Together – From Lab to Production

A breath of fresh air blows through Fette Compacting’s headquarters in Schwarzenbek: pharmacists and machine experts are driving the development toward becoming an integrated process partner – offering manufacturers clear advantages. Time is critical in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets. Efficiency and flexibility are key from the start, as companies face pressure to launch products faster without compromising quality. This is where Fette Compacting’s strategy comes in. “We acknowledge that it is no longer enough to supply highly efficient machines and process equipment. Our aim is to use our decades of expertise and intensive, partnership-based exchanges with our customers to accompany the entire process from the initial idea to the marketable product – ‘Together – from lab to production,’” explains Joachim Dittrich, CEO of Fette Compacting. Fette Compacting supports pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies from formulation development to process validation. The Qualified Expert Database (QED) provides empirical data from over seven decades, helping to define optimal processes and configurations. Precise powder and tablet analysis is key. “Our services range from formulation consulting to powder characterization and test trials. We also offer on-site training and application consulting,” says Dr. Ina Petry, Group Lead Application Consulting. Lab Solutions help analyze critical material properties, supporting Quality by Design. The F Lab Series examines compaction properties, while emulators replicate production conditions, enabling fast validation with minimal material. Technology transfer ensures efficient scale-up. The FE CPS continuous processing system reduces material use and costs through continuous direct pressing. Embedded Process Analytical Technology (ePAT) monitors product quality in real time. New ISO 8 cleanrooms will further expand testing capacities – strengthening collaboration and shortening time to market.