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Powered by Protein Production Technology International As precision fermentation moves from the laboratory into commercial manufacturing, the ability to measure, interpret, and control a process becomes increasingly important. Conditions that are relatively easy to monitor in a small bioreactor can become far more complex at industrial scale, where variability, changing cell behavior, and process limitations can affect yield, consistency, and cost. In this episode of the Protein Production Technology International Webinar, hosted by Alex Crisp and presented in partnership with Hamilton Process Analytics, five experts explore the measurement and process-control challenges shaping the future of precision fermentation. The panel brings together perspectives from sensor technology, AI-powered bioreactor control, commercial fermentation, ingredient development, and manufacturing scale-up. They discuss what companies need to measure as they move from R&D to production, how to make better use of existing process data, and where conventional monitoring approaches can leave important blind spots. The conversation examines the role of sensors, off-gas analysis, modelling, and AI in understanding what is happening inside a bioreactor. As processes scale, conditions become less homogeneous, and measurements taken at one point may not tell the whole story. The speakers explore how predictive models and adaptive process control could help manufacturers better understand cell states, anticipate problems, and make more informed decisions. Beyond measurement itself, the discussion looks at the relationship between strain development, process optimization, and manufacturing performance. The panel considers continuous fermentation, downstream processing, and the challenges of transferring a carefully developed process into a different production environment. The experts also explore the commercial realities of scale-up: achieving consistent product quality, improving yields, managing production costs, and selecting manufacturing partners. Better measurement and control are valuable not simply for the data they provide, but for their ability to help companies produce the right product reliably and economically. From identifying critical process parameters to making smarter use of AI and sensor data, this webinar examines how closing measurement gaps can help precision fermentation move toward more predictable, scalable, and commercially viable production. The Future of Protein Production is connecting companies working to make the global protein system more sustainable, kind and fair for the planet, people, and animals. To find out more about our platform click here: https://www.futureofproteinproduction.com/ To read the most recent edition of Protein Production Technology, our multi-media

The field of novel foods is an exciting market but moving from lab to industrial scale can be challenging. A particular challenge novel foods producers face is the sheer number of ingredients required when compared to conventional proteins, such as binders, stabilizers and other ingredients that affect texture and taste yet are necessary to make plant-based proteins taste like meat. Automation not only increases the scalability and affordability of these novel foods but also enhances food safety and quality control. Additionally, it reduces the reliance on human labor in potentially hazardous conditions. As the global population continues to grow and environmental concerns intensify, the importance of automation in the production of novel foods cannot be overstated. It represents a transformative force in revolutionizing the food industry, making sustainable and ethical food choices more accessible to consumers. Join our webinar to find out how automation solutions are playing a role in helping the novel foods industry reduce its cost structure to a point that allows for closer price parity, and therefore greater consumer adoption, to animal protein. Moderator: Nick Bradley, Editor, Protein Production Technology International Participants: Yavuz Celik, Product Manager, Hamilton Company Dhiraj Singh, Ph.D., Head of Research & Development, Umami Bioworks Lakshmikanth Mannadi, Head of APAC – Bioprocessing Equipment, Donaldson Ali Nikdel, Director of Innovations, The Cultivated B