Precision Powder Dosing & Measurement for R&D and Clinical Development
Developing dry powder and inhaler medicines requires precise control of powder dosing, measurement, and validation long before full-scale manufacturing begins.
Lab-scale automation solutions provide pharmaceutical development teams with reliable, repeatable methods for micro-dosing powders and verifying dose accuracy during early product development, clinical trials, and process validation.
These solutions combine flexible small-batch powder dosing with high-precision analytical measurement, enabling rapid iteration and confident decision-making throughout the NPD process.
Lab-Scale & Pilot Powder Dosing for Pharmaceutical Development
Lab-scale powder dosing systems are designed for accurate and repeatable filling of small quantities of pharmaceutical powders into formats commonly used in inhalation and solid-dose development, including:
- Blister cavities for DPI formats
- Capsules and unit-dose receptacles
- Device-specific powder containment systems
These systems support:
- Early-stage formulation development for APIs, excipients, and blends
- DPI dose development and optimisation
- Feasibility studies and process definition
- Small-batch clinical preparation
Flexible dosing ranges
Range include low milligram quantities, allowing precise control across a variety of formulation requirements and consistent dosing performance.
Cohesive Powders
Processing of cohesive, low-flow, and engineered powders commonly for stable and repeatable dosing.
Adjustable Processes
To align with specific formulation characteristics and performance requirements to optimise dosing accuracy and process stability.
Bench-top / semi-automated
Provide a controlled environment for experimentation and development, enabling operator oversight while maintaining repeatability.
Quick changeover
Designed for fast and efficient changeover of products, formats, and formulations, minimising downtime and supporting agile development.
High-Precision Measurement & Dose Verification
Accurate measurement is critical in DPI and pharmaceutical powder development, where micro-dose consistency directly impacts product performance.
Lab-scale analytical systems enable high-precision weighing and validation of individual doses, supporting:
- Dose uniformity assessment
- Formulation comparison
- Process capability studies
- Quality checks during clinical production
Supporting development of:
- Individual blister cavities
- Multi-lane blister strips
- Disk or cartridge-based DPI format
Ultra-high readability
Enabling accurate detection of extremely small mass variations down to 0.01 mg, essential for pharmaceutical and DPI applications.
Automated or semi-automated
Automated and semi-automated routines ensure consistent, repeatable measurement, reducing variability and improving efficiency.
Repeatable handling
Designed to handle individual doses or blister cavities with high levels of consistency and control, for accurate comparison of results.
Fast testing cycles
High-speed testing capabilities allow large numbers of samples to be analysed within short timeframes.
Data capture and integration
Seamless connectivity with laboratory systems enables efficient data management, traceability, and analysis.
Proven DPI Automation
Installed Worldwide
For more than two decades, we have been developing form, fill and seal automation for Dry Powder Inhaler blister strips used in leading inhaler products. Our production systems are installed in high-volume pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities across the world, delivering reliable automation for some of the most widely used DPI devices on the market.
Each of the most popular inhaler product this sector that has ever been produced contains blister strips manufactured on one of our machines — a real-world demonstration of the reliability and longevity of our technology.
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Where are you on your Automation Journey?
Wherever you are in your automation journey, we provide the expertise and solutions to help you move forward with confidence. From early-stage validation through to full-scale production, our flexible approach supports everything from proving concepts and processes to delivering fully integrated automation systems.
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Our Solutions.
Why Partner With Us.
You keep control of your formulation and development strategy. We help you turn it into a robust, scalable process.
We provide more than standalone lab equipment — we support a connected development approach, enabling you to move from early-stage experimentation through to pilot and production with confidence. Whether you are defining dosing behaviour, refining DPI performance, or preparing for clinical supply, we help you generate reliable data and build processes that scale.
- Accelerating early-stage development with confidence: Generate accurate, repeatable data to support faster formulation and process decisions. Reduce uncertainty in powder handling and dosing from the outset.
- Building scalable processes from day one: Establish development methods that translate seamlessly into pilot and production environments. Minimise rework and de-risk scale-up.
- Enabling efficient, flexible experimentation: Adapt quickly to changing formulations, formats, and development priorities. Support multiple iterations without slowing progress.