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Enhanced Ergonomics With Intelligent Serological Pipetting

A scientist using a PIPETBOY GENIUS serological pipet controller
Liquid HandlingPipettes
12 Jun 2025
Imagine starting your day with a sore wrist and ending it with back pain from hours of manual pipetting; it’s a daily reality that affects health, morale and productivity. This challenge is even greater with serological pipetting, that’s why INTEGRA developed the PIPETBOY GENIUS.

Protect Microorganism Preservation System, Store it, Preserve it, Protect it

Protect low temperature bead storage system from TCS
Cryopreservation Storage SystemsDairyMicrobial Preservation/Storage
10 Jun 2025
For a dependable cryopreservation method, choose Protect from Technical Service Consultants. Protect maintains the integrity of fastidious and non-fastidious microorganisms, sustaining the exact strain for consistent results every time.

Cherwell launches Redipor® TwistLock Plates to Enhance Sample Security in Microbial EM

Redipor TwistLock plates
CleanroomEnvironmental MonitoringEU GMP Annex 1
10 Jun 2025
Cherwell’s new Redipor® TwistLock plates feature a secure locking lid and side-label with GS1 data matrix to enhance contamination protection, improve traceability and support automation.

Sample Storage Tubes with E-Beam Sterility Assurance

E-Beam sterilized sample storage tubes
BiospecimensMicrobial Preservation/Storage
05 Jun 2025
By adding E-Beam treated tubes, validated to a Sterility Assurance Level (SAL) of 10⁻³, Azenta provides customers with a broader toolkit for sterile sample storage and handling requirements.

Environmental Monitoring: Overcome Challenges with Manual Plate Reading

Microbiologist manually reading a large amount of plates
Artifical IntelligenceAutomationColony Counters
05 Jun 2025
Manual EM plate reading in pharma is facing increased regulatory scrutiny due to procedural gaps, human error and data integrity. Get a multi-perspective view from industry experts who explore how to overcome these challenges with intelligent automation.

Smarter Serial Dilution: Labs Cut Strain, Waste & Costs

iNLABTEC Serial Diluter
Serial Diluters
05 Jun 2025
Labs using the new Inlabtec Serial Diluter UC report less strain, lower waste, and more reliable results - all with minimal investment and low-cost consumables. Discover how a small change is making a big difference.

Instant and Accurate Single Tube Code Reading

Scanner 1D barcodes and 2D Data Matrix codes
Laboratory AutomationSample Collection
03 Jun 2025
For instant and accurate scanning, the Micronic Tube Reader DT520 scans both 1D barcodes and 2D Data-Matrix codes in under one second, enhancing laboratory productivity with rapid and reliable sample identification.

PMM-Swab: the Safest Solution for Swab Sampling

PMM Swab for pharmaceutical environmental monitoring
EN 17141 - Biocontamination controlEnvironmental MonitoringEU GMP Annex 1
03 Jun 2025
PMM-Swab is an all-in-one, triple bagged and gamma-sterilized device for safe and efficient sampling of dry surfaces in critical areas. With growth medium protected by a glass ampoule and autoclaved in the final container and a flat head for optimized sampling, it is the safest solution for swabbing.

The Advantages of Ready-to-Use, Calibrated Mycoplasma Strains for Microbial QC

Mycosafe mycoplasma control for QA now distributed by Merck
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsCell and Gene TherapiesMycoplasma
21 May 2025
The upcoming revision of Ph. Eur. 2.6.7 MYCOPLASMAS will specify quality requirements for mycoplasma strain preparations. Mycosafe® Ready-to-use mycoplasma reference standards strains can simplify the validation process. (now distributed by Merck).

Infographic | Fast Track Sterility: Rapid Testing, Rapid Returns

Sterility test kit with positive detection of contamination in product
Sterility Testing
20 May 2025
The bottleneck in manufacturers release of product is traditional sterility testing. Sterility testing is vital in the industry to confirm products are free from harmful microorganisms. While manual compendial methods are well-defined and established, they present significant challenges.

