Planet Innovation provides contract design and manufacturing expertise to companies producing instruments and consumables for the cell and gene therapy industry. We specialize in developing closed processing solutions that support the autologous manufacturing workflow.

We have an expert in-house laboratory team as well as built-for-purpose facilities, including multiple cleanrooms and manufacturing equipment, that enable us to provide you with the necessary skills all under one roof.

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OUR EXPERTISE

PI has a large team of designers, engineers, manufacturing specialists and cell therapy experts all under one roof. We understand that the cell and gene therapy manufacturing process is complex – so when developing any individual unit solution, it is critical to understand the upstream and downstream interfaces. PI’s end-to-end services also include digital capabilities to complement our instrument and consumable expertise.

OUR FACILITIES 

PI operates world-class facilities that include fully equipped medical development laboratories, specialist wet lab facilities for live cell handling, 120,000 sq.ft. of ISO 13485:2016 certified manufacturing floor space and ISO Class 7 cleanrooms. We have rigorous quality systems and a disciplined approach to delivering the highest standard of products to our clients.

OUR EXPERIENCE 

From counterflow centrifugation systems used for cell wash and concentration steps, to single use disposable kits, PI has deep experience in helping companies produce solutions that reduce the time and cost of manufacturing cell and gene therapy products. For over 10 years we have partnered with world-leading companies to help them develop their custom solutions and advance the cell and gene therapy industry.

News & Perspectives.

Why creating a successful cell and gene therapy manufacturing tool is about so much more than core tech

Product Development

Developing an instrument that automates the cell and gene therapy workflow is no easy task. Your core tech, while critical, is only one part of the overall development, there is so much more that determines the success of your product. Brian Hanrahan shares 4 key tips for creating a successful cell therapy manufacturing tool.

Effective strategies for securing investor funding in cell and gene manufacturing tools development

Product Development

We share insights from investors on what they prioritize when evaluating funding opportunities for cell and gene therapy tools.

5 critical questions for developing single-use disposables for cell therapy

Product Development

Single-use disposables are a critical element in any cell and gene therapy manufacturing tool. We look at 5 key questions to consider when developing disposables for cell therapy.

Perspectives from expert roundtable: Strategies to attract funding for C&GT manufacturing tools

Product Development

Planet Innovation held an exclusive roundtable at Advanced Therapies Week on ‘Strategies to Attract Funding for C&GT Manufacturing Tools’. Here are the highlights