IKA expands HABITAT research bioreactor platform with new accessories and intelligent sensors
More options for smoother bioprocessing workflows and greater data reliability
13 Mar 2025Product news
IKA has expanded the accessory and sensor portfolio for its award-winning HABITAT research bioreactor, a 3-in-1 bioreactor, fermenter, and photobioreactor used in laboratories worldwide. The new accessories and advanced sensor options are designed to give scientists greater flexibility, improve ergonomics and handling during bioprocessing workflows, and deliver more accurate, real-time data for research and development applications.
Expanded accessory range for HABITAT research bioreactor
IKA has introduced several new accessories for the HABITAT research bioreactor:
- Desktop Lid Holder
- Sample Flask Holder
- Sensor Height Adjustment Adapter
- Condenser with Flexible Joint
These accessories are engineered to improve user ergonomics, provide secure handling of components, and enable more precise sensor positioning. They support more convenient and efficient autoclaving and other routine processes, helping laboratories streamline daily bioprocessing tasks.
New bioprocess sensors for real-time data and control
To further enhance process monitoring and control, IKA is launching a range of new sensors compatible with the HABITAT research bioreactor platform. These include:
- Off-gas Analyzer
- Invasive Biomass Sensor
- Non-invasive Biomass Sensor
- Viable Biomass Sensor
- Digital sensors for pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), and redox measurements
These intelligent sensors provide real-time, accurate measurements that support tighter process control and more reliable experimental conditions in bioprocessing, fermentation, and photobioreactor applications.
Focus on performance, usability, and customer-driven innovation
“We´ve taken the HABITAT research bioreactor to the next level with new advanced accessories and intelligent sensors designed to enable scientists achieve faster, more reliable results,” said Dr. Dennis Stibane, Global Business Development Manager for Bioprocessing Solutions at IKA Group.
“These enhancements build on HABITAT’s established standards in performance and usability, reflecting over 100 years of IKA`s expertise and our commitment to putting our customers at the center of everything we do. Our latest accessories and sensors, introduced based on customer feedback, improve the bioreactor’s efficiency, reliability, and precision, enabling scientists to focus on their research with smoother workflows and greater data precision,” he added.
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Frequently asked questions
How do IKA’s new HABITAT research bioreactor accessories improve bioprocessing workflows and laboratory ergonomics?
The expanded accessory range for the HABITAT research bioreactor from IKA—including the Desktop Lid Holder, Sample Flask Holder, Sensor Height Adjustment Adapter, and Condenser with Flexible Joint—is engineered to improve user ergonomics and secure handling of components. These accessories enable more precise sensor positioning and support more convenient, efficient autoclaving and other routine processes. As a result, laboratories can streamline daily bioprocessing tasks and enhance overall workflow efficiency when using the HABITAT bioreactor, fermenter, and photobioreactor platform.
What new intelligent bioprocess sensors are available for the IKA HABITAT research bioreactor and how do they enhance real-time data and control?
IKA has introduced a range of new intelligent sensors compatible with the HABITAT research bioreactor platform, including an Off-gas Analyzer, Invasive Biomass Sensor, Non-invasive Biomass Sensor, Viable Biomass Sensor, and digital sensors for pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), and redox measurements. These sensors provide accurate, real-time measurements that support tighter process control and more reliable experimental conditions in bioprocessing, fermentation, and photobioreactor applications. By delivering precise data in real time, the sensors help scientists optimize their bioprocesses and improve the quality and reproducibility of research and development outcomes.
How do the new HABITAT research bioreactor accessories and sensors reflect IKA Group’s focus on performance, usability, and customer-driven innovation?
According to Dr. Dennis Stibane, Global Business Development Manager for Bioprocessing Solutions at IKA Group, the new advanced accessories and intelligent sensors take the HABITAT research bioreactor to the next level by enabling scientists to achieve faster, more reliable results. These enhancements build on HABITAT’s established standards in performance and usability and reflect over 100 years of IKA’s expertise. Developed based on customer feedback, the accessories and sensors improve the bioreactor’s efficiency, reliability, and precision, allowing scientists to focus on their research with smoother workflows and greater data precision while keeping customers at the center of product innovation.