Analytics: Orbitrap Fusion with ETD
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Orbitrap Fusion tribrid is a high resolution and high sensitivity mass spectrometer that utilised the Orbitrap detector and ion trap detector for glycoproteomics analysis and relative quantitation with and without tandem mass tags. It is coupled to a Thermo nanoLC that provides high sensitivity analysis using small amounts of samples.
Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Model Name: Orbitrap Fusion Tribrid with ETD
Applications: Glycoproteomics analysis (intact and non-intact) for N- and O-glycopeptides
Instrument Overview: The mass spectrometer has an Orbitrap detector and ion trap detector that allows for high resolution analysis (up to 500,000) and relative quantitation with and without tandem mass tags (TMT). It has five types of multiple dissociation techniques, HCD, CID ETD, EthcD and EtciD and provides flexibility for combination of different fragmentation at any stage of MSn. It can switch between 3 ionization sources – ESI, nanospray flex and Easy spray nano source. It is coupled to a Thermo nanoLC that provides high sensitivity analysis using small amounts of samples at microlitre injections.
Technical features and specifications:
Mass range: m/z 50 to 6000
Resolution: 7,500 to 500,000
Mass analyzer: Quadrupole, ion-routing multipole
Mass detector: Orbitrap and Ion trap
Fragmentation mode: HCD, CID, ETD, EthcD, EtciD
Acquisition mode: Full scan MS, MSn, parallel reaction monitoring (PRM), selected ion monitoring (SIR), Data dependent acquisition (DDA), Data independent acquisition (DIA), Automated Synchronous Precursor Selection (SPS) for MS3
Software: Xcalibur and Orbitrap fusion Tune (instrument control), Proteome discoverer, Byonic, BiopharmaFinder (data processing)
Charges:Dependent on project requirement
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/IQLAAEGAAPFADBMBCX
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Analytics: Tecan Liquid Handler Evo 150
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Tecan liquid handler is a fully automated robotic liquid handler system for sample preparation.
Manufacturer: Tecan
Model Name: Freedom EVO 150
Applications: sample preparation
Instrument Overview: The liquid handler system is mounted with an MCA arm for 96-well microplates pipetting and an 8-channel arm for liquid dispensing. It is also equipped with a microplate heater/shaker and a microplate vacuum manifold for use with 96-well clean-up cartridges. A 96-well magnetic plate is also available for work with magnetic beads.
Technical features and specifications:
Compatibility: Microplates, Eppendorf tubes, reagent reservoirs (25 mL, 100mL and 300mL)
Tip head: 96-channel arm, 8-channel arm
Volume range: 0.5 uL to 200 ul for 96-channel, 0.5 ul to 1 mL for 8-channel
Charges:Dependent on project requirement
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://lifesciences.tecan.com/freedom-evo-platform
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Analytics: Waters Acquity Premier system
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Waters Acquity H-class Plus system is a biocompatible UHPLC system that is used for separation, identification and quantification of molecules or compounds based on their affinity for the stationary phase of the columns. It is designed to reduce non-specific adsorption losses due to metal interactions.
Manufacturer: Waters
Model Name: Waters Acquity Premier
Applications: Released N-glycans analysis
Instrument Overview: The system is coupled to a UV detector and fluorescent detector with a temperature-controlled autosampler and column oven.
Technical features and specifications:
Pump: Quaternary, pressure up to 15,000 psi
Detector: Fluorescent and UV
Autosampler: that can cooled to 4°C
Column Oven: 20 - 90 °C
Charges:Dependent on project requirements
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.waters.com/waters/en_US/ACQUITY-PREMIER-System/nav.htm?cid=135077739&locale=en_US
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Analytics: Waters Acquity UPLC H-class Plus system
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Waters Acquity H-class Plus system is a UHPLC system that is used for separation, identification and quantification of molecules or compounds based on their affinity for the stationary phase of the columns
Manufacturer: Waters
Model Name: Waters Acquity UPLC H-class Plus
Applications: Released N-glycans analysis
Instrument Overview: The system is coupled to a UV detector and fluorescent detector with a temperature-controlled autosampler and column oven.
Technical features and specifications:
Pump: Quaternary, pressure up to 15,000 psi
Detector: Fluorescent and UV
Autosampler: that can cooled to 4°C
Column Oven: 20 - 90 °C
Charges:Dependent on project requirements
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.waters.com/webassets/cms/library/docs/720006160en.pdf
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Analytics: Waters Xevo G2-S QTOF
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Waters Xevo G2-S is a quadrupole time-of-flight (QTOF) mass spectrometer that combines resolution and sensitivIty with superior mass accuracy for analysis of released sugars (N-glycans). Coupled with a Waters ACQUITY UPLC H-class system with fluorescent detector, it provides relative quantitation as well as mass confirmation.
Manufacturer: Waters
Model Name: Waters Xevo G2-S QTOF
Applications: Free release N-glycans analysis
Instrument Overview: The mass spectrometer is equipped with high resolution and high stability quadrupole analyzer (MS1), plus pre-filters to maximize resolution and transmission while preventing contamination. It incorporates the StepWave™ ion optics for the high level of sensitivity, resolution and accuracy. It also has the ability to perform MSE to collect the maximum amount of data from a single analysis. It is coupled to an UPLC with a fluorescent detector.
Technical features and specifications:
Mass range: m/z 20 to 4000 (quadrupole, resolving mode), m/z 20 to 100,000 (TOF)
A high mass quadrupole option is available with a mass range of up to m/z 100,000 in non-resolving mode and up to m/z 32,000 in resolving mode.
Ion source: High performance ZSpray™ dual-orthogonal API source
Acquisition mode: Full scan, MS/MS product ion scanning, DDA, MSE
Resolution mode: >32,500 FWHM measured on the (M+6H)6+ isotope cluster from bovine insulin (m/z956) at a data acqusition rate of 30 spectra per second
Sensitivity mode: >22,500 FWHM measured on the (M+6H)6+ isotope cluster from bovine insulin (m/z956) at a data acqusition rate of 30 spectra per second
Software: UNIFI (control and data processing)
Charges:Dependent on project requirement
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.waters.com/waters/library.htm?locale=en_US&lid=134682977
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Akta Pure 25M
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
Fast protein liquid chromatography (FPLC) uses a pump to control the speed of the mobile phase to pass through the stationary phase, often used to purify biomolecules.
