by Ole Moberg, Research & Development Group Leader at AVEKA Woodbury
Bringing a new product to market is exciting—but it’s also expensive, time-consuming, and full of challenges. Startups and small businesses often face steep learning curves, high equipment costs, and resource constraints. That’s where AVEKA comes in. By partnering with an experienced contract manufacturer, you can reduce upfront costs, streamline production, and focus on scaling your business.
Outsourcing early-stage production to AVEKA allows you to validate your product in the market before making major capital investments. Whether you need short-term support or a long-term manufacturing partner, we offer the expertise and flexibility to help you succeed.
Rapid Prototyping with Industry Experts
If your product requires powder or liquid processing, AVEKA’s specialists can help bring your vision to life—quickly and efficiently. Our team has deep expertise in:
- Spray drying
- Milling
- Agglomeration
- Blending
- Emulsification
- Dispersion
- Liquid handling
With access to our world-class particle characterization lab, you can refine product specifications and optimize performance—without the need for costly equipment and staffing before you’re ready to scale.
Food-Grade Prototype Development in AVEKA’s Certified Food Lab
For food and nutraceutical startups, AVEKA’s Food Lab & Test Center, registered with the FDA and licensed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, provides a controlled environment for developing and testing edible products. Equipped with spray drying, grinding, sieving, agglomeration, and liquid handling capabilities, our lab allows you to produce high-quality samples for:
- Testing
- Tasting & Sampling
- Small-scale commercialization
Our trained staff ensures food safety compliance, giving you confidence in your product before a full-scale launch.
Seamless Scale-Up from Lab to Full Production
Scaling production is one of the biggest hurdles for growing businesses. With AVEKA, you don’t have to navigate that journey alone. We offer manufacturing capacity at multiple scales, helping you transition smoothly from R&D to commercial production.
- Lab & Pilot Scale: Test, refine, and optimize your process.
- Full-Scale Manufacturing: Expand production with expert guidance to avoid costly mistakes.
- Ongoing Support: Gain post-launch assistance from our multi-disciplinary team.
Our hands-on approach helps identify and mitigate scale-up challenges before they become roadblocks, saving you time and money.
What Sets AVEKA Apart? A Commitment to Transparency, Quality & Collaboration
Many companies come to AVEKA after struggling with an unreliable manufacturing partner. Here’s what we do differently:
- Full Transparency Some manufacturers keep customers in the dark about processes, equipment, and technical details. At AVEKA, transparency is key. We believe in open collaboration and invite customers to visit our facilities, ensuring trust from day one.
- Responsive Communication Nothing is more frustrating than a partner who won’t return your calls. Our Business Development and R&D teams stay engaged throughout your project, providing timely updates and expert guidance.
- Flexible, Innovative Approach Startups need creative solutions—not rigid processes. Our R&D team thrives on innovation, exploring novel ways to use processing equipment and integrating customer insights to optimize results.
- Uncompromising Quality Standards Quality isn’t an afterthought—it’s central to our success. AVEKA ensures top-tier production by:
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- Embedding quality as a pillar of our business strategy
- Hiring dedicated, detail-oriented employees
- Providing mandatory quality training for all staff
We maintain the highest quality standards, including HALAL certification when needed.
Let’s Bring Your Product to Market—Together
Whether you’re developing your first prototype or scaling up to full production, AVEKA is ready to help.
Visit our facility, meet our experts, and discover how our contract manufacturing services can support your growth.