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FloDesign Sonics announces ekko™, a platform technology for cell and gene therapy manufacturing at the Biotech Showcase™ in San Francisco.WILBRAHAM, Mass. , Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FloDesign Sonics, a global leader in acoustic cell processing for cell and gene therapies, today announced the creation of the ekko platform to support the needs of this rapidly evolving industry. Based on FloDesign Sonics' patented technology, ekko represents a vision for a product family using acoustics to address typical as well as unique applications associated with cell and gene manufacturing. This disruptive platform has the ability to process cells in a gentle and efficient way compared to traditional mechanical methods such as centrifugation or spinning membrane. "The acoustic engine at the heart of ekko is extremely flexible and has been proven to process cells in washing, concentration and several other key steps in ways legacy technologies have not been able to. We see acoustics as the foundation of a closed and automated platform we developed for research through to GMP manufacturing." FloDesign Sonics' mission is to apply acoustic cell processing to industrialize cell and gene therapy anufacturing, helping to reduce costs and improve patient accessibility. The ekko platform has been developed to achieve this goal, offering a solution that is more than an incremental improvement on existing technologies. FloDesign believes a "made for purpose" design strategy will ultimate produce a flexible, scalable solution that will adapt as the needs of the industry evolves. Stanley Kowalski, Co-Founder and CEO, will be presenting on FloDesign Sonic's vision and this important milestone in product development at the Biotech Showcase, January 7th in San Francisco, CA (1:45pm, Yosemite A). Stanley Kowalski commented, "ekko is the realization of our vision thanks to the hard work of our team and support from our investors. We are excited to present on our milestone achievement and our strategy moving forward as we continue to grow and partner." About FloDesign Sonics Contacts Media: View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/flodesign-sonics-announces-ekko-a-platform-technology-for-cell-and-gene-therapy-manufacturing-at-the-biotech-showcase-in-san-francisco-300773572.html SOURCE FloDesign Sonics |