Manufacturer: Cytiva
Model Name: AKTA pure 25M
Applications: Allows fast purification of proteins, nucleic acids, viruses, and other biomolecules with chromatography.
Instrument Overview: This FPLC system is an AKTA pure 25M with 3 pumps, a UV detector after column valve, a fraction collector, pressure, conductivity, and pH sensors. The system is connected to Unicorn software, that allows real-time monitoring, controlling, chromatogram analyses, and method writing.
Technical features and specifications:
Flow pump up to 25 mL/min
Max operating pressure of 200 bar (2900 psi, 20 MPa)
Allows sample loop manually filled with syringe or sample pump
Allows direct sample loading using sample pump
Charges:
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.cytivalifesciences.com/
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Bioreactor 4-Fold Perfusion (Operated by BTIstaff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Biostat B-DCU 4-fold Perfusion Bioreactor system is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell perfusion culture. There is one control tower for four facility towers.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: Biostat B-DCU 4-fold Perfusion Bioreactor system
Applications: Mammalian cell perfusion culture
Instrument Overview: The Biostat B-DCU 4-fold Perfusion Bioreactor system is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell perfusion culture.
Technical features and specifications:
One control tower and four facility towers
Two facility towers (i.e. U07 and U08) are for single-walled vessels (i.e. heating blanket and cooling finger)
Two facility towers (i.e. U09 and U10) are for double-walled vessels (i.e. water jacket)
Single- and Double-walled glass bioreactor vessels in 2L and 5L volumes
Process controls include temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, stir speed
Sparger and overlay outlets
Gas supply includes air, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide
Suitable for mammalian culture processes including batch, fed-batch and perfusion
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Bioreactor 6-Fold Perfusion (Operated by BTIstaff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Biostat B-DCU 6-fold Perfusion Bioreactor system is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell perfusion culture. There is one control tower for six facility towers.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: Biostat B-DCU 6-fold Perfusion Bioreactor system
Applications: Mammalian cell perfusion culture
Instrument Overview: The Biostat B-DCU 6-fold Perfusion Bioreactor system is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell perfusion culture.
Technical features and specifications:
One control tower and six facility towers
Double-walled glass bioreactor vessels in 2L and 5L volumes
Process controls include temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, stir speed
Sparger and overlay outlets
Gas supply includes air, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide
Suitable for mammalian culture processes including batch, fed-batch and perfusion
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Bioreactor B-DCU 4-fold (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Biostat B-DCU 4-fold is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture. There is one control tower for four facility towers. This system is currently located in a laboratory with limited access.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: Biostat B-DCU 4-fold Bioreactor system
Applications: Mammalian cell culture
Instrument Overview: The Biostat B-DCU 4-fold is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture.
Technical features and specifications:
One control tower and four facility towers
Double-walled glass bioreactor vessels in 2L and 5L volumes
Process controls include temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, stir speed
Sparger and overlay outlets
Gas supply includes air, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide
Suitable for mammalian culture processes including batch, fed-batch and perfusion
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Bioreactor B-DCU II (1 unit)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Biostat B-DCU II is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: Biostat B-DCU II Bioreactor system
Applications: Mammalian cell culture
Instrument Overview: The Biostat B-DCU II is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture.
Technical features and specifications:
One shared control tower and one facility tower
Double-walled glass bioreactor vessels in 2L and 5L volumes
Process controls include temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, stir speed
Sparger and overlay outlets
Gas supply includes air, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide
Suitable for mammalian culture processes including batch, fed-batch and perfusion
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Bioreactor B-DCU II (1unit) (Operated by BTIstaff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Biostat B-DCU II is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: Biostat B-DCU II Bioreactor system
Applications: Mammalian cell culture
Instrument Overview: The Biostat B-DCU II is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture.
Technical features and specifications:
One shared control tower and one facility tower
Double-walled glass bioreactor vessels in 2L and 5L volumes
Process controls include temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, stir speed
Sparger and overlay outlets
Gas supply includes air, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide
Suitable for mammalian culture processes including batch, fed-batch and perfusion
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Bioreactor B-DCU II (2units) (Operated byBTIstaff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Biostat B-DCU II is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture. There is one control tower for two facility towers. This system is currently housed in a Bio-containment enclosure, dedicated for viral production cultures.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: Biostat B-DCU II Bioreactor system
Applications: Mammalian cell culture for virus production
Instrument Overview: The Biostat B-DCU II is a benchtop sparged stirred-tank bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture.
Technical features and specifications:
One control tower and two facility towers
Double-walled glass bioreactor vessels in 2L and 5L volumes
Process controls include temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, stir speed
Sparger and overlay outlets
Gas supply includes air, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide
Suitable for mammalian culture processes including batch, fed-batch and perfusion
Currently dedicated for mammalian culture for viral production
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Liquid Handler (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The epMotion 5075t automated Liquid Handler is for liquid transfer. It has an integrated Eppendorf ThermoMixer® module to mix, heat or cool samples and reagents.
Manufacturer: eppendorf
Model Name: epMotion 5075t
Applications: Bead applications with mixing and tempering
Sequencing and PCR clean-up
Nucleic acid purification
Cell disruption
Immunoassays
Next Generation Sequencing library preparation
Instrument Overview: The epMotion 5075t automated Liquid Handler is for liquid transfer. It has an integrated Eppendorf ThermoMixer® module to mix, heat or cool samples and reagents.
Technical features and specifications:
Optical sensor for contact-free detection of fill level, inserted tools, labware, tip types and quantities
14.5 deck positions, 14.5 SLAS/ANSI, small position for special reagent reservoir rack (3 reservoirs)
Pipetting at standard positions during shaking
Pipetting type: Air cushion system
Volume range: 0.2 µL – 1 mL
Mixing speed: up to 2000 rpm
Maximum Gripper load: 1.2kg
Temperature control: 15°C below room temperature to 95°C
Heating rate on the block: 5°C/min
Cooling rate on the block: 3°C/min, above room temperature
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://corporate.eppendorf.com/en/
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: NOVA FLEX2 + Osm48 + CDV (Operated byBTIstaff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Nova BioProfile FLEX2 with Osm48 is an automated analyzer for cell culture analysis. It is equipped with 2 modules, namely a Chemistry and pH/Gas module with analysis by electrochemistry and an Osmometer module with analysis by freezing point depression. The Chemistry and pH/Gas module is able to quantitate the amount of Glucose, Lactate, Glutamine, Glutamate, Ammonium, pH, PO2, PCO2, Sodium, Potassium, Ionized Calcium. Sample volume of 1mL is required for full analysis by both modules.
