Tissue Engineering & Animal Cell Culture facility
The Tissue Engineering and Animal Cell Culture Facility is designed to support in-vitro cell culture, tissue engineering research, and biomedical experimentation. The facility provides a controlled environment for mammalian cell growth, maintenance, and analysis, ensuring sterility, reproducibility, and compliance with biosafety standards for research and translational applications.
- Biosafety cabinet (Level 2)
- Electrostatic bipolar ionizer air purifier
- Inverted microscope (basic)
- CO₂ incubator
- Low-speed centrifuge
- Water bath
- Cold storage (4°C / −20°C)
- pH meter
- Automated pipette & pipette controller
- Automated cell counter
- Glass bead sterilizer
Molecular Biology Facility
The Molecular Biology Facility supports DNA, RNA, and protein-based research through advanced molecular analysis and processing tools. It enables gene amplification, expression analysis, electrophoresis, and blotting techniques, supporting academic research, diagnostics development, and biotechnology innovation.
- Laminar air flow cabinet with LPG gas
- Real-time PCR machine (qPCR)
- Basic thermal cycler
- Gel documentation system
- Refrigerator
- Low-speed centrifuge
- Water bath
- Microwave oven
- pH meter
- Weighing balance
- Ice flaking machine
- Gel rocker
- Horizontal and vertical gel electrophoresis units with power packs
- Western blotting unit with power pack
3D-Printing Facility
The 3D-Printing Facility provides advanced additive manufacturing capabilities for rapid prototyping, biomedical applications, and engineering design. It supports polymer, resin, powder-based, and bioprinting technologies, enabling functional model development, customized fabrication, and interdisciplinary research across healthcare and engineering domains.
- 3D designing software and assistance
- 3D bioprinter (hot melt extruder, pneumatic dispenser, dual filament extruder)
- SLA/resin-based 3D printer
- SLS/powder-based 3D printer
- FDM–PEEK 3D printer
- PEEK/PLA 3D printer
- Fused filament modeling 3D printer
Microbiology Facility
The Microbiology Facility supports microbial culture, analysis, and experimental studies under controlled laboratory conditions. It is equipped for bacterial growth, incubation, sample preparation, and routine microbiological testing, enabling research, quality analysis, and industrial microbiology applications.
- Bacteriological incubators
- BOD incubator / cold incubator
- Temperature-controlled orbital shakers
- Refrigerator
- Low-speed centrifuge
- Water bath
- Microwave oven
- Microscope
- pH meter
- Orbital shakers
- Electrostatic bipolar ionizer air purifier
Fermentation Facility
The Fermentation Facility is designed for controlled microbial and biochemical production processes. It supports small-scale fermentation, incubation, and downstream experimental workflows, enabling research in biotechnology, enzyme production, and bioprocess development.
- Basic fermenter
- Laminar air flow cabinet with LPG gas
- Bacteriological incubators
- Temperature-controlled orbital shakers
- Refrigerator
- Low-speed centrifuge
- Water bath
- Microwave oven
- Microscope
- pH meter
- Orbital shakers
Cell Bioreactor / Cell Culturing Facility
The Cell Bioreactor and Cell Culturing Facility enables scalable cell culture and bioprocess development under controlled environmental conditions. It supports suspension and adherent cell growth, process optimization, and translational research in biotechnology and biomedical engineering.
- Eppendorf bioreactor for cell culture applications
- Laminar air flow cabinet with LPG gas / biosafety cabinet
- CO₂ incubators
- Temperature-controlled orbital shakers
- Refrigerator
- Low-speed centrifuge
- Water bath
- Microwave oven
- pH meter
- Orbital shakers
Downstream Processing Facility
The Downstream Processing Facility supports purification, concentration, and stabilization of biological and chemical products. It enables centrifugation, drying, distillation, and solvent removal processes critical for bioprocessing, pharmaceutical formulation, and product development workflows.
- High-speed centrifugation
- Rotors: 500 mL,100 mL, 50 mL, 15 mL, 2.0 mL, 1.5 mL
- Rotary distillation
- Lyophilization/Freeze Dryer
- Spray drying
- Hot air oven
- Vacuum desiccators
Microscopy Facility
The Microscopy Facility provides advanced imaging capabilities for biological and material analysis. It supports brightfield, phase contrast, and fluorescence microscopy, enabling detailed visualization, documentation, and analysis for research, diagnostics, and educational applications.
