Laboratory bioreactor automation

The buyer's problem

Lab fermenter fleets often combine bespoke equipment and control needs. Limited redundancy, inconsistent recipes and fragmented live data or batch reports make repeatability and scale-up harder.

What we replace

• Control cabinets, HMI and automation components that require replacement after fleet and equipment assessment.
• Control loops or servo-driven agitation components where legacy performance does not meet agreed needs.
• Data storage and reporting components that cannot provide the required availability or batch visibility.

What we retain where suitable

• Existing vessels, probes and utility arrangements that meet the intended operating range.
• Cell-culture and fermentation methods, recipes and parameter relationships gathered from scientists and operators.
• Existing lab systems and IT/OT connections where their interfaces are suitable.

Control platforms

The matching laboratory bioreactor case study does not name a PLC, HMI or SCADA vendor. Confirm platform requirements with engineering for the specific fleet.

Validation deliverables: FAT through PQ

Deliverables and responsibilities are agreed with your engineering and quality teams. PQ approval remains with the equipment owner.

• FAT: control-loop, recipe, alarm and data-capture protocol with test records and deviations for the agreed unit or fleet scope.
• SAT: cabinet, instrumentation, network and operating checks recorded in the site acceptance report.
• DQ / IQ / OQ: scoped design review, installation records, operational protocols and executed evidence linked to customer requirements.
• PQ: technical support for approved culture/process-performance protocols, run records and operational handover; acceptance remains with the customer.

Matching project experience

The case study reports delivery for 30+ laboratory fermenters, maximized RPM accuracy, minimized vibration, IT/OT-ready architecture and a fastest handover of 10 days.

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