INFORS HT launches Multifors 3 bench-top bioreactor for process development
A new bench-top bioreactor platform with process control designed to support GMP-ready environments from 100 mL to 10 L working volume
30 Sept 2026
Multifors 3 bench-top bioreactor
Multifors 3 executes the full process control strategy end-to-end and supports both microbial fermentation and cell culture processes on one platform, with single-use vessel compatibility from multiple established manufacturers.
It is designed to maintain local process control independently of network or software connection availability, while supporting FAT/SAT qualification and deployment in GMP environments, giving laboratories confidence throughout process development and beyond.
Multifors 3 is a platform built around four design principles that address everyday constraints in bioprocess work and reflect what the company believes the industry standard should look like at this scale.
Reproducibility
Multifors 3 carries the complete process definition from one run to the next, helping teams reproduce how a process is configured and executed when transferring methods, changing workflows, or working across different users and systems.
Reliable execution
By keeping process control local, Multifors 3 reduces dependence on external network and connected software availability during a run. This gives laboratories a more robust foundation for consistent day-to-day operation and greater confidence when deploying the system in regulated environments.
Operational efficiency
Multifors 3 supports a high number of sensors within the same working volume, enabling more comprehensive process monitoring without requiring a larger vessel. This can improve operational efficiency by reducing media and consumable use, while parallel operation from a single control interface helps increase throughput without adding unnecessary complexity. Together, these capabilities can contribute to lower operating costs over time.
Open platform
The Multifors 3 platform supports glass and single-use vessels across a broad range of working volumes, along with integration of sensors and peripherals from multiple suppliers. Open communication interfaces and modular hardware gives laboratories greater flexibility to adapt the system as process requirements evolve while retaining the core control platform.
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What bioprocess applications does the INFORS HT Multifors 3 bench-top bioreactor support?
Multifors 3 supports microbial fermentation and cell culture processes on one platform. It works with glass and single-use vessels across a broad range of working volumes, including single-use vessels from multiple established manufacturers.
How does Multifors 3 improve reproducibility and reliable process control?
Multifors 3 carries the complete process definition between runs, supporting reproducibility across method transfers, workflows, users, and systems. Its local process control operates independently of network or connected software availability, providing consistent execution in day-to-day and regulated environments.
Why is Multifors 3 suitable for efficient bioprocess development and GMP environments?
Multifors 3 supports numerous sensors within the same working volume and parallel operation through one control interface, helping reduce media and consumable use while increasing throughput. It also supports FAT/SAT qualification, GMP deployment, open communication interfaces, modular hardware, and third-party sensors and peripherals.