Glatt Technology Know-how

Your way to your desired product

Speed is a success factor in the development and introduction of new products. Together with you, we improve the properties and manufacturing processes of your products in systematic experimental studies. In our Technology Center, you will find support – from the initial idea to scale-up to industrial scale.

Advantages of granules and pelles

Which properties do you want for your product?

Are you looking for optimal conditions when it comes to optimizing the product properties of your ingredients: better bioavailability, flowability and freedom from dust, improved solubility, tabletable agglomerates, pellet formulations with functional coating, spraying of active ingredients with controlled release, extracts with solvents, drying of solvent-containing products, microencapsulation of volatile and sensitive substances?

Discover the potential for your desired product!

Strategy for product and process development

When developing or optimizing products and processes, it is important to consider the materials to be processed as well as all structural and process engineering aspects. Only when all these parameters are optimized can the best results be achieved for your products. For example, important material properties can influence product characteristics as well as provide opportunities for particle design. Engineering options also provide additional opportunities for stabilization. In addition, application-specific operating conditions are of crucial importance. These affect – among other things – explosion protection, operational safety, hygiene, product safety.

Factors influencing particle technology

Process

mass flows, temperature, fluid mechanics

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continuous
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Material

density, viscosity, composition, type, solubility, phases

stability
purity
aggressiveness

Technology

process chamber, spray system, gas inflow

cleanability
safety
contamination
GMP

Factors influencing particle technology: the interplay of process, material, and equipment

FAQ. Our Answers to frequently asked questions

What can Glatt technologies be used for?

Fluid bed, spouted bed, and powder synthesis technologies can be used to precisely adjust and optimize the particle properties of powders, granules, and pellets. This allows products not only to be manufactured, but also to be functionalized and tailored to specific requirements.

Typical applications include:

synthesis of nano- and micro-powders
drying of solids-containing liquids into compact granules and pellets
agglomeration of fine powders into dust-free granules
microencapsulation of sensitive substances
coating and functionalization of particles

The choice of technology is always based on the product, process objective, and desired function.

For which particle sizes are Glatt’s technologies suitable?

Our technologies cover a very wide range of particle sizes. Depending on the process and product requirements, both nano- and microparticles as well as granules and pellets in the millimeter range can be produced or modified.

By precisely adjusting process parameters, factors such as particle size, grain size distribution, bulk density, flowability, structure, and surface properties can be influenced. The optimal particle size is always determined based on the requirements of the specific application.

What processes can be implemented using Glatt technologies?

Our powder synthesis, fluidized bed, and spouted bed technologies are used for processes such as drying, calcination, granulation, agglomeration, coating, layering, and microencapsulation. The goal is to specifically improve product properties such as solubility, stability, bioavailability, release of active ingredients, flowability, and dosability.

What information is needed for initial feasibility studies?

Basic information about the product and the project objectives is often sufficient for an initial technical assessment. Based on this information, we can evaluate which technologies are suitable and what a potential development path might look like.

For example, the following information is helpful:

raw materials and their properties
desired product characteristics
planned production volume
known process challenges
quality or regulatory requirements

Even if not all details are available yet, a meaningful next step can often be defined during an initial discussion.

Can small quantities of products or pilot batches be manufactured?

Yes. As part of development and scale-up projects, we can produce product samples, pilot batches, and small production runs. This allows us to test products under realistic process conditions and gain valuable insights for future production.

Pilot batches are frequently used for:

technical approvals
customer samples
product validations
market tests
scale-up studies

Does Glatt also offer contract manufacturing for powders and granules?

Yes. At the Glatt Technology Center in Weimar, we offer contract manufacturing services for selected applications. Here, we can produce everything from small batches to larger quantities on a ton-scale.

Contract manufacturing can be particularly useful:

for the market launch of new products
to bridge capacity bottlenecks
as a temporary solution until in-house production is established
for small or medium production volumes
for demanding specialty products

Where does Glatt Process Technology Food, Feed & Fine Chemicals derive its expertise?

Our experience is based on more than 35 years in particle design, process development, and plant engineering.

In addition:

a state-of-the-art technology center for particle technologies at our Weimar site
more than 5,000 products tested and optimized
over 2,500 successfully completed plant projects in 59 countries
our own practical experience from contract manufacturing and technology applications within the Glatt Group

This combination of development, pilot operations, and industrial implementation creates a solid foundation for new projects.

How is Glatt preparing for future challenges and new products?

New products, raw materials, and market demands constantly present companies with new challenges. That is why Glatt continuously invests in research, development, and the advancement of existing technologies.

This includes research collaborations with universities and industry partners, as well as participation in national and international development projects. The insights gained are directly incorporated into new processes, process optimizations, and innovative solutions for particle design and functionalization.

Would you like to learn more or do you have other questions? Just click here to get in touch!

