Modular Bioreactor System

North Carolina State University is seeking a modular bioreactor system for parallel processing and testing of growth conditions for bacterial and mammalian cell species. The system should be compact and self-contained, with the ability to monitor up to 8 process runs in total. The system should include microbial bioreactor modules, cell culture reusable stainless steel bioreactor tanks, and a host computer with a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The system should also include features such as load cells to monitor biomass, a camera for constant viewing and foam monitoring, integrated off-gas analysis, and a range of gas distributors and agitation propellers. • The system should be able to run aerobically and anaerobically. • The system should have a working volume of up to 250 ml. • The system should be of modular design so that it can be used as standalone controllers. • The system should include feed lines to add additional nutrients, buffers, antifoam, etc. • The system should include pH and DO probes and ports. • The system should have the capability to add up to 4 different gases.