Takasago Electric Industry's portable medium exchange system supports biological experiments in the ISS "Kibo" Japanese Experiment Module.
The portable medium exchange system has been redesigned for space use and is scheduled to be used in experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) in 2021. This device is planned to be used for the exchange of solutions such as media and reagents in cell culture experiments conducted in the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" on the ISS. [Challenges and Solutions] Until now, the solution exchange in cell culture experiments on "Kibo" was done manually by astronauts, which took up valuable time for routine work involving the exchange of solutions for numerous samples. Therefore, we aimed to automate the solution exchange to reduce the burden on astronauts as much as possible and to improve work efficiency. In preparation for use on the ISS, the flow path was changed to a closed system to prevent liquid floating and sample contamination in microgravity. Additionally, we made design changes to achieve further miniaturization and lightweight construction while ensuring vibration resistance during launch. From the perspective of fluid control technology, our company automates various processes in cell culture. Applications such as perfusion, subculturing, differentiation induction, and live cell imaging are possible. Furthermore, we have the know-how to redesign these for space specifications. If you have any needs, please feel free to contact us.
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Instead of a large-scale robotic system, we developed the Auto-Ex1, an automatic solution exchange device for cell culture experiments used by JAXA, based on the concept of a portable medium exchange system that utilizes miniature pumps for "small and simple automation of medium exchange." This device is planned to be used for the exchange of solutions such as media and reagents in cell culture experiments conducted in the ISS "Kibo" Japanese Experiment Module. *For more details on the "Portable Medium Exchange System" that served as the basis for Auto-Ex1, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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Takasago Electric Industry's portable medium exchange system is finally going to space! It will support biological experiments in the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" on the ISS.
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Our company has been a specialized manufacturer of over 10,000 types of solenoid valves, small pumps, and other fluid control devices for more than 60 years, providing technology related to automatic and precise control of liquids and gases. We excel in custom design tailored to the individual needs of our customers and are expanding globally. 【Customization】 As a specialist in fluid control, we flexibly respond to all product design requirements from our customers. Based on our extensive experience and fresh ideas, we actively propose various product customizations according to individual requests. We also accommodate small-scale prototypes, so please feel free to reach out. 【Miniaturization】 We are developing small and micro fluid control products, including the world's smallest class of small valves, the FV and FLV series. 【Integration】 If you provide us with your desired specifications and an overall flow diagram, we will consider the optimal selection and arrangement of components and propose integration products. <<Others>> - Established a seismic isolation factory compliant with BCP - Opened a branch in the United States in October 2012 as part of our global expansion.