Nestor automated cell culture simplifies routine feeding and medium changes, giving your team more time for research. Developed by Cellaven, the system works alongside your incubator and connects to compatible culture vessels.
- Independently control up to 10 flasks or plates.
- Connect up to four media bottles.
- Run different protocols in parallel.
- Use preconfigured or customised programmes.
- Reduce repetitive manual liquid handling.
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Bring automation to your cell culture workflow
Nestor supports routine cell culture transfers without requiring a large robotic installation. It connects media bottles and culture vessels through a closed fluidic system, with separate feeding and collection lines.
Keep cultures in the incubator
The instrument sits beside or above your incubator while the culture vessels remain inside. Connecting tubing passes through the incubator door seal.
Flexible control for different experiments
Set individual programmes for connected vessels. The guided interface helps users configure connections and protocols, while RFID tracks connections.
Support for stem-cell research
Cellaven has demonstrated automated medium feeding of human induced pluripotent stem cells between manual passages. Its application note describes a month-long comparison with manual culture.
Simplify routine cell culture
Nestor automates scheduled feeding and medium changes, helping your team manage repetitive tasks and make more time for research.
How Nestor helps
- Automates feeding and medium exchange according to your programme
- Performs scheduled medium changes when staff are away
- Runs programmed routines for individual vessels
- Uses closed fluidic connections for medium transfer
- Allows connected vessels to follow separate protocols
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Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cellaven |
| Model | Nestor |
| Vessel capacity | Up to 10 independently controlled flasks or plates |
| Media connections | Up to four media bottles |
| Sampling/waste connections | Three channels |
| Listed flask formats | T75, T150, T175 and T225 |
| Listed plate formats | 1-, 6- and 24-well |
| Protocols | Preconfigured and user-defined |
| Fluidic design | Closed system with separate feeding and collection lines |
Confirm the adapter configuration for your vessel brand and format with Techtum.
Product FAQ
Can I run different protocols simultaneously?
Yes. Connected vessels can follow separate programmes.
Can I use my existing flasks and plates?
Nestor supports several standard formats through compatible adapters. Contact Techtum to check your specific vessels.
Does Nestor automate every cell culture step?
The scope depends on your application. Discuss the complete workflow with Techtum, including steps that require manual handling.
Order information
Contact Techtum for a quotation and help selecting the configuration for your laboratory. Please include your cell type, vessel format, number of cultures and intended workflow.
Email: info@techtum.se
Telephone: +46 (0)90 77 88 80
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