Bio-Rad Launched Nuvia-Packed Foresight Pro Columns
The company introduced process-scale chromatography columns aimed at enhancing downstream biopharmaceutical purification.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Biotech
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Bio-Rad Laboratories has released its new Foresight Pro chromatography columns prepacked with Nuvia resins. These columns are currently available in internal diameters ranging from 5 to 13 cm.
Why it matters
The product line addresses industry demand for standardized, prepacked options that simplify the scaling of downstream purification processes. By using media from single production lots, the design aims to reduce variability during manufacturing.
The columns feature internal diameters of 5 to 13 cm and bed heights of 10 or 20 cm, manufactured within an ISO Class 7 cleanroom environment. Each column utilizes a polyacrylamide base bead within the Nuvia resin to optimize mass transfer and chemical stability.
The players
Bio-Rad Laboratories
A developer of life science research and clinical diagnostic products, specializing in separation technologies and protein analysis tools.
The details
Chromatography is a laboratory technique used to separate mixtures; in biopharma, it is critical for purifying proteins from complex biological fluids. To avoid inconsistencies caused by blending different batches of resin, Bio-Rad packs these columns using media sourced from a single production lot. The product range includes various resin types, such as anion exchangers, cation exchangers, and mixed-mode media, which are designed to interact with target molecules based on charge or chemical affinity.
Timeline
2022: Original CHT Ceramic Hydroxyapatite Media columns launched.
September 22, 2026: Bio-Rad launched new Nuvia-packed Foresight Pro columns.
Early 2027: Anticipated availability of 20-45 cm diameter columns.
The Tech Race
This launch extends the company's presence in the competitive chromatography market following the 2022 release of CHT Ceramic Hydroxyapatite Media columns. It marks a push to standardize scaling workflows by moving from lab-scale methods to reliable, process-scale configurations.
Biopharmaceutical manufacturers can now integrate these prepacked columns directly into established workflows to improve batch consistency. The current 5 to 13 cm models are designed for immediate use, while larger-scale operations will need to wait for the 2027 product expansion.
The takeaway
The move toward standardized, single-lot prepacked columns aims to solve the technical bottlenecks inherent in scaling drug purification processes. Watch for the 2027 rollout of the 20 to 45 cm diameter columns, which will signal the next phase of this hardware integration.
What happens next
The company expects to expand the line with larger columns, featuring internal diameters between 20 and 45 cm, in early 2027.
Further reading
For broader trends in bioprocessing hardware, visit Biotech.
More information
View detailed specifications on the Foresight Pro product information page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Scientist Live.
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