Sponsors & Exhibitors

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €87.3 billion in 2022. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S.

Further information at www.basf.com.

A2 Photonic Sensors designs and manufactures innovative measurement systems for fluid mechanics and earth sciences since 2007. The company’s M2 is a cutting-edge measurement device using a unique technology combining interferometry and mono-fiber optical probes. It is dedicated to bubbly flow characterization and provides high-accuracy measurements of void fraction and bubble velocities and sizes.

The system has been successfully used in various operating conditions (high pressure, dense flows…) by many academic laboratories as well as in industry, for a wide range of applications: chemistry, water treatment, hydrology, climatic wind tunnels, turbomachinery nozzles, agricultural sprays and many others.

Further information at https://a2photonicsensors.com/

attocube's business sector 'Nanoscale Analytics' develops and produces innovative solutions for nanoscale imaging and spectroscopy. The neaSCOPE system is an ultra-stable, easy-to-use instrument for tip-enhanced optical measurements with remarkable scientific impact. Our technology overcomes the limitations of conventional instruments and enables a spatial resolution of just a few nanometers. Customers from academia and industry rely on attocube's groundbreaking 'Nanoscale Analytics' technology.

Further information at www.attocube.com

Berlin Catalysts is a company that provides catalyst materials for which the properties can be specifically changed - namely the support material and the anchored metal nanoparticles.

Whatever combination of metal nanoparticle, support and catalyst structure you need - we try to deliver custom solutions according to your needs. We offer custom synthesis, catalyst development, scale-up to production, material analytics and general consulting in the field of supported catalysts.

Further information at www.berlin-catalysts.com

Berghof offers comprehensive expertise in the manufacturing of high- and low-pressure reactors. Important common features are the simple, tool-free closing and opening as well as the specially developed PTFE lining, which prevents damage to the reactors by aggressive media. Your benefits: You profit from easy handling and reduced wear. All Berghof reactors offer maximum flexibility and functionality while meeting the highest safety standards. Thanks to our modular system, you can configure your reactor to suit your specific needs.

Further information at www.berghof‑instruments.com

The Bio-PAT network, founded in 2019, is a cooperation network in the field of bioanalytics and bioprocess control for improved bioprocess characterization in the following application areas: Industrial biotechnology; pharma / medical biotechnology; food technology / nutrition; plant technology; environmental technology and bioenergy.
The network connects applicants (bioproduct developers) and suppliers of process analytical technologies (PAT) , bundling competencies in different disciplines.

Further information at https://bio-pat.org/

We are experts for gas analysis in any kind of bioprocess. Worldwide, thousands of projects and processes are equipped with BlueSens sensors for online real-time gas analysis. Customers from food, feed, pharma, biogas etc. markets rely on our high quality products. BlueSens is leader when it comes to gas measurement technology for bioprocesses. We offer sensors for single gases, as well as gas combinations. They can be used in any scale, starting with shaking flasks and up to industrial scale. It is one measurement technique for all sizes, which makes the scale up much easier. In combination with a bioprocess software like BlueVIS, the sensors are used to calculate essential (CER, OUR, RQ etc).

Further information at www.bluesens.com

Bronkhorst - We control and measure mass flow and pressure

Bronkhorst develops and manufactures smart, sustainable and customer-specific low flow fluidics handling solution. Our precise and reliable mass flow meters and controllers for liquids and gases find their way into research laboratories, test-benches, machinery and a wide variety of industries. Bronkhorst is a truly worldwide organisation with subsidiary offices for sales and support all over the world.

Further information at https://www.bronkhorst.com

C1 develops climate-friendly chemical production processes by rethinking chemical reactions from the atomic level all the way up to the production scale. The catalytic processes are designed with the help of quantum chemical simulations and implemented in proprietary production technologies. In doing so, the Berlin-based company develops and scales exclusively on the basis of renewable raw materials and energy. From the first steps in the development of a production process, all processes are designed to enable a closed carbon cycle.

Further information at https://www.carbon.one/

The CHISA Congress series began in 1962 in Brno, Czechoslovakia, before moving to Prague in 1972. CHISA stands for "Chemical Engineering, Chemical Equipment Design and Automation" in Czech. Initially focused on Eastern and Western European connections, it has grown to a globally significant event. The upcoming 27th international congress in 2024 underscores the enduring expansion and global relevance of the CHISA series.

Further information at https://2024.chisa.cz/

Creaflow develops innovative and scalable continuous flow reactors for applications in the chemical, life sciences, and related industries. Based on the proprietary COSTA™ technology, Creaflow offers scalable flow reactors solutions for a wide variety of chemistries, particularly targeting unresolved needs within the field of photo-, electro- and multi-phase continuous processes.

