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Gen 3D Katalyst – Next-Gen Additive Manufacturing for Advanced Flow Reactors

The Future of Green Chemical Synthesis is Printed.

On-demand 3D-printed flow reactors for faster, safer, and cheaper chemical manufacturing. Printing high-performance continuous flow reactors in days instead of months — at up to 70% lower cost.

Company Overview

Transforming Chemical Manufacturing Through Digital Innovation

Founded: 2024, Vellore, India

Core Focus: Designing and manufacturing additively manufactured continuous flow reactors for pharmaceutical, speciality chemical, and advanced materials applications.

Mission: To make chemical reactions faster, safer, and more affordable by replacing legacy batch and rigid flow systems with software-driven, customisable flow reactors.

Why We Exist

Chemical R&D and manufacturing are constrained by outdated reactor hardware that is slow, expensive, and inflexible — slowing innovation and increasing risk across the industry.

Validated Performance

  • Lab-scale prototypes successfully validated
  • Cost reduction exceeding 0%
  • Throughput improvement of 2-0x

The Problem: Outdated Technology Holding Back Innovation

Every pharmaceutical, speciality chemical, and advanced materials company is racing to optimise reactions — yet they remain locked into reactor technologies designed decades ago.

Batch Reactors

  • Capital-intensive:₹50 lakh–₹5 crore per unit
  • Slow optimisation:Lengthy iteration cycles delay product development
  • Safety concerns:Unsafe for hazardous or exothermic reactions

Conventional Flow Reactors

  • Expensive:High capital and operational costs
  • Rigid design:Limited customisation options
  • Long lead times:6–12 months for procurement and deployment

Who Suffers Most?

Pharma R&D teams, contract research organisations (CROs), contract development and manufacturing organisations (CDMOs), and speciality chemical manufacturers lose valuable time, money, and scalability — directly impacting speed to market and global competitiveness.

Our Solution: Rapid, Customisable Flow Reactors

We build cost-effective, additively manufactured continuous flow reactors designed for rapid reaction development and safe scale-up.

01

CAD-Driven Design

Custom reactor design optimised for specific chemistries, flow rates, and thermal requirements using advanced computer-aided design software.

02

Chemical-Resistant
3D Printing

Additive manufacturing using specialised materials that withstand harsh chemical environments and extreme operating conditions.

03

Rapid Testing &
Deployment

Reactors can be printed, tested, and deployed within days — enabling rapid iteration cycles and plug-and-play manufacturing solutions.

"Our technology eliminates the traditional constraints of reactor procurement, empowering R&D teams to experiment faster and scale more efficiently."

Advantages of Continuous Flow Chemistry

Safety & Risk Reduction

Continuous flow handles small volumes at any given time, minimizing the potential for explosions or toxic exposures. Reactions once considered “too dangerous” in batch are now routine in flow systems.

Reproducibility & Scalability

Since conditions are steady-state, every molecule experiences the same environment. This consistency eliminates lot-to-lot variability and makes scaling straightforward: simply run the system longer instead of redesigning the process.

Real-Time Monitoring

Flow systems integrate seamlessly with process analytical technologies (PAT) such as infrared or UV spectroscopy. Data collected in real time allow chemists to monitor conversion, detect impurities, and adjust conditions dynamically.

Sustainability

Continuous flow typically consumes less solvent and energy. With fewer purification steps, waste streams shrink, and reaction yields improve. For industries under pressure to meet green chemistry principles, flow represents both an ethical and economic advantage.

Faster Development

Experiments that might take days in batch can be completed in hours using flow, accelerating discovery timelines and reducing costs. For drug development, this can mean faster clinical trials and quicker market entry.

Our Timeline

1

Incubation Stage (2025)

5 ml prototype reactors tested and validated

  • Proof of concept completed
  • Initial customer feedback positive
  • Patent filing completed
  • 750ml & 2000ml reactor development
2

Mid-Term (6-12 months)

Scale-up and first orders

  • Pilot deployments with major pharma partners
  • Product line diversification
  • Manufacturing capacity expansion
  • 5 units ordered—revenue generation begins
  • Company incorporation finalized
3

Long-Term (Year 2+)

Market expansion and partnerships

  • International market entry
  • Setting up complete flow factory using digital twin
  • Plug and Play Model
  • Green energy and specialty materials sectors
  • Strategic acquisitions and partnerships

Strategic Use Cases Across Industries

API Synthesis

API Synthesis &
Optimization

Accelerate drug development with rapid reaction screening and process intensification

Hazardous Reactions

Hazardous Reactions

Safer nitration, hydrogenation, and exothermic processes with enhanced control

Nanomaterial Production

Nanomaterial
Production

Precise synthesis of nanoparticles and advanced polymer materials

Green Chemistry

Green Chemistry

Waste reduction and sustainable manufacturing with continuous processing

One platform—multiple industries—transforming chemical manufacturing
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