What is a fermenter bioreactor?
A fermenter or bioreactor is industrial or laboratory equipment used to culture microorganisms, animal cells, plant cells, or bacterial cells under controlled conditions. It is used to produce substances of interest such as proteins, enzymes, vaccines, or metabolites.
It allows the physical and chemical parameters essential for cell growth and biological production to be controlled. These include temperature, pH, oxygenation, agitation, pressure, and sterility. Fermenters/bioreactors are generally equipped with sensors and automated control systems to ensure the stability of the environment and the reproducibility of results.
In short, a fermenter or bioreactor is a smart tank dedicated to controlled biological culture and production. It is used in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agri-food, and research to transform living matter into high value-added products.
Actini Group offers three types of fermenters, each suited to different capacities: autoclavable fermenters (2 to 8 liters), laboratory fermenters (20 to 40 liters), and industrial fermenters (100 liters and above).