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Analytical lyophilisation instruments

Understand the
freeze-drying process.

Analytical instruments help researchers investigate formulation behaviour and make informed decisions during cycle development.

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Lyostat 5, Lyotherm 3 and MicroPress analytical instruments
Lyostat 5 microscope and liquid nitrogen cooling systemLYOSTAT 5 / FREEZE-DRYING MICROSCOPY
01 Lyostat® 5 freeze-drying microscope

See what happens
as products dry.

Lyostat freeze-drying microscopy provides visual information about a formulation under freeze-drying conditions. Researchers use it to investigate critical events such as product collapse and eutectic melting.

  • Observe collapse, eutectic melting and crystallisation during drying.
  • Investigate how annealing affects ice crystals and solute structure.
  • Capture digital video and measurements to support cycle development.
Enquire about Lyostat Lyostat 5 data sheet (PDF)

Complementary analysis

Before drying.
After drying.

Combine visual, thermal and mechanical information to build a fuller understanding of your product.

Lyotherm 3 analyser with thermal and impedance results on screen

02 / FROZEN-STATE ANALYSIS

Lyotherm® 3

Differential thermal analysis and electrical impedance measurements help investigate thermal events and changes in molecular mobility in frozen formulations.

  • Explore softening and glass-transition behaviour.
  • Inform thermal treatment and freezing steps.
  • Complement the visual information from Lyostat.
Lyotherm 3 data sheet (PDF)
MicroPress instrument for testing the mechanical properties of dried products

03 / POST-PROCESS ANALYSIS

MicroPress

Quantify the mechanical properties of lyocakes and lyobeads after freeze drying, adding physical-strength information to your product assessment.

  • Compare mechanical structure between samples.
  • Investigate batch consistency.
  • Assess behaviour relevant to handling and shipping.
MicroPress data sheet (PDF)

Installation & ongoing support

Get more from
your measurements.

Installation and training packages are available for new and existing systems. Discuss maintenance, requalification and refresher training with our team.

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Which instrument should I start with?

For visual collapse and melting observations, discuss Lyostat. For frozen-state thermal and mobility changes, discuss Lyotherm. For the mechanical properties of dried cakes or beads, discuss MicroPress.

Can my team get help interpreting results?

Instrument installation and training are delivered by scientists with practical experience of the systems and data interpretation. Tell us about your samples and your team's experience when enquiring.

What information should I send?

Include the formulation or product type, the question you are trying to answer, your current equipment and any installation or training needs. Our team can then discuss a suitable approach.