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Cross-section view of a bioreactor, showing a SCHOTT ViewPort™ for Bioprocessing

ViewPort®

These revolutionary process analytical technology (PAT) components act as sensor receptacles on bioreactors, enabling in-situ bioprocess monitoring through hermetically sealed optical windows without compromising the sterile boundary. This leads to reduced contamination risk and higher process yield.
Close-up of a scientist examining a bioreactor using a Raman Spectrometer through a SCHOTT ViewPortTM interface

PAT: for preventing contamination

In contrast to existing physical sampling methods that require opening the bioreactor to take samples out or insert probes, ViewPort® receptacles enable safe and sterile in-situ process measurements through optical windows. This helps to minimize contamination risk.

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Optimized yield and process automation

ViewPort® components allow easy and continuous measuring of key process parameters via the optical interface. This enables real-time adaptation of processes, which leads to increased yield. Options for lab-scale, stainless steel and single-use bioreactor systems allow upscaling from process development to production scale.

SCHOTT ViewPort™ for stainless steel multi-use bioreactors

Product variants

We offer standard ViewPort® variants for stainless steel multi-use bioreactors as well as customized versions for single-use bioreactors upon request. The components can be integrated into bioreactors of varying sizes, from lab-scale to large-scale production.

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Small component, big improvement

ViewPort® sensor interfaces will bring big changes to conventional process analytical technology. They can improve the safety, yield, and automation level of bioprocesses and also enable the possibility of applying more advanced measurement technologies in the biotech industry.

Flexible and efficient
Flexible and efficient
Enables exchange of probes during the running process, as well as the use of a single spectrometer for multiple bioreactors.
Easy to integrate
Easy to integrate
Standard port diameter and flange size enables fast and easy integration into existing bioreactor designs.
Approved, sterilizable materials
Approved, sterilizable materials
Made of approved materials that are resistant under sterilization processes such as steam-in-place (SIP).
Reliable operation of spectrometers
Reliable operation of spectrometers
Enables user-friendly spectrometer operation for reliable and automated analysis.
Excellent optical performance
Excellent optical performance
High transmittance optical windows enable precise optical signal transmission.
How ViewPort® sensor ports enable advanced process control
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Christian Ott, Manager R&D Biotech and Life Sciences
Christian Ott

Manager R&D Biotech and Life Sciences