SCHOTT’s ViewPort® bioreactor interface and ViewCell™ flow cell with spectrometers.

ViewPort® and ViewCell™
optical sensor and spectrometer interfaces

The process analytical technology (PAT) components of SCHOTT enable sterile, safe and flexible use of optical sensors and spectrometers throughout bioprocessing. With hermetic optical windows, these revolutionary sensor interfaces allow continuous in-situ monitoring that boosts safety, efficiency, and yield.

Close-up of a scientist examining a bioreactor while using a Raman spectrometer with a SCHOTT ViewPort® interface

Increased safety for production processes

The ViewPort® bioreactor interface and ViewCell™ flow cell allow accurate non-contact optical measurements and process optimization for upstream and downstream bioprocessing. By enabling stable, safe, and sterile measurements in-situ - directly in the production line - SCHOTT’s optical interfaces contribute to remove the need to draw physical samples for analysis.

A woman in a cleanroom examines the ViewCell™ flow cell.

Unlocking unmatched flexibility

By providing a sterile-safe interface for contactless integration of sensors, the ViewPort® bioreactor interface and ViewCell™ flow cell boost efficiency. With SCHOTT’s novel process analytical technology components, optical sensors and spectrometers can be changed without disrupting the production process, helping advance continuous processing and automated approaches.

SCHOTT ViewPort™ for stainless steel multi-use bioreactors

Product variants

Boosting efficiency across biopharma production, ViewPort® interfaces mount to multi-use glass or stainless-steel bioreactors and are scalable from lab- to production-scale processing. Versions for single-use are available. ViewCell™ flow cells are used for downstream product control.

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SCHOTT ViewPort for Bioprocessing Lab Scale

SCHOTT ViewCell™ with sterile-safe optical window

Future-proof biopharma production

SCHOTT’s optical interfaces enable process analytical technology approaches that are changing the way the bioprocessing industry operates. Now, optical sensors and spectrometers can be changed without impairing measurement capability. And because they work with a wide range of measurement systems and production setups, SCHOTT’s PAT components greatly enhance workflow flexibility and operational efficiency.

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

Standard port diameter and connector designs enable fast and easy integration into existing production setups.

Approved, sterilizable materials

Made of approved materials that are resistant under sterilization processes such as steam-in-place (SIP).

Reliable operation of spectrometers

Enables user-friendly spectrometer operation for reliable and automated analysis.

Excellent optical performance

Highly transmissive optical windows enable precise optical signal transmission.

How ViewPort® sensor ports enable advanced process control

How ViewPort® sensor ports enable advanced process control
How to advance PAT with Raman Spectroscopy

Tailored system of bioreactor, spectrometer system, and probe receptacle, which meets typical instrumental and regulatory requirements

News & Innovation stories

Raman spectroscopy with fully compatible PAT systems

Discover the comprehensive advantages of this process analytical technology (PAT), which is a seamless combination of the bioreactor, spectrometer system, and probe receptacle.

Kristina Gruber, Product Manager Biotech at SCHOTT

Raman spectroscopy paves the way to continuous process monitoring

Kristina Gruber discusses the key benefits of Raman spectroscopy, especially when combined with newly-developed PAT components from SCHOTT.

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The SCHOTT ViewCell™ sits on a table while a lady in the background looks into a microscope.

ViewCell™ flow cell adds flexibility to biopharmaceutical process control

The ViewCell™ enables safe, continuous process control directly in the biopharmaceutical production line for downstream processes.

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Spectroscopy integration consulting

As a partner of SCHOTT, Competence Center CHASE GmbH offers consulting services on integrating spectroscopy applications into customer processes. This includes model creation and data evaluation.