Automated continuous feeding: reduce manual labor in antibody production
Continuous feeding for more efficient CHO runs Long lab hours, weekend feedings, and constant monitoring of cell cultures remain some of the most draining parts of running CHO expression workflows. Most commercial platforms for CHO cell lines still rely on manual bolus feeding to maintain nutrient levels and support efficient antibody expression. This approach may be standard, but it captures a deeper problem: the workflow depends heavily on human labor. When every feed cycle requires an operator, productivity becomes limited by the number of hands in the lab. Automated continuous feeding offers an increase in lab productivity by reducing hands-on work. Instead of relying on manual nutrient additions, automation allows CHO cultures to receive a stable supply of nutrients without intervention, freeing scientists from repetitive tasks and improving the consistency of antibody production. The hidden cost of manual bolus feeding Bolus feeding is widely used because it’s simple, low-tech, a
