Capable of round-the-clock monitoring without the need for manual intervention, the automated reactor sampler allows up to four reactors to be sampled simultaneously, eliminating manual sampling
Real time on-line monitoring has long been awaited by the biotech industry as a means of maximising yield and reducing costs.
YSI Life Sciences and Groton Biosystems have collaborated to produce the 2700 ARS and 7100 ARS automated online biochemistry analysers, available in the UK from Analytical Technologies.
Capable of round-the-clock monitoring without the need for manual intervention, the Groton ARS (automated reactor sampler) allows up to four reactors to be sampled simultaneously eliminating the high cost of labour-intensive manual sampling.
The fully programmable automated cleaning system guarantees sterility by use of bioreactor isolation, remote dual valve interface and steamable probes.
The YSI 7100 and YSI 2700 analysers provide precise accurate measurements of the key nutrients and by-products in the fermentation and cell culture process.
Frequent sampling and analysis increases knowledge of the process leading to improved quality of the finished product and reduced costs.
By ensuring optimum conditions are maintained and that product is harvested at peak time, maximum yields of consistent quality are achieved.
The recent PAT (process analytical technology) initiative from the FDA, which aims to improve product quality and reduce costs in the biotech industry, has identified the need for timely measurements during the manufacturing process.
This collaboration between YSI and Groton provides a system which will enable biotech manufacturers to implement the PAT initiative.
