The Alpine Picoline is a modular, laboratory‑scale platform that allows its users to develop, test, and refine processes before mass production. Built on the proven Hosokawa‑Alpine technology family, the Picoline combines a microprocessor, CAN‑bus communication, and a robust power‑supply unit in a compact footprint (893 × 616 × 488 mm, ~100 kg). An integrated isolator allows for containment options, while a rotatable adapter lets you attach any of the ten interchangeable modules; this ranges from spiral‑jet mills and fluidised‑bed mills to air classifiers, fine‑impact mills, hammer mills, and mixers. This allows you to begin with feasibility studies, material development, and pilot plant runs and gradually build up to industrial production.

Key Benefits

• Modular Flexibility:
  • Select from 10 function modules (grinding, mixing, classification, coating, etc.) 
  • Expand later with stand‑alone versions as you delve into mass production

• Ergonomic Two‑Part Design:
  • The control unit (touch panel, LAN, USB/CSV export) can be placed up to 10 m from the work platform
  • This allows for safe and moderated operation of critical products.
• Full Process Visibility:
  • Real‑time data, settings, flow charts, and trend curves are visualized on the touch panel 
  • These visuals can be saved to USB or network storage for easy reporting
• Scalable Production Path: 
  • Begin with batch sizes of 5–500 g for preliminary production
  • Continue to use the same base technology for the entire process 
  • Built for eventual transition to full‑scale industrial lines

Choosing the Alpine Picoline allows for seamless transition from early testing to mass production in a conveniently sized, easy-to-use mechanism. This is ideal for research and development labs looking for a reliable, transformative, and cost-effective process.