Bio-PAT at BioProScale 2026: Collaboration, Innovation, and Community

Bio-PAT was pleased to co-organize and take part in the 9th BioProScale Symposium in April 2026, once again bringing together key actors from academia and industry in the field of bioprocess engineering and process analytical technology (PAT).

Following weeks of preparation at the Department of Bioprocess Engineering at TU Berlin and VLB Berlin, as well as across our network, the event officially kicked off with strong participation and a highly engaged audience.

A Shared Platform for PAT Expertise

At the heart of Bio-PAT’s presence was the shared booth, which this year expanded to accommodate growing interest and participation. The booth served as a central meeting point for exchange, collaboration, and showcasing innovations in process analytics.

The following members were represented at the shared booth:

• Abacus Analytical Systems GmbH
• ANiMOX GmbH
• Art Fiber Systems
• INDATECH – Chauvin Arnoux Group
• Enpresso GmbH
• FyoniBio GmbH
• PDW Analytics GmbH

In addition, Bio-PAT BlueSens gas sensor GmbH and Hellma GmbH & Co. KG members presented their technologies at individual booths on the ground floor. 

The strong presence of Bio-PAT members across the exhibition highlighted the diversity of expertise within the network and the growing relevance of PAT in bioprocess development and manufacturing.

Co-Organizing a Growing Platform

Bio-PAT is proud to have co-organized BioProScale 2026 together with BioProScale e.V., BVT TU Berlin, and VLB Berlin. The continued development of the symposium reflects the strength of collaboration within the community and the shared commitment to advancing bioprocess technologies.

We also extend our sincere thanks to BlueSens, Hellma, and Art Fiber Systems for supporting this year’s event as sponsors.

Honouring a Pioneer in Bioprocess Engineering

A particular highlight of this year’s symposium was the presentation of the first BioProScale Lifetime Achievement Award to Matthias Reuss.

In his laudatio, Prof. Peter Neubauer — who holds the chair today — highlighted the visionary nature of Prof. Reuss’ work and reflected on a series of foundational papers, spanning topics such as the „modelling of the short-term Crabtree effect in baker’s yeast“, the „dynamic behavior of microbial populations in stirred bioreactors using Euler–Lagrange methods“, and the „influence of substrate distribution on productivity in computer controlled yeast production“.

These pioneering contributions have shaped the field in lasting ways. Without them, it would be difficult to imagine the development of Bio-PAT e.V. into the thriving network it is today. 

Looking Ahead

BioProScale 2026 once again demonstrated the importance of bringing together diverse perspectives—from academia, industry, and technology providers—to address the challenges of modern bioprocessing.

For Bio-PAT, the event reaffirmed the value of a collaborative network that connects expertise across process analytics, modelling, and application. We look forward to building on the discussions, connections, and ideas generated during the symposium.