Abstract: A method for transferring objects (7) into a controlled environment (3) and a transfer device (1) having a controlled environment (3) having a passage (2) are provided. The passage (2) is closable using a cover (5) from the inside (4), in particular inside the controlled environment (3) and is closable using a package (6) containing an object (7) to be transferred from the outside (8), and having a decontamination device (9), which is configured for a decontamination of the passage (2). A checking unit (10) is configured for a check of a function of the decontamination device (9).

Abstract: The invention generally proposes a method, a cutting device (1), a removal device (20) and an unpacking device (26) for preferably mechanically discharging a container (3) from a bag (2), wherein the bag (2) is cut open with at least one cut (13) and the container (3) is discharged via an opening (14) formed by the cut (13), wherein, in order to cut the bag (2), a disk-shaped knife blade (5) interacts with a counter element (6), in particular rolls on the counter element (6) (FIG. 2).

Abstract: In the case of a discharge device (12) by which separable waste material can be brought out of a controlled environment (13), a transfer opening (20) is provided which outwardly separates a discard region (18) from a withdrawal region (21) for the path of the waste material (19) be closable during operation by a closure element (25), in particular in order to collect the waste material (19) in a stack arrangement.

Abstract: An arrangement (1), a filling device (18) and a method for transferring a container (6) provided with a preferably closable or closed container opening (9) from an input region (2) into an output region (3) are provided, wherein the container (6) is held in the input region (2) by a first transport device (7), and the container (6) is transferred to a second transport device (8), which is disposed in the output region (3), through an opening (5) in a bulkhead (4). The input region (2) and the output region (3) are separated by the bulkhead (4), and the container (6), for transferring, is gripped by the first transport device (7) at a different distance from the container opening (9) than by the second transport device (8).

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 handling device (1) which has at least two object receivers (2) and at least one adjustment device (3), via which a distance (4) between the at least two object receivers (2) can be changed. At least one transport unit (5) acts on the adjustment device (3) so that the distance (4) between the at least two object receivers (2) can be changed by a movement of the transport unit (5).

Abstract: The contamination-free introduction of a sterile object from a vessel, which has been closed by means of a semipermeable cover, into a working chamber, which is surrounded by a wall, of a containment firstly comprises a portal unit having an access flange which is arranged in the wall and which forms a passage from the outside into the working chamber, and a door which sealingly closes the passage and which, in order to be opened, can be moved into the working chamber. A vessel receptacle has a repository for holding a vessel that has been introduced into the vessel receptacle, an opening for the introduction of the vessel into the repository, and a flange for interacting with the access flange. A decontamination unit is designed to decontaminate an outer surface of the cover when the door has been closed. Based on this arrangement, a method for introduction is also disclosed.

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: The arrangement for contamination-free introduction of a sterile object from a vessel, closed by means of a semipermeable cover, into a working chamber, surrounded by a wall, of a containment comprising a portal unit having an access flange arranged in the wall and forming a passage into the working chamber, and a door which sealingly closes the passage and which, in order to be opened, can be moved into the working chamber. The arrangement comprises a vessel receptacle having a repository for holding a vessel, an opening for introducing the vessel into the repository, and a flange for interacting with the access flange. A decontamination unit designed to, when the door is closed, the vessel receptacle is docked to the access flange and the vessel is stored in the vessel receptacle, decontaminate an outer surface of the cover. Based on this arrangement, a method for introduction is also disclosed.

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.

Abstract: The arrangement for the contamination-free introduction of a sterile object (3) from a vessel (2), which has been closed by means of a semipermeable cover (23), into a working chamber (90), which is surrounded by a wall (91), of a containment (9) firstly comprises a portal unit (7) having an access flange (71) which is arranged in the wall (91) and which forms a passage (75) from the outside into the working chamber (90), and a door (5) which sealingly closes the passage (75) and which, in order to be opened, can be moved into the working chamber (90). The arrangement furthermore comprises a vessel receptacle (6) having a repository (60) for holding a vessel (2) that has been introduced into the vessel receptacle (6), an opening for the introduction of the vessel (2) into the repository (60), and a flange (61) for interacting with the access flange (71).