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Inhaler Testing Automation and Lab Organization

Automating inhaler testing frees up scientists for more complex work and improves lab operations by enhancing consistency, repeatability, and method transfer between sites. Automation also clarifies the troubleshooting process and lowers long-term costs. MSP provides a suite of automated solutions and organizational support for inhaler testing, boosting efficiency and worker satisfaction while minimizing errors.
 

These automation and lab organization solutions help teams increase throughput, improve repeatability, and maintain data integrity. From automated actuation and controlled flow to sample preparation and environmental conditioning, these tools streamline Aerodynamic Particle Size Distribution (APSD) testing, delivered-dose uniformity (DDU) studies, and routine quality control (QC).
 

Centralized software with method templates guides users through each step, while bench organizers, fixtures, and cleaning aids reduce handling time. The outcome is a more efficient lab with fewer workflow bottlenecks and more actionable data per operator hour.

Products

Automated Inhaler and Spray Control Systems

Standardize inhaler and spray actuation with programmable control of force, stroke, timing, and shake profiles.

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DUSA Shaker

Programmable DUSA shaking for consistent delivered dose extraction and faster routine testing.

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EnviroMate - Benchtop Environmental Chamber

Compact environmental chamber to control temperature and RH for inhaler testing and device preconditioning.

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Gentle Rocker

Low-shear rocking for consistent extraction in NGI and DUSA workflows with adjustable speed and tilt.

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NGI and NGI Plus

Gold-standard NGI platforms for APSD testing with streamlined handling, cleaning, and data workflows.

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Sample Preparation Unit

Automate NGI sample extraction with programmable volumes and sequences for consistent recoveries.

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Flow Controllers

Flow control for NGI testing. Achieve target critical flow and pressure drops for pMDI and DPI methods.

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Vacuum Pumps

Reliable, quiet vacuum pumps sized for NGI and inhaler testing flow requirements.

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Data Analysis Software for APSD

Copley Inhalytix®+ Group
APSD software that calculates MMAD, GSD, and FPF, streamlines reports, and supports data integrity practices.

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Modern OINDP laboratories face increasing test volumes, tighter timelines, and escalating expectations for data integrity. Automation and thoughtful lab organization help teams meet these demands by reducing manual steps, standardizing test execution, and creating a clear chain of custody for data and samples.

Core Capabilities

  • Automated inhaler actuation: Control stroke length, force, timing, and shake profile to reduce variability and support method consistency across operators and shifts.
  • Flow and vacuum control: Manage critical flow conditions and pressure drops for pMDIs and DPIs with tools designed for cascade impaction.
  • Sample preparation: Automate rinsing and extraction of NGI stages, throats, and accessories to help drive consistency in recovery.
  • Environmental conditioning: Maintain stable temperature and relative humidity for device preparation and test stages with benchtop chambers.
  • Data analysis software: Calculate MMAD, GSD, FPF, and additional aerosol metrics, with reporting templates and review workflows.

Benefits for Development and QC

  • Throughput: Parallelize repetitive steps, reduce hands-on time, and handle more runs per day.
  • Repeatability: Standardize actuation and flow control to help reduce run-to-run variation.
  • Data integrity: Use software features such as user roles, audit trail, and electronic signatures (when configured within validated systems) to support 21 CFR Part 11 expectations.
  • Ergonomics and safety: Lower repetitive handling and improve bench organization to support sustainable lab operations.

Implementation Approach

Start with the bottlenecks that consume the most time — often actuation, extraction, and cleaning — and add automation where variability and labor are highest. Integrate data software to unify calculations and reporting. Layer in environmental control to stabilize preconditioning. By building stepwise, laboratories can achieve measurable gains without disrupting ongoing projects.

With scalable automation and structured organization, OINDP teams can expand capacity, support method transfer, and maintain consistent results from development through commercialization.


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