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This section provides an overview for tablet making presses as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 6 tablet making press manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked tablet making press companies as of April, 2026: 1.Industrial Pharmaceutical Resources,, Inc.,, 2.Specialty Measurements Inc., 3.S3B.
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The term "tablet-making press" refers to the process of tablet-making, which is widely known in the pharmaceutical industry. The equipment for this tablet-making process is a tablet-making press, also known as a rotary-forming machine.
The powder of the mixed material for tablets is automatically released and fed into the hole of a mortar which is a metal mold. A pair of metal molds called pestles presses the material from above and below to form it into the shape of tablets, which are then taken out as pills.
This process is performed continuously while the machine rotates, enabling mass production of tablets.
Tablet-making presses are used for a wide variety of applications, including general tablets used in pharmaceuticals and supplements, confectionery such as candy and gum, cleaning agents, magnets, batteries, and catalysts.
In addition, there is a wide variety of shapes to be formed according to the application, including not only single-layer structures but also multiple-layer structures such as two-layer and three-layer multiple-layer structures, specially shaped products, and chip-in tablets.
A normal tablet-making press has three processes: filling raw powder, compressing and forming into tablet form, and taking out the product.
In the pharmaceutical and other industries where mass production with high production efficiency is required, rotary tablet-making presses are used because they can perform these processes seamlessly and continuously.
One of the most common problems seen with tablet-making presses in production is what is known as tablet-making press failure, where defective tablets are produced.
This can happen due to an excess or deficiency in the quantity of binder present in the raw material powder. This can lead to issues like lamination, where the intermediate layer of the tablet separates, or picking, where the tablet ingredients adhere to the surface of the pestle. These problems can result in the production of defective products, such as tablets with circular peeling.
Countermeasures against these problems include appropriate control of the material composition ratio of the raw powder, control of the amount of material fed into the mortar, and distribution of the binding agent on the tablet surface.
Furthermore, to facilitate the efficient production of a diverse range of products in small quantities, there is a wide array of tablet-making presses available. These include machines with multifunctional capabilities for tablets of various shapes, high-speed performance models, and those equipped with special containment specifications for tablets that may have toxicity concerns.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Industrial Pharmaceutical Resources (IPR), established in 1993 and headquartered in Bartlett, Illinois, is a custom manufacturer of CNC machining and fabrication services for tablet press machinery. Its advanced CNC equipment and software, rebuilt machines, quality spare parts, automation, and technical expertise, are employed in fabrication and machining to serve pharmaceutical engineering needs. IPR adheres to enhancing quality and efficiency through solutions. Its offerings find application in various industries, making them a valuable partner for pharmaceutical equipment solutions and support.
Specialty Measurements Inc., founded in 1982 and based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is amanufacturer and supplier of research and development (R&D) and pilot scale tablet presses, as well as robust data acquisition and analysis systems for solid dosage equipment. Its product range includes compact tablet presses suitable for tight spaces, data acquisition software, calibration, maintenance services, and spare parts for various dosage equipment. These products primarily serve the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, providing essential equipment and services for tablet manufacturing, data analysis, equipment maintenance, and quality control. Its products support precise data gathering in formulation development studies.
Wohl Associates, established in 1968 and headquartered in Bohemia, New York, is a distributor specializing in used processing and packaging machinery. It facilitates the buying and selling of equipments across various industries, including food, cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals. Its product range encompasses tumbling mixers and blenders for thorough ingredient mixing, kettles for cooking and heating in the food sector, homogenizers for emulsion creation, fryers for food processing, and slicers and dicers for precise cutting and chopping, primarily catering to the processing and packaging needs of these industries.
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, founded in 1881 with headquarters in Germany, is an integrated manufacturer of process technology, machinery, and production plants. The company offers various products, including complete turnkey solutions for beverage plants, as well as beverage packaging services. The company has more than 18,000 employees working across five divisions and has facilities in over 60 countries, serving the food and beverage, chemical, marine, pharmaceutical, and energy markets, among others. GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft's service division works with clients to improve their production plant productivity, especially in the food and beverage industry.
HUADA Pharma, located in Zhejiang, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of pharmaceutical process and packaging equipment. Its product lineup includes Raw Processing Machines, Tablet Press Machines, Capsule Filling Machines, Softgel Systems, and Multi-channel Pill Counting Lines. These solutions cater to the pharmaceutical industry's engineering needs. The company maintains rigorous quality standards, holding ISO 9001 and CE certifications, while many of its products have received over 30 awards, reflecting its adherence in pharmaceutical equipment.
Ranking as of April 2026
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrial Pharmaceutical Resources,, Inc., |
22.1%
|
| 2 | GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft |
21.6%
|
| 3 | Specialty Measurements Inc. |
15.7%
|
| 4 | HUADA Pharma Co.,Ltd, |
15.2%
|
| 5 | S3B |
11.8%
|
| 6 | Wohl Associates |
10.3%
|
| 7 | N.F.T. Co., Ltd. |
3.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the tablet making press page as of April 2026. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
3 | 50.0% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 16.7% |
|
China
|
1 | 16.7% |
|
Japan
|
1 | 16.7% |
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