Upgrade your equipment without replacing it.
The needs, requirements and scientific knowledge of a process evolve. But equipment is often frozen in the functionalities defined at the time of its design.
At GPC, we believe that an installation, to remain high-performing, must not be limited by technological choices made several years earlier. That is why we develop complementary modules that add new functionalities to existing equipment, whether designed by GPC or by any other manufacturer.
Our objective is simple: to allow your installations to evolve at the pace of your needs without necessarily imposing a complete — and generally costly — replacement of your equipment.
Unlock the untapped potential of your installations
Many pieces of equipment still have excellent mechanical potential but lack the control or regulation capabilities required by current needs or knowledge. Rather than replacing an entire machine, GPC designs standalone solutions capable of delivering the missing functionalities while preserving the integrity of the existing installation.
This approach improves process performance, extends the service life of equipment and installations, and meets new technical requirements without disproportionate investment.
Your equipment retains its original function — its capabilities, however, evolve.
An independent and non-intrusive integration
The systems developed by GPC are designed to operate independently of the original automation. This offers a major advantage: the existing machine generally does not need to be modified.
The original equipment continues to carry out its usual functions while the GPC complementary module takes charge of the new control, measurement or regulation functionalities.
This approach limits the risks associated with modifying existing equipment while considerably simplifying upgrade projects. It also preserves investments already made and reduces on-site intervention time.
Add precisely the function you need
Every project, process or installation has its own challenges, which is why our solutions are entirely custom-designed.
Examples of functions we can integrate:
- Temperature, pH, pO2, pCO2, pressure, turbidity control…
- Gas control and dosing
- Level, pressure, flow rate, conductivity, biomass monitoring…
- Control of additional agitators
- Automated reagent dosing / external pump management
Each module is developed to meet the exact objectives of the process and the expected performance levels.
Transforming a standard machine into a true process tool
Generic equipment does not always meet the requirements of a specific application. Thanks to the modules developed by GPC, an installation can progressively evolve into a much more high-performing and specialised system. A vessel can benefit from high-precision thermal control, a filtration unit can integrate new process measurements, a culture system can receive automated gas or nutrient management.
These upgrades significantly improve process control while preserving the existing infrastructure.
A scalable platform designed for the future
Today’s needs will not necessarily be tomorrow’s.
That is why the solutions developed by GPC are designed as scalable architectures. A first function can be added today and then progressively enriched with new sensors, new control loops or new actuators. The system naturally follows the evolution of your projects without requiring a complete overhaul of the installation.
This modularity allows for gradual investment while maintaining a long-term vision of process development.
Expertise that goes beyond simple instrumentation
Adding a sensor is straightforward.
Creating a high-performing process function is another matter entirely. At GPC, every project benefits from our experience in biotechnology, automation and process engineering. Our teams analyse the client’s scientific and industrial objectives in order to design a solution that delivers genuine added value to the process.
The best equipment is not necessarily the one you replace — it is often the one you upgrade intelligently.
Evolve your processes without starting from scratch
Your equipment often has more potential than you might imagine.
Thanks to the complementary modules developed by GPC, you can integrate new functions, improve your performance and prepare for future developments — all while keeping your existing installations.
A more agile, more sustainable, more economical approach, resolutely focused on the future.