Getinge Applikon Biotechnology my-Control Autoclavable Small-Scale Bioreactor System for Cell Culture

The Getinge Applikon Biotechnology my-Control Autoclavable Bioreactor System Unit 2 is a compact benchtop bioreactor designed for precise control of small-scale cell culture and bioprocess applications. Widely adopted in biotechnology research, it supports critical process parameter monitoring essential for molecular diagnostics and biomanufacturing workflows.

Key features include:

• Bioreactor volume: Total 550 mL, working volume 100–400 mL glass MiniBio 500 reactor, compatible with autoclavable vessels
• Control inputs: pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), agitation speed, liquid level
• Gas flow management: Four mass flow controllers (MFCs) for N2 (160 mL/min), Air (160 mL/min), O2 (40 mL/min), CO2 (40 mL/min) enabling precise aeration and gas composition control
• Liquid handling: Three variable speed peristaltic pumps (0–200 rpm) for addition and removal of media and reagents, supporting automated feed strategies
• Stirring system: Brushless direct-drive motor with marine impeller, stirrer speed from 50 to 1750 rpm, maximum tip speed 2.0 m/s for homogeneous mixing without contamination risk
• Temperature control: Electrical heating blanket and cooling condenser integrated in jacketed bioreactor vessel for tight thermal regulation
• Process parameter regulation: pH controlled by CO2 addition combined with alkali pump; DO managed through gas blending and agitation adjustments; level controlled via pump systems
• Modularity and expandability: Compatible with additional sensor types (pH, DO, ORP) and different vessel sizes (0.5–3L options available) for custom bioprocess setups
• Software-controlled my-Control system: Enables real-time monitoring and automated control, crucial for cell culture fermentation, biomolecule production, and media optimization workflows
• Application relevance: Critical in biopharmaceutical production pipelines, small-scale bioprocess scale-up studies, gene editing research, synthetic biology, and strain optimization in microbial biotechnology

This system’s robust design and integrated features support reliable bioprocess development in clinical diagnostics, live-cell imaging, and molecular cloning applications. Its brushless motor and autoclavable components enhance sterility and reduce maintenance, making it suitable for research laboratories and bioprocessing environments focused on biomanufacturing and synthetic biology.

The package includes the complete my-Control controller, glass MiniBio reactor, brushless stirrer motor M01.1, temperature and pH probe interfaces, heating blanket, electrical cooling condenser, communication cables, and laptop for system operation. The system has been fully serviced and tested to ensure operational integrity, with warranty and technical support provided by Getinge Applikon Biotechnology.

With precise control over critical bioprocess parameters, the my-Control Bioreactor System is essential for biotechnology research professionals seeking scalable, reliable cell culture solutions.