We'd like to introduce a case study by BioServe Space Technologies, who adopted an ultra-compact tube pump for their cell culture system in microgravity.

BioServe Space Technologies (hereinafter referred to as BioServe), an American center in University of Colorado, is developing a bioreactor for expansion of hematopoietic stem cells under microgravity conditions.

For the bioreactor design, BioServe was looking for a small, reliable peristaltic pump that could perfuse media within the system at around 2 mL/min.

BioServe evaluated and selected the RP-Q pump because it had the necessary characteristics and had already been used in space.

They were also satisfied that Takasago customized the pump's tubing to fit their application.

For more details, please see the case study page Contributing to a Bioreactor for Expansion of Hematopoietic Stem Cells in Microgravity."