Streamlined Harvest & Recovery for High-Yield Processes
Integrated technologies that support scalability, compliance, and consistent product recovery
In biotechnology manufacturing, harvest and recovery represent a critical handoff—removing biomass or cell debris while preserving valuable product components. Reliable process instrumentation, automated control, and cleanroom-compatible devices support this balance between efficiency and care. Scalable solutions enable both stainless steel and single-use implementations maintain batch consistency, minimize contamination risk, and meet rigorous industry standards. Whether separating cells or managing clarification steps, smart technology enhances throughput and confidence.
Harvest & Recovery Solutions in Action
Efficient recovery starts with the right process controls. From gently transferring liquids to monitoring fill levels and driving agitation systems, intelligent technologies support both performance and regulatory expectations. Integrated automation platforms coordinate operations, while sensors and valves deliver actionable insight and responsive flow control. Across primary recovery steps—from centrifugation to filtration—these tools drive yield improvement and reproducibility.
Deliver Accurate Flow for Yield Optimization
Inability to effectively manage flow during harvest and recovery stages of a biomanufacturing process can result in improper transfer of material among vessels, leading to product degradation or suboptimal yields. Inadequate flow control can also result in inefficient recovery processes that inhibit future purification steps. Emerson’s portfolio of flow control solutions features the latest valve and metering technology, as well as cutting-edge control systems for enhanced flow management.
ASCO™ Solenoid Valves
Compact, reliable valves optimized for fast response and hygienic service in life sciences environments.
Micro Motion H-Series Hygienic Coriolis Flow and Density Meters
Deliver accurate mass flow and density measurements to ensure consistent product transfer.
DeltaV™ Automation Platform
Provides unified control of flow systems and integrates easily into batch-based production.
Solution-Related Documents for Harvest & Recovery
Access a broad range of solution-related documents—including product information, application insights, and technical resources—focused on improving harvest and recovery processes. Whether you're addressing cell separation, equipment control, or overall process efficiency, Emerson’s expertise supports reliable, high-yield operations across upstream bioproduction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Explore insights into common harvest and recovery challenges in biotechnology workflows. Learn how Emerson’s solutions help ensure quality, reduce waste, and improve process reliability during this critical phase.
Harvest and recovery is the stage where cells or products are separated from the culture media and collected for downstream processing. It plays a vital role in maintaining yield and quality.
Real-time level sensing helps avoid overflow, ensures efficient tank usage, and minimizes manual intervention, improving throughput and reducing risk.
Gentle and uniform mixing prevents cell damage and supports even distribution, which is essential for effective clarification or filtration steps.
Automation enables consistent control of flow, level, and mixing parameters, reduces operator error, and enhances data traceability and compliance.
Emerson offers solutions such as flow meters, level transmitters, and bioprocess automation platforms to help optimize each stage of harvest and recovery.
Accurate flow control helps prevent shear stress, reduces product loss, and ensures consistent filter performance, all of which are critical for product purity and yield.