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CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology: The Future of Raw Material Processing for Cosmetics and Food

The CONIUNCTA® developed CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology (Adaptive Vacuum Extraction) is a groundbreaking innovation that utilizes cutting-edge scientific knowledge. This process combines efficiency, resource conservation, and technological precision, elevating the processing of plant raw materials to a new level. The CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology is successfully employed in both the cosmetics and food industries. Below, we explain the individual steps of the CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology and their significance for both sectors.

From Selection to Approval: A Highly Developed Process

1.Selection and Testing of Raw Materials

Everything begins with the careful selection and testing of plant materials. We place the utmost importance on quality and purity to ensure that only the best raw materials are incorporated into the further processing. Whenever possible, we prefer products from controlled organic farming, which are subject to strict guidelines and ensure consistently high quality. To provide additional security, all certification and documentation materials are verified by AI-supported systems. Furthermore, each material is extensively analyzed in advance to ensure that it meets the high standards of our production – both for cosmetic applications and for food purposes.

2. Insight under the influence of temperature, pressure, and shear

Subsequently, the prepared raw materials are introduced into state-of-the-art processing facilities. Here, the core process of the CONIUNCTA® AVE technology takes place: Through the targeted combination of temperature, pressure, and shear forces, the cell walls of the plant raw materials are opened, making valuable bioactive molecules accessible. At the same time, the precise control of these parameters protects the sensitive structures of the active ingredients and preserves their natural efficacy.

To make this process even more effective, equipment from IKA® is used – a globally leading manufacturer of laboratory, analysis, and process technology.A crucial step in this process is the pre-fermentation, which is controlled by the IKA® HABITAT systems for bioprocess solutions. Through targeted pre-fermentation, plant materials are pre-treated in an optimal process environment. Various enzyme activities can further break down the cell tissue and convert certain active ingredients into a more usable form. This increases the yield of bioactive substances, significantly enhancing not only the efficiency but also the quality of the final extract.

Moreover, the entire cell disruption process is monitored in real-time by a TensorFlow-based AI application. This continuously analyzes all process parameters – including pressure, temperature, and shear forces – and automatically adjusts them to ensure optimal release of the active ingredients.This ensures that a consistent quality can always be maintained despite varying raw material properties and batch sizes.

In addition to the pre-fermentation, IKA® process systems ultimately ensure the efficient completion of cell disruption, achieving the highest purity and quality of the extracted substances.

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3. Filtration and Extract Recovery

The extract obtained after cell disruption passes through a specially developed in-process filtration system. In this step, unwanted particles are precisely separated, resulting in a particularly high-quality, highly pure extract. This is essential for both cosmetic formulations and food products. Since the filtration occurs in real-time, it significantly contributes to the consistent quality of the final product.

4.Quality Control and Release

At the conclusion of the extraction process, a comprehensive quality control is conducted using state-of-the-art autoscanner systems. Both classical quantification measurements and AI models are employed to identify and accurately quantify specific active ingredient targets. At the same time, data sheets  and analysis certificates  are verified and generated in real-time, ensuring that all relevant information regarding the composition, purity, and stability of the obtained extracts is always up to date. Only when all tests have been successfully passed is the product released and used for further processing in cosmetic or food applications.

Technological Features and Benefits

The CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology is characterized by several key elements that make it one of the most advanced methods in both the cosmetic and food industries:

  • Gentle Processing: Low temperatures and pressure-based processes prevent the degradation of heat-sensitive active ingredients.
  • Integrated AI Systems: Artificial intelligence – including TensorFlow – monitors large parts of the process in real-time and automatically adjusts all relevant parameters or provides recommendations for manual adjustments.
  • Efficient Resource Utilization: Optimized energy consumption and precise utilization of raw materials significantly contribute to sustainability.
  • Maximum Purity: The in-process filtration system ensures highly pure extracts – essential for safe and high-quality cosmetic and food products.
  • High-Tech Process Facilities: The use of IKA® HABITAT with pre-fermentation and IKA® process facilities makes cell disruption and filtration even more effective.

Sustainability as a Core Principle

The CONIUNCTA® AVE Technology combines innovation with responsibility: By reducing energy consumption and achieving nearly loss-free resource utilization, environmental impact is minimized. At the same time, production costs can be lowered without compromising on quality.This combination of efficiency and environmental awareness makes the CONIUNCTA® AVE technology a pioneer in both the cosmetics and food industries.

Our commitment to continuous improvement

CONIUNCTA® relies on ongoing research and development to continuously optimize the CONIUNCTA® AVE technology. Through collaborations with leading scientific institutions and the use of the latest technologies, we ensure that our processes remain at the forefront of innovation. Our goal is to provide the industry – whether cosmetics or food – with innovative, high-quality, and sustainable solutions.

Experience the future of raw material processing with the CONIUNCTA® AVE technology – for products that set new standards in purity, effectiveness, and sustainability.

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