Manufacturer: NOVA Biomedical
Model Name: Nova BioProfile FLEX2
Applications: Cell culture sample analysis
Instrument Overview: The BioProfile FLEX2 with Osm48 analyzer is equipped with 2 modules, namely a Chemistry and pH/Gas module and an Osmometer module.
Technical features and specifications:
Chemistry and pH/Gas analysis by electrochemistry
Osmometer analysis by freezing point depression
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://novabiomedical.com/index.php#carousel
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: NOVA FLEX2 w Osm48 Analyzer (Operated byBTIstaff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Nova BioProfile FLEX2 with Osm48 is an automated analyzer for cell culture analysis. It is equipped with 2 modules, namely a Chemistry and pH/Gas module with analysis by electrochemistry and an Osmometer module with analysis by freezing point depression. The Chemistry and pH/Gas module is able to quantitate the amount of Glucose, Lactate, Glutamine, Glutamate, Ammonium, pH, PO2, PCO2, Sodium, Potassium, Ionized Calcium. Sample volume of 1mL is required for full analysis by both modules.
Manufacturer: NOVA Biomedical
Model Name: Nova BioProfile FLEX2
Applications: Cell culture sample analysis
Instrument Overview: The BioProfile FLEX2 with Osm48 analyzer is equipped with 2 modules, namely a Chemistry and pH/Gas module and an Osmometer module.
Technical features and specifications:
Chemistry and pH/Gas analysis by electrochemistry
Osmometer analysis by freezing point depression
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://novabiomedical.com/index.php#carousel
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Raman Spectroscopy System
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
Raman spectroscopy system has a probe that emits laser beam pulses. Inelastic scatter from emitted laser beam is captured to identify and quantitate components present. This system is currently located in a laboratory with limited access.
Manufacturer: Tornado Spectral Systems
Model Name: Tornado’s HyperFlux™ PRO Plus
Applications: This system serves as a PAT (Process Analytical Technology) tool for bioreactor cell culture, placed either online or atline, that allows for detection of metabolites (i.e. Glucose, Lactate, Amino acids etc) and protein titer.
Instrument Overview: Raman spectroscopy system has a probe that emits laser beam pulses. Inelastic scatter from emitted laser beam is captured to identify and quantitate components present.
Technical features and specifications:
Tornado’s proprietary HTVS (High Throughput Virtual Slit)-enabled spectrometer probe with improved Raman sensitivity and responsivity.
Laser wavelength at 785 nm. Laser power at 20 mW, up to 495 mW.
Spectral range from 200 - 3300 cm-1 (Raman shift from 785 nm excitation).
Both Immersion and Non-Contact probe options are available.
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://tornado-spectral.com/
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Steris AMSCO Autoclave
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
Large front-load steam sterilizer for autoclaving heavy bioreactor equipment assembly.
Manufacturer: Steris AMSCO
Model Name: STERIS AMSCO 630LS Medium Steam Steriliser
Applications: To autoclave heavy bioreactor equipment assembly.
Instrument Overview: This large front-load steam sterilizer for autoclaving heavy bioreactor equipment assembly.
Technical features and specifications:
121°C for 45 mins
Charges:
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.steris.com/
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: Waters ACQUITY UPLC (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Waters ACQUITY UPLC (Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography) is used for amino acids and small molecules analysis. The UPLC is equipped with TUV and QDa modules to detect and quantitate amino acids and small molecules present in liquid sample respectively.
Manufacturer: Waters Corporation
Model Name: Waters ACQUITY UPLC
Applications: Detect and quantitate amino acids and small molecules in liquid sample.
Instrument Overview: The Waters ACQUITY UPLC is equipped with 2 modules. A TUV detector module for amino acid analysis and a QDa performance detector module for small molecules analysis.
Technical features and specifications:
TUV detector module for amino acid analysis
QDa performance detector module for small molecules analysis
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.waters.com/nextgen/be/en.html
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: XCellerex XDR50L DualPurpose (Operated byBTIstaff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Xcellerex XDR 50L Dual-Purpose is a single-use bioreactor system suitable for both microbial and mammalian cell culture processes.
Manufacturer: Cytiva
Model Name: Xcellerex XDR 50L Dual-Purpose
Applications: Microbial and mammalian cell culture processes
Instrument Overview: The Xcellerex XDR 50L Dual-Purpose is a single-use bioreactor system suitable for both microbial and mammalian cell culture processes.
Technical features and specifications:
Single-use 50L bioreactor
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.cytivalifesciences.com/en/us
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Animal Cell Bioprocessing: ambr 250/12 Perfusion (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The ambr250/12 perfusion bioreactor system is able to conduct twelve independent 250mL single-use bioreactor perfusion cell culture processes at its maximum operational capacity. This system is currently located in a laboratory with limited access.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: ambr 250/12 perfusion bioreactor system
Applications: Perfusion cell culture process
Instrument Overview: The ambr250/12 bioreactor system is able to conduct twelve independent 250mL single-use bioreactor perfusion cell culture processes at its maximum operational capacity.
Technical features and specifications:
Up to 12 units of 250mL single-use perfusion bioreactor vessels can be loaded and controlled independently
For perfusion cell culture process
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Biotherapeutics Development: PROMET. PANTA (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
Prometheus Panta is the ultimate tool for high-resolution protein stability characterization, providing precise, reliable data on thermal stability, aggregation, and particle sizing in a single, label-free run. It allows for comprehensive stability profiling, ensuring that even subtle differences between candidates are detected.
