3P Innovation
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersWarwick, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
3P Innovation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- 3P Innovation
- Legal name
- 3P innovation Ltd
- Website
- https://3pinnovation.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
3P Innovation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment
- NAICS
- Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Aseptic Processing, Fill-Finish & Sterile Manufacturing Tech (isolators, lyophilization interfaces) (HLAAAJAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Blister, Skin & Thermoform Packaging Machines (IMAHAOAI), Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)
Keywords
Where 3P Innovation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Warwick
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
3P Innovation business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Pharmaceutical Equipment Sales: Sale of proprietary fill-finish platforms including cryoFIL, Fill2Weight, roboFIL, and DPI filling systems. Equipment ranges from benchtop lab-scale to full commercial production systems. Revenue from equipment sales with associated installation, commissioning, and validation services.
- Custom Automation Solutions: Bespoke automation systems designed and manufactured for specific client requirements. Projects include fill-finish lines, vial filling and crimping systems, and custom manufacturing solutions. Typically multi-million pound contracts with pharmaceutical and CDMO clients.
- Customer Care and Support: Aftermarket support including critical spares packages, preventive maintenance, field service, and technical support. Response time within four hours during working hours. Engineering support from original design and build engineers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Annual | Graduate Development Programme |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels8 records
3P Innovation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
3P Innovation designs, manufactures, and commissions proprietary precision automation equipment and bespoke custom automation systems for pharmaceutical fill-finish, aseptic processing, and drug delivery device manufacturing. Core platforms include cryoFIL® for cell and gene therapy cryovial filling, Fill2Weight gravimetric powder filler, roboFIL® robotic fill-finish cells, and high-speed DPI blister filling systems, complemented by custom automation projects for pharmaceutical, medical device, and CDMO clients worldwide.
Product overview
3P Innovation offers a comprehensive portfolio of pharmaceutical equipment platforms and custom automation solutions. The product line is organized across three scalable ranges: DISCOVER (R&D scale), EXPLORE (clinical scale), and EVOLVE (commercial scale). Core proprietary platforms include cryoFIL® for cryovial filling in cell and gene therapy, Fill2Weight Gravimetric Powder Filler for precision micro-dosing, roboFIL® Robotic Fill-Finish Cell for automated aseptic filling, and Rotary Turret-based DPI Blister Filling Technology for high-speed inhalation product manufacturing (up to 7,200 doses/minute). Supporting equipment includes Liquid Fill-Finish Platforms, Vacuum Drum Fillers, Rotary Crimpers, Vibratory Feeders, Micro Augers, Dosators, and Capsule Fillers. The custom automation division delivers bespoke solutions for specialized pharmaceutical, medical device, and advanced therapy manufacturing challenges, including novel drug delivery systems, combination products, and cell therapy production equipment.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- cryoFIL®: Cryovial filling platform for cell and gene therapy manufacturing
- Fill2Weight
- roboFIL™
- cryoFIL™
Products and services
- cryoFIL® Cryovial Filling Platform Automated cryovial filling platform that handles cryovial filling from small batches through large-scale production with a fully hands-off process within a biosafety cabinet. Compatible with existing freezer racks and supports multiple cryovial formats, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, consistency, and lead time for cell and gene therapy manufacturers.
- Fill2Weight Gravimetric Powder Filler Proprietary gravimetric powder dosing system delivering accuracy for poorly flowing, low-density, or structurally complex powders, with micro-dosing down to 1mg for delicate biologics, spray-dried formulations, and bulk-lyophilised powders. Supports 100% weight verification for quality assurance in pharmaceutical fill-finish operations.
- roboFIL® Robotic Fill-Finish Cell Automated high-speed aseptic liquid and powder filling platform designed to fill tubs of RTU syringes, cartridges, and/or vials at clinical scale. Robotic system with integrated weight verification and closed-loop filling approach to maximize yield for clinical and commercial-scale pharmaceutical production.
- Next-Generation DPI Blister Filling Technology High-speed rotary turret-based DPI blister filling technology with continuously rotating disk and precision-engineered cavities that form consistent powder slugs, enabling accurate and repeatable dosing of inhalation formulations. Throughput capabilities of up to 7,200 doses per minute, designed for advanced dry powder inhaler manufacturing including challenging and highly potent powders.
