Contract manufacturer for cosmetics: formulation development, scale-up, GMP production and filling in Rudolstadt.
artefactum gmbh
Rudolstadt, ThuringiaNew on Amplifa
About artefactum
artefactum is a contract manufacturer for cosmetics based in Rudolstadt, Thuringia. Founded in 2011 by Moritz Heitland, the company emerged from the production department of a long-established firm and accompanies projects from formulation development and raw material and packaging procurement through to production, filling and documentation. At the artefactum.campus site, emulsions, creams, gels, sprays and foams are manufactured in accordance with GMP; laboratories, process equipment and filling areas (jars, bottles, tubes, sachets) are coordinated with one another. In addition to individual developments, artefactum offers research-driven technologies such as Cream-in-Gel, Hydra Jelly, Advanced Non-Aerosol Foam and Natural Algae EyePads via its CosVention platform, as well as ready-to-launch standard formulations for private-label cosmetics under FastTrack. The products are sold in around 60 countries, with a focus on Europe, Asia and North America; more than 250 new developments are created each year based on an offering of 2,500 open formulations.
- Site
- Rudolstadt
- Processes
- Cosmetics contract manufacturing (emulsions, creams, gels, sprays, foams), Formulation development / formula development, Scale-up & process transfer (laboratory to industrial production), Filling, labeling, converting and packaging (jars, bottles, tubes, sachets), Private label / FastTrack standard formulations (cleansing, facial, body, hair, hand/foot, Cream-in-Gel technology (cream/gel texture hybrids), Hydra Jelly technology (sprayable hydrogel system / spray formulations), Advanced Non-Aerosol Foam technology (foam systems without propellant)
- Materials
- Hyaluronic acid (cross-linked, oligohyaluron), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Bakuchiol, Ectoin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (peptide solutions), Parakress (Acmella) extract, Gracilaria extract, Laminaria algae
- Certificates
- GMP (production in accordance with GMP), GMP
- Founded
- 2011
- Industries
- Cosmetics industry, Skincare, Private label cosmetics, Beauty brands and international corporations
- 01
Formulation development & laboratory testing
- 02
Raw material & packaging procurement
- 03
Scale-up & process transfer
- 04
GMP production (mixing, homogenizing, tempering)
- 05
Batch-related testing & release
- 06
Filling, labeling, converting & packaging
- 07
Documentation & regulatory support
Active Ingredients & Technologies
Cream-in-Gel Technology
Hybrids of cream and transparent hyaluronic gel, featuring ingredients such as hyaluron, niacinamide, bakuchiol, ectoin, peptides and plant extracts.
Hydra Jelly Technology
Sprayable hydrogel system that liquefies when sprayed and forms a fine gel network on the skin.
Advanced Non-Aerosol Foam Technology
Propellant-free foam systems with surfactant concepts for controlled active ingredient release.
Natural Algae EyePads
Eye pads made from dried Laminaria algae as a biodegradable active ingredient matrix, available as Dry Concept or Ready-to-Use.
Hyaluronic acid (cross-linked, oligohyaluron)
Moisturizing active ingredient base for gels, creams and sprays.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Strengthens the skin barrier and evens out skin tone.
Bakuchiol
Plant-based retinol alternative supporting skin regeneration.
Ectoin
Protects against environmental stress and supports skin regeneration.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Peptide solution as a collagen booster for firm skin.
Parakress (Acmella) Extract
Plant extract for smoothing expression lines.
Gracilaria Extract
Marine extract that soothes and regenerates the skin.
Laminaria Algae
Active ingredient matrix for Natural Algae EyePads sourced from sustainable marine regions.
Site
Rudolstadt (artefactum.campus)
DEHeadquarters, development, production, laboratory and filling
- Materials
- Emulsions, creams, gels, sprays, foams
- Process equipment for cosmetics manufacturing (mixing, homogenizing, tempering)
- Filling systems for jars, bottles, tubes and sachets
- Formulation and laboratories
Product Examples
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics contract manufacturing (emulsions, creams, gels, sprays, foams)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Ectoin, Peptides, Parakress (Acmella) extract, Laminaria algae (Gracilaria extract) |
| Formulation development / formula developmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | Hyaluronic acid, Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Ectoin, Peptide solutions (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8), Parakress (Acmella) extract, Cross-linked hyaluronic acid, Oligohyaluron, Gracilaria extract |
| Scale-up & process transfer (laboratory to industrial production)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Filling, labeling, converting and packaging (jars, bottles, tubes, sachets)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Private label / FastTrack standard formulations (cleansing, facial, body, hair, hand/footPlastics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cream-in-Gel technology (cream/gel texture hybrids)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Hyaluron, Niacinamide, Bakuchiol, Ectoin, Peptides, Parakress (Acmella) extract, Gracilaria extract |
| Hydra Jelly technology (sprayable hydrogel system / spray formulations)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Hydrogel, Hyaluronic acid, Actives/active ingredients |
| Advanced Non-Aerosol Foam technology (foam systems without propellant)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Surfactants |
| Natural Algae EyePads production (dry and ready-to-use algae eye pads)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Laminaria algae |
| Quality management, batch-related testing and documentation in accordance with GMPTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process equipment for cosmetics manufacturing (mixing, homogenizing, tempering) | – | – | – | – | Rudolstadt |
| Filling systems (jars, bottles, tubes, sachets) | – | – | – | – | Rudolstadt |
| Laboratories (formulation and laboratory testing) | – | – | – | – | Rudolstadt |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & GMP
Production is carried out in accordance with GMP with in-house laboratories, batch-related testing and product-specific documentation, as well as regulatory support within the agreed project scope.
| Evidence | Rudolstadt |
|---|---|
| GMP |
Company History
- 2011
Foundation of artefactum by Moritz Heitland, emerging from the production department of a long-established company.
- 2022
Moritz Heitland becomes Chairman of ICADA e. V.
- 2024
Moritz Heitland becomes Head of the Scientific Advisory Board and Board Member of the Research Association of the Cosmetic Industry e. V. (FKI).
- 2024
Introduction of the Hydra Jelly, Advanced Non-Aerosol Foam and Natural Algae EyePads technologies.