Stem Cell Harvesting

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Product: CellCelector stem cell picker

Applications: Stem cell projects

Features: Through its distribution agreement with AVISO GmbH, TAP offers the CellCelector automated stem cell picker to the US, Canadian, Irish, and UK markets. The noninvasive system automates selection and harvesting of murine and human stem cells to reduce associated time and costs in research and development. Lifelike images of cells before harvest allow users to document and standardize the quality of cells chosen. The system compliments TAP's CompacT SelecT automated cell culture system.

Contact The Automation Partnership

www.automationpartnership.com

Disposable Fluid Control

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Product: Large tube clamp

Applications: Single-use fluid management

Features: Advanced Scientifics has developed a large tube clamp for controlling or stopping the flow of a fluid path through 0.75–1.75 in. outer diameter (OD) tubing (0.125-in. wall). This component includes a simple, secure locking and unlocking feature for versatility. Typical applications include biopharmaceutical manufacturing and pharmaceutical processes, disposable filtration systems, mixing containers and vessels, and assemblies and tubing sets.

Contact Advanced Scientifics Inc.

www.advancedscientifics.com

SCADA for Bioreactors

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Product: BioCommand Batch Control Plus software

Applications: Bioreactor control

Features: This SCADA software package is designed for FDA-validated fermentation and cell culture processes. It incorporates advanced security features, event logs, and audit trails for 21 CFR Part 11. The OPC-compatible software enables remote monitoring and control of several fermentors/bioreactors from a single PC. Drag-and-drop icons allow users to create advanced control algorithms without programming. Other BioCommand programs provide for basic laboratory management and process optimization.

Contact New Brunswick Scientific

www.nbsc.com

Mycoplasma Filtration

Product: STyLUX SC0.1 filter

Applications: Upstream production and downstream processing

Features: This validated, sterilizing- grade, 0.1-µm rated filter provides 100% retention of mycoplasma according to a modified ASTM F838 challenge. A high-performance polyethersulfone membrane yields absolute retention of mycoplasma contaminants and bacteria at high flow rates and throughputs. The inherently hydrophilic filter also offers low extractables, low protein binding and wide chemical resistance. Filter cartridges, capsule filters, and ultrahigh- capacity UltraCap capsule filters can be used to sterilize serum, culture media, and other biological fluids.

Contact Meissner Filtration Products

www.meissner.com

Theranostics, Biomarkers

Service: Biodiagnostics development

Applications: Companion diagnostics and product testing (biomarkers)

Features: AltheaDx is a contract partner for discovery, development, and regulatory submission of new biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis of disease. The company offers complete end-to-end biomarker discovery/development capabilities, with the ability to take a program from microarray-based expression profiling to highly sensitive measurement of biomarker gene panels with >40 genes per reaction. Using those tools, it has internally developed a number of gene expression panels and exclusive genetic tests, especially in the fields of prostate and childhood cancers, epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), and platinum resistance.

Contact AltheaDx, www.altheadx.com