- Liquid Fill-Finish Platform (DISCOVER range) Aseptic liquid filling platform designed for lab-scale liquid filling technology, supporting pharmaceutical fill-finish operations from development through clinical manufacturing. Part of the R&D-scale DISCOVER range.
- Liquid & Powder Fill-Finish Platform (EVOLVE range) Commercial-scale platform combining liquid and powder fill-finish capabilities for high-volume pharmaceutical production, part of the EVOLVE commercial-scale range.
- Vacuum Drum Filler Vacuum-based powder filling technology available in both DISCOVER (R&D) and EVOLVE (commercial) versions, designed for consistent powder dosing across various pharmaceutical applications.
- Rotary Crimper Precision rotary crimping system for vial closure, designed with force feedback to ensure every crimp is measured. Uses rotary crimping principles that produce minimum particulate for cleanroom environments.
- Vibratory Feeder Versatile powder filler designed to increase productivity, improve accuracy, and enhance operator safety in lab and clinical manufacturing environments.
- Micro Auger Precision powder dosing technology designed for accurate micro-dosing applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing, supporting various powder types and container formats.
- Tamping Pin Dosator Powder dosing technology using a tamping pin mechanism for accurate powder filling in capsule and other pharmaceutical container applications.
- Dosator Standard dosator-based powder filling technology for pharmaceutical applications including capsule filling and other container formats.
- Robotic Capsule Filler Automated capsule filling system at clinical scale, providing high precision and efficiency for capsule or device filling operations in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Semi-Automated Capsule Filler Semi-automated solution for capsule filling at clinical scale, offering flexibility for smaller batch production and development work.
- Medical Device Assembly System Custom automation solution for medical device assembly at clinical scale, supporting complex assembly processes for pharmaceutical and medical device products.
- Robotic Fill-Finish Cell Pro (EVOLVE range) Commercial-scale robotic fill-finish system, the EVOLVE-range version of the automated filling platform for high-volume pharmaceutical production requirements.
- Vacuum Drum Commercial Platform (EVOLVE range) Commercial-scale vacuum drum filling platform for high-volume powder processing and filling operations in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Vacuum Drum Development Platform (EXPLORE range) Clinical-scale vacuum drum development platform for powder processing and filling operations during pharmaceutical process development.
- Custom Automation Solutions Bespoke automation systems designed and manufactured for specific client requirements across pharmaceutical, medical device, and specialty manufacturing applications. Includes projects such as dual cartridge injection systems, catheter technology, vaginal ring inspection cells, custom aseptic shadow trays, fill-finish pilot lines for tub-based pre-filled syringes, drug delivery device automation, and specialized consumer product manufacturing equipment. Typically delivered as multi-million-pound contracts.
- Customer Care and Aftermarket Support Aftermarket support services including critical spares packages, preventive maintenance, field service, and technical support from original design and build engineers. Includes a four-hour response time during working hours, supporting installed equipment globally.
Quantifiable outcome
- DPI filling up to 5x faster than market alternatives
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use 3P Innovation
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
3P Innovation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
3P Innovation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Mikron AutomationcoreLong-term strategic partnership for integrated Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI) manufacturing solution. Combines 3P innovation's blister form, fill and seal capability with Mikron Automation's assembly solutions for complete DPI blister strip production. Addresses growing market demand for efficient and scalable DPI manufacturing by aligning dosing, strip handling and assembly processes.
- Nova LaboratoriescoreLong-standing partnership for custom fill-finish automation. Delivered automated production line for vial filling and crimping at Nova's Leicester site. Project won ISPE UK Manufacturing Innovation of the Year Award 2025. Collaborative approach with engineers from both organisations working closely to develop solutions.
- Upperton Pharma SolutionscorePartnership for installation of Fill2Weight gravimetric powder filling platform at Upperton's GMP facility in Nottingham. Strengthened existing partnership through addition of high-precision filling capability supporting clinical trial manufacturing.
