Shorter Time‐to‐Market with Micro‐Conti Processes

Abstract

Abstract Traditional process development consists of four main phases resulting in time‐consuming and cost‐intensive launches for new products and processes. By employing microprocess technology, transferring batch to continuous processes or setting up a continuous process for low to medium production capacities from scratch becomes technically feasible. Since volumetric flow rates on lab‐scale are often similar to production rates, the scale‐up factor is low. Thus, individual development phases can be omitted reducing the time‐to‐market for new products and/or processes. Based on two case studies, the development phase of micro‐conti processes is described and conclusions are drawn regarding the 50 % idea as laid down in the Tutzing theses.