Enhance Your Product

Different particle structures for granules and pellets with innovative Glatt technologies

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Optimization of product properties

Better bioavailability, flowability and dust-free, improved solubility, tabletable agglomerates, pellet formulations with functional coating, controlled release spraying of active ingredients, solvent extracts, drying of solvent-based products, microencapsulations of volatile and sensitive substances, …

Our Services

Fluid bed and spouted bed systems for laboratory and pilot tests in Glatt Ingenieurtechnik's Technology Center in Weimar

For you and together with you

The development of optimal technological processes for the production of high-quality granules is at the center of our activities. Our expert team of highly qualified engineers from various disciplines and experienced technicians work closely with specialists from your company to develop groundbreaking solutions for your success.

Our Processes

Powder particles, granules and pellets from processes with Glatt technology

Optimal processes for optimal products

High-quality powders, granules and pellets from solid and/or liquid starting materials. Whether spray granulation, spray drying, agglomeration, microencapsulation, coating, layering or calcination – the key to the optimal product lies in the right selection of process parameters and in the multitude of their possible combinations.

Our Technologies

Glatt fluid bed technology - principle illustration of continuous spray coating in a GF multi-chamber system

Unique expertise in process engineering

Out-of-the-box thinking for your applications: In processes with innovative powder synthesis, fluid bed and spouted bed technologies from Glatt, you have almost unlimited possibilities for optimal particle design and suitable functionalization of powders, granules and pellets.

Our Technology Center

Aerial view of the company premises of Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH in Weimar, Germany, 2021

Unique platform for particle design and particle engineering

The combination of process diversity and state-of-the-art equipment technology enables classic and customer-specific applications of a wide variety of processes. For this purpose, we have a wide range of innovative fluid bed and spouted bed systems at our disposal. Complementary equipment such as extruders, pelletizers or tablet presses as well as modern analytics complete the range.

Our Product Examples

Innovative Glatt technologies for powders, granules and pellets from solid and/or liquid raw materials

Benefit from Glatt’s know-how!

Access to innovative technologies with interdisciplinary know-how and many years of expertise.
Quickly competitive thanks to extremely short development times for new particle shapes and seamless scale-up.
Solutions for specific needs: customized production process. Minimal risk. Maximum flexibility.

Further information on this topic and related topics can also be found in the following publications:

Preview image of the technical article on the topic ''Functionalization of particles and bulk material by coating - Individually adjusted coating parameters'', originally published at process-technology-online.com, Konradin Mediengruppe)

Published article: ‘Functionalization of particles and bulk material by coating: Individually adjusted coating parameters’ PDF, English

Glatt technical article on 'New Battery Material by Powder Synthesis', published in the magazine Interceram, issue 2021-02, Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, Germany

Published article: ‘New Battery Material by Powder Synthesis’ PDF, English

Glatt technical article on 'How to Tame Recalcitrant Ingredients with Technological Processes'

Published article: ‘How to Tame Recalcitrant Ingredients with Technological Processes’ PDF, English

Glatt technical article on ''Spray agglomerating plant-based milk alternatives for optimised product properties'', published in the trade magazine 'Food & Ingredients Turkey', issue December/2021, ISTMAG -ISTANBUL MAGAZINE GROUP

Published article: ‘Spray agglomerating plant-based milk alternatives for optimised product properties’ PDF, English

Glatt's technical article on 'Process technologies for optimizing detergent manufacturing', published in SOFW, issue 10.2020, Verlag für chemische Industrie H. Ziolkowsky GmbH.

Published article: ‘Process Technologies to Optimize Detergent Manufacturing’ PDF, English

Glatt technical article on ''Growing the German phosphate industry'', published in the trade magazine 'World Fertilizer', issue 11/2021, Palladian Publications Ltd.

Published article: ‘Growing the German phosphate industry’ PDF, English

Glatt article on ''Drying liquids - Selecting the best technology for nutraceuticals'', published in the magazine 'Nutraceutical Business Review', issue 05/2022, HPCi Media Limited

Published article: ‘Drying liquids – Selecting the best technology for nutraceuticals’ PDF, English

Glatt advertorial on the topic ''With short time-to-market from process development directly to contract manufacturing", originally published in the Pharma+Food-Kompendium 'Produzieren im Kundenauftrag', Edition 2023, Hüthig GmbH, Glatt reprint

Published article: ‘With short time-to-market from process development directly to contract manufacturing’ PDF, English Reprint

Glatt article on ''Ceramic Raw Materials from the Pulsating Hot Gas Stream'', published in the magazine Interceram, issue 04/2022, Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH

Published article: ‘Ceramic Raw Materials from the Pulsating Hot Gas Stream’ PDF, English

Glatt's technical article on 'Fluid bed and spouted bed technology-The gentle processing of highly volatile oils', published in the trade magazine 'NutraCos InCosmetics', issue 05.2020, B5 S.r.l., Italy

Published article: ‘The gentle processing of highly volatile oils by fluid bed and spouted bed technology’ PDF, English

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