Control systems for benchtop bioreactors In the past, successes and failures of large-scale biologics production could largely be attributed to the experience of the operators and their “magic touch” (or lack thereof). This is in stark contrast to Pharma 4.0, and its...
Aerobic and anaerobic wastewater treatment Conventional wastewater treatment in the US consists of three distinct steps: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Primary treatment involves the removal of solids by sedimentation or flotation. Secondary treatment involves the...
Five tools to optimize bioreactor production and shorten vaccine development timelines Immunotherapy for cancer, autoimmune, or neurological diseases requires manufacturing antibodies that bind to and label diseased cells for the body to destroy. Developing the seed...
Should I switch to single-use bioreactors? Ten years ago, single-use bioreactor (SUB) vessels were limited in size, making them only practical for lab setups. However, Thermo Scientific is launching a 5,000 L single-use bioreactor and BioInno is already using a 6,000...
Four methods to control pH in bioreactors Keeping pH at healthy biological levels is potentially the most powerful tool in upstream bioprocessing to increase product titers. Bioreactions are expensive and run on long timelines, making it critical to maximize each run....
