Automated modular system and method for production of biopolymers
First Claim
1. An automated production system comprising:
- a production control system for scheduling and controlling production in an automated production; and
a plurality of stackable equipment modules for synthesizing biopolymers in accordance with pre-determined sequences under control of the production control system, wherein each equipment module of the plurality of stackable equipment modules comprises an interface feature connected to power.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an automated modular system and method for production of biopolymers including DNA and RNA. The system and method automates the complete production process for biopolymers. Modular equipment is provided for performing production steps with the individual modules arrange in a linear array. Each module includes a control system and can be rack mounted. One side of the array of modules provides connections for power, gas, vacuum and reagents and is accessible to technicians. On the other side of the array of modules a robotic transport system is provided for transporting materials between module interfaces. The elimination of the requirement for human intervention at multiple steps in the production process significantly decreases the costs of biopolymer production and reduces unnecessary complexity and sources of quality variation.
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1. An automated production system comprising:
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a production control system for scheduling and controlling production in an automated production; and a plurality of stackable equipment modules for synthesizing biopolymers in accordance with pre-determined sequences under control of the production control system, wherein each equipment module of the plurality of stackable equipment modules comprises an interface feature connected to power. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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