{"product_id":"bionet-f0-baby-benchtop-bioreactor","title":"Bionet F0 Baby Benchtop Bioreactor","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCompact Bioprocessing, Built to Grow With You\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Entry-Level Bioreactor Without the Entry-Level Compromises\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bionet F0-baby is a benchtop fermenter and bioreactor for microbial and cell culture work. It gives R\u0026amp;D labs, teaching facilities and early-stage process development teams a capable, easy-to-run system at a fraction of the size and cost of larger platforms. Choose autoclavable glass vessels for multi-use work or a single-use vessel for disposable workflows, making the F0-baby suitable for biopharma, food, agricultural and cosmetics applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact, ergonomic design that fits into space-constrained labs and is straightforward to operate and maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrong value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Professional-grade control hardware and software at an entry-level price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intuitive software and simple routine maintenance, so new users are productive quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpand as you need:\u003c\/strong\u003e A modular Plug\u0026amp;Play design lets you add sensors, pumps and modules later, rather than buying separate specialised equipment up front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosita control software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull SCADA functionality for process control, live visualisation and data logging, with recipe management, user profiles and remote access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable borosilicate vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVessels are available in a range of working volumes and geometries for microbial and cell culture. Vessel supports and agitator motors are shared, so swapping between vessels is simple. Up to three F0-baby units can be run from a single PC, allowing recipe sharing and side-by-side comparison of online data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional lid design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlenty of ports for probes, additions, harvesting and sampling, with a layout designed for easy handling and cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop-driven agitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverhead agitation gives more freedom in impeller selection and is easy to service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible pump configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied with three fixed-speed peristaltic pumps, with the option to add up to four variable-speed pumps for fed-batch, continuous and other advanced feeding strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eControls between 10 °C and 55 °C using a heating blanket and cooling finger, suitable for most cell types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady for future upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpare signal channels and pre-wired connectors allow additional instruments, actuators and Bionet bSmart modules to be added in a Plug\u0026amp;Play fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobial Stirred Bioreactor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 – 5 L. Suits a wide range of microorganisms across pharmaceutical, industrial, food and agricultural applications, with dedicated vessel geometry and accessories for different strains and processes.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCell Culture Stirred Bioreactor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 – 5 L. Configured for mammalian cell lines such as CHO and HEK293, with options including microspargers and pitched-blade or marine impellers to improve mass transfer while protecting shear-sensitive cells.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Use Bioreactor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 L. Performance comparable to a glass vessel with the convenience of a disposable system.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenchtop stirred-tank bioreactor \/ fermenter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVessel Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclavable borosilicate glass (multi-use) or single-use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Volumes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMicrobial 1 – 5 L; Cell culture 2 – 5 L; Single-use 2 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgitation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop-driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 – 55 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 fixed-speed peristaltic pumps standard; up to 4 additional variable-speed pumps optional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosita (SCADA control, visualisation and data logging)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Unit Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3 units from one PC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Add-ons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebScale (scale connection), bCPM (productivity module), bVSP (additional variable-speed pumps), bBreath (O\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\/CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e off-gas analysis)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'm on a tight budget and don't know what functionality I'll need later. Is the F0-baby a good fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. You can start with a core configuration and add modules, probes and pumps as your requirements grow, simply by connecting them to the existing control unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy culture isn't homogeneous, so optical density isn't reliable for tracking biomass. What are my options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOff-gas analysis (for example with the bBreath module) lets you monitor respiration parameters such as CER, OUR and RQ. These give a sensitive picture of metabolic activity that can guide feeding strategies, and can be combined with optical density data for better accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F0-baby is configured to suit your application. Once you place an enquiry or order, the RG Scientific team will contact you to confirm vessel size, culture type and any add-on modules required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnit displayed includes 3L microbial vessel, control tower, Rosita silver software package, touch screen PC, modules for temperature and gas, agitation, pH sensor, dissolved oxygen sensor, acid \/ base \/ nutrient addition kits and transportation packaging. Freight to metropolitan cities is included.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDownloads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c!-- Tip: upload the PDF to Shopify (Content \u003e Files) and swap in that URL, as on the Microlab 600 page --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9125\/6890\/files\/F0-BABY_English_230426_Digital.pdf?v=1790200370\" title=\"Bionet F0 Baby Brochure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBionet F0 Baby Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bionet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49132498583742,"sku":"BNF0-3M-KIT","price":54995.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/9125\/6890\/files\/F0Simple.png?v=1791253072","url":"https:\/\/rgscientific.com.au\/products\/bionet-f0-baby-benchtop-bioreactor","provider":"RG Scientific Pty Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}