Sartorius Stedim Biotech has recently launched the ambr 250 high throughput (ht) perfusion, a new automated parallel bioreactor system. It has been specially designed for rapid cell culture perfusion process development to optimize production of therapeutic antibodies, states the company.

Sartorius Stedim Biotech launched a new wave mixed system developed specifically for closed, automated expansion of consistent quality cell products such as ex vivo cellular immunotherapies. The new GMP platform, which combines the single-use Flexsafe bag technology with the company’s expertise in biopharmaceutical automation, was introduced at Phacilitate Leaders World 2019 in Miami.

Have centrifugal pumps reached their limits? When is it worthwhile considering displacement pumps — Pump expertise for chemical and food processes: When centrifugal pumps reach their limits, it is time for displacement pumps. Whether as eccentric or screw spindle pumps — particularly for challenging media or in hygienic processes, it is worth taking your pump considerations a step further.

Hermetic-Pumpen was recognised with the “Russian oil and gas industries’ best centrifugal-pump manufacturer for 2013” award during the Nefte Gas Pererabotka conference for Russian refineries. The award was presented recently in Moscow and is the result of an independent survey involving 60 Russian refineries.

KSB South Africa in cooperation with Eagle Burgmann specified high-efficiency magnetic couplings to seal the shaft for the newly designed API 685 process pump. It was also decided to use the couplings from the proven MAK685 series because they reliably cover a broad application field in the higher pressure and performance range.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the leading international trade medium PROCESS awarded the "Milestone Award in Chemical, Pharma and Process Engineering“ to 16 supplier companies that served as industry pioneers and innovators.

Sulzer takes its expertise in pumping solutions to the next level by introducing the Sulzer Sense wireless IoT condition monitoring system. The company’s long experience in demanding industrial processes ensures that the Sulzer Sense monitoring device is built for real-life needs and conditions.

At Brau Beviale, Watson-Marlow showcased its specialist range of technology for the drinks industry, including the Sine pump Certa. The pump’s high performance and versatility has been illustrated with the mixer Turbo Digi which is manufactured by Famix-Maschinenbau. This system uses Certa for metering syrup, providing gentle transfer and excellent CIP-capabilities.

Graco has launched the Sealed 4-Ball Plus Lower. Competitive analysis shows that the new high-capacity circulation pump lower has the industry’s highest fluid delivery at the lowest cycle rates.

Softing joins Emerson’s Delta V Alliance Product Program and extends intelligent device management across the field to islands of devices and out to the enterprise to remote subject matter experts. To meet the increasing requirements for energy efficiency and flexibility in modern process manufacturing, information about processes and plant statuses is required which can be exchanged across systems. To achieve this, sensors, devices, control systems and production plants have to be networked horizontally and vertically.