Reducing Risk in Process Scale-Up with Modelling and Simulation

Scaling up from lab to industrial production is one of the most challenging steps in process development. Equipment at industrial scale often behaves very differently to laboratory systems, with fluid dynamics and other factors changing dramatically. These shifts can create uncertainty and add significant risk when designing your first full-scale plant.

At CPI, we use advanced modelling and simulation tools to compare processes at both lab and industrial scale. By identifying key differences early, we can design scale-relevant trials that reduce uncertainty and de-risk the scale-up journey.

In this webinar, our experts will share how modelling and simulation can accelerate process development and provide insights into the different strategies required for scale-up versus full production.

What you’ll learn:

• How to strengthen manufacturing processes with modelling and simulation.

• The differences between scaling up a process and optimising for production.

• Real-world examples of successful projects using these techniques.

• Typical costs and timelines associated with deploying modelling and simulation in process development.

Join us to discover how simulation-led approaches can save time, reduce risk, and enable confident process scale-up.

Agenda

2:00 – 2:10pm – Welcome and introduction to CPI – Stephen Oyston, Business Development Director, Biotechnology
2:10 – 2:15 pm – Welcome and introduction to the Pilots4U Platform & COPILOT Project – Yang Zou (Pilots4U Platform Manager) or Stef Denayer (Pilots4U Stakeholder Relationship Manager)
2:15 – 2:35 pm – Modelling & Simulation for Process Scale-Up – Alex Smith, Director, Biotechnology
2:35 – 2:55 pm – Process Scale-Up vs Production – Reza Ranjbar, Head of Technology Strategy, Biotechnology
2:55 – 3:00 pm – Q&A, wrap-up

Important Information

This webinar will be recorded and published in the Training section of the Pilots4U Platform. At the start of the session, participants will be asked to confirm their consent to being recorded. A short time will be reserved at the end for participants to complete the COPILOT feedback survey.

Partners

This event is part of the activities of the Pilots4U powered by COPILOT project, supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, its members, and the Bio-based Industries Consortium, and co-funded by the European Union.