Flow chemistry system achieves landmark 300 installations

Vapourtec's E-Series flow chemistry system has achieved a significant milestone with its 300th installation worldwide, marking a decade of innovation and progress in the field of flow chemistry.

Established as the leading entry-level flow chemistry system over the past ten years, the E-Series has been instrumental in numerous research breakthroughs, featuring in over 250 peer-reviewed publications. Notable citations include contributions to studies such as ‘Continuous Flow-Processing of Organometallic Reagents Using an Advanced Peristaltic Pumping System and the Telescoped Flow Synthesis of (E/Z) Tamoxifen’ (P. R. D. Murray, D. L. Browne, J. C. Pastre, C. Butters, D. Guthrie, S. V. Ley, Org. Proc. Res. Dev. 2013, 17, 1192−1208) and ‘C(sp3 )–H functionalizations of light hydrocarbons using decatungstate photocatalysis in flow’ (G. Laudadio, Y. Deng, K. van der Wal, D. Ravelli, M. Nuño, M. Fagnoni, D. Guthrie, Y. Sun, T. Noël, Science 2020, 369, 92-96) [2].

Currently utilised in 20 countries and adopted by major pharmaceutical companies worldwide, the E-Series has significantly impacted both academia and industry. Reflecting on its journey, Vapourtec founder and MD Duncan Guthrie remarked on its transformative role in introducing a continuous process approach to chemists globally.

With plans to launch new software later this year to enhance system capabilities, Vapourtec remains committed to advancing flow chemistry technology. The E-Series, available in four standard configurations, offers precise control over reaction parameters and a modular design adaptable to specific needs.

Guthrie emphasised the system's robustness and ease of use, which have contributed to its widespread adoption. Looking ahead, Vapourtec aims to integrate machine learning and AI into the E-Series, enabling automated reactions, data logging, and seamless integration with other laboratory equipment.

As the E-Series enters its second decade, it continues to shape the future of flow chemistry, expanding possibilities and driving innovation in research and development.

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