Alfa Laval CultureOne Primo Separator at NIBRT Advances Separation Technology Training Capability
Dublin, Ireland (30th April 2024): The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) is pleased to announce a collaboration with Alfa Laval, a global leader in centrifugal separation solutions. This collaboration enables NIBRT to enhance and expand its cell separation training solutions for the biopharma manufacturing industry.
Alfa Laval’s CultureOne Primo Separator, a cutting-edge single-use disc stack centrifuge, has been generously made accessible to NIBRT’s research and training facilities. As the first of its kind in the industry, this donation highlights Alfa Laval’s commitment to advancing separation technology and education.
The CultureOne Primo Separator will empower NIBRT to significantly expand its training capabilities. Students and industry professionals will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art cell separation technology. This invaluable opportunity will enable NIBRT’s clients to acquire practical knowledge and skills that can be applied to tackle industry challenges and drive innovations in separation technology.
Alfa Laval’s CultureOne Primo includes the company’s TopStream™ innovation for continuous solids discharge, ensuring uninterrupted centrifuge operation, and boasts a fully hermetic bottom-fed design for gentle product handling and optimal clarification. Its hermetic design safeguards cell cultures from lysis, enabling intact recovery for potential reprocessing, while Alfa Laval’s pre-sterilised Spinsert™ technology ensures all product-contact parts are disposable and recyclable, enhancing convenience and sustainability.
“NIBRT is dedicated to delivering world-class training that prepares individuals for success in the ever-evolving bioprocessing industry,” said John Milne, Training Director at NIBRT. “Our partnership with Alfa Laval aligns perfectly with our mission to stay at the forefront of industry innovations and equip our students with the latest tools and expertise.”
“We are really proud of what we can achieve with CultureOne and want to give students and the industry access to the latest technology”, says Ian Forrester, Alfa Laval UK. “We are looking forward to our continued cooperation”.
NIBRT and Alfa Laval look forward to future collaborations and the potential for continued advancements in the field of separation technology.
About NIBRT
The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) is a global centre of excellence for training and research in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. NIBRT is located in a world class facility in Dublin, Ireland. This facility is purpose built to closely replicate a modern bioprocessing plant with state-of-the-art equipment and enables NIBRT to offer the highest quality training and research solutions. NIBRT’s mission is to support the growth and development of all aspects of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. For more information visit www.nibrt.ie
About Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate products in the areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – mainly in energy, food, life sciences and the marine industry. For more information visit www.alfalaval.com
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