May 2nd , 2008 – Finesse Solutions, LLC, Santa Clara, CA, a manufacturer of measurement and control solutions for life sciences process applications, announced the release of TruViu™ PLSS, a vessel utility tower system for pilot and small scale production applications. The PLSS package expands on the RDPD system to include substantially more I/O capability and NEMA 4X enclosures. TruViu™ PLSS consists of an I/O tower, a transmitter tower, an optional pump tower, and/or an optional TruFlow™ gas manifold. TruViu™ PLSS brings the benefits of DeltaV reliability and scalability in an affordable package. It interfaces easily with the TruLogic™ Controller and TruBio™ software to deliver optimal bioprocess control.

TruViu™ PLSS is designed to provide a flexible and plug-and-play configuration, in order to maximize ease-of-use, simplify installation, and provide scheduled maintenance. The modular design allows TruViu™ PLSS components to be mounted on an industrial cart and be used for bioprocess runs on different single-use pilot and small-scale production vessels.

TruViu™ PLSS minimizes floor space while expanding hardware capability to 6 pumps, 6 MFCs, 6 weigh scale inputs, and redundant transmitters for critical process parameters as pH, dissolved oxygen and temperature. TruViu™ PLSS utilizes state-of-the art transmitters that enable sensor calibration algorithms and full sensor diagnostics, and is upgradable to TruFluor disposable sensor technology for single-use applications. TruViu™ PLSS therefore delivers the competitive advantages of increased performance, efficiency and reliability, reduced operating costs and improved ease-of-use in a future-proof package.

According to Finesse Solutions VP Hardware, Dr. Alfy Riddle, "Our end users first asked for low cost and minimal footprint systems, so we developed the TruViu™ RDPD. Then they asked us to expand the hardware capability to take full advantage of our TruBio™ software as well as operate in a wash-down environment. We responded with our TruViu™ PLSS."

About Finesse Solutions, LLC
California-based Finesse Solutions, LLC, leads the way in developing new measurement and control technologies, in order to enable the transition to single-use systems, bring new capabilities to existing bioreactor platforms, and harmonize global bio-process information transfer. Our current product family provides comprehensive measurement and control solutions for upstream processes in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries.

Media: Kimberly Lozada, 408-327-6613