By eliminating all the stops-and-starts that make current manufacturing processes time- and cost-inefficient, we are able to attain all the benefits associated with continuous manufacturing. Important underlying principles include continuous flow, an end-to-end strategy, a systems approach, and an integrated control system. The following case study, based on pilot studies performed at CONTINUUS’s facility, demonstrate how ICM can provide advantages over an already well-established and optimized batch process

Watch below for the video of our pilot plant in action and the results of our case study

The integrated nature of ICM processes eliminates points of human exposure – process material and intermediates remain in situ, and are transported across the different unit operations through automated and closed processes. This is particularly beneficial for manufacturers of high potency compounds, where containment challenges are significant. Furthermore, the small in-process volumes characteristic of ICM systems further improve operator safety.

Processes with unstable or explosive intermediates can also benefit significantly from ICM implementation. This is because with ICM processes, these intermediates are generated on demand, and are immediately consumed (i.e., they are not isolated and then manually transported to the next step), reducing the build-up of such dangerous materials.