Cydem VT Automated Clone Screening System

Description

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences offers the Cydem VT, an automated system designed for high-throughput screening of top-performing clones in cell line development workflows. It integrates multiple cultivation and analytical processes into a single, walk-away platform. The system performs pH-controlled fed-batch cultivation for up to 96 clones in parallel, with individual gas control for each. On-deck analytical modules are fully integrated, enabling automated measurements of cell count, viability, and product titer (e.g., antibody concentration) without manual sample transfer. All process control and data management are handled within a unified software environment. The system is a large-scale instrument, with dimensions of 183 cm in width, 82 cm in depth, and 233 cm in height (with the door open), and it weighs 567 kg. For North American installations using the 115 V option, it requires two dedicated 120 VAC, 16A NEMA 5-20 outlets on a 20A service, with a maximum power consumption of 2520 watts. This integrated approach aims to enhance throughput and data consistency in the identification of optimal cell clones.