Manufacturer: Nanotemper
Model Name: Prometheus Panta Biologics Stability Characterization Equipment
Applications: Therapeutic Drug Discovery and Development
Gene Therapy
Structural Biology
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.biolab.com.sg/product/prometheus-panta/
NA
CELL LINE ENGINEERING: FLOW CYTOMETER-BD FACS ARIA III CELL SORTER
Cell Line Development: AKTA Pure 25 @ Level 3
Cell Line Development: Akta @ level 2
Cell Line Development: Ambr WORKSTATION 48 (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Ambr WORKSTATION 48 is a bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: Ambr WORKSTATION 48
Applications: Mammalian cell culture
Instrument Overview:
Technical features and specifications:
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Cell Line Development: CULTIBAG RM 50L TWIN OPTI-2(Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The CULTIBAG RM 50L is a benchtop wave shaking bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: CULTIBAG RM 50L
Applications: Mammalian cell culture
Instrument Overview:
Technical features and specifications:
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Cell Line Development: CULTIBAG RM 50L Twin Opti (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The CULTIBAG RM 50L is a benchtop wave shaking bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: CULTIBAG RM 50L
Applications: Mammalian cell culture
Instrument Overview:
Technical features and specifications:
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Cell Line Development: KUHNER Floor Incubator (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
Kuhner ISF4-X incubator shaker
Manufacturer: Kuhner
Model Name: ISF4-X incubator shaker
Applications: The Kuhner ISF4-X incubator shaker offers large shaking capacity with temperature, humidity and CO2 control all available. The shaker cabinet can incorporate four or even five independent shaking units which are height adjustable. The shaking diameter and speed of each unit can be individually selected. Standard diameters are 12.5, 25 and 50 mm. Other shaking diameters are possible.
Instrument Overview:
Technical features and specifications:
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL:https://kuhner.com/en/products/data/ISF4-X.php
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Cell Line Development: Nadia Single cell platform (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
Single cell encapsulation platform
Manufacturer: Dolomite Bio
Model Name: Nadia instrument
Applications: Single cell encapsulation platform
Instrument Overview:
Technical features and specifications:
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL:
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Cell Line Development: Nephelometric Analyzer (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The IMMAGE 800 protein chemistry analyzer delivers innovative Dual Detection Rate Nephelometric Technology and a broad test menu including enhanced User Defined Reagent (UDR) capability. Its enhanced software allows for USB data storage and USB printer compatibility
Manufacturer: Beckman Coulter
Model Name: IMMAGE 800
Applications: Protein Chemistry analysis
Instrument Overview:
Technical features and specifications:
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.beckmancoulter.com/en/products/protein-chemistry/immage-800
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Cell Line Development: Solentim Imaging System (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
Cell Metric® is a high contrast imager designed for single cell imaging, identification and clonal outgrowth characterization
Manufacturer: Solentim
Model Name: Cell Metric
Applications: Cell Metric captures and records crucial evidence, whole well image of the single cell at day 0 and daily imaging thereafter, all wrapped up in a clonality report defining best practice for Master Cell Bank production
Instrument Overview:
Technical features and specifications:
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.solentim.com/products/cell-metric/
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Cell Line Development: ambr 250/12 PACKAGE (Operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Ambr 250/12 PACKAGE is a bioreactor system suitable for mammalian cell culture.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: Ambr 250/12 PACKAGE
Applications: Mammalian cell culture
Instrument Overview:
Technical features and specifications:
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.sartorius.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Downstream Processing: AKTA pilot (operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
ÄKTA pilot is Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography system capable to perform a wide range of flowrate and pressure.
Manufacturer: Cytiva
Model Name: ÄKTA pilot 600s
Applications: Pilot scale purification of targets which is suitable for scale-up tech transfer studies or small scale production of pre-clinical trial materials.
Instrument Overview: With a wide range of operating flow rate and pressure, ÄKTA pilot can support column sizes from 26 to 200mm i.d. or prepacked column from 1 to 2.5L. The system has Intelligent packing function and dedicated packing port for column packing.
Technical features and specifications:
3 system pumps with 4 inlets each capable of flowing from 0.1ml/min to 600ml/min
2 outlet valves with 4 outlets each
1 set of pH, conductivity, and UV sensors
1 air sensor and 1 air trap
Charges:
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.cytivalifesciences.com/
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Downstream Processing: LabChip GXII Touch HT (operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
LabChip GXII Touch HT Protein Characterisation System utilises microfluidic capillary electrophoresis (micro-CE) technology to simplify process of traditional gel separations and generate accurate and reproducible data.
Manufacturer: Perkin Elmer
Model Name: LabChip GXII Touch HT
Applications: Rapid assay of molecular weight sizing, purity analysis, glycan profiling and charge variants analysis of protein samples with minimal sample preparation and sample input volume
Instrument Overview: The LabChip® GXII Touch HT System uses a microfluidic chip to characterize protein samples from 24-, 96- or 384-well plates. The microfluidics chip technology will automatically stain, destain, electrophoretically separate and analyze the input samples. Once the Labchip instrument optics detect the laser-induced fluorescent signal, the system software automatically analyzes the data and provides relative protein concentration, molecular size, and purity level using ladder and calibration standards. Results generated can be displayed and/or exported as virtual gels, electropherograms, or data tables.
Technical features and specifications:
21 CFR Part 11 Compatible
Automation Compatible
Microfluidic capillary electrophoresis (micro-CE) technology
Charges:
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.perkinelmer.com/
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Downstream Processing: SHIMADZU HPLC (operated by BTI staff)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) is a form of column chromatography that pumps a sample mixture in the mobile phase at high pressure through a column with chromatographic packing material.
Manufacturer: Shimadzu
Model Name: LC 10Ai
Applications: It is an analytical instrument to separate, identify, and quantify components in a mixture.
Instrument Overview: This HPLC system has a pump, an autosampler, a fraction collector, a diode array detector and a refractive index detector. The system is connected to the LabSolutions software, that allows real-time monitoring, controlling, chromatogram analyses, and method writing.
Technical features and specifications:
Max pump discharge pressure of 4 MPa
Flow rate up to 9.999 mL/min
Thermostatted autosampler and column compartment
Fraction collector
Diode array and refractive index detectors
PEEK resin in liquid contact parts is biocompatible with the analysis of biologics
Charges:
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.shimadzu.com/
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Formulations and Deliveries of Genes (FDG): Equipment - Fluorescent Stereo microscope
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
Fluromax Fluorescence Spectrometer What is it?
A fluorescence spectrometer for measuring fluorescence.
Manufacturer: Aglient
Model Name: Cary Eclipse Fluorescence Spectrophotometer
Applications: Fluorescence measurement, kinetic measureemnt, chemiluminescence and bioluminescence
Instrument Overview: Agilent Cary Eclipse fluorescence spectrometer is sensitive, accurate, and flexible. Ideal for use as a routine spectrofluorometer, the Cary Eclipse can easily be switched between fluorescence, phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, and bioluminescence measurements. Additional flexibility can be achieved through various accessories, including temperature control and solid sample handling, automatic polarizers, and a microplate reader for high sample throughput.
