Continuous bioprocessing offers immense potential to revolutionize the biopharmaceutical industry and the manufacturing of their pipeline biologic drugs. Some benefits of continuous bioprocessing include increased productivity, reduced production costs, improved process consistency, and product quality.
However, scaling this technology comes with critical challenges, particularly in real-time monitoring, process control, and ensuring product consistency.
In this article, we explore how we, at The Science Support, can help you facilitate microbial process development at scale with advanced solutions and technologies that will enhance your production capabilities and help you gain competitive advantages.
1. Real-Time Monitoring: The Foundation for Effective Continuous Processing
Real-time monitoring is essential for successful continuous bioprocessing. Traditional batch processing allows for regular sampling and manual adjustments, but in a continuous setting, biomanufacturers need robust and automated monitoring tools to continuously assess key parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen, and metabolite concentrations.
Cytiva’s Xcellerex XDR and WAVE Bioreactors for Streamlined Real-Time Monitoring
Cytiva’s Xcellerex XDR single-use stirred-tank bioreactor offers a scalable solution that enables seamless integration with advanced sensors for real-time monitoring, providing accurate, continuous measurements, critical for microbial processes. Meanwhile, the WAVE bioreactor supports real-time monitoring through embedded sensors and automation options, making it ideal for smaller-scale continuous bioprocesses where flexibility and adaptability are paramount. Explore Xcellerex XDR | Learn about WAVE Bioreactor
2. Process Control: Ensuring Stability and Reproducibility
Effective process control is vital in continuous bioprocessing to maintain consistent conditions, avoid drift, and ensure the reproducibility of outcomes. Managing these parameters in microbial fermentation can be complex due to rapid microbial growth rates and fluctuations in metabolite production.
Leveraging Xcellerex XDR for Consistent Process Control
The Xcellerex XDR bioreactor’s single-use design reduces the risk of cross-contamination and allows for rapid parameter adjustments, thanks to its user-friendly automation system. This bioreactor’s advanced controls allow you to maintain tight control over temperature, agitation, and feed rates, essential for ensuring the stability and reproducibility required in a continuous setting. Discover Xcellerex XDR
3. Consistency: Meeting Regulatory Standards in Continuous Bioprocessing
Product consistency remains a significant challenge, especially in biopharmaceuticals, where even minor fluctuations in product attributes can have substantial consequences. Maintaining uniform product quality in continuous microbial processes requires robust downstream processing solutions, particularly during protein purification.
Cytiva’s ÄKTA System: Consistent, High-Quality Protein Purification
The ÄKTA protein purification system supports continuous bioprocessing by offering automation and precision in protein purification. By maintaining stringent control over chromatography conditions, ÄKTA ensures high product consistency that meets rigorous regulatory standards. This system is designed for scalability, allowing you to seamlessly move from development to commercial production without compromising product quality. Learn more about AKTA chromatography systems.
Thanks to our long-standing cooperation with key technology providers, we, at The Science Support, can provide you with superior integrated solutions to help you improve continuous bioprocessing at any scale. You may view our complete suite of solutions for biopharmaceutical applications here.