The Alcohol Fermentation Monitor (AFM)
The AFM embodies the ideal screening machine for industrial and academic research
on (GM) yeast, potable alcohol and bioethanol.

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The AFM is a user-friendly laboratory device
for monitoring metabolic activity of six
alcoholic fermentations simultaneously. The
system is much easier to operate and clean
than standard, commercially available
fermenter systems.

Accurate comparison of conversion rates
and yields under different conditions, such
as temperature, strain type, carbon source
and nutrients can easily be achieved without specialized fermentation skills.

The AFM is equipped with very strong
magnetic stirrers, able to handle rather
viscous media. For each fermenter, stirrer
speed and temperature can be set, or time
programmed individually.

It is fully controlled with user-friendly PC
software, using Microsoft Excel® for
generating advanced reports containing all
measured data, data analysis tables and
corresponding graphs.

Many renowned, international companies
involved in bioethanol research and
production already use the AFM to full satisfaction. For details about their experience with the AFM, please view the References in
the download section below.


Typical applications of the AFM
  • Monitor conversion rates and yields of lignocellulose hydrolysates into biofuels
  • Test and compare different yeast strains or different feed stocks/substrates
  • Quality control of yeast strains
  • Quality control of traditional feed stocks, such as molasses
  • Monitor conversion of wort into beer or grape juice into wine
  • Toxicity and alcohol tolerance studies
  • Industrial and academic research on yeast and potable alcohol/bioethanol/ biobutanol production

Applikon Biotechnology (distributor for the North, Central and South America regions) is participating
in several shows/exhibitions where you can experience a live demonstration of the AFM:

31st Symposium on Biotechnology Dates: May 3 - 6, 2009 Location: San Francisco, CA
American Society for Microbiotechnology Dates: May 17 - 20, 2009 Location: Philidelphia, PA
Int. Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo 2009 Dates: June 15 - 18, 2009 Location: Denver, CO
American Society for Industrial Microbiology Dates: July 26 - 30, 2009 Location: Toronto, CA
XVII Simposio National de bioprocessos Dates: August 2 - 5, 2009 Location: Natal, Brazil
RAFT VIII Dates: November 8 - 11, 2009 Location: San Diego, CA

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Download section
Product Information
AFM Movie (wmv or mpeg4)
AFM Brochure (pdf)
AFM Software (pdf)
References
What Others Say (pdf)
DSM White Biotechnology (wmv or mpeg4)
Royal Nedalco (wmv or mpeg4)
 Bird Engineering (wmv or mpeg4)
Press
Press release June 9th 2008 (pdf)
 
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