Technical features and specifications:
Monochromators Excitation Czerny-Turner, f3.6, 0.125 m focal length Emission Czerny-Turner, f3.6, 0.125 m focal length Gratings Excitation 30 x 35 mm, 1200 l/mm, blaze at 370 nm Emission 30 x 35 mm, 1200 l/mm, blaze at 440 nm Detectors High performance R928 photomultiplier detectors. Separate R928 PMT for reference signal. Optional R3896 PMT for enhanced sensitivity above 700 nm. Wavelength range Mechanical excitation 190–1100 nm. Zero order selectable. Mechanical emission 190–1100 nm. Zero order selectable. Operational excitation 200–900 nm with standard PM tube. Zero order selectable. Operational emission 200–900 nm with standard PM tube. Zero order selectable. Wavelength accuracy Excitation: +/- 0.07 at 541.92 nm +/- 0.5 at 260.54 nm Emission +/- 0.07 at 541.92 nm +/- 0.5 at 260.54 nm Wavelength reproducibility +/- 0.1 nm Sensitivity (Raman band of water) > 4000:1 RMS 350 nm excitation, excitation and emission slits 10 nm, 1 s Signal Averaging time. > 1400:1 RMS 500 nm excitation, excitation and emission slits 10 nm, 1 s Signal Averaging time
Charges:
If any. If not sure, leave out. - User operated: $10.30/hour, Staff operated: $67/hour
Contact:
Instrument Manufacturer URL: NA
Detailed Specifications:
https://www.agilent.com/en/product/molecular-spectroscopy/fluorescence-spectroscopy/fluorescence-systems/cary-eclipse-fluorescence-spectrophotometer
Formulations and Deliveries of Genes (FDG): Equipment - HPLC MS Systems (Shimadzu)
Formulations and Deliveries of Genes (FDG): Fluromax
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
Fluromax Fluorescence Spectrometer What is it?
A fluorescence spectrometer for measuring fluorescence.
Manufacturer: Aglient
Model Name: Cary Eclipse Fluorescence Spectrophotometer
Applications: Fluorescence measurement, kinetic measureemnt, chemiluminescence and bioluminescence
Instrument Overview: Agilent Cary Eclipse fluorescence spectrometer is sensitive, accurate, and flexible. Ideal for use as a routine spectrofluorometer, the Cary Eclipse can easily be switched between fluorescence, phosphorescence, chemiluminescence, and bioluminescence measurements. Additional flexibility can be achieved through various accessories, including temperature control and solid sample handling, automatic polarizers, and a microplate reader for high sample throughput.
Technical features and specifications:
Monochromators Excitation Czerny-Turner, f3.6, 0.125 m focal length Emission Czerny-Turner, f3.6, 0.125 m focal length Gratings Excitation 30 x 35 mm, 1200 l/mm, blaze at 370 nm Emission 30 x 35 mm, 1200 l/mm, blaze at 440 nm Detectors High performance R928 photomultiplier detectors. Separate R928 PMT for reference signal. Optional R3896 PMT for enhanced sensitivity above 700 nm. Wavelength range Mechanical excitation 190–1100 nm. Zero order selectable. Mechanical emission 190–1100 nm. Zero order selectable. Operational excitation 200–900 nm with standard PM tube. Zero order selectable. Operational emission 200–900 nm with standard PM tube. Zero order selectable. Wavelength accuracy Excitation: +/- 0.07 at 541.92 nm +/- 0.5 at 260.54 nm Emission +/- 0.07 at 541.92 nm +/- 0.5 at 260.54 nm Wavelength reproducibility +/- 0.1 nm Sensitivity (Raman band of water) > 4000:1 RMS 350 nm excitation, excitation and emission slits 10 nm, 1 s Signal Averaging time. > 1400:1 RMS 500 nm excitation, excitation and emission slits 10 nm, 1 s Signal Averaging time
Charges:
If any. If not sure, leave out. - User operated: $10.30/hour, Staff operated: $67/hour
Contact:
Instrument Manufacturer URL: NA
Detailed Specifications:
https://www.agilent.com/en/product/molecular-spectroscopy/fluorescence-spectroscopy/fluorescence-systems/cary-eclipse-fluorescence-spectrophotometer
Formulations and Deliveries of Genes (FDG): NextGen Microfluidic Encapsulation
Formulations and Deliveries of Genes (FDG): Zetasizer Advance Series Ultra (Red label)
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
Zetasizer Ultra is used for the measurement of particle and molecular size, particle charge and particle concentration
Manufacturer: Malvern
Model Name: Zetasizer Advance Series Ultra Red Label
Applications: Particle size, zeta potential and particle concentration
Instrument Overview: Zetasizer Ultra is used for the measurement of particle and molecular size, particle charge and particle concentration
Technical features and specifications:
Detector Avalanche Photodiode Laser safety He-Ne (633 nm) Blue label: 4 mW Max Red label: 10 mW Max Temperature control range 0°C to 120°C (7) Dimensions (W, D, H) 322 mm x 565 mm x 245 mm Weight 19 kg Power AC 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 4.0 A Power consumption Max 100 W, Typical 45 W Ambient conditions +10°C to +35°C, 35 - 80% RH (non-condensing) Interface USB 2.0 or higher
Charges:
If any. If not sure, leave out. - User operated: $10.30/hour, Staff operated: $67/hour
Contact:
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.malvernpanalytical.com/en
Detailed Specifications:
Particle size and molecular size Measurement principle Non-Invasive Back Scatter (NIBS) Dynamic Light Scattering Dynamic Light Scattering (90° and 13°) Multi-Angle Dynamic Light Scattering (MADLS) Measurement angle 173°, 13°, 90° Measurement range Diameter: 0.3 nm - 15 μm (2) (9) Minimum sample volume 3 μL Concentration range Minimum sample concentration: Blue Label: 0.2 mg/mL 15 kDa Protein Red Label: 0.1 mg/mL 15 kDa Protein MADLS: 0.1 mg/ml 15 kDa Protein MADLS Particle Concentration Enabled? Blue Label: No Red Label: Yes Maximum sample concentration(3): 40% w/v Zeta potential Measurement principle Mixed-Mode Measurement phase analysis light scattering (M3-PALS) Size range 3.8 nm – 100 μm Minimum sample volume 20 μL (4) Concentration range Red Label: 1 mg/mL (5) to 40% w/v (6) Blue Label: 10 mg/mL (5) to 40% w/v (6) Sample conductivity range Maximum: 260 mS/cm Static Light Scattering (molecular weight) Molecular weight range 300 Da – 20 mDa Measurement principle Static Light Scattering with Debye Plot Accuracy +/- 10% typical Particle concentration Measurement principle Blue Label: N/A Red Label: MADLS - Particle Concentration (Mie) Concentration range Blue Label: N/A Red Label: 1x108 to 1x1012 particles/mL Calibration type Blue Label: N/A Red Label: Single point system calibration only
Immune Cell Manufacturing: Incucyte S3
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Incucyte® Live-Cell Analysis System is a real-time system that automatically captures and analyzes images of living cells around-the-clock for days, weeks, or months, while cells remain undisturbed inside a standard tissue culture incubator. Kinetic, image-based measurements ensure you never miss a relevant response.
