Powtech/TechnoPharm Innovation Award for FBRM C35 In-Process Particle Characterization Tool

The Powtech/TechnoPharm jury awarded METTLER TOLEDO the Innovation Award 2010 for the FBRM^® C35 particle size distribution technology in the particle characterization and material sciences category.  The  Innovation Award was presented during the Partec/Powtech/WCPT6 conference held April 26-29 in Nuremberg, Germany.

For wet granulation processes in the pharmaceutical industry, scientists and engineers previously relied on empirical data and quality control because reliable design and scale-up criteria were missing.  With the launch of the FBRM® C35, formulation scientists and engineers are now able to quickly correlate particle system dynamics to processing conditions by running fewer experiments than traditional methods.  The in situ design of the FBRM® C35 allows for faster understanding and optimization of processes with no sampling required.  The patent-pending scraper keeps the FBRM® probe window clean allowing the system to track agglomeration, compaction and breakage directly in the process vessel - even in the most cohesive particle conditions.

The FBRM® C35 in-process particle characterization technology:

• Enables shorter development cycles resulting in significant cost reductions
• Increases process robustness resulting in fewer batch failures
• Ensures consistent measurements

After purchasing Lasentec® in 2001, METTLER TOLEDO has become the world leader for inline particle/droplet size, shape, and count characterization.

Watch the Powtech/TechnoPharm 2010 Innovation Award to METTLER TOLEDO FBRM C35 Video: