Harvest & Collection
PRODUCTS
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Every capsule and tablet begins with an idea. It takes a professional and innovative manufacturing partner to turn that idea into a reality. Enter Natoli, a name synonymous with excellence in pharmaceutical equipment and services. From the early stages of formulation to the grand scale of full-blown production, Natoli offers a seamless journey through every step of the process. Whether you’re unsure of how to start or how to finish, Natoli can guide the way.
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Learn how robust in-house analytical services and protein characterization are crucial for successful development and manufacturing programs.
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The PBS-0.1 Mini single use bioreactor is compatible with 60mL-100mL working volumes and is the best starting point for optimizing cell therapies by leveraging the benefits of Vertical-Wheel mixing that can be easily scaled up for larger volumes.
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High-performance x-ray inspection system that delivers improved product quality and increased product safety. The X12 system is the perfect solution for small-medium food and pharmaceutical products.
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The MBAL-0250CSP2 is a passive monolithic microwave integrated circuit (MMIC) 1:2 balun developed by Marki Microwave, designed to operate across an exceptionally wide frequency range of 2 to 50 GHz.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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Improving Patient Health And Safety
Engage an experienced CMC program management consultant to collaboratively develop and maintain a robust product development plan (PDP) with your team lead, cross-functional members, and vendors.
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Expanding Accessibility In A Phase 3 Influenza Study Through Community-Based Research
By meeting participants where they are, this study sets a new benchmark for inclusive, efficient, and impactful vaccine development.
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Strategic Pre-IND Consulting For Gene Therapy In Rare Leukemia
Learn about the collaborative efforts of an innovative biotech startup and Ergomed Consulting to overcome challenges in the pre-IND phase for a novel gene therapy targeting a rare form of leukemia.
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Monitoring Laser Power In Laser-Based Fill & Finish Biopharmaceutical Systems
Custom laser power measurement ensures precise vaccine vial sealing, meeting strict biopharma compliance standards through tailored detectors, firmware, and calibration for critical fill-finish applications.
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Top Biotech Achieves Recruitment And Improves Compliance Across 30 Sites
Uncover how a biotechnology company experienced recruitment and compliance success after utilizing Longboat to provide training for every staff member at every trial site.
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What Unified eCOA And IRT Can Unlock
See how real-time scoring and automated eligibility checks helped a global dermatology study reduce site burden, avoid manual errors, and move participants through screening with greater speed.
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Flexible Data Management For Growing Portfolio
Explore strategic enhancements to a small biopharma's biometrics capabilities involving the deployment of 20 specialized professionals, which effectively bolstered the client’s organizational capacity.
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Partnering For Precision In An IPF Study: Securing Timely Deliverables And Key Endpoints
A pharmaceutical company enlisted Worldwide Clinical Trials to help achieve on-time results for their Phase IIa IPF clinical trial, enabling them to manage vendors and meet challenging deadlines.
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Retention And Access In NSCLC Clinical Trials
Helping participants navigate respiratory limitations, fatigue, and complex visit schedules in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) studies.
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Multiple Fill Line Delivery Experience
Learn how a multinational pharmaceutical company successfully implemented a global strategy for insulin cartridge filling, achieving seamless regulatory approval with zero deviations.
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How Easley Combined Utilities Cut Sludge Handling Costs By One-Third
Discover how a municipal wastewater treatment plant reduced its overall sludge management expenses by one-third and improved daily operational efficiency by implementing an advanced thickening system to streamline solids management and reduce hauling logistics.
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RO Protection At Formosa Plastic Group, Taiwan
In this case study, learn why Formosa Plastics Group in Taiwan used Atlantium Technologies' HOD UV system to protect RO membranes from biofouling, resulting in cost savings and plans for further installations.
NEWS
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Redex Preloaded Systems Deliver Precise Positioning For Machine Tools1/16/2025
Redex is pleased to announce its patented DualDRIVE and TwinDRIVE preloading technologies now give CNC machine designers several ways to build a zero backlash system.
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Meatable And TruMeat Collaborate To Accelerate Cost-Effective Cultivated Meat Production4/30/2025
Meatable, the leader in cultivated meat technology, and TruMeat, specializing in the contract manufacturing of cultivated meat at commercial scale, have formed a strategic collaboration to advance the global commercialization of cultivated meat.
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Agilitas Energy Expands Into Hydropower With Acquisition Of Two Projects In West Virginia And Maryland6/24/2025
Agilitas Energy, a leading developer and operator of renewable energy and energy storage systems, today announced the acquisition of two late-stage hydropower development projects from Advanced Hydro Solutions.
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Ovarro Opens New Asia Pacific Headquarters8/27/2025
Water technology provider Ovarro has opened a new Asia Pacific headquarters and production facility in Selangor, Malaysia.
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Baden-Württemberg's Largest Solar Park Now In Operation5/28/2025
EnBW has commissioned its solar park in Langenenslingen-Wilflingen (district of Biberach in the southwest of Germany).
ABOUT
Harvest and Collection
Harvest and collection is the process used to retrieve biological agents and vaccines present in cell cultures or to harvest and collect stem cells from blood or bone marrow. Many bioresearch companies have sophisticated systems for harvesting and collecting cells. These systems make counting cells easier and they also protect against contamination.
Cells are harvested once the cells reach a density level in the cell culture medium that precludes further growth. The best time to harvest cells is when they are in a confluent state (at least 50% of the culture dish is covered and before 100% of the dish is covered).
Cells can be harvested using on of three methods: Mechanical, using Proteolytic enzymes, or using EDTA. Mechanical harvesting uses a rubber spatula to remove the cells from the growth surface or culture. This method is quick but can cause many cells to die because it is highly disruptive. This method is favored when harvesting lots of different samples of cells to prepare extracts.
In this case, viability of the cells doesn’t matter. Three enzymes; Trypsin, Collagenase, and Pronase can be used in combination with EDTA. The combination of these enzymes with the EDTA makes cells detach from the growth medium.
This method is easy but also has a downside. It can damage the cell surface by eating up exposed cell surface proteins. EDTA can be used alone to detach cells from their medium and it is gentler than using trypsin.
Normally, collected cells are placed in a new suspension, or growth medium to continue growing new cultures. This is referred to as passaging or splitting the cells.