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Bioprocessing in today’s world encompasses efficiency in all its aspects. When quality and output are of utmost importance, it is the modern machinery that helps to improve the processes and deliver results unlike any other. Meet IKA’s HABITAT Research bioreactor, which is poised to change the bioprocessing landscape. With this exceptional equipment, all the components are available for the performance of modern bioprocessing, as this system integrates over one hundred years of laboratory practice with the most advanced bioprocessing techniques. This system uses in vitro, fermentation, and phototrophic bioreactors.

HABITAT Research Bioreactor: A Leap Forward in Bioprocessing

The HABITAT Research bioreactor is a compact benchtop system crafted for versatility, precision, and ease of use. It addresses the challenges faced in bioprocessing while setting new benchmarks in functionality.

Smart Design for Streamlined Operations

One of the standout features of the HABITAT bioreactor is its ergonomic design, which prioritizes user convenience:

1. Ergonomic Lid Stand: The bioreactor’s lid can be securely attached to a stand that makes handling heavy components easier. This innovative stand allows for height adjustments, ensuring safe and ergonomic operations while mounting or dismounting the lid.
2. Clearly Labeled Ports: All ports on the lid are clearly marked to ensure accurate connections during setup and maintenance, reducing errors and saving time.

Such thoughtful design elements make the HABITAT bioreactor not just functional but also highly user-friendly.

Advanced Monitoring and Control

Efficient bioprocessing requires precise monitoring of key variables.

The HABITAT bioreactor excels in this domain:

1. Built-In Sensors: The system includes sensors for critical parameters like pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), temperature, and anti-foam, ensuring accurate monitoring and control. Users can also integrate advanced sensors for off-gas analysis and viable biomass detection.
2. Status LED Display: A built-in LED system provides real-time updates on critical parameters, including stirrer speed, temperature, pH, and DO. This allows for immediate identification of malfunctions, even without external devices like PCs or tablets.

Automation further enhances efficiency, as the intuitive software controls key variables with minimal manual intervention.

Modular Flexibility for Tailored Solutions

The HABITAT Research bioreactor offers a modular design that can be adapted to suit diverse bioprocessing needs:

1. Customizable Vessels: Available in single- or double-walled glass options ranging from 0.5L to 10L, the vessels cater to various scales of operation.
2. Versatile Accessories: From impellers and spargers to foam breakers and LED panels, the HABITAT system allows users to assemble the perfect setup for their specific application. For example, its LED panels enable photobioreactor conversions, making it a multi-functional powerhouse.
3. Temperature Control: Integrated cooling fingers and heating blankets ensure precise thermal regulation, critical for maintaining optimal growth conditions.

Why the HABITAT Research Bioreactor

Stands Out

What sets the HABITAT Research bioreactor apart is its ability to deliver efficiency without compromising on versatility or precision. It serves as a one-stop solution for a variety of bioprocessing applications, including:

1. Cell Culture: Suitable for cultivating a wide range of cell types with controlled growth conditions.
2. Fermentation: Ideal for microbial and enzymatic processes, thanks to its robust monitoring and control features.
3. Phototrophic Cultivation: The addition of LED panels allows for efficient light-driven cultivation processes.

Beyond its technical capabilities, the HABITAT bioreactor is also a forward-thinking investment. With cross-platform integration options like OPC UA, USB, Ethernet, and RS-232 interfaces, it connects seamlessly to SCADA systems, making it scalable for larger bioprocessing setups.

Enhancing Bioprocessing Workflows

The significance of bioprocessing efficiency has shifted from being an added benefit to the new routine for laboratories wishing to remain competitive in a rapidly developed market. The HABITAT Research bioreactor is a transformation of the concept, providing an extensive innovative, accurate, and adaptable solution.

The device’s advanced automation, broad modularity and thoughtful ergonomics make it an irreplaceable device for researchers and professionals. From everyday operational routine to cutting edge science, the HABITAT bioreactor is accomplishing what was never believed possible in bioprocessing.

Conclusion

Efficiency in bioprocessing is about more than just saving time; it’s about maximizing potential. With tools like IKA’s HABITAT Research bioreactor, laboratories can unlock new levels of productivity and innovation.
Discover how the HABITAT Research bioreactor can transform your bioprocessing workflows. To learn more or request a demo, visit IKA’s HABITAT Overview.

About IKA:

Founded in 1910, IKA has evolved into a global leader in laboratory, analytical, and process technology. With over a century of experience, IKA boasts a rich legacy of pioneering solutions that have revolutionized industries worldwide. Our innovative product portfolio reflects our commitment to excellence, featuring cutting-edge technologies designed to meet the diverse needs of our customers. From innovative mixing, dispersing, and homogenizing equipment to state-of-the-art Bio reactors and analytical instruments, IKA delivers precision, reliability, and efficiency in every product.