Overview
C.NEST expedites the transition from culture to discovery. A strong, adaptable, and dependable system for everyday culturing.
High-throughput cultivation
- Four incubation chambers in one system
- Possible to perform up to four plates of mixing culture or up to eight plates of static culture
Optimized environment
- Small plate holder design
- UV sterilization
- Humidity monitoring
- Independent control of temperature and CO2 level in each chamber
Outstanding flexibility
- Culture in multiple conditions by merging static and mixing environments in a single system
- Powerful mixing broadens the range of application areas
The C.NEST
Developed to promote excellent cell growth and maintenance in a wide range of cell lines and mammalian cells, including single cell and 3D cultures.
C.NEST | Microbioreactor System Teaser
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Features
Innovative design
The compact plate holder is intended to provide a more optimal environment, decrease evaporation during cell culture, and provide a better user experience.
Because of the chamber's height, two microwell plates can be inserted in one chamber.
Automation is achievable because of the electromagnetic lock and linear guideways.

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Flexible solution
As the hardware and software may be controlled independently, the C.NEST system can be used for static culture, mixing culture, or a mixture of the two at the same time.
One 96- or 24-well plate and the matching cover for performing culture mixing can fit inside each chamber. The system’s cover may also accommodate any plate format for static culture, including 384-well and 96-well plates when mounted vertically.

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Unlimited possibilities
Other analytical kits, such as enzymatic assays, activity assessments, and several steps in ELISA, can be performed concurrently.
Applications
- Cell line development
- High-throughput screening
- Drug development
- Cell culture research
- 3D cell models
- Single-cell workflow
Upscalable design in capacity

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Image Credit: CYTENA GmbH

Image Credit: CYTENA GmbH

Image Credit: CYTENA GmbH
Upscaling design allows for customized capacity and throughput for bespoke solutions, as well as increased efficiency and productivity.
Intuitive software interface
- User-friendly design
- Easy-to-use with clear step-by-step instructions
- A robust model that controls up to 16 chambers with one laptop

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Image Credit: CYTENA GmbH