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subCULTIVATOR

subCULTIVATOR is a mini bioreactor system that automatically handles subcultivations/passages, complex microbiological experiments and bioprocesses. 

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AUTOMATE YOUR SUBCULTIVATIONS & MICROBIOLOGICAL EXPERIMENTS

reactor

•    2 & 25 mL options
•    Multi-use, autoclavable 
•    Biofilm resistant, optically transparent
•    With breathable or sealed cap for aerobic and anaerobic cultivations
•    Magnetically stirred
•    4 ports (1 outlet, 3 inlets)
•    Glass mini bioreactors available

sensors

• Biomass (OD): accuRead, transmittance-based OD600 detection
• Fluorescence: fluoRead, 447 nm excitation laser combined with a spectrophotometer

fluidics

4 SYRINGE PUMPS FOR LIQUID HANDLING
•    1 outlet & 3 inlet high precision Essi Syringe pumps for media variations of subcultivation sequence
•    Compatible with 10 & 50 mL autoclavable syringes or single use 20 mL plastic syringes
•    Automatic syringe refilling solution available

applications

BIOPROCESSING
o    Batch, fed-batch and continuous
o    Chemostat and turbidistat


ADAPTIVE LABORATORY EVOLUTION
o Adaptive strain improvement by incremental increases of stressor concentration
o    Adaptations to process environment


MEDIA SCREENING
o    Automated growth & production investigations 

DEFINE TRIGGERS
o    Time
o    Biomass (OD)
o    Fluorescence
DEFINE PARAMETERS
o    Incremental increases in media composition
o    Import a table of bioprocess parameters including media compositions

control

ODdock software

features

widely applicable

  • Our detection systems work for all microorganisms, including filamentous ones

easy installation

  • All systems are safe and very easy to install in most shaking incubators

  • Systems are designed to allow autoclavability of culture vessels 

adaptable

  • All systems are suitable for aerobic and anaerobic cultivations

  • Vessel sizes are adaptable upon request

easy data handling

  • Data acquisition is handled by intuitive softwares

  • The saved data can be directly opened with Excel, Notepad etc.

Get in touch for more info and demos!

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