ContiUnity® replaces fixed batch infrastructure with a modular, pre-validated platform that adapts as your portfolio evolves. Smaller footprint, faster changeovers, and a clear path from R&D to commercial production.
“Through this project and our partnership with Zeton, we have provided an integrated continuous platform technology, which will allow a faster delivery of molecules to medicines to meet an ever greater patient need in a sustainable manner.”
Roger Shillitoe, AstraZeneca
“With the ability of combining in house expertise with customer requirements, Zeton proved to be a valuable partner for the creation of our continuous processing platform.”
Kevin Gabriel, Project Leader, Roche
Where conventional lines are designed around fixed sequences and dedicated equipment, typically a Batch-processing set-up, ContiUnity® is based on a modular continuous production architecture. Individual units can be rearranged, added, or removed as process needs evolve. This enables rapid line reconfiguration without extensive redesign. The result: greater agility in product transitions and scalable manufacturing capacity.
In traditional environments, product transitions often require extensive cleaning, revalidation, and line reconfiguration. ContiUnity’s modular setup allows production units to be rearranged or adjusted with significantly reduced disruption. Processes can be adapted without rebuilding the entire line. This shortens changeover timelines and minimizes idle capacity. Manufacturing becomes more responsive to portfolio shifts and demand variability.
ContiUnity supports experimentation, process optimization, and iterative development within the same architectural framework used for production. Configurations validated during development can be translated directly into commercial setups. This reduces the gap between pilot and manufacturing environments. Knowledge transfer becomes structural rather than procedural. The result is faster time-to-market with greater process confidence.
Designed as standard building blocks, ContiUnity® adapts to your unique requirements, offering a perfect fit for numerous setups and processes.
By selecting pre-validated ContiUnity® modules, you can bypass the design phase and configure your process plant quickly and efficiently.
ContiUnity® is a multipurpose solution that can be quickly adapted to changing situations, eliminating the need for additional capital investments, resulting in cost reduction.
The intelligent modular design reduces floorspace by 70% compared to traditional batch facilities, with modules being reusable in future processes as well.
Continuous manufacturing (CM) is a production approach where input materials are continuously fed into a process and transformed into output products in a seamless, uninterrupted flow. Unlike batch manufacturing, which operates in discrete steps with hold times in between, CM enables real-time processing and monitoring.Key characteristics include:
due to smaller reaction volumes at any given time, CM is particularly well-suited for pharmaceutical and fine chemical production, where precision, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance are critical.
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Some of the major benefits of continuous manufacturing (CM) include:
• Faster speed to market – reduced development and production timelines
• Better process control – real-time monitoring and automation improve consistency
• Smaller factories and environmental footprint – compact, energy-efficient systems
• More consistent product quality – steady-state operation reduces variability
• Lower operational costs – less waste, fewer manual interventions
• Improved safety – smaller volumes and better containment
Not at all. Modular systems like ContiUnity® are designed to be scalable. You can start small - for development or clinical production - and scale up as needed.
No. One of the key advantages of a system like ContiUnity® is its modular and compact design. It can be installed alongside your existing batch infrastructure, allowing you to implement continuous manufacturing gradually. You can start with a single process step or pilot line and expand over time - without the need for a complete facility overhaul.
At Zeton, we understand that moving to continuous chemistry isn’t just a technical decision. It’s a strategic shift that affects your entire organization. That’s why we don’t start with a standard solution, but with a meaningful conversation.
We take the time to understand your situation, goals, and challenges. As your partner, we work alongside you to map out where you are now and what’s needed to move toward safe, efficient, and future-proof production. Whether you're still exploring options or already have concrete plans, we’re here to think along, ask the right questions, and offer hands-on support - from concept to realization.
