Research & Development
Automation and data solutions that accelerate discovery and bridge the gap between lab and production
Our Approach
Supporting R&D with Industrial Automation
Research and development environments demand the same rigour as production — but with greater flexibility, faster iteration, and deep data capture. Mescada brings industrial automation and control expertise into the R&D space, helping organisations build reliable experimental platforms, capture meaningful process data, and accelerate the path from discovery to scalable production.
Whether you are operating GMP pilot plants, running process development trials, or managing regulated laboratory systems, we provide the engineering and validation expertise to support your R&D objectives — with full traceability and compliance built in from the start.
Where We Add Value
- Reproducible, data-rich experimental environments
- Reduced physical trials through simulation
- Seamless scale-up from lab to production
- GMP/GLP-compliant validated systems
- Full traceability from experiment to report
What We Deliver
R&D Automation Capabilities
From pilot plant control to process simulation and validated data systems.
Pilot Plant & Lab Automation
Control system design and integration for pilot plants, laboratory rigs, and small-scale process equipment — enabling reproducible, data-rich experimental environments.
Process Simulation & Modelling
Using gPROMS and other modelling tools to simulate R&D processes, accelerate scale-up, and reduce costly physical trials before moving to production.
Data Acquisition & Analytics
Capturing high-resolution process data from sensors, instruments, and control systems — structured for analysis, reporting, and knowledge transfer to production teams.
Validated R&D Systems
CSV and software validation for R&D computerised systems under GMP or GLP requirements, including LIMS, lab execution systems, and data historians.
Scale-Up & Technology Transfer
Translating lab-proven processes into robust, validated automation solutions ready for commercial deployment — with full documentation and traceability.
Digital Twin for R&D
Building virtual process models from R&D data to test operating conditions, optimise parameters, and de-risk scale-up decisions before physical implementation.
Featured Tool
gPROMS — Process Modelling for R&D
gPROMS (developed by PSE, now part of Siemens) is an advanced equation-based process modelling platform widely used in R&D and process development. Unlike traditional simulators, gPROMS uses first-principles modelling — building mathematical representations of physical and chemical phenomena — enabling highly accurate prediction of process behaviour across a wide range of conditions.
In R&D environments, gPROMS dramatically reduces the number of physical trials required, supports equipment sizing and scale-up decisions, and feeds directly into technology transfer and process validation programmes.
R&D Applications
- Reaction kinetics and thermodynamic modelling
- Experimental design optimisation (DoE)
- Scale-up prediction from lab to pilot to production
- Equipment sizing and operating envelope analysis
- Technology transfer and process validation support
- Digital twin development for continuous processes
Industries
Industries We Support
Our R&D automation expertise spans regulated and high-technology industries where process understanding and data integrity are critical.
Looking to automate your R&D or pilot plant environment?
Talk to our team about your process development and automation requirements.
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