Daisy Petal Perfusion Bioreactor System
Daisy Petal is the first microbial perfusion fermentation system engineered for continuous protein production, enabling dramatically higher output in a fraction of the footprint. Designed for scientists and non-experts alike, it delivers high-yield production with simple operation, minimal setup, and fully automated process control.
System Design
- Perfusion-enabled bioreactor supplied with all required sensors, filters, connections, and tubing
- Rigid mounting panel
- Single-use tubing assembly designed for intuitive installation
- Fully automated operation through HelianthOS
Features & Benefits
- Continuous perfusion or chemostat fermentation using Sunflower’s patented in-vessel cell retention device
- 1 L working volume capable of producing up to 20 L of process fluid in a single run
- Single-use assemblies come with built-in sensors for pH, DO, temperature, and off-gas monitoring
- Cloud-based Nursery app enables recipe creation
- Complete hardware and software included
Why Choose Daisy Petal
- Continuous production of secreted proteins or small molecules
- High-density cultivation of yeast, fungi, bacteria, and other microorganisms
- Testing and optimization of key fermentation parameters
- Evaluation and screening of microbial cell lines
- Generation of alternative protein batches for food-tech development
Dahlia Petal Perfusion Bioreactor System
Dahlia Petal is Sunflower Therapeutics’ largest microbial perfusion fermentation system, engineered for immediate scale-up without additional process development. Delivering hundreds of liters of output during a continuous run in a footprint of only 1.5 m², it provides the productivity of a much larger fermenter while occupying a fraction of the space.
System Design
- Integrated perfusion-ready bioreactor
- Ready-to-use consumables and full automation
- State-of-the-art perfusion capability
- Proprietary single-use parts
Features and Benefits
- Continuous perfusion fermentation
- 15 L working volume capable of processing 200 L (or more) of output fluid in one operation
- Full automation via HelianthOS for system start-up, in-process controls and monitoring
- Custom scale-up software
- Cutting-edge processing significantly reduces water and energy use
Why Choose Dahlia Petal
- Scale up continuous processes instantly from Daisy Petal
- Clinical-scale and commercial-scale continuous bioproduction
- Maximise facility utilisation with quick turnarounds between fermentations
- Sustain productivity and quality for longer fermentation runs
- Achieve commercial-scale production with minimal capital investment