NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new family of single-use bioreactor controller platforms from technology collaborator Applikon Biotechnology provide the versatility and performance required for both highly configurable cGMP and cost-effective research biopharmaceutical applications. Thermo Fisher Scientific will showcase the new bioreactor controllers during INTERPHEX 2014, Jacob Javitz Convention Center, New York City, March 18-20, 2014, Booth #3544.
The new bioreactor controllers will be sold under the Thermo Scientific brand for use across its Thermo Scientific single-use systems, delivering exceptional versatility, performance and simple operation. The specific functions of the bioreactor are preconfigured to ensure optimal communication, robust function and reduce setup and install time.
“We have a long history of successful collaboration with Applikon,” said Millie Ullah, senior product manager, single-use technology, Thermo Fisher Scientific. “The supply agreement deepens our relationship and provides our customers with assurance that both companies are committed to supporting their needs.”
A leading supplier of bioreactor control systems to the biopharma market, Applikon offers two platforms: i-Control, a highly configurable cGMP solution in a choice of Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC platforms, and the ez-Control, a cost-effective and flexible solution for research and development applications. With more than 200 joint customers, the Applikon control systems are well accepted in the market and offer clear advantages in reliability and ease of operation.
“Applikon and Thermo Fisher have a shared vision of single-use bioreactor systems and we look forward to continue to create solutions that integrate Thermo Scientific HyPerforma Single-Use Bioreactors with our advanced bioreactor control systems,” said Erik Kakes, vice president of sales, Applikon Biotechnology.
To learn more about Thermo Scientific Cell Culture and Bioprocessing technology, visit www.thermoscientific.com/bioprocessing.
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