Sartorius Stedim Biotech (SSB) today announced the 2015 version of the ambr® systems (ambr® 15 and ambr® 250) will be supplied with integrated BioPAT® MODDE Software for Design of Experiments (DoE), powered by Umetrics. This will allow bioprocess scientists to easily implement DoE into their work flow for simpler process optimisation and scale-up to larger single-use BIOSTAT® pilot and manufacturing scale bioreactors, making bioprocess development faster and more cost-effective. The integrated DoE software will enable scientists to quickly establish a…

Qosina is pleased to announce the addition of seven new sanitary flanges with barbs, in stock and ready for immediate delivery. Available in two sizes, 0.5 inch/0.75 mini (#51617 – #51619) and 1 inch/1.5 inch standard (#51620 – #51623). Sanitary flanges have an oversized hose barb design that facilitates a strong adhesion to a biopharmaceutical tubing line reducing the need for ties. Featuring a true bore design through the entire connector, the barb ensures a smooth transition from tubing to…

Lonza, a global leader in biological and cell therapy manufacturing and TiGenix, an advanced biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing novel therapeutics from allogeneic expanded adipose-derived stem cells (eASCs) in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, announced today an agreement for the supply of TiGenix’s eASC product, Cx601. Under the agreement, Lonza will manufacture material for the Phase 3 trial of Cx601 in the US at Lonza’s cell therapy production facility in Walkersville, Maryland (US). Cx601 is a locally-injected suspension of…

“We have always been rather unconventional” Back in 1965, Alexander Hawrylenko opened the Hawrylenko Technik in a vacant Basel kiosk. Fifty years later the name of the biotechnology specialist still incorporates his initials. By now, INFORS HT has become one of the world’s most prestigious developers and manufacturers of shakers, bioreactors and software. However, in this anniversary year 2015 the Swiss-based company is not just celebrating its own achievements but above all giving something back to its staff and to…

Avacta Analytical has extended the versatility of the Optim® 2 protein stability and characterisation instruments, with a version featuring an additional 375-nm laser that significantly enhances the measurement of stability information for membrane proteins. “Approximately 30% of the human genome encodes membrane proteins, which include receptors, transport proteins and enzymes,” says Avacta’s Dr. Geoff Platt. “So, this product will be of particular interest to those responsible for formulation and research in drug companies and academia.” The capability of the Optim…

Boehringer Ingelheim, a research-based, global pharmaceutical company, and VTU Technology, a leading contract research and development company, announced today the renewal of their global Pichia pastoris technology collaboration agreement. VTU Technology, currently offering a very broad and versatile technology platform available for Pichia pastoris protein production, will be responsible for carrying out the joint development program in VTU´s facilities in close collaboration between researchers from both companies. Boehringer Ingelheim has decided to prolong their ongoing technology agreement with VTU to…