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Microcaps offers encapsulation solutions utilizing microfluidic technology originally developed at ETH Zurich. Our technology is highly scalable and enables a 1000-fold increase in controlled microencapsulation production compared to conventional processes. This increase in production is made possible by our unique step emulsification device, which allows for accurate, reliable, and consistent encapsulation. Overall, Microcaps' microfluidic technology offers a versatile and scalable encapsulation solution that is backed by 11 patents and applicable in many different industries such as cosmetics, nutrition, and pharmaceuticals.
Microcaps harnesses microfluidics technology to create microcapsules or microbeads of defined sizes, ranging from a few micrometers to several millimieters. Our cutting-edge microfludics system surpasses traditional techniques offering higher throughput rates without quality loss. The encapsulation process results in highly uniform beads, produced in a stress-free environment.
The EOS-series plants were designed to upscale microfluidic technology towards industrial volumes. The full scalability of the process allows a seamless transition from an R&D-suitable tabletop version to an industrial plant with an output of 100 kg per day. As a fully integrated system with a high degree of automation, the EOS provides centralized regulation and control of the entire encapsulation process for maximum reliability and quality.
Our patented technology platform provides an extensive range of formulation and encapsulation methods. In addition to various capsule types, there is a large flexibility in ingredient selection. Our knowledgeable team provides comprehensive support throughout the product life cycle, from initial product development to production and beyond, including ongoing product improvement.
Core-Shell structure
Oil-based actives in aqueous phase
Adjustable burst release
OlioCaps are micrometer-sized capsules with a liquid oil core surrounded by a solid calcium alginate hydrogel shell. The system is suitable for the encapsulation of hydrophobic active ingredients. This encapsulation system can be used in the cosmetic, food, nutraceutical and probiotic sector.
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Oil-or water-based actives
Adjustable melting profile
Thermocaps are solid micrometer-sized capsules for the incorporation of oil- or water-soluble actives or powders inside. The matrix can consist of fats (coconut, cocoa), hydrogenated oils (canola, rapseed, palm), Interesterified oils or Waxes (jojoba, candelilla, carnauba, bee). The encapsulation system has its application in the cosmetics, food, nutraceuticals and probiotic sector.
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Adjustable sustained release
Hydrocaps are matrix-type beads which consist of a fully gelled hydrogel. The matrix is composed by a selected biopolymer, such as alginate, providing tailored properties. Hydrocaps are appropriate for the encapsulation of lipophilic and hydrophilic, i.e., water soluble ingredients. The encapsulated phase can be either an aqueous phase or an oil-water emulsion. Hydrocaps can be applied in food, pharmaceutical, agricultural, cosmetics and other domains.
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