Dose Uniformity Testing – Xelair® Automation
Xelair® is Astech’s flexible automation platform for dose content uniformity testing. Whether you need targeted automation for a single preparation stage or a fully robotic 24/7 testing solution, the Xelair® range adapts to your requirements, ensuring consistent, harmonised data and future-ready scalability.
From analyst workstations to integrated robotic systems, each platform is built on a shared technology foundation, supporting modular upgrades and enabling users to migrate between levels of automation as testing needs evolve.
Key Benefits of the Xelair® Range:
Increased volumes of test data and increased productivity
Scalable automation with defined upgrade pathways
Reduced Health & Safety risks, including WRULD
Contained product handling to protect operators
Streamlined workflows and reduced hands-on time
Reduced variability in results
Systems Overview
Precision Automation for Inhaler Testing
The Xelair® range is a groundbreaking suite of systems designed to deliver precision and consistency in inhaled product testing, including Dose Content Uniformity (DCU) and Delivered Dose Uniformity (DDU).
Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) System
The Xelair® DPI system is a fully automated platform tailored for dry powder inhaler testing. It incorporates a comprehensive suite of modules and processes designed to deliver precision and efficiency throughout the testing lifecycle.
Key modules include:
Sample Dose Recovery
Drying Station
Dose Collection & Sample Vialing
Condition Monitoring
Solvent Storage & Cleaning
Device Storage & Transfer Robot
Waste Firing
Integrated Balance
Force Feedback Device Actuation
Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) System
The Xelair® MDI system offers robust automation specifically engineered for metered dose inhaler testing. Its modular design supports all essential stages for reliable and efficient dose collection and device handling.
Key modules include:
Device Storage & Transfer Robot
Shaking
Waste Firing
Integrated Balance
Force Feedback Device Actuation
Dose Collection
Cleaning
Drying Station
Sample Dose Recovery
Sample Vialing
Condition Monitoring
Solvent Storage
Throughput and Software
Both Xelair® DPI and MDI systems achieve an approximate throughput of 160 recovered doses per 24 hours, including all loading and unloading operations, enabling efficient, continuous inhaler testing.
Both systems utilise Relovex®, an intuitive touchscreen software platform offering:
User-friendly interface
Electronic signatures for compliance
Comprehensive data management aligning with 21 CFR Part 11
User authentication and role-based access control
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