GE Healthcare ÄKTAprocess 1/2' Automated Liquid Chromatography System for Biopharmaceutical Scale-Up

The GE Healthcare ÄKTAprocess 1/2' Liquid Chromatography System is a fully automated, flexible liquid chromatography system engineered for large-scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing and process scale-up. Designed to seamlessly transition workflows from laboratory-scale ÄKTAexplorer and ÄKTApilot systems to industrial biomanufacturing, it supports critical applications in protein purification, monoclonal antibody processing, vaccine production, and advanced gene and cell therapy downstream processing.

Key features include:

• Automated liquid chromatography with precise, reproducible process control via the intuitive UNICORN control software, facilitating seamless bioprocessing and synthetic biology workflows.
• Scalability with customizable configurations, supporting flow rates up to 1,800 L/h, enabling high-throughput bioprocess scale-up crucial for molecular diagnostics and biomanufacturing pipelines.
• Manufactured using USP Class VI materials to ensure full regulatory compliance and support for cGMP standards, critical in clinical diagnostics and pharmaceutical production environments.
• Integrated column packing technology (AxiChrom) optimizing chromatographic separation efficiency, vital for downstream bioprocessing of recombinant proteins and biotherapeutics.
• Compact footprint with built-in computer and robust construction tailored for industrial bioprocess facilities.

Technical specifications:

• Weight: 450 kg (990 lbs)
• Dimensions: 41 cm (L) × 33 cm (W) × 64 cm (H) [16" × 13" × 25"]

This system is widely adopted in biotechnology industries where process automation, regulatory compliance, and bioprocess scale-up are essential. It provides versatility for integration into diverse biomanufacturing workflows, including gene editing product purification and synthetic biology research platforms, making it a critical instrument in modern pharmaceutical and biomedical engineering environments.