AUTOMATION & DIGITALIZATION FOR R&D / QC

Automated Reaction and Process
Development with Online Benchtop IR

Maximize efficiency and precision with FLEX AUTOPLANT with benchtop IR by combining automated
synthesis, online IR monitoring, and real-time data. Drive your R&D forward, ensure
exceptional reproducibility, and unlock scalable results with cutting-edge automation.
NEXT-GENERATION AUTOMATION WITH ONLINE IR

Precision and Innovation Combined for Superior Chemical Development

FLEX AUTOPLANT combines advanced automation with real-time Online IR spectroscopy, offering unmatched precision and efficiency for even the most complex research challenges. Designed to meet the needs of cutting-edge research, it streamlines workflows, accelerates chemical development, and delivers real-time insights for optimal results.

Automation
Fully automated workflows accelerate chemical processes, ensuring consistent results and reducing manual intervention
Flexibility
Adaptable reactor configurations and scalable design meet the unique demands of diverse chemical synthesis needs.
Real-Time Insights
Integrated Online IR monitoring provides instant feedback, enhancing process control and enabling informed decision-making.

FLEX AUTOPLANT enhances chemical development by automating key steps in the workflow. The process begins with precise dispensing of reagents into individually controlled reactors, followed by reaction execution under tailored conditions such as temperature, stirring, and pressure. Real-time Online IR spectroscopy continuously monitors the reactions, providing valuable insights and allowing immediate adjustments. Post-reaction, the system automates work-up steps like filtration and crystallization, ensuring consistency and efficiency throughout the entire process.

Process Research and Benchtop Online IR

Flex Autoplant

Benefits

  • Automated key stages of chemical development, from reagent dispensing to post-reaction processing.
  • Real-time insights with Online IR spectroscopy for precise reaction monitoring and control.
  • Enhanced efficiency and reduced manual workload with seamless integration of all workflow steps.
  • Improved productivity with parallel synthesis and individually controlled reactors.
  • Consistent and reproducible results for complex research tasks.

Applications 

  • High-throughput screening for chemical reactions and pathways.
  • Parallel synthesis of compounds for pharmaceutical research and development.
  • Real-time monitoring and optimization of chemical reactions.
  • Characterization of reaction intermediates and pathways.
  • Exploring innovative synthetic routes and processes for advanced chemistry.

The Chemspeed FLEX AUTOPLANT is designed for high-output experimentation in the development and optimization of various materials, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers, specialty chemicals, catalysts, and more

Comprehensive Features of FLEX AUTOPLANT with Benchtop IR

Key Advantage / Feature Description
Parallel Syntheses
Conduct up to six syntheses per run, encompassing reaction preparation, execution, work-up, and analysis.
Interchangeable Stirrer Design Utilize various stirrer designs, such as anchor, twisted blade, and gas entrainment stirrers, to accommodate different reaction needs.
Robust Mixing Capabilities Achieve powerful mixing for viscosities up to 80 Pa.s at 300 rpm and 30 Pa.s at 900 rpm using an anchor stirrer.
Flexible Continuous Feeds Benefit from multiple continuous liquid, liquefied gas, and/or gas feeds per reactor, with additional unlimited overhead access.
Precise Environmental Control Each reactor offers internal and/or jacket temperature control, reflux capabilities, and can operate under pressures up to 100 bar with corresponding safety installations.
Process Analytical Technology (PAT) Interfaces Integrate various in-situ probes, including pH, UV-VIS, IR, Raman, PSD, and calorimetry, for comprehensive monitoring.
Integrated Online Benchtop IR Features integrated online benchtop IR, such as Bruker Matrix-F/Matrix-MF, including six measurement channels with NIR or MIR fiber-optical probes.
AUTOSUITE Software Leverage drag-and-drop experimentation with an easy interface to systems like LIMS, ELN, data analysis tools, and AI/ML closed loops.