Scaling from lab-scale R&D to commercial production is one of the biggest hurdles in pharmaceutical development—one that Lyomac’s pilot freeze dryers are engineered to overcome. With a drying capacity of up to 150L, our pilot systems replicate the performance of our industrial freeze dryers, allowing you to test formulations, optimize processes, and validate scalability with confidence. This seamless transition eliminates the risk of costly surprises when moving to mass production.
Our pilot freeze dryers are packed with features that make scale-up efficient and compliant: automatic freeze drying, CIP/SIP (Clean-in-Place/Sterilize-in-Place) functionality, and a SCADA control system that stores over 1000 recipes, ensuring consistency between lab and production. The shelf flatness ≤1.0mm and temperature uniformity ≤1°C mirror our industrial models, guaranteeing that the processes you refine in the pilot stage translate directly to commercial batches.
We also prioritize flexibility: our pilot systems can be designed as integrated or split units to fit your lab or plant layout, and they use environmentally friendly refrigerants to meet sustainability standards. Compliant with cGMP and FDA regulations, they ensure your scale-up process is audit-ready from day one. Our team works closely with you to customize the system to your specific product—whether injectables, APIs, or veterinary pharmaceuticals—providing guidance on process optimization and validation. For innovators looking to turn breakthrough research into market-ready products, Lyomac’s pilot freeze dryers are the bridge that turns ambition into reality.
