Biobook Compact

The Biobook Compact is expertly engineered for intelligent bioprocessing, serving biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and food industry laboratories. It efficiently manages research and development processes by bridging the gap between laboratory and pilot-scale operations within a compact design.

This system distinguishes itself from traditional benchtop units that are often bulky and inflexible. Key to its functionality is the Smart-BioFlex™ software, which provides seamless format adaptability and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) upgrade capabilities, making it ideal for labs that emphasize precision, flexibility, and compliance.

Key Features:

• Plug-and-play simplicity: The unit is preconfigured, pre-validated, and ready to use without delay.
• Smart-BioFlex™ software: Offers intuitive and powerful functionality with real-time prediction and prevention of process deviations.
• Versatile applications: Suitable for microbial, mammalian, plant, and synthetic workflows.
• Scalable design: Supports scaling from 300 mL to 15 L without the need to switch platforms.
• GMP-ready pathways: Compliance options are built-in, requiring no additional setups.
• Dual-reactor configuration: Facilitates parallel experimentation to optimize processes faster.
• AI-based control: Uses predictive automation for optimal growth conditions, minimizing the need for manual adjustments.
• Integrated I/O slots: Ready for integration with ancillary analyzers and external platforms with minimal setup time.

The system is designed with a focus on advanced bioprocessing, aiming to deliver an accessible bioprocessing experience from the start, whether in a university, biotech startup, or industrial R&D environment. It overcomes the complexities of conventional systems, which often have steep learning curves and complex configuration requirements.

System Specifications:

• Working Volume: 500 mL to 15 L
• Controller Options: Single
• Agitation Types: Available in Rushton, Marine, Pitched Blade, or custom impellers, adjustable between 0–1500 rpm
• Vessel Materials: Jacketed Glass, Stainless Steel, or Single-Use
• Sensor Suite: Includes pH, DO, temperature, ORP, foam, level, biomass (NIR), dissolved CO₂, and conductivity
• Temperature Control: +4°C to +80°C with an accuracy of ±0.1°C and optional chiller integration
• Gas Control: MFCs or rotameters for various gases like Air, O₂, CO₂, N₂, CH₄, and H₂
• Pumps: Offers 4–6 variable-speed stepper peristaltic pumps
• Scales: Integrated balances for vessel weight and feed rate monitoring

The Biobook Compact's automation and software features include Smart-BioFlex™, with real-time monitoring, remote access, data logging, and integration with OPC-UA and Modbus protocols. Online analyzers are available for cell viability, off-gas analysis, glucose, and more.