GEA, one of the world’s leading suppliers of systems, components and solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, and I&L Biosystems GmbH, a leading European distributor of life science equipment, have signed a partnership agreement for the sale and distribution of the GEA kytero 10 in the Benelux. The GEA kytero 10 is the world's smallest premium separator for small-batch disposable biopharmaceutical processing. The centrifuge combines efficiency, biosafety, and user-friendliness in a fully enclosed disposable concept. Thanks to the patented contactless GEA breezeDrive system, the kytero 10 operates completely contamination-free, with low maintenance and quiet operation. Only electricity and optional sterile air are required for installation, no CIP or SIP, making it ideal for laboratories with limited space and limited utilities.

Innovative solution for applications in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and new food

For customers in the biopharmaceutical industry, single use technology means the ability to bring products to market even faster. New, flexible cell culture production systems are based on smaller systems with disposable elements, therefore the GEA kytero 10 meets the requirements and wishes of the biopharmaceutical industry. This compact system was developed specifically for research, laboratories, universities, and institutes and offers an innovative solution for applications in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and new food sectors.

GEA kytero disc separators are pioneering work – technology fits perfectly with I&L Biosystems' product portfolio

GEA kytero disc separators are pioneering work in the time- and cost-efficient extraction of pharmaceutical proteins from cells. During a biotech event in the Netherlands, GEA and I&L Biosystems began discussions about a possible collaboration. It quickly became clear that the kytero® 10 fits seamlessly into I&L Biosystems' focus and product portfolio. The partnership will initially cover the Benelux countries, with the possibility of expansion to the whole of Europe. With locations throughout Europe, I&L Biosystems is responsible for the distribution, installation, and maintenance of high-quality laboratory equipment and solutions, particularly in biotechnology. "The kytero 10 fits perfectly into our product portfolio, which focuses on sustainable and innovative solutions for bioprocess technology. Through the collaboration with GEA, our customers in the Benelux countries will have access to a unique technology that simplifies and accelerates research and production processes," says Daniël Bindels, CEO at I&L Biosystems. ”With the kytero 10, we are bringing industrial separation technology to the laboratory. This is a real milestone in bioprocess technology," adds Edwin Telgenkamp, Account Manager Sales at GEA.

Key features and benefits of kytero 10 at a glance

• World first on a laboratory scale: compact, user-friendly and equipped with advanced disc stack technology.

• Central role in pharmaceutical development: supports the research and production of modern active ingredients.

• Efficient cell and bacteria separation: optimizes fermentation separation for a wide range of cell cultures.

• Flexible application: ideal for very small batches, early development phases, perfusion and pilot trials.

• Seamless scalability: from the laboratory to large-scale production using the same industry standards.

• Maximum simplicity: Quick implementation with minimal cleaning and space requirements thanks to the single-use concept.