Applied research

• Proximate analysis (dry matter, ash, fat, protein, fiber)
• Heavy metal analysis
• Fatty acid profile
• Amino acid profile
• Mineral profile
• Analysis of vitamins
• Fiber profile (NDF, ADF, ADL)
• Analysis of anions in aqueous medium

• pH
• Fat oxidation
• Protein degradation
• Water activity

• Water and oil-holding capacity
• Emulsification capacity
• Foaming capacity
• Viscosity
• Color analysis
• Particle size distribution

An organization that wants to grow, remain future-proof, and meet the changing needs of customers must continuously innovate and renew. However, many organizations lack the necessary infrastructure to test newly developed products on a laboratory scale and process them in larger quantities during the pre-commercial phase.

With our pilot installations, we offer a customized solution. We make it possible to produce and/or purify new products on a larger scale before you invest in a full-scale production facility.

Scaling up new products or process improvements from laboratory scale to production scale often requires a crucial intermediate step. This step tests feasibility before developing an adapted or new production process.

With our pilot installations, we provide your organization with the perfect solution to efficiently take this intermediate step. We collect essential data, enabling you to make informed decisions for the further development of your large-scale production process.

Obtaining a pure product can be challenging. Whether it concerns a (bio)reaction, a residual stream, or another mixture that needs upgrading, an effective separation strategy is essential. It is important to select the most suitable technique for each unit operation to facilitate the development of a profitable production process.

What was the best available technology in the past may no longer be today. Moreover, production installations often have a longer lifespan than the market demand for certain products. Consequently, installations, despite high investment costs for new applications, are often used for financial reasons, even if this is not always the best operational solution. In investment projects to replace outdated installations, the question arises whether the current technology can be replaced by an alternative technique or if the entire concept of the separation strategy needs to be revised.

With our advanced infrastructure, we offer a wide range of techniques and expert advice. We can experimentally compare and provide a 'Proof-of-Concept' for comparable techniques or alternative separation strategies, ensuring your organization has a tailored solution.