Extended Capabilities

Bioprocess Conditioning

Pharmaceutical and biologics workflows depend on predictable, low-shear handling of cells, proteins, and fine particles.

  • Gentle clarification without damaging cells
  • Stabilizing fine particles to prevent aggregation
  • Preparing feed streams for chromatography
  • Reducing fouling load on membranes
  • Improving consistency in cell-culture flows
Fermentation Optimization

Fermentation systems are sensitive to solids load, shear, and stability.

  • Remove spent solids without damaging active cells
  • Maintain stable dispersions during growth phases
  • Improve broth clarity before downstream purification
  • Reduce load on centrifuges or depth filters

Result: Higher yield, more stable runs, fewer interventions.

Pre-Clarification for High-Purity Processes

In high-purity workflows, the polishing step is often the bottleneck. EK-Drive improves:

  • Feed uniformity
  • Particle size distribution
  • Stability of fine suspensions
  • Predictability of downstream filtration
Stabilization & Dispersion Control

Some processes require particles to stay apart, not come together. EK-Drive maintains stable dispersions:

  • Uniform slurries for precision manufacturing
  • Stable suspensions for formulation steps
  • Prevention of unwanted settling or aggregation
  • Reduced reliance on stabilizing chemicals
Concentration & Thickening for High-Value Biomass

For microalgae, biologics, and specialty cultures, EK-Drive:

  • Concentrates biomass gently
  • Reduces water load before drying
  • Improves efficiency of belt thickeners or screw presses
  • Delivers a more uniform, higher-solids stream
Catalytic Reaction Capability

With a dedicated catalyst flow channel, EK-Drive can function as a controlled catalytic reactor:

  • Field-enhanced catalytic reactions
  • Redox, pH-driven, or ion-exchange transformations
  • Tunable micro-environments around catalytic surfaces
  • Continuous reactions with stable residence-time control
Pre-Conditioning for Downstream Equipment

EK-Drive improves the performance of everything that comes after it:

  • Chromatography columns and membrane systems
  • Dryers and heat exchangers
  • Polishing filters and belt thickeners
  • Screw presses
Chemical Reduction & Process Simplification

Because EK-Drive controls particle behavior directly, many processes can reduce or eliminate:

  • Coagulants and flocculants
  • pH adjustments
  • Filter aids and stabilizers

This simplifies operations and reduces consumables.

Extended Capabilities

What Else It Does

Additional capabilities unlocked by controlling how materials behave inside a flow.

EK-Drive doesn't just separate. By shaping particle interactions, stabilizing fine components, and creating controlled micro-environments inside the flow path, the platform can condition, concentrate, stabilize, or transform materials in ways traditional equipment cannot.

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R&D Model

Bench-Scale R&D Model

For labs, pilot teams, and process-development groups, EK-Drive is available in a bench-scale evaluation unit. Test separation behavior, map process windows, evaluate performance on new materials, and generate data for scale-up — all before committing to full-scale hardware.

It brings the full platform capability into an R&D environment — controlled, repeatable, and ready for experimentation.

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