Further information at www.creaflow.be

For over 270 years on the market, the independent academic publisher De Gruyter nowadays releases 1300 new books each year, has more than 650 journals and a variety of digital media. Our outstanding portfolio in industrial chemistry, chemical engineering and biotechnology has traditionally incorporated several disciplines, including sustainable and green technologies, process engineering, safety and risk management, food technology, and polymer engineering. In addition to books, De Gruyter’s portfolio also includes journals, such as Reviews in Chemical Engineering and Green Processing and Synthesis.

Further information at www.degruyter.com

DECHEMA is the expert network for chemical engineering and biotechnology in Germany. As a non-profit professional society we represent these fields in science, industry, politics and the general public. DECHEMA promotes scientific and technical exchange among experts from different disciplines, organisations and generations. We consolidate the know-how of over 5,500 individual and sustaining members.

Further information at https://dechema.de/

DHCAE Tools supports companies in the optimisation and design of processes through CFD engineering services and provides simulation tools, especially for flow simulation. The spectrum of tools ranges from user interfaces for meshing and case set-up to complex extensions of the used open-source solvers. The main focus of tool development are multiphase applications in the field of process engineering such as filtration or liquid atomisation with spray dispersion.

Further information at www.dhcae-tools.com

Dyssol is a simulation tool for solid processes such as comminution, spray drying or tableting. It can be used to create a digital twin to perform process optimization and planning by simulation. Dyssol simulates and optimizes time-dependent processes, predicts product properties, and enables integration of user-defined cases. DyssolTEC offers software licenses as well as comprehensive support such as training, workshops and model development contracts.
Easily optimize, plan and simulate processes to maximize efficiency and reduce costs with Dyssol!

Further information at www.dyssoltec.com

The European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE) promotes scientific cooperation in Europe and elsewhere between non-profit making professional scientific and technical societies. EFCE supports the work of engineers and scientists in academia and industry through webinars, congresses and journals, 20 Working Parties and 6 Sections covering all areas of chemical engineering, and medals and prizes for leading researchers and emerging talents.

Further information at https://efce.info/

The European Society of Biochemical Engineering Sciences (ESBES) stimulates scientific advances in the field of biochemical engineering and provides a platform for communication, education and interdisciplinary exchange. ESBES serves as an interface between industry and academia and fosters cooperation of bioengineers from all over Europe. Main scientific activities: 9 scientific Sections, ESBES Symposium, and European Congress of Applied Biotechnology (ECAB).

Further information at https://esbes.org/

Fink Chem + Tec GmbH has been dedicated to the development and manufacture of specialized dosing pumps, micro dosing pumps and high pressure dosing pumps for many years. They are primarily used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, especially in the laboratories of research and development, in process development and process optimization, but also in industrial applications as a miniature metering pump in reaction, mixing or production processes.

The product range was decisively increased by peripheral wheel pumps, peripheral mixers and reactors and gas circulation pumps.

Further information at www.finkct.de

Fluitec mixing + reaction solutions AG is a Swiss company which engineers and manufactures static mixers and static mixer/heat exchangers. They are mainly used in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The recent developed reactor concept enables a safe scale-up of fast and highly exothermic reactions from laboratory to production scale.

Further information at https://www.fluitec.com/

Founded in 2021, the Fraunhofer Chemistry Alliance builds on decades of collaboration between currently 15 Fraunhofer institutes and the chemical industry. Our goal is to leverage complementary competencies and interdisciplinary synergies to support industrial customers in technology development and scaling up to develop sustainable, innovative products and processes.
With bundled Fraunhofer know-how, inventiveness and a unique infrastructure, we are a strong partner for the chemical industry on its ambitious path to defossilized and circular production processes.

Further information at www.chemie.fraunhofer.de

As a partner in pharmaceutical production, Getinge’s Life Science portfolio of biopharmaceutical resources meets our customers’ unique challenges and strict compliance requirements while achieving high performance, maximum productivity and streamlined processes. We produce:

• Bioreactor systems
• GMP washers & sterilizers
• Isolators & sterile transfer systems

to meet each facility’s specific needs. Being also active in the healthcare sector, service and support is our highest priority.

Further information at https://www.getinge.com

Sensor Systems for Bioprocess Monitoring

Hamilton process sensors are well known for high quality, long life, unique features, and competitive pricing. In order to meet these rigorous requirements, we are constantly striving to find new ways to design our sensors. As a result of the extensive work by our research and development department, Hamilton is able to offer outstanding solutions for pH, dissolved oxygen, dissolved carbon dioxide, cell density, conductivity and ORP monitoring.

