BioVoice News July 2016 Issue 3 Volume 1 | Page 37

tech providers

SARTORIUS LAUNCHES NEW MODULAR BIOREACTOR SYSTEM
Sartorius Stedim Biotech ( SSB ) has introduced the ambr ® 250 modular , an innovative benchtop mini bioreactor system for parallel fermentation or cell culture . This system combines a unique single-use bioreactor vessel and expandable system design to offer bioprocess scientists access to advanced benchtop bioreactor technology for process development .
The new ambr ® 250 modular system consists of a workstation with 2 , 4 , 6 or 8 single-use bioreactors , with a working volume range of 100 to 250 mL . These mini bioreactors , based on the same stirred tank bioreactors in the well-established ambr ® 250 high throughput system , contain impellers suitable for fermentation or cell culture and show excellent scale up to larger bioreactors . They are also fully integrated with liquid reservoirs and syringe pumps , allowing rapid experimental set up and turn around , thus significantly increasing lab efficiency .
The system brings simplicity to the lab bench . By following easy 3- steps a bioreactor and all the required accessories can be connected in just a couple of minutes . Once installed , the bioreactor has all the required process services for parameter control , including pH , DO , temperature or agitation . Additionally , feeds can now be delivered with high accuracy from the reagent reservoirs via the syringe pumps into the bioreactor . One control unit is capable of controlling up to eight bioreactor stations independently via an easy to use touch screen user interface .
NEW SURVEY FROM METTLER TOLEDO OFFERS GIFT FOR PARTICIPATION
This popular series from METTLER TOLEDO has been designed to offer value content on everything from accurate weighing to lean labs to ensure that users are working smarter , not harder , in day-to-day lab processes . Participants will be entered for a chance to receive a free gift after completion . At this mid-point in the year , the company is asking that users help identify the trends affecting the lab and what types of information would be helpful in 2017 . This will help ensure that competence materials , including white papers , webinars , and eLearning modules , continue to provide benefit . .
After completing the short survey , participants will get to the chance to win a special gift just in time for the 2016 holidays . Future instalments of METTLER TOLEDO ’ s 2016 eCalendar will help further optimize operations in the lab , so keep watching for additional information .
NEW ONLINE SPE CARTRIDGE FROM BIOTAGES
Biotage , the global supplier of solutions and technology for analytical , medicinal and peptide chemistry , has announced the launch of online SPE cartridge , an alternative SPE format , designed for use primarily in integrated SPE-HPLC- ( MS / MS ) systems . Containing EVOLUTE ® EXPRESS ABN or ISOLUTE ® ENV + sorbents , On-Line SPE consists of a stainless
steel cartridge with standard HPLC compatible end fittings .
Biotage On-line SPE cartridges allow sample preparation to be fully integrated into an automated analytical workflow . The online approach can reduce sample size , handling and preparation , and increases throughput while minimizing waste and solvent consumption . The columns come with standard stainless steel HPLC fittings , and are compatible with most systems .
Biotage On-line SPE cartridges are primarily aimed at the environmental market for extraction of trace organic analytes from water samples . Trace analysis of organics in water traditionally involves large sample volumes , labor intensive procedures and relatively high use of solvents . The on-line SPE approach uses a well-established hardware setup , and fully integrates sample preparation into the analytical workflow . Typical sample volumes of 1-10mL , and lower solvent usage mean sample collection , transport and handling , along with solvent disposal costs , are much reduced .
AGILENT INTRODUCES PLETHORA OF MASS SPECTROMETRY PRODUCTS
Agilent Technologies Inc . has introduced a wide range of systems , software and technologies designed to improve both the speed and accuracy of mass spectrometry . The highlight of the new releases is the Agilent 8900 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS system . The controlled-reaction chemistry of this inductively coupled plasma / mass spectrometry system delivers the lowest detection limits for previously difficult elements , such as sulfur , silicon and phosphorus . It also includes a fast detector that sets a new benchmark for single nanoparticle applications .
One of the most innovative products Agilent introduced was the first commercially available ion source that cleans itself . The Agilent JetClean self-cleaning ion source is designed to keep Agilent quadrupole gas chromatography / mass spectrometry systems free of matrix deposits that would otherwise build up over time and degrade instrument performance .
Other new instruments include the Agilent Arsine / Phosphine GC / MS Analyzer , which enables polyethylene and polypropylene producers to reduce costs by moving impurity detection to an internal quality-control workflow , and the Agilent Water Screener GC / MS Analyzer , specifically designed to provide fast data review and reporting of regulated compounds and contaminants of emerging concern , as well as unknowns .
BIOOUTSOURCE APPOINTS SALES SPECIALIST FOR INDIAN CLIENTS
Sartorius Stedim Biotech ’ s subsidiary BioOutsource has appointed Mr Ravin Mehta as Technical Sales Specialist to enable customers to have access to Cellca and BioOutsource ' s early stage development services for biosimilar drug candidates .
Prior to joining BioOutsource , Mr Ravin spent over 10 years in biosimilar product development , where he gained experience in cGMP manufacturing as an upstream bioprocess scientist with two of India ' s major biopharmaceutical companies . He also attained skills in management by supporting biologics development services for WuXi AppTec , one of Asia ' s largest biopharma firms . His technical expertise is underpinned by a degree in biotechnology from Saurashtra University and an MBA in marketing from The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda .
BIOVOICENEWS . COM 37