2011– The SPE biopharma becomes popular in the identification of silicone droplets and protein agglomerates. The benefits of the combination of raman.ID and metal.ID are also applied to classic criminal forensic sciences. More than 10 foreign particulate matter characterization studies have been carried out and successfully used in new drug applications for OIINP Products.
2010 – raman.ID + metal.ID is established in @ line particle identification in parenteral production processes at several fascilities. Providing instant information about the particles origin of foreign particle rejects.
More than 10 Layer Explorer systems with UT extension are installed worldwide to control spray-on and baked-on silicone layers down to 20 nm.
2009 – Presentation of the now 50 times more efficient Raman 2.0 high-throughput module for Bio Particle Explorer and Nano Particle Explorer. Installation of the metal.ID + Raman.ID combination system at our pilot customer’s facility. 2009 introduction of the Layer Explorer UT technology to control baked-on silicone layers.
2008 – Presentation of metal.ID.
2007 – First presentation of Layer Explorer. This novel technology allows for measuring the thickness and distribution of silicon layers in glass and plastic syringes without destroying them. With this method it is possible to determine the optimal siliconization parameters while ensuring minimized break-out force of the stopper.
2006 – rap.ID is nominated for the Innovation Award of the German Economy for developing a system for the rapid identification of microbiological contaminants.
2005 – To meet increasing quality requirements, rap.ID relocates to its new own laboratory, which includes an SEM/EDX system, an optical particle counter, and an FT-IR spectrometer. ISO 9001:2000 certification is completed. rap.ID is now able to satisfy the recently growing demand for the filtr.AID filter elements the company manufactures in its own cleanrooms.
2004 – rap.ID receives US patent for its filtr.AID membranes for microparticle identification.
2003 – rap.ID is granted German patent for its filter substrate and other components.
2002 – Foundation of the company by Dr. Markus Lankers and Dr. Oliver K. Valet
2001 – German patent for the core components of the Particle Explorer system.