Precision Extraction. Selective Purification. Automated Processing.
Ousia Labs develops advanced extraction, chromatography, and purification systems engineered for pharmaceutical research, process development, and manufacturing applications.
Our patented, modular CO₂ recirculation technology integrates controlled fluid processing, selective separation, inline filtration, and automated collection into configurable platforms designed to support the recovery, isolation, and purification of high-value pharmaceutical compounds.
From early-stage feasibility studies to pilot-scale processing and custom production equipment, Ousia Labs helps pharmaceutical manufacturers develop more efficient, reproducible, and scalable processing workflows.
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Ousia Labs provides configurable technologies for a range of pharmaceutical applications.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
Extraction, fractionation, and purification of suitable active compounds and pharmaceutical intermediates, with operating conditions selected according to the target compound’s physicochemical properties.
Natural-Product Drug Discovery
Selective recovery and fractionation of biologically active compounds from botanical and other natural sources to support pharmaceutical research, screening, and compound isolation.
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
Separation, concentration, and purification of suitable intermediates and process streams using configurable CO₂ extraction, chromatography, and filtration technologies.
Preparative Chromatography
Automated separation and collection of target fractions through configurable chromatography platforms, including robotic column exchange for applications requiring repeated or sequential purification cycles.
Process Development & Scale-Up
Method development, operating-parameter optimization, process characterization, and modular equipment configurations supporting the transition from laboratory research to pilot and production environments.
Contained Pharmaceutical Processing
Custom engineering options for integrating extraction and purification systems within pharmaceutical isolators and other controlled processing environments, subject to application-specific containment, cleaning, sterilization, and qualification requirements.
Ousia Labs combines multiple processing functions into an integrated, modular equipment architecture.
Precision CO₂ Extraction
Our patented recirculation technology uses controlled CO₂ flow, temperature, and pressure to selectively recover compounds from suitable feedstocks.
Systems can be configured for subcritical or supercritical operating conditions depending on equipment capabilities and process requirements.
Advanced Chromatography & Fractionation
Integrated chromatographic separation enables further refinement of extracted or prepared materials, with configurable columns, separation media, and fraction collection.
Automated column handling can support sequential processing and reduce manual intervention.
Inline Filtration
Stainless-steel process flow paths can incorporate sintered-metal filtration elements with nominal pore sizes ranging from 0.2 to 400 microns, selected according to the process requirements.
These filtration stages support particulate control and clarification but do not, by themselves, establish sterile filtration or endotoxin removal.
Precision Collection & Dosing
Configurable collection interfaces support transfer into compatible receiving vessels, vials, or syringes. Where appropriate, collection can be integrated with gravimetric measurement, automated fluid routing, and controlled dispensing.
Downstream Manufacturing Integration
Custom-engineered platforms can be designed to interface with downstream equipment, including drying, filling, sealing, capping, and labeling systems.
Integration scope depends on the formulation, process requirements, and applicable manufacturing controls.
Ousia Labs approaches pharmaceutical equipment development as an integrated engineering challenge, considering process performance, product-contact materials, cleanability, automation, operator safety, and documentation.
316/316L Stainless-Steel Construction
Configurable stainless-steel vessels, fittings, filtration components, and process-contact flow paths provide corrosion resistance and compatibility with many pharmaceutical processing applications.
Material selection, surface finish, weld quality, and traceability can be specified according to customer requirements.
Controlled Processing Conditions
Programmable temperature, pressure, and fluid-handling parameters enable development of defined processing methods.
Control architectures can be configured to support monitoring, alarms, operating limits, and process-data collection.
Modular & Scalable Architecture
Our patented recirculation technology supports modular equipment configurations, allowing processing capacity and functionality to be adapted as application requirements evolve.
Automation & Robotic Integration
Automated valves, fluid routing, fraction collection, and robotic column handling can reduce operator intervention and support repeatable process execution.
Pharmaceutical Isolator Integration
Ousia Labs offers engineering pathways for incorporating processing equipment into pharmaceutical isolators and contained environments.
Depending on the application, integration considerations may include:
Pressure management and CO₂ exhaust handling
HEPA-filtered airflow and environmental controls
Material transfer and containment interfaces
Cleaning and sterilization compatibility
Product-contact surface specifications
Instrumentation, controls, and process documentation
The final design and qualification strategy must be established for the intended manufacturing environment.
Ousia Labs supports customers throughout equipment selection, process development, and implementation.
Feasibility Evaluation
Assess whether a target material and desired separation are suitable for CO₂-based extraction, chromatography, or integrated processing.
Method Development
Evaluate temperature, pressure, fluid flow, co-solvent selection, separation media, and collection parameters to establish a suitable process.
Analytical Characterization
Coordinate or perform available analytical evaluations to characterize composition, recovery, and separation performance. Testing scope and validated method requirements are established for each project.
Pilot-Scale Demonstration
Evaluate process performance and equipment requirements before committing to larger manufacturing configurations.
Custom Equipment Development
Design and integrate application-specific extraction, purification, filtration, automation, and collection equipment.
Installation & Technical Support
Provide equipment commissioning, operator training, maintenance planning, and technical support according to the agreed project scope.
Pharmaceutical manufacturing requires equipment and processes to be evaluated within a defined quality and regulatory framework.
Ousia Labs can work with customers to establish project-specific engineering and documentation requirements, including:
Design specifications and equipment documentation
Materials-of-construction records
Product-contact surface and component specifications
Factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT)
Installation and operational qualification support (IQ/OQ)
Calibration and maintenance documentation
Cleaning and containment design considerations
Process monitoring and data-management requirements
Equipment qualification, process validation, and regulatory compliance depend on the intended use, final system configuration, manufacturing site, and customer’s quality management system.
Patented CO₂ Recirculation
An innovative fluid-processing architecture designed to provide controlled recirculation through extraction and separation systems.
Integrated Processing
Extraction, chromatography, filtration, and collection capabilities can be combined into configurable processing workflows.
Automation-Ready Design
Support for automated fluid handling, column exchange, fraction collection, and process control.
Scalable Equipment Architecture
Modular configurations enable equipment selection and expansion based on process requirements.
Custom Engineering Expertise
Experience in equipment design, prototyping, manufacturing documentation, system integration, and process development.
Collaborative Development
A technical approach that begins with understanding the target material, required purity, throughput, and manufacturing environment.
Whether you’re developing a natural-product API, optimizing a purification process, evaluating chromatography automation, or planning a new manufacturing platform, Ousia Labs can help assess the technical requirements and develop a suitable equipment solution.
Connect with our engineering team to discuss your target compounds, process objectives, operating requirements, and desired production capacity.
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Ousia Labs equipment and services are configured according to project requirements. Pharmaceutical suitability, GMP compliance, aseptic processing capability, and process validation must be established for the specific application and installation.
