Custom bioprocessing that delivers downstream processing for customer needs

EKF Life Sciences’ downstream processing technologies and capabilities are customized to fulfill diverse client requirements. We follow customer specifications to transform cell paste or cell slurry through multiple processing stages into a final freeze-dried or liquid bulk formulation.

Our unique fermentation facilities and downstream processing applications are engineered to accommodate the dynamic needs of healthcare, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical partners, fostering an environment where groundbreaking discoveries come to fruition and exceed the expectations of tomorrow. Downstream processing equipment and technology includes:

• Four AS-26 Super Sharples centrifuges
• Two SPX homogenizers
• Hollow fiber microfiltration unit
• Disc stack centrifuge system
• TFF ultrafiltration unit
• Chromatography systems supporting packed bed volumes from 50 mL to 50 L

In addition, our Quality Control analytical area includes:

• UHPLC
• Spectrophotometers capable of temperature-controlled kinetic measurements
• Gel electrophoresis and enzyme characterization capabilities
• Multichannel plate reader
• qPCR
• TOC

Some customers prefer to handle proprietary formulations and packaging of their final product. To support this, we can offer final-fill operations and partner our customers with qualified vendors for specialist requirements, depending on the project’s scope and needs.

EKF Life Sciences is privileged to be home to a diverse community of experts. With a legacy of dedicated research, product development, and manufacturing firmly rooted in a culture of excellence, we continuously evolve to integrate the latest advancements in life sciences.