“Longevity is also important in the filling industry. Valves typically have a short lifetime, whereas our valves, with just one moving part, have been shown to last for over 10 billion doses, and require less maintenance. And when any is needed, the fix is quick and simple, taking minutes instead of the weeks needed for a standard system repair. It simply just be a matter of exchanging the ball and valve seat.”

KTW’s High-Speed Precision Dosing System can either be integrated within an existing production system or deployed on a stand-alone basis.

“As a company, we’re motivated to boost efficiency, reduce waste and increase sustainability, following our slogan 'SpaceTech 4 Planet Earth',” notes Wolfgang Teichmann. “So for instance our Air Flow Saver system allows users to save up to 90% of their compressed air use: German industry spends 4.5 billion on using compressed air annually, which costs eight to 10 times more than conventional power sources.