Video: How to Compare Products in the rapidmicrobiology Buyers Directory

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Sample Processing
20 May 2025
The rapidmicrobiology website has a new look and it has never been easier to find the right rapid test method for your laboratory. Watch this short video to discover the Buyers Directory.

Why ACM Pharma Relies on VITEK® MS PRIME for Microbial Identification

Philippe Tailliez ACM Pharma
EU GMP Annex 1Identification
13 May 2025
Find out why ACM Pharma relies on VITEK® MS PRIME for accurate microbial identification in response to the Annex 1 requirements. This advanced solution guarantees accurate ID to species level, optimizing routine activities and efficiently handling large volumes.

Microbiological Production Control Made Simple

BacTrac 4300 banner
Antimicrobial Susceptibility TestingAutomationBacillus cereus
12 May 2025
Using BacTrac impedance technology, microbial contaminants can be monitored in real time with a simple-to-use process.  An ideal tool to monitor your manufacturing process with rapid access to results and much shorter reaction times for process interventions.

SGL Announce Attendance at the Pharmig Annual Irish Conference in Portmarnock on 28th May 2025  

SGL announce attendance at Pharmig Annual Irish Conference
CleanroomEnvironmental Monitoring
12 May 2025
SGL are pleased to announce their attendance at the upcoming Pharmig Annual Irish Conference, hosted on 28th May 2025 in Portmarnock. SGL will be exhibiting and discussing our prepared microbiological culture media solutions with end users across the pharmaceutical manufacturing spectrum.

Ready for Real-time Microbial Air Monitoring? Discover Rapid-C+

Real-Time Air Microbial Detector Rapid-C Plus
Air Sampling IsolatorsBiofluorescent Particle Counters (BFPCs)Continuous Air Monitoring
08 May 2025
Rapid-C+ is the leading choice for real-time environmental monitoring in aseptic processing. Its innovative combination of patented optical detection and continuous agar plate sampling provides a thorough solution for ensuring air cleanliness.

Environmental Monitoring: Overcoming Challenges with Manual Plate Reading  

Overcoming Challenges with Environmental Monitoring Manual Plate Reading Webinar
CleanroomEnvironmental MonitoringGLP
06 May 2025
Manual EM plate reading in pharma is facing increased regulatory scrutiny due to human errors and data integrity. With concerns about staff qualifications, plate handling, and equipment, this webinar explores these challenges and provides insight into how automation can help overcome them.  

More Accurate Coliform Detection With R-CARD® ECC-A - Eliminates Aeromonas False Positives

R-CARD ECC-A
AeromonasColiforms
29 Apr 2025
Eliminate Aeromonas false positive coliform colonies by using the Roth Biosciences' R-CARD® ECC-A media; any Aeromonas colonies present are visible as faint yellow colonies that can easily be seen and counted.

AnalytiChem Introduces Redipor® Ready-to-use Culture Media Brand Globally

Redipor by AnalytiChem
Chromogenic MediaReady-to-use MediaTriple Wrapped Plates
24 Apr 2025
Redipor by AnalytiChem combines over 150 years of expertise, innovation, and heritage in one unique global brand. High-quality, reliable, and flexible, Redipor prepared culture media enables microbiologists across the life sciences industry to deliver on stringent standards and compliance needs.

Redberry Announces Successful Validation of a 4-day Sterility Testing Method

The Red One Solid Phase Cytometry system
AutomationSolid Phase CytometrySterility Testing
22 Apr 2025
Redberry has announced the successful validation of a 4-day rapid sterility test for pharmaceutical products — significantly reducing the traditional 14-day compendial release time, while ensuring compliance and microbial identification.

MicronView EMC Software: Tailored Solutions for Cleanroom Monitoring

EMC Software Platform
CleanroomData ManagementEnvironmental Monitoring
22 Apr 2025
MicronView’s EMC Software offers flexible modules for monitoring cleanroom environments. Whether using portable, remote, robotic, or fully integrated systems, the platform provides real-time control, data management, and regulatory compliance.