Manufacturer: Sartorius
Model Name: Incucyte S3
Applications: Real-time cell monitoring and surveillance, cell health and viability, migration and invasion, plus a wide range of phenotypic cell-based assays.
Instrument Overview: The Incucyte S3 is housed in a 37oC CO2 incubator, suitable for mammalian cell cultures.
Technical features and specifications:
Compatible with multi-well plates
Accommodates up to six microplates at a time
Multiple imaging modes – HD phase plus red and green fluorescence
4x, 10x, 20x objectives on automated turret
Software: Incucyte S3 2022B
Immune Cell Manufacturing: Seahorse XF Pro
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
Agilent Seahorse XF Pro analyzer measures and reports the oxygen consumption rate (OCR), proton efflux rate (PER) or extracellular acidification rate (ECAR), as well as ATP production rates of live cells in a 96-well format. This analyzer features excellent OCR precision at low rates, verified performance, optimized temperature control, and is automation enabled. OCR, PER, and ATP production rates are critical measurements of energy metabolism and vital indicators of mitochondrial health, toxicity, glycolysis, and overall cellular (dys)function. Together, these measurements provide a systems-level view of cellular metabolic function in cultured cells and ex vivo samples.
Manufacturer: Agilent
Model Name: Seahorse XF Pro
Applications: The Seahorse XF Analyzer is widely used to profile cellular bioenergetics by measuring real-time oxygen consumption and extracellular acidification, enabling detailed assessment of mitochondrial respiration and glycolytic activity. In cellular metabolism studies, it provides insights into energy production, metabolic flexibility, and stress responses under different physiological or perturbation conditions. In immune metabolism, the Seahorse platform is instrumental in characterising metabolic reprogramming during immune cell activation, differentiation, and effector functions, including studies of T cells, NK cells, and macrophages. In cancer metabolism, it supports investigation of altered metabolic phenotypes such as the Warburg effect, mitochondrial dysfunction, and metabolic vulnerabilities, as well as evaluation of responses to metabolic inhibitors and immuno-oncology strategies. Beyond biomedical research, the Seahorse XF Analyzer is increasingly applied in cultured meat research to assess metabolic efficiency, mitochondrial health, and nutrient utilisation of muscle and fat cells, supporting optimisation of cell growth conditions, media formulations, and scalability for sustainable food production.
Instrument Overview: The XF Pro analyzer is also equipped with advanced software, standardized workflows, and advanced data analytics available in the Agilent Seahorse Analytics software.
Technical features and specifications:
Live cell, real-time analysis of cellular energy metabolism platform in 96-well format
Multiple parameters reported from each assay well, including OCR, PER or ECAR, and ATP product rates
Excellent OCR precision at low rates, providing confidence when working with quiescent cell types, such as naïve T cells
High-sensitivity analysis of as few as 5,000 cells per well using the custom 96-well plate
Compatible with XF Pro M plate to reduce edge effect
Four-port injection system with automated mixing feature for assessing immediate cellular responses to substrates, inhibitors, and other compounds in real time
Verified instrument performance to ensure intraplate and interplate data consistency
Wide operation environment temperature of 4 to 30 °C, allowing the analyzer to maintain internal assay temperature of 16 to 42 °C
Advanced Pro Controller software for easy assay protocol creation with user guided interface
Data Quality View in Wave Pro software for automated flagging of outliers
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.agilent.com/en/product/cell-analysis/real-time-cell-metabolic-analysis/xf-analyzers/seahorse-xf-pro-analyzer-1980223
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Metabolomics: UPLC-QDA for amino acid analysis
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
This is a UPLC system coupled to a mass spectrometer, QDa, as a tool for accurate amino acid composition analysis. It is routinely used for cell culture media and feed studies, as well as determining amino acid composition in protein hydrolysates and biological samples.
Manufacturer: Waters
Model Name: Waters ACQUITY UPLC system with QDa as mass detector
Applications: Cell culture media and feed, protein hydrolysates, biological samples
Instrument Overview: The system is setup for amino acid composition analysis using Waters AccQ-Tag Ultra Derivatisation kit and AccQ-Tag Ultra Column (1.7 µm, 2.1 x 100 mm) on Waters ACQUITY UPLC system (featured with UV detector and a mass detector, QDa, for accurate peak matching). Waters TargetLynx™ application manager is employed for automated data processing and reporting for quantitative results.
Technical features and specifications:
Waters ACQUITY UPLC
Flow rate : 0.7 mL/min
TUV : 260 nm
Waters ACQUITY QDa Detector
Mass : m/z 100 – 600; Cone voltage : 15 V; ES+; Software: MassLynx V4.2
Charges:
Please contact us for more information.
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.waters.com/nextgen/us/en/products/standards-and-reagents/amino-acid-analysis-standards-kits.html
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Metabolomics: Waters I-class coupled to Sciex TripleTOF 6600
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The TripleTOF 6600 is a high resolution and high sensitivity mass spectrometer that uses a quadrupole time-of-flight (QTOF) mass analyser designed for non-targeted and targeted metabolomics. The MS is coupled to a Waters ACQUITY UPLC I-class system for normal flow LC separation with column internal diameters of 2.1 mm.
