RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Formulation, process and analytical thinking
Our development approach connects material understanding, process design and analytical evaluation to the questions that matter for your product.
Explore moreFrom ingredient questions to a development plan.
Formulation screening, oral sensory design, process development and analytical evaluation for oral films and freeze-dried tablet concepts.
Research Scope Collaborative Workflow Platform-specific Work Project Outputs Common Questions
RESEARCH SCOPE
Develop the formulation and the experience together.
Ingredient & matrix compatibility
Review identity, solubility or dispersibility, particle properties, sensitivity to moisture and temperature, and the fit with film-forming or freeze-dried matrices.
Taste & mouthfeel
Explore flavor, sweetness, bitterness management, texture and the overall oral experience. Sensory work is planned around ingredient safety, intended users and the agreed evaluation method.
Performance & stability
Define how appearance, unit consistency, disintegration, moisture and relevant ingredient markers will be evaluated. Select methods for the development question rather than relying on appearance alone.
COLLABORATIVE WORKFLOW
A staged route with clear decisions.
01
Define the brief
Agree the intended product, ingredient specification, unit dose, audience, market, packaging preferences and commercial constraints.
02
Assess feasibility
Identify the main formulation and process risks, compare the two platforms and propose an initial screening plan.
03
Build & refine prototypes
Explore matrix composition, ingredient incorporation and sensory options. Record observations and use them to choose the next iteration.
04
Evaluate in the intended pack
Assess agreed attributes and storage behavior with packaging considered early. Review unresolved risks before advancing.
05
Prepare the next stage
Agree the selected direction, further tests, process information and responsibilities needed for pilot work or transfer.
PLATFORM-SPECIFIC WORK
Different materials. Different process questions.
For oral films
Evaluate mixing and dispersion, wet-film uniformity, drying conditions, thickness, flexibility, cutting and release from packaging. Ingredient loading must be considered alongside the strip's size and oral experience.
For freeze-dried tablets
Evaluate solution or suspension behavior, filling consistency, matrix composition, freezing and drying conditions, residual moisture and the balance between porosity and handling strength.
PROJECT OUTPUTS
Make the next decision easier.
The scope and deliverables are agreed for each project. Depending on the stage, a development package may include:
- A feasibility summary and key technical questions
- Prototype descriptions and an iteration record
- Agreed evaluation methods, observations and test results
- A packaging and stability assessment plan
- Process considerations and a proposed next-stage work plan
COMMON QUESTIONS
How research collaboration starts.
Can we start with an ingredient rather than a finished formula?
Yes. A specification, target dose and intended product brief provide a starting point. We then discuss sample needs and the questions an initial feasibility study should answer.
Can you assess an existing oral-film or tablet concept?
An existing formulation, process description, sample and known issue can be reviewed within an agreed scope. Examples include bitterness, inconsistent handling, appearance changes or packaging sensitivity.
How long does development take?
Timing depends on ingredient information, formulation complexity, sample supply, testing and the required development stage. Milestones and timing are proposed after reviewing the brief.
How do you handle confidential formulation information?
Confidentiality terms, information-sharing boundaries and ownership of project outputs should be agreed before sensitive formulas or proprietary process information are exchanged.