- Cellular OriginscorePartnership to integrate 3P innovation's cryoFIL cryovial filling platform within Cellular Origins' robotic system, Constellation. Enables automated filling of cryovials within a closed and sterile environment. Expands Constellation's capabilities for fully automated cell therapy manufacturing.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
3P Innovation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Tofflon Science and Technology: Chinese pharmaceutical equipment manufacturer offering aseptic fill-finish, lyophilization, and oral solid dosage systems. Comparable product portfolio to 3P Innovation but primarily serving China and APAC markets.
Broad incumbents
- GEA Group: German multinational engineering group with a major pharmaceutical equipment division offering aseptic filling, freeze-drying, and separation technology. Direct competitor in pharmaceutical fill-finish but operates at far greater scale with a broader portfolio.
- Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Major German-based pharma processing and packaging equipment manufacturer offering aseptic fill-finish, lyophilization, and inspection systems. Comparable product portfolio across fill-finish lines; serves the same pharma and CDMO customers but at much larger scale.
- IMA Group: Italian leader in processing and packaging machinery for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food. Offers aseptic fill-finish and powder dosing systems in direct competition with 3P Innovation's Fill2Weight and roboFIL platforms.
- Stevanato Group: Italian pharma containment and delivery solutions provider offering vial handling, fill-finish inspection, and drug delivery device assembly. Overlaps with 3P's medical device assembly and pharmaceutical inspection capabilities.
- West Pharmaceutical Services: US-based leader in injectable drug delivery and containment including elastomeric components, devices, and integrated solutions. Comparable in pharmaceutical packaging/delivery device assembly and combination product manufacturing.
- Cytiva (Danaher): Global bioprocessing provider within Danaher, offering upstream/downstream bioprocessing equipment, single-use technologies, and fill-finish solutions. Overlaps with 3P's cell therapy automation and biomanufacturing equipment portfolio.
Direct peers
- Bausch+Strobel: German specialist in aseptic filling and packaging machinery for pharmaceutical, biotech, and cosmetic applications. Directly comparable in fill-finish technology with strong overlap in vials, syringes, and powder filling.
- Optima Packaging Group: German specialist in aseptic fill-finish, freeze-drying, and isolator technology for pharmaceutical and biotech customers. Direct comparable in liquid/powder aseptic filling equipment and similar customer base of CDMOs and pharma manufacturers.
Emerging players
- Cellular Origins: UK-based cell and gene therapy automation company (TTP plc) whose Constellation robotic system integrates 3P's cryoFIL platform. Directly partnered on CGT manufacturing automation; emerging competitor in adjacent cell therapy automation.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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3P Innovation leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
3P Innovation funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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3P Innovation M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about 3P Innovation
What does 3P Innovation do?
3P Innovation designs, manufactures, and commissions proprietary precision automation equipment and bespoke custom automation systems for pharmaceutical fill-finish, aseptic processing, and drug delivery device manufacturing. Core platforms include cryoFIL® for cell and gene therapy cryovial filling, Fill2Weight gravimetric powder filler, roboFIL® robotic fill-finish cells, and high-speed DPI blister filling systems, complemented by custom automation projects for pharmaceutical, medical device, and CDMO clients worldwide.
Is 3P Innovation a public or private company?
3P Innovation is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was 3P Innovation founded?
3P Innovation was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is 3P Innovation based?
3P Innovation is headquartered in Warwick, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does 3P Innovation make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Pharmaceutical Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Automation Solutions and customer Care and Support.
Who are 3P Innovation's main competitors?
Tofflon Science and Technology is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are GEA Group, Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology), IMA Group, Stevanato Group, West Pharmaceutical Services and Cytiva (Danaher). Direct peers are Bausch+Strobel and Optima Packaging Group. Cellular Origins is listed as an emerging player.
Does 3P Innovation have an API?
No public API is recorded for 3P Innovation.
What industry is 3P Innovation in?
3P Innovation's product category is Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAAAJAG, Aseptic Processing, Fill-Finish & Sterile Manufacturing Tech (isolators, lyophilization interfaces), with a secondary code of IMAHAOAF, Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid). Its NAICS code is 339112 and its SIC code is 3841.