Arbeitsgruppe Zellkulturtechnik - Laborausstattung

Here you will find a selection of the equipment and procedures in our laboratory that we use for research and teaching. In addition, we have the possibility to use many other devices in the laboratories of the faculty and the Institute(INB) for current projects.

You can also take a virtual tour of our laboratory!

Bioreactors

Bioreaktor im Labor für Zellkulturtechnik

Bioreactors | Sartorius Twin DCU with two 2-litre glass reactors, process control via MFCS/win. Further information on the bioreactors.

Bioreactors | Sartorius Twin DCU with two 5-litre glass reactors, process control via MFCS/win. Further information on the bioreactors.

Wave Bioreaktor im Labor für Zellkulturtechnik

Bioreactor | Sartorius Biostat® RM 20 optical, wave reactor for use with disposable cultivation bags with a working volume of 0.1 - 10 litres. Process control via MFCS/win.

Cell retention | BioSep, an ultrasound-based system with a throughput of 1-10 litres per day and cell retention > 99%. It allows very high cell counts and is stable over time.

Tube welder | The BioWelder can be used to sterilely connect thermoplastic tubes. For example, media vessels are connected to the bioreactors in this way.

Analytics

Modern microtitre plate reader | This reader has a comprehensive range of features; in addition to adsorption measurement, fluorescence measurements (from above and below) and luminescence measurements are possible. A built-in camera can be used to determine cell counts and confluence measurements. The measuring chamber can be temperature-controlled, gassed with CO2 and special humidity cassettes provide protection against evaporation. Solutions can be automatically added to the samples via two injectors.

Biosens Glukosemessgerät im Labor Zellkulturtechnik

Biosen C-Line | Measurement of glucose and lactate concentration in the culture medium.

Zellzählgerät CytoSMART im Zellkulturlabor

Cell counting device CytoSmart | With this device, cell number and viability can be determined semi-automatically, a good alternative to cell counting using a newcomer chamber.

Osmomat zur Messung der Osmolalität im Labor Zellkulturtechnik

Osmomat | Determination of the osmolality of the culture medium, during fermentation processes and for media produced in-house.

Licht Mikroskope im Labor für Zellkulturtechnik

Transmitted light microscopes | Used primarily for cell counting and vitality determination of our cultures.

Umkehrmikroskop in der Zellkulturtechnik

Inverted microscope | First optical inspection of cultures in T-bottles for cell density and possible contamination. Acquisition of fluorescence images is also possible.

Cell cultivation

Ultratiefkühltruhe im Labor für Zellkulturtechnik

Ultra-low freezer | Storage of cells at -150°C (Working Cell Bank), an alternative to storage in liquid nitrogen.

Tank für Stickstofflagerung von Zellen im Labor Zellkulturtechnik

Liquid nitrogen tank | Long-term storage of cells at -196°C (Master Cell Bank).

Sicherheitswerkbank im Labor Zellkulturtechnik

Safety workbench | Four class 2 workbenches are available for sterile work.

Laboratory Equipment