FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific Introduces Oceo Rover, The Future of Hydration in Labs

FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, Inc., a global leader in creating serum-free and chemically defined cell culture media for bioproduction and cell therapy, has introduced the Oceo Rover, an innovative single-use technology. This system is designed to streamline and automate the hydration of media, feeds, and buffers, offering biopharmaceutical manufacturers a more efficient solution to enhance their bioprocessing workflows. By integrating single-use components with custom media design services, the automated Oceo Rover provides a comprehensive, all-in-one alternative to traditional stirred tank mixing methods.

The preparation of powder media and buffers in bioprocessing can be time-consuming and prone to contamination, variability, and safety hazards for workers in production areas. The Oceo Rover platform offers a breakthrough solution with its automated hydration system. It utilizes prefilled, single-use hydration cartridges along with a programmable skid that streamlines the entire process. With user-friendly automation software, the system precisely delivers the right amount of water to the powder media and supplements at controlled intervals, ensuring optimal hydration with minimal manual intervention.

The Oceo Rover system enables real-time preparation of media and buffers, eliminating the need for large-scale liquid storage in cold environments, which is essential for workflows like continuous processing. Its integrated and sealed design minimizes the chances of cross-contamination and enhances compliance with regulatory standards. By incorporating the Oceo Rover platform into their bioprocessing operations, manufacturers can also collaborate with FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific's Manufacturing Science and Technology Group to develop tailored hydration protocols that fit their specific media requirements.

Yutaka Yamaguchi, chairman, and chief executive officer, FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific, said in a statement “We saw a need in the market to improve the process of hydrating powdered media and buffers. Oceo Rover addresses this need by simplifying the hydration process and delivering the consistency that manufacturers need, while also saving time and costs associated with bioprocessing. The Oceo Rover system will help shape the future of single-use-technology and bioprocessing operations.”