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LYOVAC® ECO Mode – Intelligent Energy Optimization.
Same performance. Lower energy consumption. ✔️ Up to 30% energy savings ✔️ Software-based — no hardware changes ✔️ Reduces carbon footprint and operating costs LYOVAC® ECO Mode adapts energy use dynamically during non-critical process phases. A smarter way to make sustainability measurable — and manageable.
LYONOVA® – Microwave-Assisted Freeze Drying.
Cut cycle times. Preserve product integrity. ✔️ Up to 80% faster drying cycles ✔️ Ideal for sensitive biologics ✔️ Uniform energy distribution, even at scale LYONOVA® uses controlled microwave energy to accelerate freeze drying without compromising quality. A breakthrough solution for labs and niche commercial manufacturing.
Elsdorf: Building the Future of Freeze-Drying
LYOAIR® – Sustainable Cooling for Freeze Dryers
Energy-efficient cooling. Cleaner performance. No compromise. ✔️ Powered by natural refrigerants ✔️ Supports GEA's carbon reduction goals ✔️ Seamlessly integrates into existing LYOVAC® systems LYOAIR® is GEA’s eco-conscious alternative to traditional cooling systems — reducing environmental impact without sacrificing performance. Designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers seeking reliable, compliant solutions that support long-term sustainability targets.
LYO ONE® – High-Performance Freeze Dryer for HPAPIs & ADCs.
Smart containment. Reliable performance. Built for high-potency. ✔️ Contained freeze drying for ADCs and HPAPIs ✔️ Fully automated with CIP/SIP functionality ✔️ Scalable for pilot to full production Designed for safe and efficient lyophilization of high-potency drugs, LYOONE® combines containment excellence with production flexibility to meet today’s toughest pharma challenges.
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GEA is one of the world’s largest systems suppliers for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Our portfolio includes machinery and plants as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. Used across diverse industries, they enhance the sustainability and efficiency of production processes globally. GEA is listed in the German DAX and the STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is also among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG and MSCI Global Sustainability Indices.