- Upright microscope with phase contrast & fluorescence (AXIOSCOPE 5)
- Inverted microscope with phase contrast & fluorescence (AXIO VERT.A1)
- Basic upright microscope with camera
- Basic inverted microscope with camera
- Dissecting microscope
Basic Instrument Package
The Basic Instrument Package provides essential laboratory equipment for routine experimental work, sample preparation, and analysis. It supports daily laboratory operations across multiple disciplines, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and standardization in research workflows.
- Microwave oven
- Vortex mixer
- Hot plate
- Magnetic stirrer
- Refrigerator
- pH meter
- Low-speed centrifuge (non-refrigerated)
- Fume hood
- Ultrasonic cleaner
- Weighing balances
- Microfuge (non-refrigerated)
- Laminar air flow
- Ice flaker machine
- Basic centrifuge
Sterilization Facility
The Sterilization Facility ensures contamination-free processing and preparation of laboratory materials. Equipped with automated sterilization systems and thermal processing units, it supports biosafety compliance and safe handling of equipment, media, and experimental components.
- Vertical autoclave (180 L, fully automated)
- Vertical autoclave (120 L, fully automated)
- Hot air oven
Ultra-Low Temperature Storage Facility
The Ultra-Low Temperature Storage Facility supports long-term preservation of biological samples and temperature-sensitive materials. It enables secure cryogenic storage and sample stabilization, ensuring integrity for research, biobanking, and advanced biomedical applications.
- Deep Freezer (-80 Degree Celcius)
- Freezer (-20 Degree Celcius)
Microfluidics Facility
The Microfluidics Facility supports fabrication, surface modification, and testing of micro- and nano-scale systems. It enables precise fluid handling, material processing, and device development for lab-on-chip, biomedical, and materials research applications.
- Electrospinning machine
- Spin coater (two sizes)
- High-speed spin coater
- Double syringe pump (NEW ERA Pump Systems Inc., USA – NE-4000-ES)
- Dry bath
- Peristaltic pumps (various flow rates)
- Potentiostat
Analytical & Material Testing Facility
The Analytical and Material Testing Facility enables comprehensive material characterization and quality assessment. It supports chemical, thermal, mechanical, optical, and stability analyses, ensuring accurate validation for research, industrial testing, and regulatory compliance.
- FTIR (iSpirit ATR)
- Universal testing machine (UTM)
- Color spectrophotometer (X-Rite i1 Basic Pro 3)
- Thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA)
- Dynamic mechanical analyzer (DMA)
- Digital rotational viscometer
- Digital osmometer
- Double-beam UV–Visible spectrophotometer
- Fume hood
- Probe sonicator
- Stability study chambers
- Melt flow index tester
- Karl Fischer apparatus (digital)
Fabrication Facility
The Mechanical Engineering and Testing Facility supports material testing, surface finishing, and fabrication activities. It enables impact testing, torque measurement, and routine mechanical operations essential for prototyping, validation, and small-scale manufacturing.
- Impact testing
- Bench grinder (BOSCH GBG 60-20)
- Torque tester (Cap torque testers – TT01, MTT01-100)
- Shore hardness tester – Type A
- Heat guns
- Cutters
- Drills
- Blowers
- Glue gun
- Tool set
- Sealing machine
- Vacuum pump
- Thermal Vacuum foaming Machine
Electronics Testing Facility
The Electronics Testing Facility supports performance evaluation and safety validation of electronic systems and device prototypes. It enables accurate electrical measurements, grounding verification, and compliance testing, ensuring reliability and quality for research, development, and pre-certification testing applications.
- Conductivity meter (Fisher Scientific Accumet XL600 Deluxe Kit)
- Electrical safety tester (GPT-9904)
- Earth resistance tester (Sonel MRU-120)
- Digital earth resistance tester
Liposome Extruder
The Liposome Extruder Facility enables controlled formulation of lipid-based delivery systems. It supports uniform vesicle size reduction and reproducibility, facilitating research in drug delivery, nanomedicine, and pharmaceutical formulation development under controlled experimental conditions.
