Drum Laser - Tablet & Capsule Marking & Drilling Machine

A pharmaceutical industry first, the VIP Laser Drill + NIR incorporates optional near-infrared spectroscopy alongside precision CO2 laser drilling and vision inspection for the production of osmotic drugs.

This versatile machine uses NIR inspection to verify a tablet’s enteric coating prior to l...

Laser Writing Machine for Mid-sized Pharmaceutical Productions

Versatile, multi-lane laser writing / laser marking machine for tablets and capsules of any shape or size. Also capable of single-sided tablet laser drilling. With output rates of up to 250,000/hour, the Cantilever features use...

Multi-lane, flatbed edible ink printing machine for large scale productions. Premium quality offset printing up to 1,200,000 products / hour. This high performance printer isolates and  positions product for precision, rotogravure printing in one or more ink colors. User friendly operation, mult...

A small and powerful manually operated tablet laser drilling and writing machine for products of all shapes and sizes. Accommodates tablets, capsules or soft gels and manages multiple recipes. From laser marking soft gels to laser drilling tablets for controlled release, it delivers consistent, high qualit...

Pharmaceutical Tablet & Capsule Printing Machine

Single lane, fully enclosed, offset rotogravure ink printer for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and confectionery products. With output rates of up to 60,000/hour, the VIP works with tablets, capsules, caplets and softgels of any shape and s...

Single lane, multi-functional Class 1 Laser writing / marking / etching machine. With output rates of up to 60,000/hour, the VIP works with tablets, capsules, caplets and softgels of any shape and size. User friendly operation handles multiple product recipes and features simple to change carrier links for...

Pharmaceutical & Confectionery Printing Ink Mixing Machine



A state of the art printing ink mixing machine that provides fast and effective mixing for pharmaceutical & confectionery edible inks. This simple yet sophisticated technology ensures that your ink is blended to a su...

Powerful multi-lane printer that provides single or double-sided printing for mid-sized pharmaceutical, nutraceutical or confectionery productions. With output rates of up to 250,000/hour, the Drum Printer works with tablets, capsules, caplets and softgels of any shape and size. User friendly operation can...

A cost-effective and efficient system for removing defective pharmaceutical, nutraceutical & confectionery product, including: dimensionally reduced products with chips or shorts, broken product, twinned products and oversized or malformed products.



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Integrates seamlessly with Ackley printing & laser production machinery. Uses precise vibrations to convey tablets, capsules or confectionery product from one piece of equipment to the next. Crafted of stainless steel with a clear acrylic lid, this sturdy system keeps pharmaceutical and nutrac...

The VIP Laser Drill + NIR is a tablet drilling machine that helps streamline the production of osmotic controlled-release pharmaceutical products

Our complete line of machines and accessories can accommodate productions of all sizes from small batch / R&D for clinical trials and dissolution testing to high-volume productions with machines that can print up to 1,200,000 products per hour. 

Ackley has 1,000+ machines in over 50 countries across the globe, and has been proudly manufacturing machines for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and confectionery industries for nearly 50 years. Ackley is headquartered in the United States with a worldwide network to ensure a quick response to our customer's needs. If you have a product in need of edible ink printing, laser marking or precision  laser drilling for controlled-release, contact us today for a free product evaluation.

This innovation by Ackley Machine Corporation represents the first ever machine to offer NIR (Near-Infrared) spectroscopy alongside pharmaceutical tablet drilling and vision inspection – all in one machine.

The VIP Laser Drill + NIR simplifies osmotic drug delivery by combining near-infrared Spectroscopy alongside tablet drilling and vision inspection. Built for modified-release tablets, caplets and canister LCTs, this single-lane machine verifies the integrity of a tablet’s outer membrane using two NIR spectrometers, prior to laser drilling and vision inspection. This precision laser pharmaceutical tablet drilling machine drills and inspects up to 60,000 products per hour and is a Class I Laser Product. Designed under FDA, cGMP and CE regulations, the VIP Laser + NIR is versatile, affordable and provides effortless continuous operation with minimal user interaction or downtime. Perfect for both pilot and production runs,  it features a small footprint, user-friendly touchscreen, multiple recipe management and quick removal change parts.

Ideal for large scale productions, this printer provides one or two sided, offset printing in multiple colors at a rate of up to 1,200,000 products per hour. Vision Inspection and Ink Maintenance Systems available.

