Semipermeable membrane

The active ingredients in the core of SMARTBEADS® are coated with a semi-permeable membrane using a special process in our contract manufacturing process called "protective coating". This process allows the semi-permeable membrane to be applied very thinly, which enables an active ingredient content of over 80%. The dissolution rate of the membrane is determined by the properties of the outer membrane. This is determined depending on the active ingredient and the respective dissolution profile ensures that the active ingredient is protected from uncontrolled physiological and chemical decomposition (4). In our contract manufacturing process, we can control the properties of this membrane very precisely (3).

Patel, N. et al.: CONTROLLED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM: A REVIEW. INDO AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES. 2016, pp. 228-230.Goyal, S. et al.: Oral Sustained Release Tablets: An Overview with a Special Emphasis on Matrix Tablet. American Journal of Advanced Drug Delivery. 2017.

Dissolution

After ingestion, pores are formed due to the dissolution of parts of the membrane, which allow liquid to enter the core and thus the dissolution of the active ingredient and the diffusion of the dissolved active ingredient out of the system (1). This nature of the external membrane enables a controlled release of the active ingredient in the core (2). The dissolution profiles are adapted and selected by the internal product development department depending on the requirements profile of the active ingredients. A "time-released coating" is possible, i.e. a delayed dissolution of the active ingredient of up to 8 hours.

1. Madhusudhan, RA et al.: International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research Vol-5(2). 2017, pp. 386-388. 2. Siepmann, Jürgen et al.: Fundamentals and Applications of Controlled Release Drug Delivery. Springer US, 2012.

Completely new possibilities through time release

SMARTBEADS products offer a number of novel properties.

Controlled release

The dissolution profile of the active ingredient can be controlled very precisely. This means that an active ingredient can be released evenly over a long period of time, at intervals, or several active ingredients can be released at different time intervals (intervals of up to 8 hours).

Quality management

To ensure production quality and the associated guarantee of customer satisfaction, we have established a quality management system that forms the basis for our certifications in the production process. Work instructions and documentation are carried out in accordance with HACCP and ISO:22000 specifications.

This guarantees that our products are tested, analyzed, documented and only then released by qualified and knowledgeable employees.

Through these specifications of our quality management system, the company can guarantee the validity of the nutritional supplements in the manufacturing process. Our high quality standards combined with efficient, certified quality management are the foundation for trust in the quality of the products. Our developments and productions take place in our own laboratories under the direction of leading scientists in Germany.

Expertise in encapsulation

We attach great importance not only to offering our customers outstanding service with short delivery times, but also to ensuring the competitiveness of our products through constant innovations.

SMARTBEADS technology is the next step to permanently increase the competitiveness of our products.