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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Biotechnology
    • Medical Device Technology

    Background:

    • Continuous processing of biological tissues in biomedical centrifuges is crucial for many applications.
    • Interruption of centrifugation for power supply can compromise sample integrity and experimental outcomes.
    • Existing methods often lack efficiency or require process downtime.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present an advantageous energy transfer method for biomedical centrifuges.
    • To enable uninterrupted power supply to the rotating and active components during centrifugation.
    • To facilitate continuous treatment of biological tissues within a centrifuge.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a novel energy transfer system.
    • Integration of the system into a biomedical centrifuge.
    • Testing the power delivery capabilities to rotating components.

    Main Results:

    • The presented energy transfer method successfully provides sufficient electric power.
    • Continuous operation of the biomedical centrifuge was achieved without process interruption.
    • The system demonstrated reliability in powering active and rotating parts.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed energy transfer method is effective for powering biomedical centrifuges during operation.
    • This technology supports continuous biological tissue treatment, enhancing experimental efficiency.
    • The innovation offers a significant advancement in centrifuge technology for biomedical research.