Robotized synthesis platform MULTIPLANT / AUTOPLANT POSYCAT

high-throughput

Overview
The POSYCAT AUTOPLANT / MULTIPLANT platform combines patented overhead gravimetric dispensing with a quality‑by‑design reactor architecture and integrated software to accelerate, standardize and digitize ligand, organometallic and catalyst synthesis workflows for polyolefin and rubber applications. The system supports automated reaction preparation, synthesis execution, work‑up and inline analysis (NIR, PSD) to enable reproducible scale‑up and high‑throughput R&D.

Workflows

• MULTIPLANT / AUTOPLANT POSYCAT – Multi‑site (Ziegler–Natta) catalyst synthesis: parallel multi‑reactor configurations enabling fully automated ZN catalyst syntheses including reaction preparation, execution, automated work‑up and analytical integration.
• MULTIPLANT / AUTOPLANT POSYCAT – Single‑site ligand and catalyst synthesis: automated end‑to‑end workflows for single‑site catalyst development, covering ligand synthesis, catalyst formation and integrated monitoring and analysis.

Key features and benefits

• Individual tank reactors (volumes: 100 mL, 240 mL, 1,000 mL) with precise, continuous feed control per reactor.
• High parallel throughput: AUTOPLANT supports up to 12 / 24 catalyst syntheses per run (including prep, execution, work‑up, analysis); MULTIPLANT supports up to 6 syntheses per run (semi‑automated).
• Interchangeable impellers (anchor, twisted blade, gas‑entrainment) to match mixing and mass‑transfer requirements.
• Powerful mixing capacity: supports viscosities up to 80 Pa·s at 300 rpm and 30 Pa·s at 900 rpm with an anchor stirrer.
• Independent control of process parameters per reactor with PAT integration (temperature, pressure, online NIR, PSD).
• Precise, independent temperature and stirring control across reactors, including active cooling enabling >130 °C differential between adjacent reactors.
• Flexible feeding: multiple independent continuous liquid feeds per reactor and patented gravimetric dispensing for solids and viscous liquids.
• Volumetric 4‑Needle Head for liquid handling and automated sampling; feeding and sampling under reaction conditions for integrated monitoring and work‑up.
• Automated cleaning‑in‑place options and removable inserts to support iterative experiments and reduce turnaround.
• Integration options with MBraun double glove‑box for inert or air‑sensitive operations.
• AUTOSUITE software: drag‑and‑drop experiment design, Python custom device integration, connectivity to LIMS/ELN and data analysis including AI/ML closed‑loop experimentation.

Technical specifications

• Reactor volumes: 100 mL, 240 mL, 1,000 mL (individual tank reactors).
• Parallel throughput: AUTOPLANT up to 12 / 24 syntheses per run; MULTIPLANT up to 6 syntheses per run (semi‑automated).
• Mixing capability: up to 80 Pa·s at 300 rpm and 30 Pa·s at 900 rpm (anchor stirrer).
• Temperature control: independent per reactor; active cooling enabling >130 °C differential between adjacent reactors.
• Analytical integration: online NIR and PSD, temperature and pressure monitoring (PAT integration).
• Dispensing: patented overhead gravimetric dispensing for solids and viscous liquids; volumetric 4‑Needle Head for liquid handling and sampling.
• Feeds: multiple independent continuous liquid feeds per reactor; flexible, precise continuous feeding.
• Work‑up capabilities: automated quench, filtration, wash and filtration sequences; cleaning‑in‑place supported.
• Environmental control: MBraun double glove‑box integration for inert operations.
• Software: AUTOSUITE for experiment orchestration; optional ARKSUITE for lab‑wide orchestration; connectivity to LIMS/ELN; support for custom Python devices and AI/ML integration.