At the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands, professors and PhD students needed a new solution for evolutionary engineering – to improve the study of genetically engineered cells in the pursuit of replacing more petrochemicals with plant-based materials. This called for a robust, flexible, and automated bioreactor setup tailored to meet the specific challenges related to evolution studies.

Regardless of whether the bioreactor is being prepared for a same-use application or an entirely different one, all bioreactor components, as well as liquid media, must be made ready through an effective and reproducible process.

An automated, preprogrammed cleaning process employs best practices for cleaning the multi-use bioreactor. This allows you to validate your cleaning process and ensure that your bioreactor is ready for sterilization.

Clean labware is a critical component in any laboratory because contaminated labware can lead to false test results and expensive re-testing.

Cross contamination in BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories represents a significant risk to personnel and the surrounding community due to the dangerous agents housed within these facilities. 

BSL-3 and BSL-4 laboratories highlight the fact that if proper protocols are not followed, contamination can cause detrimental results.