Automated equipment designed for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical production encapsulates powders, granules, liquids, or semi-solids within precisely formed gelatin or vegetarian shells. This process creates consistent dosage forms for easy and safe oral administration of medications and supplements. For instance, these devices can produce hard-shell capsules, commonly used for dry ingredients, or softgel capsules containing liquids or suspensions. The machinery ranges from small-scale manual devices for research and development to high-speed, fully automated systems for large-scale manufacturing.
Such automation offers several advantages. It drastically increases production rates compared to manual filling, ensuring consistent dosage and minimizing human error. Precision engineering and controlled environments within the equipment enhance product quality, reduce material waste, and maintain sterility. Historically, capsule filling was a laborious and time-consuming process, often involving manual methods prone to inconsistencies. The development of automated encapsulation technology significantly improved medication delivery, paving the way for mass production and wider availability of medicines.