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In our news section, we not only provide the latest updates and analysis on advancements and trends in biotechnology, but we also highlight our own events that we organize for the scientific and professional community. Here you will find news about conferences, seminars, and workshops that we organize, focused on crucial topics such as the use of bioreactors, tangential flow filtration, and bioprocess supplies.

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Viral Vectors & VLPs: 2 Essential Breakthroughs in Medicine

Viral vectors and VLPs enable advanced gene therapies and vaccines by improving delivery, safety, and scalability for global health applications.

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What is Gene Therapy & Cell Therapy? Easy guide for everyone

Discover how gene and cell therapy work, their types, benefits, differences, and real-world uses. Learn why they’re transforming modern medicine.

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Elevate bioprocessing with perfusion and intensification

Discover how TECNIC’s perfusion and intensification solutions enhance bioprocess efficiency, scalability, and product quality from lab to production.

Biomaterials and 3D printing in bioprocessing

Explore how 3D printing and biomaterials transform bioprocessing, creating efficient bioreactor accessories and optimizing cell growth.

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TECNIC opens its innovative single-use manufacturing plant

Discover TECNIC's new single-use manufacturing plant, dedicated to bags, flow kits, and customizable elements for efficient, high-quality bioprocessing.

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VEGA and TECNIC: Enhancing bioprocess measurement together

Discover 5 key technologies from VEGA & TECNIC to enhance bioprocess measurement precision, fluid control and process reliability.

Mode	Element	Working pressure (bar[g])	Working pressure (psi[g])	T max (°C / °F)
Process	Vessel	0 / +2.5	0 / +36.3	+90 / 194
Process	Jacket	0 / +3.8	0 / +55.1	+90 / 194
Sterilisation	Vessel	0 / +2.5	0 / +36.3	+130 / 266
Sterilisation	Jacket	0 / +3.8	0 / +55.1	+150 / 302

Working volume	MU (Cell culture), reference	MB (Microbial), reference
10 L	0 to 300 rpm	0 to 1000 rpm
20 L	0 to 250 rpm	0 to 1000 rpm
30 L	0 to 200 rpm	0 to 1000 rpm
50 L	0 to 180 rpm	0 to 1000 rpm

Parameter	Typical value	Notes
Quantity	4 units (integrated)	In control tower; assignment defined by configuration
Speed	0-300 rpm	Variable control from eSCADA
Minimum flow	0-10 mL/min	Example with 0.8 mm ID tubing; depends on tubing and calibration
Maximum flow	Up to ~366 mL/min	Example with 4.8 mm ID tubing; actual flow depends on calibration
Operating modes	OFF / AUTO / MANUAL / PROFILE	AUTO typically associated to pH/DO/foam loops or recipe
Functions	PURGE, calibration, totaliser, PWM	PWM available for low flow setpoints below minimum operating level

Working volume (L)	VVM min	VVM max	Air (L/min)	O2 (10%) (L/min)	CO2 (20%) (L/min)	N2 (10%) (L/min)
10	0.5	1.5	5-15	0.5-1.5	1-3	0.5-1.5
20	0.5	1.5	10-30	1-3	2-6	1-3
30	0.5	1.5	15-45	1.5-4.5	3-9	1.5-4.5
50	0.5	1.5	25-75	2.5-7.5	5-15	2.5-7.5

Variable / function	Typical technology / interface	Status (STD/OPT)
Temperature (process/jacket)	Pt100 class A RTD	STD
Pressure (vessel/lines)	Pressure transmitter (4-20 mA / digital)	STD
Level (working volume)	Adjustable probe	STD
pH	Digital pH sensor (ARC or equivalent)	STD
DO (pO2)	Digital optical DO sensor (ARC or equivalent)	STD
Foam	Conductive/capacitive foam sensor	STD
Weight / mass balance	Load cell (integrated in skid)	STD
pCO2	Digital pCO2 sensor (ARC or equivalent)	OPT
Biomass (permittivity)	In-line or in-vessel sensor	OPT
VCD / TCD	In-situ cell density sensors	OPT (MU)
Off-gas (O2/CO2)	Gas analyser for OUR/CER	OPT
ORP / Redox	Digital ORP	OPT
Glucose / Lactate	PAT sensor	OPT

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News

Viral Vectors & VLPs: 2 Essential Breakthroughs in Medicine

What is Gene Therapy & Cell Therapy? Easy guide for everyone

Elevate bioprocessing with perfusion and intensification

Biomaterials and 3D printing in bioprocessing

TECNIC opens its innovative single-use manufacturing plant

VEGA and TECNIC: Enhancing bioprocess measurement together

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Cellular configuration

Cellular configuration

Microbial configuration

Cellular configuration

Technical specifications

Materials and finishes

Design conditions

Pressure control and safeguards

Agitation

Integrated peristaltic pumps (additions)

Gas flow control (microbial reference capacity)

Instrumentation and sensors

Automation, software and connectivity

Utilities

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Ordering and configuration

Cellular configuration

Technical specifications

ePILOT BR configuration questionnaire

Utility	Typical service / configuration	Pressure	Flow / power	Notes
Electrical	EU base: 400 VAC / 50 Hz (3~)	N/A	AutoSIP: 12 kW; External SIP: 5 kW	NA option: 480 VAC / 60 Hz; cabinet/wiring per NEC/NFPA 70; UL/CSA as required
Process gases	Air / O2 / CO2 / N2	Up to 2.5 bar(g) (36.3 psi)	According to setpoint	Typical OD10 pneumatic connections; final list depends on package
Instrument air	Pneumatic valves	Up to 6 bar(g) (87.0 psi)	N/A	Dry/filtered air recommended
Cooling water	Jacket cooling water	2 bar(g) (29.0 psi)	25 L/min (6.6 gpm)	6-10 °C (43-50 °F) typical
Cooling water	Condenser cooling water	2 bar(g) (29.0 psi)	1 L/min (0.26 gpm)	6-10 °C (43-50 °F) typical
Steam (External SIP)	Industrial steam	2-3 bar(g) (29.0-43.5 psi)	30 kg/h (66 lb/h)	For SIP sequences
Steam (External SIP)	Clean steam	1.5 bar(g) (21.8 psi)	8 kg/h (18 lb/h)	Depending on plant strategy

Scope	EU (typical references)	North America (typical references)
Pressure equipment	PED 2014/68/EU	ASME BPVC Section VIII (where applicable)
Hygienic design	Hygienic design good practices	ASME BPE (reference for bioprocessing)
Machine safety	Machinery: 2006/42/EC (until 13/01/2027) / (EU) 2023/1230	OSHA expectations; NFPA 79 (industrial machinery) - project dependent
Electrical / EMC	LVD 2014/35/EU; EMC 2014/30/EU	NEC/NFPA 70; UL/CSA components and marking as required
Materials contact	EC 1935/2004 + EC 2023/2006 (GMP for materials) where applicable	FDA 21 CFR (e.g., 177.2600 for elastomers) - materials compliance
Software / CSV	EU GMP Annex 11 (if applicable)	21 CFR Part 11 (if applicable)