Benchtop bioreactors for microbial fermentation

Optimize your bioprocessing with scalable benchtop bioreactors, ideal for precise control and parallel operations in cell culture and fermentation, allowing seamless transition from lab-scale to pilot-scale production.

Facilitates Parallel Bioprocessing and Fermentation

The Ambr® 250 Modular from Sartorius is a compact benchtop bioreactor ideal for biopharmaceutical R&D and process optimization. It integrates single-use technology, enabling efficient batch, fed-batch, and perfusion processes. This system supports parallel operations with modular units ranging from 2 to 8 bioreactors, all under intuitive software control. Key applications include monoclonal antibodies, vaccines, and gene therapies, producing end-products like erythropoietin, insulin, and CAR-T cell therapies. The Ambr® 250 Modular features enhanced energy efficiency through optimized mixing and gas insertion, reducing operating costs and environmental impact. It offers autoclavable and single-use vessel options, ensuring flexibility and compatibility with various bioprocessing needs. Compliance with GMP standards guarantees suitability for regulated environments, and customizable vessel configurations allow precise process design tailored to specific applications.

Benefits

  • Enhances productivity with parallel bioreactor operation, optimizing resource use.
  • Lowers operational costs via energy-efficient design, reducing power consumption.
  • Ensures compliance with stringent GMP standards, suitable for regulated industries.
  • Offers versatile compatibility with autoclavable or single-use vessels.
  • Streamlines process optimization with intuitive control software, simplifying user operation.

General


Applications
Cell culture,Biologics,Vaccines,Pharmaceuticals,Microbial fermentation,Monoclonal antibodies,Mrna production,Regenerative medicine,Biosimilars,Biopharmaceuticals,Cell and gene therapy,Bioprocessing
End products
Bivalent hpv vaccine,Stem cell therapies,Hepatitis b vaccine,Single-stranded mrna therapeutics,Car-t cell therapies,Erythropoietin,Insulin,Antibody-drug conjugates,Aav-based gene therapies,Trastuzumab,Recombinant proteins,Filgrastim,Viral vectors,Infliximab,Rituximab,Bevacizumab,Onasemnogene abeparvovec,Interferons,Pembrolizumab
Steps before
Cell Line Development,Culture Media Preparation,Sampling
Steps after
Downstream Processing,Filtration,Sterility Testing,Sample Preparation for Assay Development
Input ingredients
microbial cultures,cell cultures,media,buffers,nutrients,gases,substrates
Output ingredients
cultured cells,fermentation products,bioprocess materials,harvested biomass
Market info
Sartorius AG is renowned for manufacturing high-precision laboratory and bioprocess equipment. They specialize in filtration, fermentation, and cell cultivation systems, known for their innovation and reliability in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Technical Specifications


Vessel Volume,Autoclavable
1 L to 10 L
Vessel Volume,Single-Use
250 mL and 2 L
Type of Process
Batch,Fed-Batch,Perfusion
Number of Bioreactors in System
2 to 8 Modules
System Expansion Capability
Expandable from 2 to 8 Bioreactors
Stirred-Tank Dimensions
Height to Diameter Ratio Available
Integrated Control Software
Intuitive System Software
Control Units
Biostat® B-DCU,Biostat® RM
Probe Insertions
Multiple Ports Available
Gas Mixing Capability
Yes,with Central Stirrer Element
Aeration Capability
Provided via Stirred-Tank Design
Material for Vessel
Glass,Single-Wall,Double-Wall
Bioreactor Design
Stirred-Tank with Defined Height Dimension Ratio
Motor Placement
Head Plate Mounted

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Fed-batch / Perfusion
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual
Integration of process analytical tools
Available

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Benchtop
Small footprint fits on lab bench
Vessel Type
Single-use and multi-use vessels
Vessel Capacity
1 to 10 L for autoclavable
250 mL and 2 L for single-use
Control Panel
Intuitive system software
PLC/SCADA
Stirrer Element
Central stirrer driven by motor
Ports
Multiple ports for probe insertions,substrate addition,gas insertion,sample removal
Modularity
Expandable from 2 to 8 bioreactors

Custom Options


Control panel type
Intuitive system software
Integration possibilities
Fully integrated single-use systems
Scalability
1 to 10 L multi-use,250 mL to 2 L single-use
Independent control units
Up to two culture units