Join Our Webinar on How USP <73> Can Speed Up Sterility Testing

How USP 73 Can Speed Up Sterility Testing
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsATP TestingSterility Testing
17 Apr 2025
Join us for a live webinar on May 14 to explore how USP <73> is changing the game for sterility testing—especially for short-life therapies. Discover how labs can stay compliant and speed up product release with ATP-bioluminescence.

A Solution for the Automated Removal of Microplate Seals

Azenta Automated Plate Seal Remover
AutomationMicroplate SealerWorkflow Optimization
17 Apr 2025
The Automated Plate Seal Remover automatically removes seals from a wide range of microplate types with the single touch of a button, enabling the adoption of the gold-standard operating model (sealed plates, no lids).

Wildcat Laboratory Solutions Partners With Leading Lab Sustainability Innovator - PulpFixin

ompostable biodegradable and recyclable packaging
Sustainability
17 Apr 2025
The agreement brings PulpFixin's fully compostable, biodegradable and recyclable alternatives to single-use plastics, directly to pharmaceutical and biotech labs across the UK and Europe. Wildcat Laboratory Supplier is a UK supplier of lab equipment and consumables for automation.

Easily Internalize Your Microbial ID Workflow With VITEK® COMPACT PRO

VITEK COMPACT PRO
Identification
14 Apr 2025
Benefit from the new VITEK® COMPACT PRO system, a quick, easy, and low-cost solution that requires minimal effort to implement, allowing your lab to quickly benefit from in-house identification compared to expensive outsourcing services.

MWE and ConceptoMed Partner to Revolutionise Self-Collection for Diagnostics

MWE and ConceptoMed Partner
Sample CollectionSelf Collection KitsSwabs
09 Apr 2025
Combining MWE’s trusted specimen media with ConceptoMed’s innovative SampleSuite - including SalivaPOD™, StoolPOD™, and CapillaryPOD™. The partnership delivers scalable, sustainable, and patient-friendly diagnostic sampling for labs and point-of-care worldwide.

Improve Patient Safety with PCR-Based Rapid Sterility Testing

PCR-Based Rapid Sterility Testing
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsCell and Gene TherapiesSterility Testing
09 Apr 2025
This study compares two real-time PCR-based rapid sterility testing kits for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs): the Microsart® ATMP Sterile Release kit and an alternative solution.

Your Trusted Source for Microbial QC Controls and Proficiency Testing

Microbiologics QC
QC Molecular StandardsQC OrganismsReference Material
07 Apr 2025
For 50+ years, Microbiologics has been a trusted leader in microbial control solutions, helping laboratories simplify compliance and validation. With a broad portfolio of ready-to-use microbial controls, reference standards, and custom manufacturing solutions, we make QC testing easier and more reliable.

Mastering Quality: New Method Validation, QC Standards and PT - a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

Microbiologics QC Portfolio Includes Culture based and Molecular Methods
Special Focus Proficiency Testing SchemesQC Organisms
04 Apr 2025
Why do microbiology labs get results wrong? Discover how following correct sample collection and transportation procedures, validating and verifying protocols with QC organism labs, and proficiency testing can help reduce errors to a minimum.

Enhance Microbiological Quality Control with BIOBALL® Custom Services

BioBall Custom Services
QC Organisms
01 Apr 2025
BIOBALL® Custom Services simplifies microbiological quality control by preserving and manufacturing in-house isolates in ready-to-use formats. It offers accurate, cost-effective, and efficient solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing product quality.

Discover How PYROSTAR™ Neo+ Out Performs Traditional LAL Endotoxin Detection

PYROSTAR Neo
Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)Endotoxin
01 Apr 2025
PYROSTAR™ Neo+ is a genetically engineered endotoxin detection assay for pharmaceutical manufacturing. It offers the same sensitivity as traditional LAL reagents through sustainable methods. Read exclusive expert insights here.

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