Compact fermentor for research and scale-up studies

Optimize your bioprocess development with a desktop fermentor that offers precise temperature control, versatile stirring capabilities, and comprehensive data logging, ideal for scaling up experimental findings in small-scale and pilot production environments.

Cultivates and Optimizes Microbial and Cell Cultures

The Desk Top Fermentor from Marubishi Bioengineering offers a versatile solution for biotech and pharmaceutical applications, accommodating various cell types from microbes to mammalian cells. Its unique hollowed bottom end plate facilitates accurate temperature control through mild heating and rapid cooling, ensuring optimal fermentation conditions. With interchangeable vessel sizes up to 10 liters, it provides full-scale fermentation capabilities in a compact form. Tailored for precision, it includes top or bottom entry driving systems and multiple stirring impellers to cater to different culture processes, such as aerobic and anaerobic fermentations. Ideal for producing biologics, vaccines, and enzyme supplements, this fermentor features a user-friendly interface, integration with bioprocess controllers, and options for data logging via USB. The equipment is energy-efficient, utilizing mass flow controllers for aeration and precise agitation systems. Available in materials that resist corrosion, it is suitable for harsh processing environments. The fermentor conforms to industry standards for quality and safety, offering seamless integration into existing production lines and easing operational challenges through its modular design and easy maintenance. Customizable features include pressure handling up to 0.2MPa(G) and optional automation enhancements, ensuring optimal performance across diverse fermentation applications.

Benefits

  • Ensures efficient fermentation with precise temperature and aeration control, improving culture yield and quality.
  • Minimizes space requirements while maintaining full-scale fermentor functions, ideal for labs with limited space.
  • Offers flexibility in culture conditions, supporting both aerobic and anaerobic processes for diverse bioproduction needs.
  • Reduces setup and operational time through user-friendly interfaces and automated data logging, increasing productivity.
  • Enhances process reliability with modular design and compatibility with industry-standard bioprocess controllers.

General


Applications
Microbial cultures,Algae cultures,Fine chemicals,Cell cultures,Nutraceuticals,Biopharmaceuticals,Enzymes,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Biologics,Amino acids,Ethanol,Vaccines,Probiotic cultures,Insulin,Monoclonal antibodies,Bioplastics,Biopesticides,Yeast extracts,Enzyme supplements,Spirulina powders,Chlorella supplements,Recombinant proteins
Steps before
Sterilization,Preparation of culture media,Inoculation
Steps after
Downstream processing,Purification,Data analysis
Input ingredients
aerobic microbes,anaerobes,ultra thermophilic bacteria,micro algae,mammalian suspension cells,phototropic bacteria,cyanobacteria,blue algae,Euglena,Chlorella vulgaris,Botryococcus,Aurantiochytrium,Koji,rice mold,soy beans
Output ingredients
cultured cells,fermented products,biomass,gas outputs (O2,CO2)
Market info
Marubishi Bioengineering is known for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality bioreactors and fermentation systems for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, reputed for their precision-engineering and customization to meet specific client requirements.

Technical Specifications


Vessel Capacity
0.5 to 10 liters
Temperature Control
Mild heating and rapid cooling
Driving System
Top or bottom entry
Stirring Impeller Type
Various types available
Process Compatibility
Aerobic and anaerobic
Channel Measurement
Up to 12 channels (Bioneer-Neo series)
Touch Panel Size
7-inch (Bioneer-Neo),5.7-inch (Bioneer)
Automation
Manual and auto modes available
Pressure Range
Up to 0.2 MPa(G),over if requested
Light Source Options
White LED,CCFL,fluorescent
ORP Measurement
Included in Bioneer-Neo
Data Saving
USB port for CSV format
Device Width
188mm (Bioneer-Neo)
Intermittent Agitation
For solid state culture fermentor
Humidity Control
Spray sterile water in solid state fermentor

Operating Characteristics


Fermentor type
Desktop / Compact
Temperature control
Mild heating / Rapid cooling
Driving system
Top or Bottom entry
Stirring impeller type
Various types available
Aeration type
Aerobic / Anaerobic
Oxygen transfer rate
High efficiency
Culture process compatibility
Aerobic microbes / Anaerobes / Algae / Mammalian cells

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Compatible with various cells such as anaerobes,ultra thermophilic bacteria,microalgae,mammalian suspension cells
Cleanability
Autoclavable vessels up to 10 liters
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Suitable for diverse and potentially corrosive bioprocess liquids

Physical Characteristics


Machine Footprint
Compact
Vessel Size
0.5 to 10 liters
Entry System
Top or Bottom Entry
Impeller Type
Various for different culture processes
Heating/Cooling
Hollowed Bottom End Plate for Mild Heating/Rapid Cooling
Control Panel Type
7-inch or 5.7-inch Color Graphic Touch Panel

Custom Options


Control panel type
7-inch wide color graphic touch panel
Control panel type
5.7 inch color touch panel
Entry driving system
Top or bottom entry
Stirring impeller types
Various types available
Vessel volume
0.5 to 10 liters
Feeding control mode
Various modes available
Measurement channels
Max. 8 or 12 channels
Integration possibilities
USB port/RS232c serial port for PC connection
Culture process
Aerobic,anaerobes,ultra thermophilic bacteria,etc.