Finesse Solutions Enters Development Agreement With Biogen Idec

California-based Finesse Solutions has formed a development agreement with Biogen Idec, aimed at evaluating emerging technologies for single-use bioprocessing. These technologies include novel disposable sensors, software platforms, and control algorithms.

As part of the agreement, Finesse will provide prototype sensors, software, and systems for use by Biogen Idec in its bioprocessing platforms, and refine them for single-use applications. This collaboration allows technologies to be honed in actual use-case scenarios, and will leverage the expertise of both the companies.

Mark Selker, chief technology officer and founder of Finesse, said: “We are delighted to have the efforts of world-class scientists at Biogen Idec help refine our technologies and focus our development. This will go far in helping to optimize our products using actual cell culture platforms.”

Thomas Ryll, director bioprocess development at Biogen Idec, said: “We are excited about the opportunity to work with Finesse on testing and improving new sensor technology for use in our high productivity process platforms.”