Aenitis Technologies
Private Company
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Overview
Aenitis Technologies is a Paris-based medical device company that has developed a disruptive acoustic levitation platform for gentle, contactless bioprocessing. Its technology enables critical cell handling steps like sorting and concentration within a continuous flow system, designed to preserve cell viability and functionality from research to GMP manufacturing. The company operates a Modular Type Package (MTP) business model, providing flexible, scalable solutions and single-use consumables to biopharma partners. With backing from strategic investors and partnerships like the one with Bracco, Aenitis is positioned to address key scalability and efficiency challenges in the advanced therapy manufacturing sector.
Technology Platform
Patented acoustic levitation system for contact-free, gentle manipulation of cells in continuous flow. Enables cell sorting, washing, isolation, and concentration. Modular, GMP-ready platform with single-use consumables.
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Competitive Landscape
Aenitis competes with traditional bioprocessing equipment companies offering centrifuges and filtration systems (e.g., Thermo Fisher, Sartorius), as well as specialized cell sorting companies like Miltenyi Biotec (MACS) and BD (FACS). Its key differentiation is the contact-free, low-shear nature of acoustic manipulation, which claims superior cell viability and functionality preservation. Other companies exploring acoustics for life sciences (e.g., Berkeley Lights, LevitasBio) focus on different applications like single-cell analysis, creating a niche for Aenitis in large-scale bioprocessing.