Freeze dryer for small batch scale-up in biotech and pharma
Optimize freeze-drying processes for small batches or high-value products with precise control and flexibility, ensuring product integrity and consistency from development to scale-up.

Performs Precise Freeze-Drying for Scale-Up Solutions
The LyoBeta Mini from Telstar is a compact benchtop freeze dryer designed for precision in R&D and laboratory environments. Engineered for both scalability and flexibility, it supports biological and pharmaceutical freeze-drying needs with ease. The unit enables seamless process optimization and can operate automatically, semi-automatically, or manually, catering to versatile product forms such as solids, liquids, and cakes. LyoBeta Mini’s GLP-compliant design includes connectivity with LyoLogger software for data acquisition and is compatible with SCADA LyoSuite for advanced validation and compliance with 21 CFR part 11 regulations. Suitable for biotech, clinical, and food applications, it freeze-dries products such as monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, nutraceuticals, and diagnostic kits. Constructed for durability, it offers multiple configuration options and top-notch material quality, ensuring easy installation, maintenance, and on-site qualification.
Benefits
- Enhances productivity with full or semi-automated operations.
- Optimizes scale-up processes, ensuring consistent product quality.
- Reduces space requirements with a compact benchtop design.
- Ensures regulatory compliance with GLP and 21 CFR part 11 standards.
- Facilitates data-driven decision-making via connectivity with LyoLogger software.
- Applications
- Vials,Biotech products,Food products,Clinical applications,Bulk products,Biological products,Pharmaceutical formulations
- End products
- Freeze-dried fruits,Bulk antigen reagents,Ready-to-use meal kits,Probiotic cultures,Pairing reagents,Preserved bacterial cultures,Vaccines,Specialty chemicals,Injectable medicines,Enzyme formulations,Lyophilized herbal extracts,Biopharmaceutical drugs,Cosmetic creams,Dried pet food formulations,Nutraceuticals,Monoclonal antibodies,Diagnostic kits,Specialty flavorings,Bioactive ingredients in vials
- Steps before
- Formulation,Product characterization,Recipe development,Emulsification,Grinding
- Steps after
- Sterilization,Validation,Packing,Process optimization,Commissioning
- Input ingredients
- biological products,pharmaceutical products,food products,vials,bulk products,small batches,high value product with small quantities
- Output ingredients
- freeze-dried biological products,freeze-dried pharmaceutical products,freeze-dried food products,freeze-dried vials,freeze-dried bulk products
- Market info
- Telstar is known for specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of advanced vacuum and aerospace solutions, gaining a strong reputation for their innovative and customized equipment in pharmaceutical, medical, and scientific research sectors.
- Automation
- Fully automated
- Run Modes
- Automatic,Semi-automatic,Manual
- Configuration Options
- Multiple configurations
- Connectivity
- PC connectivity via LyoLogger software
- SCADA Software
- LyoSuite compliance to 21 CFR part 11
- Footprint
- Small,compact
- Automation level
- Manual / Automatic / Semi-automatic
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Connectivity
- PC via LyoLogger software
- Recipe optimization capability
- SCADA LyoSuite software
- Process flexibility
- Run in multiple modes
- Compliance
- GLP guidelines
- Start up and qualification
- FAT and IQ/OQ execution
- Training services
- Process lab training
- Machine footprint
- Compact/Benchtop
- Basket shape and size
- N/A
- Feed/discharge method
- Vials and bulk products
- Control panel type
- PC-connected via LyoLogger
- Footprint
- Compact
- Configuration options
- Multiple
- Control panel type
- PC connectivity via LyoLogger
- Software
- SCADA LyoSuite
- Operating modes
- Automatic / Semi-automatic / Manual
- Compliance
- 21CFR part 11