Technology
CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology: The Future of Raw Material Processing for Cosmetics and Food
The CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology (Adaptive Vacuum Extraction), developed by CONIUNCTA®, represents a groundbreaking innovation leveraging cutting-edge scientific insights. This method combines efficiency, resource conservation, and technological precision, elevating the processing of botanical raw materials—particularly plant extracts—to an entirely new level. The CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology is successfully applied in both the cosmetics and food industries. Below, we detail each step of the CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology and its significance for both sectors.
From Selection to Release: A Sophisticated Process
1. Selection and Inspection of Raw Materials
It all begins with the meticulous selection and examination of plant-based raw materials. We emphasize quality and purity, ensuring only the finest botanicals enter our processing pipeline. Whenever possible, we prefer organically certified raw materials that meet strict guidelines and maintain consistent quality. Additionally, all certification and documentation are verified through AI-supported systems. Each raw material undergoes extensive pre-analysis to meet our stringent production standards—essential for both cosmetic and food applications.
2. Cell Disruption Under Controlled Temperature, Pressure, and Shear
Prepared botanical materials are then introduced into state-of-the-art processing equipment, initiating the core process of the CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology. By precisely combining temperature, pressure, and shear forces, plant cell walls are gently disrupted, unlocking valuable bioactive molecules essential for high-quality plant extracts. The accurate control of these parameters ensures protection of sensitive active compounds, preserving their natural efficacy.
To further enhance this process, IKA® equipment—a global leader in laboratory, analysis, and processing technology—is utilized. A critical phase involves pre-fermentation, controlled by IKA® HABITAT bioprocess systems. Targeted pre-fermentation optimally prepares botanical materials, enabling enzymatic activities to further break down cellular structures, significantly increasing the yield and purity of the resulting plant extracts.
Moreover, the entire extraction process is continuously monitored in real-time through a TensorFlow-based AI system. This technology dynamically adjusts process parameters such as pressure, temperature, and shear, ensuring consistent extraction quality, even with variations in raw material characteristics and batch sizes.
Finally, IKA® processing equipment ensures efficient completion of cell disruption, guaranteeing the highest purity and quality of the resulting plant extracts.
3. Filtration and Extract Recovery
After cell disruption, the extract undergoes a specially developed in-process filtration system. This step precisely removes unwanted particles, yielding exceptionally pure, high-quality plant extracts essential for both cosmetic formulations and food products. Real-time filtration significantly contributes to the consistent quality of the final product.
4. Quality Control and Release
The extraction process concludes with comprehensive quality control using advanced autoscanner systems. Both classical quantitative analyses and AI-driven models are employed to identify and quantify specific active ingredients accurately. Simultaneously, datasheets and certificates of analysis are reviewed and generated in real-time, ensuring up-to-date information on composition, purity, and stability of plant extracts. Only products passing all quality standards are approved for further cosmetic or food applications.
Technological Features and Benefits
The CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology stands out due to several key elements, making it one of the most advanced methods for extracting plant extracts in cosmetics and food industries:
- Gentle Processing: Low-temperature, pressure-based processes prevent degradation of heat-sensitive active ingredients in plant extracts.
- Integrated AI Systems: Artificial intelligence—including TensorFlow—monitors key extraction parameters in real-time, automatically adjusting to optimize extract quality.
- Efficient Resource Usage: Optimized energy consumption and precise raw material utilization significantly enhance sustainability.
- Maximum Purity: The in-process filtration system ensures exceptionally pure plant extracts critical for safe and premium-quality products.
- Advanced Processing Equipment: Utilizing IKA® HABITAT with pre-fermentation and other IKA® systems greatly enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of plant extract processing.
Sustainability as a Core Principle
The CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology integrates innovation with environmental responsibility. Reduced energy demands and nearly loss-free resource use minimize ecological impact, while simultaneously lowering production costs without compromising the superior quality of plant extracts. This combination positions the CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology as a leader in sustainable extraction methods for cosmetics and food.
Our Commitment to Continuous Improvement
CONIUNCTA® continually invests in research and development to further enhance the CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology. Collaborations with leading scientific institutions and ongoing integration of cutting-edge technologies ensure our extraction processes for plant extracts remain state-of-the-art. Our goal is to offer innovative, high-quality, and sustainable solutions to the cosmetics and food industries.
Experience the future of raw material processing with CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology—setting new standards in purity, efficacy, and sustainability of plant extracts.