Bioprocessing system

A bioprocessing system, comprising:

• a series of processing stations for performing operations for bioprocessing and comprising a first station and a second station;
• a first container having a flexible tube connected thereto;
• a second container;
• a robotic arm;
• one or more end effectors, wherein the robotic arm comprises a gripping unit configured to selectively engage with the one or more end effectors, the one or more end effectors comprising a tube welder and a pumping unit;
• and
• a control system programmed to control the robotic arm and the one or more end effectors to:
• manipulate the flexible tube of the first container to create a closed aseptic fluid connection between the first container and the second container, the closed aseptic fluid connection enabling a transfer of fluid or cell material between the first container and the second container via the closed aseptic fluid connection;
• disconnect, responsive to completion of the transfer of the fluid or cell material between the first container and the second container via the closed aseptic fluid connection, the closed aseptic fluid connections to enable a third container to be connected to the first container;
• and
• move the first container or the second container from the first station to the second station.

A bioprocessing system, comprising:

• a series of processing stations for performing operations for bioprocessing and comprising a first station and a second station;
• a first container having a flexible tube connected thereto;
• a second container;
• a robotic arm;
• one or more end effectors;
• and
• a control system programmed to control the robotic arm and the one or more end effectors to:
• manipulate the flexible tube of the first container to create a closed aseptic fluid connection between the first container and the second container, the closed aseptic fluid connection enabling a transfer of fluid or cell material between the first container and the second container via the closed aseptic fluid connection;
• disconnect, responsive to completion of the transfer of the fluid or cell material between the first container and the second container via the closed aseptic fluid connection, the closed aseptic fluid connections to enable a third container to be connected to the first container;
• and
• move the first container or the second container from the first station to the second station;
• wherein the one or more end effectors comprise a pump operable to pump the fluid or cells between the first container and the second container via the closed aseptic fluid connection.