The STYL’One University Contest, launched last February by MEDELPHARM and KORSCH, has officially reached its conclusion.
This first edition invited universities from around the world to submit innovative projects in the field of powder compaction and tablet formulation.
The contest aimed to support academic research by offering access to advanced compaction simulation technology and expert feedback from the MEDELPHARM and KORSCH teams. After careful evaluation of all submissions, three projects stood out for their originality, scientific rigor, and potential impact.
🥇1st place – University of Greifswald (Germany)
A proposal for advancing pharmaceutical research and education in the field of specific patient populations
The University of Greifswald received the first prize, which includes a two-year loan of the STYL’One Nano Compaction Simulator.
Their research focuses on the development of extended-release minitablets intended to reduce the number of daily intakes required by children, improving both compliance and quality of life. The project is led by Professor Sandra Klein, whose team has long been active in the field of biopharmaceutics and pediatric formulations.
🥈 2nd place – University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (Czech Republic)
Digital manufacturing of personalized multi-unit dosage systems
The University of Chemistry and Technology of Prague has been awarded the second prize, granting them one week of access to our INNOVATION CENTER.
During this collaboration, the team will explore an innovative approach to personalized medicine: combining several minitablets into a single capsule tailored to patient needs using a robotic platform.
Their work aims to simplify complex medication regimens and optimize patient adherence, while investigating the reformulation of existing drugs into new dosage forms.
🥉 3rd place – Institute of Particle Technology (Battery Department), TU Braunschweig (Germany)
KORSCH goes battery industry
Their project consists of moving from a wet electrode manufacturing process to a dry process very similar to dry granulation in pharma.
Development of metallic formulations and characterization of their compression properties are key in their success.
Throughout the coming months, the winning teams will continue developing their projects with the support and guidance of the MEDELPHARM and KORSCH experts.
Their progress will be regularly highlighted to showcase how academic research and industrial technology can work hand in hand to advance tablet development and powder processing science.
The organizers thank all universities that took part in this first edition of the STYL’One University Contest for their creativity, commitment, and contribution to advancing compaction research.
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