Natoli Engineering Company
The Real Difference Isn’t the Press
It’s the Real Data It Generates
Many R&D tablet presses claim to “simulate production.” But simulation only goes so far. What pharmaceutical scientists and process engineers actually need is real compression data collected at true production velocities – data that reflects powder flow behavior, compaction characteristics, and the actual impact of a production press on the final tablet. That’s exactly what the Natoli NP-RD30 with AIM Pro delivers.
Instead of estimating scale-up performance, the RD30 measures it directly. It captures how a formulation behaves under real punch velocity, real dwell time, real powder consolidation conditions, and real feeder performance. The result is analytical data that reflects what will happen on a full-scale production press – not what might happen.
Real velocity-based compaction data acquisition built-in
Many systems treat USP <1062>tablet characterization as an afterthought. AIM Pro integrates it directly into the platform, allowing scientists to generate tabletability, compressibility, compactibility, and strain-rate profiles instantly – without extra software or data manipulation. The focus shifts from processing data to understanding formulation behavior.
Designed for predictive scale-up
While some platforms prioritize displacement accuracy, production testing, or benchtop flexibility, the NP-RD30 is engineered specifically to achieve realistic production press compression while capturing high-resolution analytical data. The result isn’t just lab data – it’s data that predicts manufacturing performance.
Where the NP-RD30 with AIM Pro stands apart
- Built-in USP <1062>compaction characteristics
- Advanced scale-up simulation with a production machine library
- Flexible data export: SQL, USB, and network integration
- Designed for formulation science –not just mechanical testing
- Production-level compression combined with high-resolution analytics
Why that matters to development teams
- Identify velocity-based compression limitations earlier
- Reduce trial-and-error during formulation development
- Generate data aligned with regulatory expectations
- Move from lab to production with greater confidence
- Accelerate development without sacrificing accuracy
Built for scientists who need answers – not just tablets
The NP-RD30 with AIM Pro is used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, contract manufacturing, veterinary pharmaceutical, and industrial environments where development decisions depend on reliable compaction data. From early-stage formulation screening to scale-up studies and clinical batch preparation, it provides the analytical clarity teams need to move forward faster and with more confidence.
Analyze compaction behavior under real conditions
Generate data that reflects true production performance.
- Study effects of turret speed, dwell time, and feeder configuration
- Evaluate formulation behavior under realistic compression conditions
- Capture production-relevant, velocity-based data during R&D
