Harvest & Collection
PRODUCTS
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Precise, Complete, and Ultimate Detection.
A premium dual energy x-ray inspection system offering outstanding detection of hard-to-find, low density contaminants, in a variety of applications. Available in standard and custom configurations
Detect Hard-to-Find Contaminants
Capable of detecting hard-to-find contaminants in a variety of applications. Offering clarity and precision in complex areas of product inspection.
Enhance Product Quality
Achieves outstanding product quality using advanced levels of foreign body detection of low-density contaminants in overlapping products.
Increase Productivity
Clever design combined with an intuitive user interface to create user-friendly systems that increase uptime and boost productivity.
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Access Raman data faster than ever with this easy-to-use point-and-shoot Raman Microscope.
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When AST came to the table on the design for our new fill-finish isolator, one of the first areas AST engineers wanted to address was the usability and accessibility of the isolator and corresponding operations. With our customers’ point of view in mind, we wanted to address specific points of friction routinely encountered by operators and closely examine whether those friction points were necessary.
Does an isolator need to be ergonomically unfriendly to clean?
Should simple mechanisms like isolator doors be challenging to engage? (As much as one can appreciate exercise, no one wants to do “arm day” in cleanroom coveralls).
Does routine maintenance have to be time-consuming and laborious?
Many of these factors are accepted as par for the course in aseptic fill-finish manufacturing. Our question was, why?
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We support you in the process of optimally implementing complex Manufacturing Execution Systems. In addition to the creation of Master Batch Records (MBRs) and Electronic Batch Recording (EBR), including classic data acquisition and preparation, as well as all other processes that have immediate effects on the manufacturing process.
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EirGenix provides client-oriented contract development and manufacturing services for biologics, especially monoclonal antibodies and biosimilars. Combining the capabilities of EirGenix’s strategic partner, Formosa Laboratories, Inc, a high potency API manufacturer, we offer integrated services for Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) development and manufacturing.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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End-To-End Clinical, Biometrics, And Regulatory Support In Neurology
Discover how an integrated NDA strategy aligned data, vendors, and regulatory execution to achieve an on-time submission and approval without major FDA queries.
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Condition Assessment At Spring Creek Ranch
Learn why Spring Creek Ranch chose Echologics to survey 1.7 miles of 12-inch ductile iron pipe, utilizing the ePulse® method to assess the condition of the over 40-year-old pipes.
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Case Study: Global Oncology
Scout's transportation, expense reimbursement, and time and wage loss compensation helped an oncology study recruit and retain hard-to-reach patients.
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Time-To-Manufacture Reduced By 30% Through Rapid Transfer Strategy
Critical formulation deficiencies were solved through rapid batch manufacturing and process adjustments. This enabled a 30% reduction in time-to-manufacture and prevented delays to the start date.
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Vaccine Trial Sees >90% eCOA Adherence
Discover how we addressed vaccine trial challenges and drove remarkable success, achieving over 90% adherence to eCOA, ensuring active engagement from the trial participants, and yielding consistent, reliable trial data.
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Revolutionizing Biofilm Research: High-Resolution, Real-Time Imaging with ZeGage Optical Profiler
A university lab optimized biofilm research with Zygo’s ZeGage Optical Profiler, enabling high-resolution, real-time, non-contact imaging that accelerates data collection, enhances accuracy, and preserves biofilm integrity.
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Pasteurized Equivalent Water Treatment At High Desert Milk, Idaho, US
Learn how High Desert Milk, a cooperative in Idaho, optimized their water treatment process using HOD™ UV technology, ensuring FDA compliance while significantly reducing water and energy consumption.
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Recruiting & Retaining More Patients Per Site:
Through Home Trial Support (HTS) services, MRN is able to enhance the accessibility of clinical trials while reducing the emotional toll on their patients suffering from loss of mobility.
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Owen Mumford Slashes Audit Findings, CAPAs, And NCRs
Gain insights into how Owen Mumford, a global medical device leader, enhanced their compliance and efficiency with software to reduce audit findings and improve quality management.
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SYLOID® Silica For Enhanced Micronization Efficiency
Here, we demonstrate how adding small amounts of SYLOID® mesoporous silica to Cholesterol before jet milling can enhance processing efficiency, boost yield, and improve micronization performance.
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Revolutionizing Viral Infectious Disease Research And Drug Discovery
Learn how Organ-Chips are being used to rapidly identify promising treatments, investigate virus evolution, and analyze how mechanical forces influence the innate immune response to viral infections.
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New Editorial: High-Resolution High-Speed LIBS Microscopy
Our latest Spectroscopy article highlights advancements in µ-LIBS imaging, achieving 10 µm resolution in under 20 minutes, transforming elemental analysis in research and industry.
NEWS
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Almost 49M Tons Of Manure Pose Health Risk For Minnesota's Water5/15/2025
Huge amounts of manure from massive livestock facilities in Minnesota could pollute drinking and recreational water throughout the state, posing a significant health risk.
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Quickbase Project Hub: A Construction Platform For Real-Time Visibility And Control4/16/2025
Quickbase, the AI-powered operations platform, today announced the Project Hub Pro App, a construction project visibility tool allowing general and specialty contractors to stay ahead of risks and make informed decisions across all projects.
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The Ocado Smart Platform Is Live In South Korea With Lotte4/3/2025
Lotte is now live with the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) in South Korea, launching a new online service “Lotte-Mart Zetta” to customers across the country.
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Mercury Expands Processing Hardware Production Agreements With European Defense Prime Contractor7/16/2025
Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a technology company that delivers mission-critical processing to the edge, today announced it signed two agreements with a European defense prime contractor to expand and accelerate production of processing subsystems and components for radar and electronic warfare missions.
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NEOVAC Presents Innovative Vacuum Coating Technology For High-Strength Steels With No Thermal Stress8/27/2025
NEOVAC, a joint venture between SMS group GmbH and SITIZN Group Holding AG, based in Karlstein, Germany, is proud to present a brand new technology for coating steel strip, which was specially developed for high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels.
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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.