Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a world leader in laboratory automation and biotechnology innovation, proclaims a partnership with Flownamics to create an automatic, on-line solution for bioprocess culture monitoring and control. This delivers a critical and practical update to the numerous unmet need for automated, real-time cell evaluation in the present bioprocessing environment.
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The agreement unites the company’s Vi-CELL BLU Cell Viability Analyzer with the Seg-Flow S3 Automated On-Line Sampling System from Flownamics to create a seamless user experience.
That is an important combination to create a precise, rapid cell evaluation platform for real-time characterization of bioprocess cell cultures. Our mission at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences is to be a trusted partner to assist reduce errors, automate workflows, and expedite turnaround time. We’re excited to collaborate with Flownamics to bring this synergy to labs around the globe in search of bioprocessing solutions.”
Bhagya Wijayawardena, Product Manager, Vi-CELL BLU Analyzer
Industry trends are moving toward the implementation of automated process analytical technology (PAT) strategies which are designed to bring analytics closer to the operation, eliminate gaps in real-time process monitoring, and develop a deeper understanding of the bioprocess. By integrating the 2 products into one workflow, a strong, rapid cell evaluation PAT platform is now available for real-time cell characterization of bioprocess cell cultures.
This automated integration removes error-prone manual steps while enabling load-and-go sample runs for as much as eight bioreactors, GMP compliance with electronic data management, and continuous control of viable cell density, including distant workflows. The duo also helps remove manual sample preparation and sample dilution.
The user-friendly Vi-CELL BLU Cell Viability Analyzer features large sample capability while fully automating and expediting sample preparation, evaluation, and post-run cleansing, with the choice to make use of a 24-position sample carousel or a 96-well plate for sample delivery. Cell viability could be reported in percentage, concentration and cell count, and instrument software features data integrity tools for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
As a worldwide leader in autosampling for bioprocess, Flownamics is proud to introduce this recent integration of Beckman Coulter Life Sciences’ Vi-CELL BLU analyzer and the Flownamics Seg-Flow S3 Sampling System. This recent strategic relationship will provide users with a hands-free, consistent sampling process inside a completely automated on-line system.”
Michael Biksacky, President, Flownamics
The Seg-Flow S3 Automated On-Line Sampling System features robust hardware coupled with the intuitive handling of tubing with intelligent pinch valves and non-contact ultrasonic sensors. A series of LED status lights indicate the phases of sampling and the sequence of cleansing. The user interface offers intuitive menus with planning options and reagent status information.
Learn more concerning the advantages of integration of Seg-Flow S3 Automated On-Line Sampling System and Vi-CELL BLU Cell Viability Analyzer at: https://becls.co/3Ol6qpD.
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Beckman Coulter Life Sciences