Biobook Compact
One vessel, complete control. The Biobook Compact bridges lab and process development in a benchtop system built for cell culture, microbial fermentation and small-scale GMP production — 0.5–30 L total volume, Bioflex™ SCADA software included.
Overview
The Biobook Compact is a versatile, high-performance single-vessel benchtop bioreactor system designed for cell culture and microbial fermentation in research, process development, and small-scale GMP environments. Its compact stainless-steel construction integrates advanced process control, gas management, and data acquisition within a minimal footprint. Engineered for precision, scalability, and reproducibility, the Biobook Compact provides reliable performance for a wide range of academic, industrial, and biopharmaceutical applications.
At a glance
Available culture vessels
Three vessel types, all compatible with the same Biobook Compact control unit.
| Type | Material | Total volume | Working volume | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass, autoclavable | Borosilicate + 316L SS headplate | 0.5–15 L | 0.3–12 L | Jacketed or single-wall, Rushton/pitched impellers |
| Stainless steel, autoclavable | 316L SS, electropolished | 3–30 L | 0.8–25 L | Pressure ≤ 2 barg, CIP/SIP option |
| Single-use, polycarbonate | γ-sterilized rigid body | 0.5–10 L | 0.25–8 L | Pre-sterilized DO/pH sensors, disposable tubing |
Where it’s used
- Mammalian, insect, and stem cell culture
- Microbial fermentation (E. coli, yeast, fungi, algae)
- Biopharmaceutical R&D (vaccines, mAbs, mRNA, biosimilars)
- Industrial biotech (biofuels, enzymes, polymers, biogas)
- Food & Agritech (cellular meat, plant cell culture)
- Education and training laboratories
Service & validation
- IQ/OQ/PQ documentation packages
- Preventive maintenance plans
- Remote diagnostics and online support
- Operator training and certification
- cGMP validation and traceability packages
Compatible accessories
Documentation (PDF)
Technical documents in PDF.
Frequently asked questions
The Biobook Compact supports vessels from 0.5 to 30 L total volume (0.25–25 L working volume depending on vessel type): autoclavable glass (0.5–15 L), autoclavable stainless steel (3–30 L), and single-use polycarbonate (0.5–10 L), all on the same control unit.
Rushton 6-blade, pitched 45°, marine 3-blade, axial and low-shear impellers are available, selectable per application. Aeration uses 4 standard gas lines (air, O₂, N₂, CO₂) plus overlay, with DO-cascade control and O₂/N₂ enrichment via 4 thermal MFCs.
Yes. The Bioflex™ SCADA software is compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 — electronic audit trail and e-signatures. Full IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and cGMP validation packages are available on request.
Weighing platform, feed/harvest bottles, heating blanket or R-Wet thermostating unit, sparger/microsparger, sterile filter holder, interchangeable impellers, gas analyzer and CIP pump trolley — see the accessories section below.
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