Laboratory Fermenters

A laboratory fermenter is a controlled vessel used for microbial fermentation, growing bacteria, yeast or fungi under regulated temperature, pH, aeration and agitation.


IT Tech supplies Solaris systems at every scale: benchtop units such as the GENESIS (7.5 to 20 L) and the IO mini fermenter, the pilot and industrial S-1 series, and the fully automated One (XX to XX). Every fermenter we supply is backed by local supply and support in Singapore.

List of Products from this SubCategory

A figure promotion likely to promote products for their business.

One

Integrated wifi connection. Fully automated solution.
A figure promotion likely to promote products for their business.

S-1 series

The S and I series consist of highly automated pilot-industrial fermenters and bioreactors.

Choosing a Laboratory Fermenter: Which Scale Do You Need?

Scale Typical working volume Sterilisation method Level of automation Typical use
Benchtop Up to around 20 L. GENESIS: 7.5 to 20 L total volume; IO for mini-scale runs. Often autoclavable; GENESIS is sterilisable in place (SIP). Manual to fully automated. Strain screening, media optimisation and teaching.
Pilot Tens to hundreds of litres (S series: 5 to 200 L). Usually sterilisable in place (SIP). High (S series). Process development and scale-up trials.
Industrial Hundreds to tens of thousands of litres (I series: 300 to 30,000 L). Sterilisable in place (SIP). High (I series). Commercial production and large-batch runs.

Organism and Process

Bacteria, yeast and fungi differ in oxygen demand, shear sensitivity and heat output, which shapes the agitation, aeration and cooling you need. Decide early between batch and fed-batch processes: fed-batch work depends on accurate pump control to add nutrients mid-run.

Scale-up Path

If a process will move from bench to pilot and production, choose vessels with comparable geometry and controls at each stage, so conditions transfer without re-optimising from scratch.

Data Logging and Connectivity

Remote monitoring, such as the Wi-Fi connectivity on the One, lets you track runs remotely and keeps a record for reporting and repeat batches.

Microbial Fermentation Applications for Laboratory Fermenters

A laboratory fermenter gives you a repeatable, controlled environment for growing microorganisms at the scale your work demands. Common applications include:

  • Biopharma and enzyme production: Producing recombinant proteins, enzymes and other biologics from bacterial or yeast cultures.
  • Food and beverage R&D: Developing starter cultures, flavours and fermented products under tightly controlled conditions.
  • Vaccine and probiotic development: Growing the bacterial and yeast strains used in vaccine research and probiotic formulation.
  • Academic and teaching labs: Giving students hands-on experience of fermentation and bioprocess control.

Working with cell cultures as well as microbes? Explore our wider Bioreactor & Cell Culture range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a laboratory fermenter?

A laboratory fermenter (also spelled fermentor) is a vessel that grows microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast or fungi under controlled conditions. Its main function is to hold temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen and mixing at set values, so the culture produces a consistent result, whether that is biomass, an enzyme or a fermented product.

What is the difference between a fermenter and a bioreactor?

A fermenter is a vessel built for microbial fermentation, growing bacteria, yeast or fungi. A bioreactor is the broader term for any vessel that supports a controlled biological process, including mammalian cell culture, which needs gentler mixing and tighter control. Every fermenter is a type of bioreactor, but not every bioreactor is designed for microbes. See our bioreactor range for cell culture systems.

What scale of fermenter does IT Tech supply?

IT Tech supplies Solaris fermenters from benchtop to industrial scale: the GENESIS benchtop system (7.5 to 20 L), the IO mini fermenter, the S series (5 to 200 L) and the I series (300 to 30,000 L) and the fully automated One (XX to XX).

For larger or custom requirements, send us an enquiry with your target volume and process.

Does IT Tech provide installation, commissioning or validation support for fermenters?

Support for each laboratory fermenter is scoped to your system and facility. Our team can advise on installation and commissioning requirements, and our preventive maintenance service helps keep equipment running reliably after handover. If your process needs validation or GMP documentation, share your requirements when you enquire and we will confirm what can be provided.

Testimonial Image

Take your fermentation and bioprocessing work from benchtop strain screening through to pilot and production scale with the right laboratory fermenter

Experience excellence at every stage with IT Tech.

Testimonial Image

Enrich your scientific journey through our innovative products, delve into cutting-edge services, and unlock the potential for groundbreaking research. Experience excellence at every stage with IT Tech.

Customer Care Team
Typically replies in a few hours
Customer Care Team
Hi there
How can i help you today?
WhatsApp logo in green with white phone icon inside speech bubble
Start Whatsapp Chat
WhatsApp logo in green with white phone icon inside speech bubble
Customer Care Team
Typically replies in a few hours
Customer Care Team
Hi there
How can i help you today?
WhatsApp logo in green with white phone icon inside speech bubble
Start Whatsapp Chat
WhatsApp logo in green with white phone icon inside speech bubble