Truly Versatile, Automated Powder Dispensing

Available from Symyx Technologies, Inc. - the Powdernium^® workstation is an automated powder dispensing system that provides unmatched levels of performance, significantly increasing productivity and saving valuable sample preparation time.

Weighing and dispensing samples is still one of the most tedious and time consuming tasks faced by laboratory scientists worldwide. Manually dispensing sub-milligram to gram quantities of materials accurately and reproducibly often represents a significant bottleneck in laboratory workflow and keeps scientists from performing higher value tasks.

At the heart of Symyx's advanced automated powder dispensing workstation is a state-of-the-art robotic system coupled with proven Powdernium powder dispensing technology. Combining accurate balance weighing, an advanced software algorithm and GMP compliant dispensing heads - Powdernium technology enables laboratories to precisely dispense and record the transferred weight of a very wide range of materials from low density to free-flowing, cohesive, micronised materials and more. The technology additionally prevents segregation of the powder and uniquely avoids mechanical stress on the particles.

Designed to provide unmatched versatility the Powdernium workstation enables precise, traceable and reproducible dispensing of sub-milligram (0.05mg) to gram quantities of materials into a wide range of containers including capsules, bottles, vials, tubes, microplates, reactor blocks and crucibles. Up to 200 powders can be stored on the machine online. The Powdernium workstation is able to achieve consistent high accuracy and precision (RSD 1-5%) beyond any sustainable manual powder dispensing performance capabilities. State-of-the-art automation including robust XY and two Z-axis controls, allows the Powdernium workstation to run unattended operations day and night speeding development, reducing costs and improving consistency. Benefiting from a wide range of available tools and powerful software - Powdernium offers the flexibility not only to be integrated into already existing workflows but also future workflows that a company might consider adopting.

Typical powder dispensing applications that will benefit from the Powdernium workstation include repackaging bulk powders, solubility testing, polymorph screening, formulation development, catalytic reaction setup, and many organic synthesis procedures.

Fault tolerant and adaptive the intelligent Powdernium Easy-Dose software provides real-time data display and record storage (supports CFR Part 11 compliance) about the dispensing cycle including batch conditions and operating parameters. Using optimisation algorithms the Powdernium workstation is able to dynamically monitor and automatically control any variability in powder properties during the filling process.

Modular in design, the Powdernium deck provides flexibility in layout and position of dispensing heads, racks, receptacle racks and the balance. Modules can be easily added and removed in just minutes to provide an optimised layout for your application. Additional hardware such as liquid handling devices or barcode readers is easily integrated. Source samples are held in GMP compliant dispensing heads eliminating the chance of any cross-contamination.

Incorporating Swiss precision mechanics, intelligent automation, simplicity of operation and a high level of reliability - a Powdernium workstation can be quickly installed and adding to your bottom line in just days.

For further information on the Powdernium workstation and a copy of the white paper '"Powdernium Technology Takes the Pain Out of Powder Dispensing" please visit the article webpage.