- Liposome extruder with nitrogen gas (N₂) support
Spray Dryer
The Spray Dryer Facility supports rapid drying and microencapsulation of liquid formulations. It enables conversion of solutions or suspensions into stable powdered forms, supporting pharmaceutical, food, and biochemical product development and process optimization.
- Spray dryer
Rotary Flash Evaporator
The Rotary Flash Evaporator Facility supports solvent removal, concentration, and purification processes. It enables efficient evaporation under reduced pressure, supporting chemical processing, pharmaceutical formulation, and downstream processing workflows.
- Rotary flash evaporator
Dissolution Test Apparatus (USP Apparatus III)
The Dissolution Testing Facility supports evaluation of drug release and dissolution behavior under controlled conditions. It ensures accurate assessment of formulation performance, supporting pharmaceutical research, quality control, and regulatory studies.
- Dissolution test apparatus (USP Apparatus III)
Freeze Dryer / Lyophilizer
The Freeze Dryer Facility supports long-term stabilization of biological and pharmaceutical samples. It enables moisture removal under low temperature and vacuum conditions, preserving sample integrity for storage, transport, and further analysis.
- Freeze dryer / lyophilizer
Biobanking (LN₂ Storage System)
The Biobanking Facility enables secure long-term cryogenic storage of biological samples. Equipped with a liquid nitrogen storage system, it ensures preservation of cells, tissues, and biomaterials while maintaining sample integrity and traceability for research and clinical applications.
- Liquid nitrogen storage system (50-liter capacity with trolley and cryovial storage)
Clean Room Facility
The Clean Rooms at the Manipal–GoK Bioincubator (MGOKB) are state-of-the-art, controlled environments designed to support sensitive biotechnology and life-science research. Equipped with regulated temperature, humidity, air filtration, and contamination control systems, these facilities enable startups and researchers to carry out cell culture, molecular biology, and bioprocessing activities while meeting industry and regulatory standards.
- Clean Rooms
Pick n Place machine
The Pick n Place Machine at the Manipal–GoK Bioincubator (MGOKB) is a precision automation system designed to support electronics and hardware prototyping. It enables accurate placement of surface-mount components onto printed circuit boards (PCBs), ensuring speed, consistency, and high assembly quality. This facility supports startups and innovators in developing reliable electronic modules for medical devices, instrumentation, and embedded systems.
- Pick n place machine
Welding facility
The Welding Facility at the Manipal–GoK Bioincubator (MGOKB) provides controlled and safe infrastructure for metal joining and fabrication needs. Equipped with modern welding tools and safety systems, it supports fabrication, repair, and structural assembly activities. This facility enables startups and researchers to develop mechanical components, enclosures, and prototypes while adhering to quality and safety standards.
- Metal welding machine
- RF welding machine
- Ultrasonic based spot welding machine
Rapid Prototype, Designing & Assembling
The Rapid Prototyping, Designing & Assembling facility at the Manipal–GoK Bioincubator (MGOKB) supports end-to-end product development. Equipped with design tools, prototyping equipment, and assembly workstations, it enables quick transformation of concepts into functional models. This facility helps startups iterate designs efficiently, validate functionality, and accelerate product development timelines.
- Hand held 3D scanner with camera
- CAD Modelling
- Tormach Machine
Hand held Color Spectrometer
The Hand-Held Color Spectrometer at the Manipal–GoK Bioincubator (MGOKB) is a portable analytical instrument used for accurate color measurement and analysis. It enables users to quantify color consistency, uniformity, and variation across materials and samples. This facility supports quality control, material validation, and product development in applications such as coatings, plastics, textiles, packaging, and biomedical products.
- Hand held Color Spectrometer
Analytical-Weights
The Analytical Weighing Balances at the Manipal–GoK Bioincubator (MGOKB) provide high-precision measurement of mass for laboratory and research applications. Designed for accuracy and repeatability, these balances support sample preparation, formulation, and experimental analysis. This facility enables startups and researchers to carry out quantitative measurements while meeting laboratory and regulatory requirements.
- Analytical-Weights