Abstract: A transfer device (2) and a method for transferring at least one functional element (3) into a process chamber (4) are provided, wherein the at least one functional element (3) is arranged interchangeably on an element carrier (5) and the element carrier (5) is transferable from a starting position (6) into an end or working position (7), wherein, in the end or working position (7), the at least one functional element (3) is arranged partly in the process chamber (4) and partly outside the process chamber (4). The invention is therefore particularly suitable for aseptic processes in the pharmaceutical industry, but is not limited to this sphere.

Abstract: For monitoring for microbial growth, it is provided that a fluid flow is discharged via a fluid line from a cleanroom into a controlled environment, wherein a nutrient medium is presented in the controlled environment and with which the fluid flow is contacted and subsequently removed from the controlled environment in such a way that a cleanroom process does not have to be interrupted.

Abstract: A device (1) for manipulating an object (3), wherein the object (3) is movable contactlessly on a drive surface by at least one mover (4) which is magnetically coupled to a stator arrangement (5). The drive surface (7) is configured as a sealed border, in particular as a boundary wall (8), of a protected interior (9). The use of such a flexible device (1) is preferably of interest in the foodstuff industry or pharmaceutical industry, but is not restricted to these sectors.

Abstract: In the processing device (1) according to the invention, a container holder (8) is arranged between a transport unit (3), which is magnetically coupled to a stator assembly (4) in order to be moved via a drive surface (5), and the container (2), and the container holder (8) can be selectively coupled to the support element (6) and the transport unit (3).

Abstract: A device (1) for manipulating an object (3), wherein the object (3) is movable contactlessly on a drive surface by at least one mover (4) which is magnetically coupled to a stator arrangement (5). The drive surface (7) is configured as a sealed border, in particular as a boundary wall (8), of a protected interior (9). The use of such a flexible device (1) is preferably of interest in the foodstuff industry or pharmaceutical industry, but is not restricted to these sectors.