References

Astellas: Faster Processing, Easier Inspection, Better Usability

The Challenge: Conventional batch lyophilization is time-consuming and can make foreign matter detection difficult while requiring lengthy reconstitution times for healthcare professionals.

The Solution: Astellas demonstrated that RheaLyo™ Spin Freeze-Drying maintained product stability while reducing processing time by 97%, shortening reconstitution time by up to 85%, and improving the detectability of foreign particles.

Resources: Yoshikata M., Ito H., Nagata J., Kawatsu S. Feasibility Study for Continuous Freeze-drying. Poster presented at the PBP World Meeting 2026, Astellas Pharma Inc., Yaizu, Japan.

Thermo Fisher (Patheon): Reducing Lyophilization from 7 Days to 3 Hours

The Challenge: Conventional batch lyophilization of complex formulations can require up to seven days, delaying development timelines, increasing manufacturing costs, and exposing sensitive drug products to prolonged process stress.

The Solution: RheaLyo™ Spin Freeze-Drying reduced the lyophilization cycle from 7 days to just 3 hours—a 98% reduction—while maintaining product quality and improving critical quality attributes, paving the way for accelerated development of complex formulations.

Resources: Turdo E., Selis F., Iaconelli E., Lammens J., De Beer T., Salzano G. Poster presented at the PDA Italy Chapter Meeting. Thermo Fisher Scientific (Monza, Italy) & RheaVita (Ghent, Belgium).

Sanofi mRNA LNP Drug Product Continuous Manufacturing

The Challenge: The shift towards continuous bioprocessing presents a transformative opportunity for LNP manufacturing. However, equipment engineering and automation need to be adapted.

The Solution: A combination of DIANT® Jet technology for nanoparticle production and RheaLyo™ Spin Freeze-Drying technology.

Resources:

Presentation by F. Peral, GMP Researcher, Sanofi, Waltham (MA) at the 9th Annual CCP Summit.

Bayer Spin-freezing Parameter Study

This study examines the impact of spin‑freezing parameters on formulation composition and stability of a PEGylated peptide.

Formulation composition and storage temperature, rather than spin-freezing conditions, drive long-term stability.

Resources:

Schneider, Oral presentation at Garmisch-Partenkirchen Lyo conference 2025.

Schaal et al., International Journal of Pharmaceutics Volume 683, 15 October 2025, 126007

GSK Spin-freeze-drying of a live attenuated viral vaccine

The huge reduction in freeze-drying time (3 hours as opposed to 47 hours in the traditional batch procedure) is a striking benefit of continuous spin-freeze-drying. Temperature stress tests demonstrate that continuous spin-freeze-drying is a reliable alternative to the traditional batch freeze-drying process to preserve the long-term stability of viral vaccines.

Resources:

Poster CESPE conference 2023

Coriolis Pharma offers the RheaVita technology to its clients

Coriolis Pharma extends its service portfolio by integrating RheaVita’s Single Vial unit (SVU) technology for continuous and controlled freeze-drying to stabilize novel modalities as part of biologics drug product development for clients.

Resources:

Oral presentation by Maitê Harguindeguy, Scientist, “Advanced Freeze-Drying Technologies for Drug Product Development”, at The Pharma days Geneva 2025.