A collage of four photos, each showing a different insert into the g1/8 hole. 1) our default closed plug, 2) our additional silicone tube plug, 3) a metal barb, 4) a thermowell

A new vial cap design for the Pioreactor 🎉

Aug 14, 2023 Posted by: Cameron Davidson-Pilon
We mentioned in a previous blog post that we are now 3D printing our vial caps, and how this opened up a much larger design space for us. Well, introducing the first stop in this design space: our new Vial Cap A!
New shipping pricing and bulk order discounts!

New shipping pricing and bulk order discounts!

Jul 20, 2023 Posted by: Cameron Davidson-Pilon

Free shipping on orders over $500 USD!

We've negotiated better rates with our shipping supplier, and are passing those savings on to you. For orders over $500 USD (that's equivalent to two Pioreactors), we'll wave the cost of shipping.

Bulk discounts when you purchase 10 Pioreactors

When you order more than 10 Pioreactors, you'll receive a 5% discount. Even better, this count includes all your previous orders, too! So if you ordered 4 Pioreactors previously, and 6 more today, you'll get the 5% discount on your latest order of 6 Pioreactors. 

New Pioreactor feature: experiment profiles!

New Pioreactor feature: experiment profiles!

Jun 07, 2023 Posted by: Cameron Davidson-Pilon

Our goal is automate more and more for you. We started with a great UI, then added easy-calibrations, and then we built out dosing, LED, and temperature automations. Next, we want to automate your research even while you sleep! 

An update on our manufacturing - it's good news!

An update on our manufacturing - it's good news!

May 10, 2023 Posted by: Cameron Davidson-Pilon
We are so glad to see the enthusiasm around Pioreactor - so much enthusiasm that it's been difficult to secure one! The biggest bottleneck to getting you a Pioreactor has been manufacturing. However, we've been spending more and more time scaling our manufacturing process. Here's what we've been up to: 
New upcoming feature in 23.2.6: adding custom charts to the UI

New upcoming feature in 23.2.6: adding custom charts to the UI

Feb 02, 2023 Posted by: Cameron Davidson-Pilon
Since there are so many use-cases for the Pioreactor, we didn't want to pigeon-hole the UI to only support a single use-case. By default, the UI works great for simple cultures: yeast, algae, or bacteria, with OD readings, maybe dosing, and maybe LEDs. But users are already extending the Pioreactor to do more: more pumps, and more sensors. This is great - we're ecstatic! But how can users adapt the UI to support their extensions?
Yes, the Pioreactor does work in cold, Canadian, winters!

Yes, the Pioreactor does work in cold, Canadian, winters!

Dec 21, 2022 Posted by: Cameron Davidson-Pilon
The Pioreactor has onboard heating and thermoregulation. This is great for most microbes who enjoy a slightly warmer than room temperature environment. However, sometimes you want a cooler environment. The Pioreactor can't create produce a cool environment, but you can place the Pioreactor in a cold environment and then let the onboard heating heat to a precise temperature. 
Introducing Pioreactor

Introducing Pioreactor

Dec 08, 2022 Posted by: Cameron Davidson-Pilon
We think biology products should be accessible. As lifelong biology enthusiasts, we hit a brick wall with other bioreactors on the market. Commercial bioreactors were out of our reach, with high prices and unnecessary features that were actually a liability. Unable to monitor our microbial cultures efficiently, our projects stalled. That's why we created Pioreactor.