Multi-lane laser writing / marking / etching and drilling machine for pharmaceutical products. CO2 Laser marking of tablets and capsules of any shape or size. With output rates of up to 250,000/hour, the Cantilever Laser works with tablets, capsules, caplets and softgels. User friendly operation handles multiple product recipes and features easy to swap carrier bars for simple change over between products. Patented Vision Inspection System with single product rejection available.

A small and powerful manually operated tablet laser drilling and writing machine for products of all shapes and sizes. Accommodates tablets, capsules or soft gels and manages multiple recipes. From laser marking soft gels to laser drilling tablets for controlled release, it delivers consistent, high quality output for your small batch and R&D needs. Perfect for clinical trials and dissolution testing.

The leader in pharmaceutical tablet printing, laser marking, laser writing, laser drilling and vision inspection machinery.

Ackley designs and manufactures a full range of solutions from small-batch and R&D to large-scale productions with output rates up to 1,200,000 products per hour.

Every machine is designed and manufactured in the USA for customers that span the globe, from Europe and India to Latin America and Asia. All Ackley machines meet or exceed FDA and CE compliance.

Tablet & capsule laser marking, writing, printing and drilling machine. Easy to use, versatile, single lane system with output rates up to 60,000 products/hour. One or two-sided laser marking or laser drilling for controlled release tablets. Vision Inspection System available.

Multi-functional system designed to laser drill apertures or engrave logos in the outer coating of pharmaceutical products. This manual system uses a FDA compliant plastic paddle with custom machined pockets that can hold up to 25 products.

Products are placed into the pockets, then the filled paddle is placed into the laser chamber. Next, the operator selects on the HMI screen which pocket locations to drill or engrave, then presses the Fire button.

Perfect for dissolution testing and clinical trials, the R&D Laser accommodates products of all shapes and sizes – tablets, caplets, capsules and softgels. It can also manage multiple product recipes. From laser writing softgels to laser drilling multi-layer controlled release tablets, the R&D Laser delivers consistent, high quality output for your small batch and Research & Development needs.

Small Batch Tablet & Capsule Laser Marking or Drilling Machine. Multi-functional system designed to laser drill apertures or engrave logos in the outer coating of pharmaceutical products. This manual system uses a FDA compliant plastic paddle with custom machined pockets that can hold up to 25 products. Products are placed into the pockets, then the filled paddle is placed into the laser chamber. Next, the operator selects on the HMI screen which pocket locations to drill or engrave, then presses the Fire button. Perfect for dissolution testing and clinical trials, the R&D Laser accommodates products of all shapes and sizes – tablets, caplets, capsules and softgels. It can also manage multiple product recipes. From laser writing softgels to laser drilling multi-layer controlled release tablets, the R&D Laser delivers consistent, high quality output for your small batch and Research & Development needs.

Ackley’s high-output tablet & capsule printer provides precision offset printing using edible inks to place logos onto pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and confectionery products of all shapes and sizes. Features an adjustable Ramp Feed Angle to optimize feed based on product flow characteristics. This pwerful machine has output rates up to 500,000 / hour with vision inspection; up to 1.2 million / hour without inspection. Bulk product is fed into the hopper, where each product is efficiently singulated and gravity-fed into carrier bar pockets for precise positioning. The continuous motion, multiple-lane carrier bar conveyor feed system exposes the top surface for inspection and printing. Requires compressed air, power & vacuum for operation. Simple change over between products. Ideal for large scale productions. Optional ink maintenance and vision inspection systems available.

This precision, non-contact laser printing machine marks indelible logos onto the outer coating of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and confectionery products for identification, counterfeit protection, and brand recognition. Ackley’s Cantilever Laser writing machine can mark and inspect up to 200,000 tablets or capsules per hour and is available with either CO2 or UV Laser technology. Designed under FDA, cGMP and CE regulations, the Cantilever is versatile, affordable and provides effortless continuous operation with minimal user interaction or downtime. Features a continuous motion, multiple-lane carrier bar conveyor feed system that exposes the top surface of product for inspection and laser processing. Requires only compressed air and power for operation.

The VIP Laser Drill + NIR is the first ever tablet drilling machine to incorporate near-infrared spectroscopy alongside precision CO2 laser drilling and vision inspection for osmotic controlled-release products. With an output rate of up to 60,000 products per hour, the VIP Laser Drill + NIR provides effortless continuous operation with minimal user interaction or downtime, making it perfect for both pilot and production runs. This machine provides a unique advantage for pharmaceutical manufacturers due to its ease of use and fast, accurate analysis of solid dosage forms. Ackley’s innovative use of NIR results in increased efficiency, improved consumer safety and additional peace of mind, ensuring only the best products make it to market.