Finesse Solutions, a manufacturer of measurement and control solutions for life sciences process applications, launched its new SmartParts family of standalone pumps and control valves. SmartParts are the building blocks for Finesse’s next generation of bioreactor controllers and purification applications. These SmartParts are intelligent and universal, namely that have plug-and-play components and can control any size or type of upstream vessel or downstream skid. Designed for R&D and cGMP scale-up, SmartParts have built-in diagnostics, programmable functionality, and local control that is optimised for the function of each component.
The standalone SmartPump series is designed to meet high-precision liquid delivery requirements in bioprocess applications and high-speed requirements on downstream bioprocess filtration and chromatography applications. According to Finesse Solutions CTO Dr Mark Selker, “By deconstructing a bio-process into the fundamental components that move or stop liquid flow, we have created a set of building blocks for both upstream and downstream applications. When combined with our new TruPCT downstream sensors, our SmartPumps and SmartValves will allow rapid configuration of purification processes for scale-up or multi-product production. These SmartParts will enable a paradigm shift from traditional skid building to flexible asset optimisation in downstream unit operations.”