Optimal Biotech Group
Optimal Biotech Group, LLC is a leading provider of process measurement solutions serving the biotechnology and pharmaceutical markets in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. The company specializes in offering tailored, seamless integration of measurement technologies to support R&D, pilot, and manufacturing operations, fostering business growth through reliable and efficient process analytics.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Optimal Biotech Group
131 Industrial Rd, Unit #7, Belmont, CA 94002
Products
Inline dissolved CO2 sensor
Inline potentiometric CO2 sensor for continuous measurement of dissolved CO2 partial pressure in cell culture and bioreactor processes.
Capacitance-based cell/biomass sensors and transmitters
Probes and transmitter systems for measuring viable cell density and biomass via capacitance or impedance-based methods.
High-pressure homogenizer / microfluidizer
High-shear/high-pressure fluid processor for particle size reduction, dispersion, nanoemulsion and nanoparticle manufacture, and cell disruption applications.
Automated sampling system
Automated hardware for scheduled or event-driven sample extraction to support at-line or offline analysis workflows.
Online total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer
Continuous TOC measurement system for monitoring organic contamination levels in process and water systems.
Real-time bioburden monitoring system
Systems designed to monitor microbial burden in real time to supplement or reduce reliance on traditional culture-based methods.
Inline dissolved CO2 sensor
Inline potentiometric CO2 sensor for continuous measurement of dissolved CO2 partial pressure in cell culture and bioreactor processes.
Capacitance-based cell/biomass sensors and transmitters
Probes and transmitter systems for measuring viable cell density and biomass via capacitance or impedance-based methods.
High-pressure homogenizer / microfluidizer
High-shear/high-pressure fluid processor for particle size reduction, dispersion, nanoemulsion and nanoparticle manufacture, and cell disruption applications.
Automated sampling system
Automated hardware for scheduled or event-driven sample extraction to support at-line or offline analysis workflows.
Online total organic carbon (TOC) analyzer
Continuous TOC measurement system for monitoring organic contamination levels in process and water systems.
Real-time bioburden monitoring system
Systems designed to monitor microbial burden in real time to supplement or reduce reliance on traditional culture-based methods.
Services
Authorized representation and channel sales for manufacturers of process-analytics and bioprocess equipment; coordination of orders, parts, and vendor support for customers in defined regions.
Design and install inline sensor systems and integrate transmitters and diagnostics with bioreactors and process control systems to enable continuous monitoring.
Consulting to tailor measurement solutions for R&D, pilot, and manufacturing workflows, including equipment selection and measurement best practices for spectroscopy and sensors.
Organization and sponsorship of industry forums and events to present PAT tools, case studies, and facilitate technical exchange between vendors and end users.
Authorized representation and channel sales for manufacturers of process-analytics and bioprocess equipment; coordination of orders, parts, and vendor support for customers in defined regions.
Design and install inline sensor systems and integrate transmitters and diagnostics with bioreactors and process control systems to enable continuous monitoring.
Consulting to tailor measurement solutions for R&D, pilot, and manufacturing workflows, including equipment selection and measurement best practices for spectroscopy and sensors.
Organization and sponsorship of industry forums and events to present PAT tools, case studies, and facilitate technical exchange between vendors and end users.
Expertise Areas
- Process analytical technology (PAT) deployment
- Bioprocess instrumentation and sensor integration
- Upstream process monitoring (biomass, viability, dissolved gases)
- High-pressure homogenization and particle processing
Key Technologies
- Inline dissolved gas sensors (dissolved CO2)
- Capacitance-based viable cell density probes
- Raman spectroscopy for PAT
- High-pressure homogenizers / microfluidization
News & Updates
Industry event at Town and Country Resort, San Diego, CA, Booth 528, March 14, 2024.
An article discussing the importance of TOC monitoring in sustainable pharma manufacturing.
Comparison of two cell capacitance measurement instruments.
Discussion on the significance of calibration in Raman spectroscopy.
Guidance on avoiding detector saturation in Raman measurements.
Industry event at Town and Country Resort, San Diego, CA, Booth 528, March 14, 2024.
An article discussing the importance of TOC monitoring in sustainable pharma manufacturing.
Comparison of two cell capacitance measurement instruments.
Discussion on the significance of calibration in Raman spectroscopy.
Guidance on avoiding detector saturation in Raman measurements.