and stakeholder coordination
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Operation & Scaling

cts serves as the foundation for the current platform; additional use cases will follow based on the same framework. Experts build their own analyses – without every query to the data triggering a new IT ticket.

cts Group — maintains and expands the database
Xenium — ensures that expansions are aligned with strategy and governance
Treffen Sie uns

cts and Xenium at Pharma Manufacturing Europe 2026

WHEN

October 1–2, 2026

WHERE

Maritim proArte Hotel

Friedrichstraße 151, 10117 Berlin

ABOUT THE PARTNERS

The cts Group is a vendor-neutral engineering services provider specializing in automation, industrial IT, and custom machine building – founded in 2006, with over 350 employees and locations in Europe, Asia, and the U.S.


Xenium AG is a partner for IT and management consulting with a focus on strategy, requirements, and project management.


The two companies complement each other on the same data project: Xenium clarifies the “why” and the “what,” while cts builds the “how” – from OT/IT integration to the operational data platform. This ensures that the entire process, from strategy to implementation, remains under one roof, with no gap between consulting and execution.