A device for transferring a given powder or a mixture of given powders contained in a container including a side wall and at least one discharge opening, the container with axisymmetric shape having an axis of rotation being arranged in the transfer device such that the discharge opening thereof is located in a lower portion of the container, the transfer device including rotating the container about the axis thereof, on which the discharge opening is located and control for controlling the rotation such that the rotation impose on at least one portion of the side wall of the container, referred to as movable portion, a first moving phase wherein an acceleration no lower than a minimum acceleration is capable of causing the powder to slide relative to the movable portion.