HaloteC launches new generation Alcohol Fermentation Monitor at
the 24th Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop Expo
Released
on: June 8, 2008, 2:37 pm
Press
Release Author: Emo van Halsema/ HaloteC
Industry:
Biotech
Press
Release Summary: HaloteC proudly announces the launch of the new
Alcohol Fermentation Monitor during the 24th Annual International
Fuel Ethanol Workshop Expo on June 16-19, 2008 at the Gaylord
Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Press
Release Body: HaloteC launches new
generation Alcohol Fermentation Monitor at the
24th Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop Expo
Zoetermeer,
The Netherlands, June 9, 2008
During
the past decade, HaloteC Instruments in The Netherlands
has been at the forefront of developing new, high tech solutions
for challenges encountered in the dynamic world of industrial
biotechnology. An important development is the Alcohol
Fermentation Monitor (AFM).
History
The development of this user-friendly and robust laboratory device
started in 1998. The AFM has proven to be a valuable tool for
companies and research institutes involved in bioethanol and potable
alcohol production and general yeast research. With the current
high market demand for easy to use, yet accurate screening devices
for yeast and feedstock, HaloteC was devoted
to the future of this machine and intensely enhanced the design
and usability of the Alcohol Fermentation Monitor over the passed
two years.
New Generation special features
The new generation AFM is capable of performing
six anaerobic yeast fermentations simultaneously. Conversion rates
and yields are accurately measured as a function of feedstock,
yeast strains or other process conditions such as medium temperature.
The control software makes it possible compare results and generate
advanced performance indicator reports with a single mouse click.
Hardware
The AFM is constructed from robust stainless
steel, is very easy to operate and clean and does not require
any fermentation skills. Only standard laboratory glass-ware is
used (250 ml or 500 ml flasks). Each of the six fermenter flasks
can be started and stopped at any time; stirrer speeds and medium
temperatures can be set or time programmed individually. The AFM
is equipped with extremely strong magnetic stirrers,
able to stir very viscous media such as lignocellulose hydrolysates
that are commonly used for second generation bioethanol production.
Software
The AFM is entirely operated with straightforward
PC software, which allows for controlling all six fermenter flasks,
store and retrieve experimental data, perform advanced data analysis
and generate Microsoft Excel™ reports instantly. The software
has been designed intuitively and can be mastered within ten minutes.
Launch
on US market
The new generation of the AFM will be introduced
in the United States of America during the 24th Annual
International Fuel Ethanol Workshop Expo on June 16-19 2008,
at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
in Nashville, Tennesee (booth 2308).
For
more information, please contact:
Emo van Halsema, M.Sc.- Founder & CEO
T: +31(0)621 870 111
E: emo.van.halsema@halotec.com
HaloteC
Instruments BV
Röntgenlaan 5a
NL-2719 DX Zoetermeer
The Netherlands
T: +31(0)79 3613 516
F: +31(0)79 3619 071
E: info@halotec.com
www.halotec.com
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