Automatiseret energieffektivt Kryo Lager til Bio Banker
The health industry uses large numbers of Bio Banks for vital medical research and drug development. Of late, several automated systems were developed with robot handling at temperatures of -20°C or -40°C but energy consumption efficiency was not the focus. Due to their lifetime and a serious void in R&D dedicated to energy efficient freezers, facilities all over Denmark and the rest of the world are at a standstill on the path to green transition because of these massively energy inefficient systems. New market demands call for automation and sample handling at ultra-low storage temperature (-80°C), with lower OPEX and CAPEX, that can contribute to the green transition of the health industry. In this context, HCP Innovation’s goal is to bring to market a highly energy efficient automated storage system, the Cryonoster, with demanded features.
This project will entail technological optimization and demonstration of the system’s functionality in collaboration with an end-user. It is our ambition to prove that the Cryonoster can effectively replace the high energy consuming storage solutions currently used and contribute to a more sustainable life science industry in Denmark.
In this project, we will optimize the Cryonoster technology to test, improve and validate the energy efficiency, as well as build a demonstrator (-80°C/-80°C) to test its performance in real-life conditions with the support of Odense University Hospital. The project will also lead to an increased awareness of our system, boost the dissemination of Cryonoster along the value-chain, and speed the market penetration, as we intend to showcase the system to potential buyers during the test-period. The Cryonoster will be ableto replace refrigerators and the highly energy consuming storages currently used and save users large amounts of energy.
The aim of this proposal is to develop, optimize and demonstrate the world’s first fully automated and energy-efficient cryogenic biobank system with handling and storage area at -80°C, Cryonoster. It shall save at least 70% of energy compared to modern freezers used today in large numbers in hospitals, pharma companies and research institutions or universities.
The project goal shall be reached by several technological and technical improvements, including:
- Newest technology in insulation
- Innovative cooling systems and air filtering systems
- New and high-tech consumers as motors, sensors, cameras
All amounting to a reduced energy consumption and CO2 emission.
Suppliers of freezers or other automated Cryo Storages systems for the health care and life science sectors do not focus on energy consumption. The main objective is to outperform competitors by reducing the storage temperatures with consideration of environmental impact. Cryonoster will be the first Cryo Storage system designed and optimized for energy efficiency. HCP Innovation is positioned to become a pioneer in the cryo-storage industry in Denmark and to be the first one ever to focus on energy efficiency and saving, contributing to the green collaborative strategy between public and private actors in the health sector.
Key figures
Category
Participants
| Partner | Subsidy | Auto financing |
|---|---|---|
| HCP innovation ApS | 6,38 mio. DKK | 4,25 mio. DKK |
Contact
Adresse: Nordlundvej 166
Tlf.: +45 22171410
Hjemmeside: www.cryonoster.com