Further information at www.hamiltoncompany.com

HNP Mikrosysteme produces micro pumps for small amounts of liquids (flow rate from 1 μl/h to 1152 ml/min, pressure up to 150 bar). These micro annular gear pumps are used at chemical and pharmaceutical production, for mechanical engineering or life science applications.
These pumps are characterized by low pulse delivery, minimal dead volume, long service life and small dimensions.
Further, we offer ready-to-use dosing systems, like the Modular Dosing System (MoDoS®). It is a tailor-made pump system for pilot plants and industrial research. Some components of the system are, among others, mzr®-pumps, filters, sensors, valves, control modules and bus systems.

Further information at www.hnp-mikrosysteme.de

ILS is a provider of custom-laboratory and pilot scale testing units. Our specialty is high-throughput systems but we construct everything from small-scale single and parallel reactors up to Pilot-Scale units. ILS is one of the few enabling technology suppliers on the market, which has a chemical-validation testing laboratory. This means that ILS can test custom-made units with the client’s chemistry before delivering it. This ensures that our clients get a truly turnkey system.

Further information at www.integratedlabsolutions.com/

kjVI - the creative young process engineers of the VDI Society for Process and Chemical Engineering (VDI-GVC) of the Association of German Engineers (VDI e.V.). We are a group of mainly students, PhD students with a process or chemical engineering background. Our goal is to get young people interested in process engineering, to accompany students during their studies, and then to help them start their careers. In this regard, we offer an annual Youth Programme at a conference - such as this year at ECCE 2023 - and our student competitions ChemCar and chemPLANT.

Further information at https://ecce-ecab2023.eu/Youth_Activities.html

KREIENBAUM is known as the exclusive distributor of well-known manufacturers of high-quality and innovative products for biotechnology and medicine for more than 25 years. We support universities, hospitals and companies in the fields of biotechnology, laboratory medicine, food technology, ecology, hematology/microbiology. The portfolio includes laboratory devices for enzymatic and photometric quick analyses, foam and level probes, osmometers, stainers and cytocentrifuges.

Further information at www.kreienbaum-neo.de

Shaking machines from Kuhner Shaker are known for their outstanding quality, excellent performance and their unique strength. The family-owned company (Adolf Kühner AG, Birsfelden, Switzerland) was founded in 1949 and supplies pharmaceutical as well as biotech industries worldwide. A personal and professional contact to our customers is the basis for our daily business life. Due to our great knowledge and long-term experience in shaken bioreactor applications, we can provide our customers always optimal solutions and products.

Further information at www.kuhner.com

The Early Career Scientists in Chemical Reaction Engineering (NaWuReT) of the DECHEMA/VDI subject division Reaction Engineering invite you for exchange and discussions. At the booth, we will show you our activities and the development of the group in over more than a decade. Find yourself depicted on one of the pictures from the archive and leave a note or your card about your current occupation. Inscribe to our email-list or give a statement on what you expect from early career activities in our survey.

Further information at https://dechema.de/Gremien+_+Netzwerke/

Headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland, Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. Founded in 1983, our company has been supporting industrial customers worldwide for more than ten years. We offer regulatory, technical, and quality assistance with pharmaceutical grade quality products (USP, EP, FDA, EMA, GMP).

Further information at: https://www.octapharma.com

REACNOSTICS is modeling, constructing and building chemical research reactors for the spatially resolved investigation of catalytic processes. Our methodology comprises simulations and operando measurements of concentration & temperature profiles in combination with spectroscopic catalyst characterization. By applying patented methods we provide insight in catalytic reactors during time on stream required for knowledge based optimization.

Further information at www.reacnostics.com

Scientific Bioprocessing, Inc. (SBI) is dedicated to pioneering digitally simplified bioprocessing by providing actionable insights from lab to production floor. With the DOTS platform, SBI offers a broad portfolio of state-of-the-art bioprocessing sensors and actuators as well as the innovative DOTS software, for sensor control and data monitoring. Or in other words: One sensor platform to simplify your bioprocessing.

Further information at www.scientificbio.com.

Siemens Digital Industries Software is driving transformation to enable a digital enterprise where engineering, manufacturing, and electronics design meet tomorrow. The Xcelerator portfolio helps companies of all sizes create and leverage digital twins that provide organizations with new insights, opportunities, and levels of automation to drive innovation.

For more information on Siemens Digital Industries Software products and services, visit siemens.com/software or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Siemens Digital Industries Software – Where today meets tomorrow.

SOPAT develops and distributes photo-optical and image-based analytical measurement technology that quantitatively characterizes multiphase particulate systems. In combination with our hardware, our software enables real-time analysis of particle size distributions, particle shape factors, and other characteristics. We offer customized systems that allow early detection of trends to achieve efficient process optimization. This leads to significant cost reductions while increasing product quality.

Further information at www.sopat.de