Abstract: An isolator includes a first section, a second section, and a third section is disclosed. The first section is configured to secure the isolator in a mount that is defined through a mounting section. The second section is disposed over the first section and is configured to be supported by a first surface of the mounting section. The third section is disposed on top of the second section such that the second section is sandwiched between the first section and the third section. The second section dampens forces exerted on the third section or the first section from being transmitted therebetween. A method for manufacturing a pallet that is configured to be frozen is also disclosed. The method includes friction stir welding along a first joining edge and second joining edge that are abutted together to joined together to form a first segment.

Abstract: An isolator includes a first section, a second section, and a third section is disclosed. The first section is configured to secure the isolator in a mount that is defined through a mounting section. The second section is disposed over the first section and is configured to be supported by a first surface of the mounting section. The third section is disposed on top of the second section such that the second section is sandwiched between the first section and the third section. The second section dampens forces exerted on the third section or the first section from being transmitted therebetween. A method for manufacturing a pallet that is configured to be frozen is also disclosed. The method includes friction stir welding along a first joining edge and second joining edge that are abutted together to joined together to form a first segment.

Abstract: A storage container for aseptically storing and freezing a biopharmaceutical composition includes a frame, an expandable bladder, and a sensor system. The expandable bladder is supported within the frame having a filled state in which the expandable bladder is configured to hold the biopharmaceutical composition therein. The sensor system is secured to an exterior surface of the bladder. The sensor system is configured to transmit a signal indicative of a temperature of the exterior surface of the bladder which is correlated to a temperature of biopharmaceutical composition at a desired location within the expandable bladder in the filled state thereof.