MIXACO Test Center – From concept to the optimal mixing process

From concept to the optimal mixing process
The path to a stable and efficient mixing process doesn’t begin in production. It starts with a thorough understanding of the material, the application, and the process requirements. That is exactly what the MIXACO Test Center is for.
Here, we provide the opportunity to test, evaluate, and refine mixing processes under realistic conditions. For our customers, this means greater confidence in process development, reliable results, and a solid foundation for future investment decisions.
Why mixing trials are so important
Every material behaves differently. Especially with powders, additives, granules, or sensitive formulations, even small changes in process parameters can have a significant impact on the final result.
Mixing trials help identify these relationships early on. They reveal how materials behave, which settings are appropriate, and which mixing technique is best suited to the specific application.
This lays an important foundation for:
- lower risks during subsequent implementation
- reliable process design
- consistent product quality
- Confident scale-up decisions



Testing under real conditions
At the MIXACO Test Center, customers can test their own materials under real conditions. This involves not just theoretical considerations, but actual tests with specific requirements and measurable results.
From initial laboratory trials to tests on production-scale equipment, processes can be developed and optimized step by step. This provides confidence and helps ensure that future production processes are better prepared.
From the laboratory to the production scale
A major advantage of the MIXACO Test Center is its ability to accommodate different scales. This allows not only for initial findings to be gathered on a small scale, but also for conclusions to be drawn about how a process can be scaled up to production levels.
This combination of development and scale-up is crucial when testing new formulations or improving existing processes. After all, what matters in the end is not just that an experiment works, but that the results can be reliably transferred to production.
Technical support and joint evaluation
A mixing trial at MIXACO is always a collaborative development process. Our experts oversee the trials from planning through execution to evaluation.
Working closely with the customer, we define objectives, select appropriate machinery and tools, and then systematically evaluate the results. This process yields not only experimental data but also concrete insights for further process development.
For many applications and industries
The MIXACO Test Center is used for a wide variety of applications. These include plastics, PVC, chemicals, battery materials, food products, and many other dry mixing applications.
Depending on the product and process requirements, various mixing systems are available, allowing tests to be tailored specifically to the application at hand.


An important step toward greater process reliability
Mixing trials provide clarity. They help improve understanding of processes, reduce risks, and lay a solid foundation for investment decisions. This is a decisive advantage, especially in demanding applications.
The MIXACO Test Center is therefore much more than just a place for testing. It is a platform for development, optimization, and collaboration.
Test your materials with MIXACO
If you want to gain a better understanding of your processes and refine them in a targeted manner, the MIXACO Test Center offers the ideal environment for doing so.
MIXACO offers free mixing trials using your own materials.
We are happy to help you find the best solution for your application.
For further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
MIXACO
Dr. Herfeld GmbH & Co. KG
Niederheide 2
58809 Neuenrade
Germany
+49 (0)2392 96440
sales@mixaco.de

















