Laboratory fermenter for high-throughput fermentation and cell culture
The Biostream BioCompact laboratory fermenter is a flexible benchtop bioreactor designed for researchers who require high throughput screening, parallel cultivation, and efficient early-stage bioprocess development. Suitable for both microbial cultivation and cell culture, the system supports working volumes up to 7.5 L while providing the flexibility needed for strain optimisation, media development, and process scale-up. Its compact footprint makes it ideal for laboratories where space is limited, yet performance cannot be compromised. Available from Apex Scientific, a trusted supplier of laboratory equipment in South Africa, the BioCompact delivers scalable performance without increasing laboratory space requirements.
Designed for parallel bioprocess development
Unlike conventional laboratory fermenter systems, the BioCompact is engineered for parallel experimentation. Powered by the BOS 3.0 control platform, multiple benchtop bioreactor controllers can operate simultaneously, allowing researchers to run up to 32 parallel fermentations from a single platform. As a result, laboratories can accelerate microbial cultivation studies, compare process conditions, and optimise cell culture workflows far more efficiently than with sequential experiments.
Furthermore, the stackable controller design maximises laboratory bench space by allowing multiple systems to be arranged vertically. Consequently, laboratories can expand high throughput capacity without requiring additional infrastructure or laboratory space.
Flexible vessel options for evolving applications
The Biostream BioCompact uses universal vessels that simplify scale-up and process transfer. Vessel dimensions remain consistent across different working volumes, making it easier to move between development stages while maintaining comparable mixing and process conditions. Mechanical and magnetic drive configurations are available to accommodate different bioprocess requirements.
In addition, researchers can select from multiple impeller and mixing options, including pitched blade, marine, spin filter, and cell lift configurations. The vessels are also designed to fit smaller laboratory autoclaves, simplifying sterilisation and reducing preparation time. To further improve maintenance and servicing, each vessel is supplied with a 3D reference model that assists with component identification and spare parts management.
Built for modern research laboratories
Whether supporting microbial cultivation, fermentation optimisation, or cell culture process development, the BioCompact provides an excellent balance between flexibility, scalability, and ease of use. It offers greater customisation than entry-level systems while maintaining a compact, accessible benchtop design suitable for academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and industrial laboratories throughout South Africa.
As a trusted supplier of laboratory equipment, Apex Scientific provides expert application support to help laboratories select the right laboratory fermenter for their research requirements.
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