Manufacturer: Sciex
Model Name: TripleTOF 6600
Applications: Non-targeted for global metabolite screening and targeted metabolomics for quantitative analysis
Instrument Overview: This mass spectrometer comes with the DuoSpray source (one ESI probe and one APCI probe). It has a second ionization probe that can be attached to the Calibration Delivery System (CDS) to allow automated calibration and tuning either intra- or inter sample during a batch of sample analysis. The TripleTOF uses a quadrupole time-of-flight (TOF) mass analyser where the quadrupole acts as a mass filter as well as a colliision cell for high efficiency MSMS fragmentation. The second mass analyser is the TOF with a dual-stage ion reflector. It is capable of analyzing large batches of complex samples with having to clean the source. This LC-MS system is setup for global metabolite screening as well as targeted metabolomics for quantitive analysis.
Technical features and specifications:
TOF MS mass resolution ≥ 35,000 (FWHM) at 956 m/z using 10 ms accumulation time;
TOF MSMS mass resolution ≥ 20,000 (FWHM) at 813 m/z using 10 ms accumulation time;
Four flexible data acquisition workflows (TOF-MS, information dependent acquisition (IDA) MSMS, data independent SWATH® acquisition with fixed or variable Q1 isolation windows, targeted MRM HR workflow);
DuoSpray™ ion source with TurbolonSpray® probe and APCI Probe;
LC system is the Waters ACQUITY UPLC I-class for microflow LC separation;
Software: Sciex OS software for quantification and qualitative processing;
Charges:
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/qtof-systems/tripletof-systems/tripletof-6600-system
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Metabolomics: Xevo TQ-XS coupled to ACQUITY Premier UPLC
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
The Waters Xevo TQ-XS is an upgrade of our current Xevo TQ-S triple quadrupole LC-MS system. It is the most sensitive and the most accurate absolute quantitation of small molecules our group can offer. LC separation is performed using the ACQUITY Premier LC system. It uses the novel MaxPeak High Performance Surfaces (HPS) technology to maximise analyte detection. This technology is known to reduce analyte and metal surface interaction.
Manufacturer: Waters
Model Name: Waters Xevo TQ-XS MS and Waters ACQUITY Premier LC
Applications: Absolute quantitation of small molecules
Instrument Overview: The Waters Xevo TQ-XS LC-MS system offers the most sensitive and the most accurate targeted metabolomics workflow. The MS hardware is equipped with StepWave XS™ ion optics for the greatest level of sensitivity, selectivity and accuracy. The increased MS ion intensities while minimizing background noise will provide more confidence in assay repeatability. The MS is coupled to the latest Waters ACQUITY Premier LC for maximum sample separation.
Technical features and specifications:
Mass range: 2 to 2048 m/z
Ion source: A combined ESI/APCI source
Detector: The detector have a linear dynamic range of 6 orders of magnitude (metabolite dependent); Switching of polarity is within 0.015 seconds
Acquisition mode: Full scan MS, product ion scan, precursor ion scan, constant neutral loss scan, selected ion monitoring (SIR), multiple reaction monitoring (MRM), simultaneous multiple MRM in parallel to full scan, parent ion scan and neutral loss (in both polarity)
Software: MassLynx (instrument setup), TargetLynx (data processing and analysis)
Charges:
NA
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.waters.com/waters/en_US/Xevo-TQ-XS-Triple-Quadrupole-Mass-Spectrometry/nav.htm?locale=en_US&cid=134889751
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Proteomics: Bruker ultrafleXtreme MALDI TOF
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
MALDI TOF-TOF UltrafleXtreme
What is it?
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The MALDI TOF-TOF UltrafleXtreme is equipped with a 5 GS/s 10 bit digitizer for enhanced resolution and dynamic range as well as proprietary kHz smartbeam-II™ MALDI laser integrated with a novel FlashDetector™ and re-engineerd electronics to allow true 2 kHz speed in TOF mode and 1 kHz in TOF/TOF mode with a 10-bit digitizer for enhanced dynamic range and extreme flexibility that allow assessment of critical quality attributes (CQA) specifically in the area of biotherapeutic products, new modalities such as gene therapy, cell therapy, and bioprocesses, as well as microbial identification using the Bruker MALDI Biotyper System.
Manufacturer: Bruker
Model Name: MALDI TOF-TOF UltrafleXtreme
Applications: Biotherapeutics characterizations e.g. Peptide mapping with PTM, Top-down Sequencing for N-, C- terminal sequencing, disulphide linkages and protein identification, microbial identification with Biotyper
Instrument Overview: The MALDI TOF-TOF UltrafleXtreme analysis is performed in a solid state where samples are mixed with a laser absorbing matrix and then spotted and dried on a target plate. This facilitate Top-Down protein sequencing, MALDI-ISD and enable peptide and protein analysis that perform poorly in ESI-MS..
Technical features and specifications:
• Mass resolving power up to 40,000 via Bruker’s unique PAN technology for highest mass resolution across a very broad mass range.
• FlashDetector combined with a 5 GS/s 10-bit digitizer and latest advances in electronics that provide mass resolving power up to 40,000 and 1 ppm mass accuracy.
• Smartbeam™ II laser technology, with a repetition rate tunable from 1 to 2000 Hz, and an adjustable focus size from 10 μm to 80 μm.
• IR-laser based self-cleaning ion source ensures robust, long-term highest-performance operation.
• Mass range: Up to 1,000,000
• Laser Frequency, 2000hz (MS), 1000 Hz (TOF/TOF)
• MALDI Biotyper® is capable of detecting over 3,000 different bacteria and fungi species from a range of genera
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.bruker.com/en/products-and-solutions/mass-spectrometry/maldi-tof/ultraflextreme.html
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Proteomics: Orbitrap Eclipse
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
Thermo Orbitrap Eclipse Tribrid MS
What is it?
The Thermo Orbitrap Eclipse Tribrid MS offers advanced Ion Management Technology (AIM+) with the new QR5 segmented quadrupole mass filter, Real-Time Search, Enhanced Vacuum Technology, Proton Transfer Charge Reduction (PTCR), and High Mass Range MSn (HMRn ) mode, that provide assessment of critical quality attributes (CQA) specifically in the area of biotherapeutic products, new modalities such as gene therapy, cell therapy, and bioprocesses, as well as proteomics analysis and process characterization in alternative protein and isolation fractionation process for food and nutrition applications.
Manufacturer: Thermo Scientific
Model Name: Orbitrap Eclipse™ Tribrid™ Mass Spectrometer
Applications: Biotherapeutics characterizations e.g. Peptide mapping with PTM, N-terminal sequencing, C-terminal sequencing, disulphide linkages and protein identification and quantitative proteome profiling for food and nutrition application.
