Piepenbrock Implements Innerspace’s VR Simulator for GMP Cleanroom Training
Innsbruck, Austria, 09.07.2024 – We are excited to announce that Piepenbrock, a leading provider of facility management and cleaning services, will be using our Innerspace Virtual-Reality (VR) Cleanroom Simulator to offer comprehensive GMP cleanroom training starting November 2024. These two-day hybrid courses will be held at Piepenbrock’s dedicated Cleanroom Training Center in Osnabrück (Germany), combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice.
Piepenbrock is the first training provider in Germany to integrate our VR Simulator into their training programs.
Our simulator allows cleanroom personnel to train in a virtual cleanroom environment, that extends the training experience with visualizing otherwise invisible elements like airflow or contamination. “In critical aseptic work environments, employee qualification is crucial. With Innerspace, we have found a training provider whose package guarantees effective and realistic training for participants,” says Norbert Gürke, Head of Technical Management for Cleanroom Cleaning at Piepenbrock.
Trainees will use VR headsets to immerse themselves in a three-dimensional cleanroom environment, where theoretical knowledge is reinforced through precise instructions, specific work steps, and comprehensive error analysis with direct feedback. This training is then practically applied in Piepenbrock’s Cleanroom Training Center.
Learn more about the German course “GMP-Reinraumschulung für aseptische Bereiche – Theorie und Praxis mit Virtual Reality” and register today.
Well-Equipped for Aseptic Work Environments
The two-day hybrid training course is designed for professionals regularly working in aseptic cleanroom environments, including personnel from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries in production, filling, quality assurance, and technology, as well as pharmacy staff. Participants will learn cleanroom behavior according to GMP guidelines and gain an understanding of microbiological and particulate contamination and the correct movement speed, which is precisely measured in our VR simulator. Additionally, the training covers a holistic understanding of Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) and includes aseptic gowning processes. The first training session with our Innerspace VR Cleanroom Simulator is scheduled for November 2024, with additional sessions planned for 2025.
About Innerspace
Innerspace assists top pharmaceutical companies in training and assessing cleanroom personnel with greater effectiveness, thereby reducing mistakes and mitigating risks. We offer a standardized, scalable and globally implementable cleanroom simulator for training operators, guided by psychological insights and supported by state-of-the-art virtual reality technology. Our training modules align with the latest Annex 1 updates, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. By uniting expertise, we aim to minimize human errors, resulting in risk reduction, cost savings, and quality assurance benefits for your company.
About Piepenbrock
The Piepenbrock Group is a family-owned German business established in 1913, now in its fourth generation. Piepenbrock provides a wide range of services, including facility management, building cleaning, security, building technology, and maintenance. The subsidiaries LoeschPack and Hastamat are successful in packaging machine manufacturing, while Planol excels in chemical production. With around 800 locations, 70 branches, and 26,750 employees, Piepenbrock is a reliable partner. The company is committed to sustainable action and assumes economic, ecological, and social responsibility, as demonstrated by its environmental program “Piepenbrock Goes Green” and its close cooperation with the children’s charity Plan International Deutschland e. V.
