Expo Process Analytics products

The Solis™ interface from Expo Process Analytics is an advanced inline probe system designed to address the critical challenge of representative sampling in the manufacturing of dense heterogeneous solids. It is specifically tailored for applications in sectors requiring precision sampling, such as pharmaceuticals and polymer blends. This innovative system utilizes a rotating wheel to capture a precise volume of the powder stream, allowing for robust Process Analytical Technology (PAT) analysis. Users can vary the rotation speed, which facilitates a Quality by Design (QbD) approach, making it suitable for both process development and manufacturing contexts. The flexibility in rotation speed adjustment, controlled via a simple interface, means that it can handle a variety of materials and flow rates without necessitating hardware modifications. The operation results in consistent sample flow, enhancing process robustness and enabling hands-free operation, critical for ensuring product quality and efficiency in manufacturing environments.

The Taso™ inline process-to-PAT interface is engineered to optimize solids processing by integrating seamless, real-time particle analysis within manufacturing workflows. This technology addresses the inherent challenges in inline PAT (Process Analytical Technology) measurement, particularly in operations such as spray drying and milling where particle streams are widely dispersed. Taso™ employs a unique 'spoon' mechanism to capture and concentrate samples for enhanced spectroscopic analysis, thereby providing reliable data on critical quality attributes like particle size and moisture content. Such immediate data availability is pivotal for advanced manufacturing techniques, including risk-based process development and real-time release. The interface helps in reducing overall processing errors by ensuring high-fidelity data capture, thereby supporting robust process control in pharmaceutical and food production. Its design also includes mechanical wiping and optional heating elements to mitigate probe fouling, maintaining consistent data integrity.

The Rado™ inline process-to-PAT interface is engineered for the effective use of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) in solids processing, a critical element in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The process-to-PAT interface features a mechanical wiper that maintains a clean PAT probe window by continuously removing accumulated materials. This design mitigates issues associated with accumulated granules on PAT windows that could otherwise skew measurements and lead to inaccurate analysis of critical quality attributes such as moisture content and particle size. The Rado™ is further enhanced with an optional heating element, which raises the probe window temperature just above the process environment to improve wiping efficiency and operational reliability. The innovation negates the need for additional utility lines or compressed air, allowing for an automatic, hands-free cleaning operation. This makes Rado™ a robust solution for integrating PAT models and advancing manufacturing efficiency without compromising the production environment.