Instrument Overview: The Thermo Orbitrap Eclipse™ Tribrid™ MS system is coupled to Waters® nanoACQUITY UPLC® M Class system or Vanquish UHPLC system for LC-MS/MS analysis at nano to micro flow rate for different type of acquisition such as SPS-MS3, PTCR MSn, High Mass Range MSn.
Technical features and specifications:
• Active Ion Management (AIM+) Technology that includes the QR5 segmented quadrupole mass filter with hyperbolic surfaces, maximizes ion transmission to achieve unprecedented levels of qualitative and quantitative performance
• Real-Time Search enables faster data acquisitions and improved specificity, significantly increasing analytical performance of TMT-based quantification experiments and Thermo Scientific™ TurboTMT mode that improves HRAM MSn acquisition rates in TMT experiments
• Thermo Scientific™ Precursor Fit filter enables precursor ion selection for a defined specificity
• Proton Transfer Charge Reduction (PTCR) simplifies MSn spectra of multiply charged analytes
• Thermo Scientific™ FAIMS Pro™ interface
• High Mass Range MSn (HMRn ) mode provides expanded mass range capabilities for comprehensive MSn characterization of intact proteins and protein complexe
• Dynamic Range: >,5000 with a single OTMS spectrum • Mass Range: Standard mass range: 50 to 2000 m/z, Mid mass range: 200 to 6000 m/z, Optemonal HMRn mass range: 500 to 8000 m/z • Mass Accuracy: Orbitrap mass accuracy: <,3 ppm RMS using external calibration <,1 ppm RMS using internal calibration • Resolution: 7500 to 500,000 (FWHM) at m/z 200 • Scan Rates: OTMSn: Up to 40 Hz ITMSn: Up to 45 Hz • Polarity Switching: One Full Cycle in <1.1 sec
Charges:
Depending on project requirement
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/FSN04-10003
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Proteomics: Oribtrap Elite
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
What is it?
A hybrid mass spectrometer that combines Thermo Scientific Velos Pro ion trap with high-field Orbitrap technology to provide assessment of critical quality attributes (CQA) specifically in the area of biotherapeutic products, new modalities such as cell therapy, and bioprocesses, as well as proteomics analysis and characterisation in food and nutrition applications.
Manufacturer: Thermo Scientific
Model Name: Orbitrap Elite MS
Applications: Peptide mapping with PTM, N-terminal sequencing, C-terminal sequencing, and disulphide confirmation for biologics development; protein identification and quantitative proteome profiling for food and nutrition application
Instrument Overview: The Thermo Orbitrap Elite Hybrid MS system is coupled to Waters® nanoACQUITY UPLC® system for LC-MS/MS analysis at nano-flow rate.
Technical features and specifications:
Ion MaxTM API Source
High Field Orbitrap Mass Analyzer
Velos Pro Dual-Pressure Linear Trap
Advanced Signal Processing
Multiple fragmentation techniques: CID, HCD
Software: Thermo Scientific Xcalibur processing and instrument control software
Charges:
Project dependent and based on A*STAR Enterprise
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://www.thermofisher.com/sg/en/home.html
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Proteomics: SCIEX 6600 MS
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
SCIEX Triple TOF 6600 (Proteomics)
What is it?
A high resolution and high sensitivity mass spectrometer that utilizes quadrupole time-of-flight (QTOF) mass analyzer to provide assessment of critical quality attributes (CQA) specifically in the area of biotherapeutic products, new modalities such as gene therapy, cell therapy, and bioprocesses, as well as proteomics analysis and process characterization in alternative protein and isolation/fractionation process for food and nutrition applications.
Manufacturer: SCIEX
Model Name: TripleTOF® 6600 quadrupole time-of-flight (QTOF) mass analyzer
Applications: Biotherapeutics characterizations e.g. Peptide mapping with PTM, N-terminal sequencing, C-terminal sequencing, disulphide linkages, data-Independent SWATH® Acquisition for host cell protein impurities and protein identification and quantitative proteome profiling for food and nutrition application
Instrument Overview: The TripleTOF® 6600 QTOF mass analyser, can be coupled to Waters® nanoACQUITY UPLC® system or NANOLC EKSPERT 425 SYSTEM for LC-MS/MS analysis at nano or micro flow rate to support various data acquisition workflow such as TOF-MS, information dependent acquistion ((IDA) MS/MS, Data independent SWATH® Acquisition with fixed or variable Q1 isolation windows and Targeted MRMHR .
Technical features and specifications:
• Versatile and Fast acquisition speed with no compromise in data resolution
• Complete data-with high-resolution MS/MS data on every detectable analyte
• Advanced workflow capabilities – with high-performance sensitivity
• Enhanced quantitation- with extended linear dynamic range
• Robust spray with the renowned Turbo V™ Source
Specifications:
• Mass range TOF 5 – 40,000 m/z
• Mass selection range Q1 5 – 2250 m/z
• TOF-MS mass resolution and acquisition speed ≥35,000 (FWHM) at 956 m/z, using 10 ms accumulation time
• TOF-MS/MS mass resolution and acquisition speed ≥30,000 (FWHM) at 813 m/z, and ≥25,000 (FWHM) at 195 m/z, using 10 ms accumulation time
• Detector type: 4-channel MCP detector with ADC signal processing for extended dynamic range
• Flexible data acquisition workflows:
o TOF-MS
o Information dependent acquisition (IDA) MS/MS
o Data independent SWATH® Acquisition with fixed or variable Q1 isolation windows
• Targeted MRMHR workflow
Ionization sources IonDrive™ Turbo V, DuoSpray™ Source, each with TurboIonSpray® or atmospheric-pressure chemical ionization (APCI) probes available; NanoSpray® III Source, Digital PicoView NanoSource
Charges:
Project dependent and A*STAR Enterprise guideline
Instrument Manufacturer URL: https://sciex.com/products/mass-spectrometers/qtof-systems/tripletof-systems/tripletof-6600-system
Detailed Specifications:
NA
Stem Cell Bioprocessing: Flowcytometer ACEA NOVOCYTE TM 2000
Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI)
NovoCyte is a high-performance benchtop flow cytometer designed for all levels of users and all types of laboratories. The budget-friendly instrument can detect up to 17 parameters with enhanced sensitivity and resolution. The customizable laser and optical configurations of the NovoCyte offer a high degree of flexibility while providing complex cell analysis capabilities.