Lonza and CELLINK Join Forces to Offer Complete 3D Cell Culture Workflows

* Lonza has collaborated with CELLINK to offer a comprehensive 3-dimensional (3D) bioprinting solution designed to advance complete 3D cell culture workflows
* The solution combines CELLINK’s 3D bioprinting instruments and bioinks with Lonza’s primary cells and culture media, to meet the needs of cell biologists for enhanced bioprinting of complex 3D human tissue constructs
* Under the agreement, CELLINK will provide this complete solution through its global sales channels, supported by Lonza’s well-established logistics processes
 
Quote from Katrin Hoeck, Associate Director, Marketing and Business Development, Discovery Solutions, Lonza:
“Cell biology laboratories are constantly seeking innovative new technologies to enhance their experimental workflows and help deliver on their promise to drive the next research breakthrough. Our broad panel of human-derived primary cells is specifically engineered to enable researchers to develop in vitro model systems that more closely reflect biology in health and disease. This new collaboration with CELLINK will enable our customers to build physiologically-relevant 3D models to accelerate target identification and validation, investigation of mechanisms of action and safety testing in drug discovery.”

Quote from Ginger Lohman, BioDispensing Product Manager, CELLINK:
“Everything we do at CELLINK, from live cell imaging to our innovative bioprinting systems and bioinks, is meant to support our customers with the products and services needed for them to more effectively and efficiently research solutions to some of the most important challenges of our time. Challenges such as cancer therapeutics, regenerative medicine and the testing and development of drugs, to name a few. When it came time to expand our portfolio into complete 3D cell culture workflows, we knew it was critical that we brought the right partner onboard. We’re confident that Lonza is that partner.” 

Basel, Switzerland, and Gothenburg, Sweden, 10 June 2020 – Lonza and the Swedish company CELLINK have partnered to offer a comprehensive 3-dimensional (3D) bioprinting solution designed to optimize and increase access to complete 3D cell culture workflows. The solution integrates CELLINK’s 3D bioprinting instruments and bioinks with Lonza’s broad selection of human-derived primary cells and supporting culture media. Cell biologists can now rely on this high-performing product offering to successfully execute even the most demanding 3D bioprinting work and boost their scientific research. 

Under the agreement, CELLINK will be delivering the complete 3D bioprinting solution through its global sales channels, supported by Lonza’s well-established logistics processes.

Cell biology laboratories on a global scale are increasingly adopting 3D over 2-dimensional (2D) cell culture approaches, as they more closely resemble the cells’ in vivo environment offering a more accurate and reliable means of predicting and analyzing cell behavior. However, as researchers look to create increasingly complex 3D constructs, finding solutions to structural and material engineering challenges is becoming progressively more important. 3D bioprinting has emerged as a powerful technology for engineering complex 3D tissues for in vitro drug discovery research.

CELLINK provides a wide range of user-friendly and flexible 3D bioprinting systems, designed to offer improved levels of sterility, precision and versatility. Furthermore, the company’s Bioink is the world’s first universal bioink designed to print complex 3D human tissue constructs with any 3D bioprinting system. Offering superior biocompatibility, cell viability, printability and consistency, this biomaterial can be modified with peptides and growth factors to develop a series of customized bioink formulations to meet varying application needs. 

Robust, viable cells are an essential component of any successful 3D bioprinting and cell culture application. Lonza offers an extensive array of high-quality human-derived primary cells and culture media specifically developed to improve experimental reliability and validity. All cells are ethically sourced and authenticated by thorough quality control testing, while the media are optimized for each cell type to support optimal, consistent growth and maintain the tissue-specific characteristics.

Further information about Lonza’s cells and media products can be found via 
https://bioscience.lonza.com/Products/Primary-and-Stem-Cells/c/2. For information about CELLINK’s portfolio of 3D bioprinting instruments and bioinks, please visit https://www.cellink.com/lonza-cellink/. 

About Lonza
At Lonza, we combine technological innovation with world class manufacturing and process excellence. Together, these enable our customers to deliver their discoveries in the healthcare, preservation, and protection sectors.

We are a preferred global partner to the pharmaceutical, biotech and specialty ingredients markets. We work to prevent illness and promote a healthier world by enabling our customers to deliver innovative medicines that help treat or even cure a wide range of diseases. We also offer a broad range of microbial control solutions, which help to create and maintain a healthy environment.

Founded in 1897 in the Swiss Alps, Lonza today operates in 120 sites and offices in more than 35 countries. With approximately 15,500 full-time employees, we are built from high-performing teams and of individual employees who make a meaningful difference to our own business, as well as the communities in which we operate. The company generated sales of CHF 5.9 billion in 2019 with a CORE EBITDA of CHF 1.6 billion.  Find out more at www.lonza.com and follow us on Twitter @LonzaGroup or Facebook @LonzaGroupAG. 

About CELLINK
CELLINK is a global leader in developing and delivering life-science solutions, equipping hundreds of labs and thousands of scientists worldwide with cutting-edge technologies that fuel groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs. With a commitment to quality and innovation, our bioprinters, imaging systems and bioinks have contributed to revolutionary advancements in academic and clinical medicine. 

CELLINK’s solutions advance and accelerate the discovery process for customers in more than 50 countries, including university, hospital, pharmaceutical, public and commercial laboratories. Our domain knowledge, dedication to innovation and passion for excellence has positioned us as the driving market force in the fields of bioprinting and 3D cell culturing. We strive to push the limits of what is possible in regenerative medicine and pharmaceutical development, inspiring and empowering collaborators to expand their horizons and overcome any challenge they face. CELLINK is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market under CLNK B. Join us on our journey to change the future of medicine: www.cellink.com. 
 
Lonza Contact Details

Dr. Kristin Koehler
Investor Relations
Lonza Group Ltd
Tel +41 61 316 8782
kristin.koehler@lonza.com

Dr. Sanna Fowler
Head of External Communications
Lonza Group Ltd
Tel +41 61 316 8929
sanna.fowler@lonza.com

CELLINK Contact Details

Erik Gatenholm, CEO 
Tel (Sweden) +46 73 267 00 00
Tel (US) +1 (650) 515 5566
eg@cellink.com

Gusten Danielsson, CFO 
Tel (Sweden) +46 70 991 86 04 
Tel (US) +1 (857) 332 2138 
gd@cellink.com