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Real-time Monitoring for Faster QC Microbiology

ScanStation

21 CFR part 11 Artifical Intelligence Digital Imaging

25 May 2026

ScanStation supports rapid microbiology workflows by combining controlled incubation with continuous, automated imaging, enabling earlier detection of microbial growth compared with traditional end-point incubation methods.

altona Diagnostics Filovirus PCR Kits Detect Current Bundibugyo Ebolavirus Variant

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Ebola virus PCR

25 May 2026

WHO declared an Ebola PHEIC in DRC and Uganda; altona kits detect the Bundibugyo strain and are being shipped globally to support outbreak response.

Preserving Expertise in the Age of Laboratory Automation

Automated clinical microbiology

Automation Laboratory Automation

20 May 2026

Despite advances in clinical diagnostics, culture interpretation still relies heavily on skilled scientists to review plates, interpret growth, and make judgement calls built on experience. Full laboratory automation with the Copan WASPLab^® provides a practical, evidence-based solution to these challenges.

Whitepaper: Validation and Compliance of AI-enabled Automated Plate Reading

Whitepaper - Validation and Compliance Considerations for AI-Enabled Automated Plate Reading

21 CFR part 11 Artifical Intelligence Colony Counters

18 May 2026

In this whitepaper, get a clear framework to assess AI systems beyond “black box” concerns to equip your team with a clear approach to successfully adopt AI-enabled automated culture plate reading and reporting technology using a practical, risk-based validation approach.

Improving Efficiency of Media Preparation and Dispensing with Automation

INTEGRA WELLJET reagent dispenser

Expert Insight Automated Media Preparation Automatic Dispenser

18 May 2026

In this interview, INTEGRA’s Product Manager Gerald Posch explains how automation is helping microbiology labs streamline media preparation and dispensing, leading to more efficient laboratory workflows.

Bring Microbial Identification In-house with VITEK® COMPACT PRO

VITEK COMPACT PRO

Identification Laboratory Automation Workflow Optimization

06 May 2026

Internalize microbial identification with VITEK® COMPACT PRO, an automated, easy-to-use, and cost-effective solution delivering fast, reliable species-level results while reducing reliance on expensive outsourcing services.

Broth Microdilution 8X Well Zoom in BIOMIC^®V3

Broth Microdilution

Antibiotic Sensitivity Digital Imaging Image Analyser

05 May 2026

Since 1984, Giles Scientific has served microbiology labs in 100+ countries. Giles Scientific is a US-FDA registered device manufacturer and an ISO 13485 certified company. BIOMIC V3 is designed and manufactured in Santa Barbara, California, USA.

From Hands-on to High-tech: A Practical Roadmap for Implementing AI in Pharma QC

Practical Roadmap for Implementing AI in Pharma QC - Webinar

21 CFR part 11 Artifical Intelligence Automation

05 May 2026

This webinar will guide you through a roadmap for implementing AI-enabled automation into the microbiology workflow. From initial planning to commercial use, the session lays the foundation for adopters to maximize value while maintaining compliance and control during the implementation process.

BioPerfectus Targets Oropouche and Emerging Arboviruses with High-performance PCR

BioPerfectus OROV and ZDC PCR Detection Kits

Real-Time PCR

28 Apr 2026

The ESCMID Global Congress classifies Oropouche virus (OROV) as a "priority emerging arbovirus" requiring immediate surveillance. Key priorities: Surveillance Gaps, Diagnostic Decentralization, Regional Coordination. Laboratories must be equipped now before the next wave.

Beyond Detection: Rethinking Food Allergen Testing Strategy

Prognosis Rethinking Food Allergen Testing

Allergens ATP Testing ELISA

27 Apr 2026

Allergen control requires a layered approach. ATP hygiene monitoring and protein residue detection verify cleaning. Lateral Flow screening enables rapid on-site allergen checks, while ELISA testing delivers quantitative compliance validation. Together, they enable risk-based food safety decisions.

Bruker Expands Industry-leading MALDI Biotyper^® and IR Biotyper^® Workflows

MBT Easy TKit

Identification Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)Workflow Optimization

22 Apr 2026

At ESCMID Global 2026, Bruker announces portfolio enhancements across microbial identification, outbreak analysis, and NGS typing, including MBT Easy T^® Kit, expanded MALDI Biotyper^® libraries to more than 5,300 species, cloud-based identification, and ongoing clinical and research studies.

Biolog Webinar Shows How to Achieve Consistent Anaerobic Culture Results

white colonies growing on red microbiological cuture media

Anaerobic/Microaerophilic Environments CE-IVD Ready-to-use Media

21 Apr 2026

Biolog is presenting an educational webinar on June 16, 2026 to help microbiologists achieve more consistent growth and faster results when working with anaerobic organisms. Titled “Upgrading Your Anaerobic Cultures,” it will focus on practical strategies, media selection, and workflow optimization.

Bruker Launches MyGenius PRO^®

Bruker Launches MyGenius PRO

Diagnostic Manufacturing Diagnostic Systems PCR

20 Apr 2026

At ESCMID Global 2026, Bruker announces the European launch of MyGenius PRO^®, a fully automated sample-to-answer molecular diagnostics system based on PCR technology. Designed for infectious disease diagnostics, it enables higher throughput, continuous loading, and random-access operation.

ESCMID Global 2026 a rapidmicrobiology Special Focus

Copan at ESCMID

Special Focus Anaerobic/Microaerophilic Environments Antibiotic Sensitivity

14 Apr 2026

Bringing together over 16,000 delegates ESCMID 2026 is an important congress in the field of infection control. Explore this rapidmicrobiology special focus and find out What's on Show in the exhibition halls.

Copan Launches UBM: Non-Toxic Medium for Molecular Testing

Copan launches UBM

Specimen Transport Swabs Molecular Assay Swabs with Transport Medium

13 Apr 2026

Copan introduces UBM™, a non-toxic nucleic acid transport medium that stabilizes DNA and RNA for up to 28 days. Free of hazardous chemicals, UBM™ simplifies logistics while ensuring sample integrity for molecular diagnostics applications

Win an INTEGRA Biosciences WELLJET Reagent Dispenser

INTEGRA latest competition

Automatic Dispenser Automation

13 Apr 2026

INTEGRA Biosciences is giving labs the chance to revolutionize plate filling protocols by winning a WELLJET reagent dispenser. Designed to address bottlenecks, it enables fast and precise bulk dispensing to maximize throughput. Submit your entry by June 30, 2026.

New Assay Delivering Bacterial vs Viral Infection Results in Approximately 20 Minutes

Bacterial vs Viral Infection Results in Approximately 20 Minutes

Diagnostic Systems

13 Apr 2026

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher company and a global leader in clinical diagnostics, today announced that it has received CE mark for a new test designed to help clinicians differentiate between bacterial and viral infections in approximately 20 minutes.

INTEGRA Biosciences Expands Availability of MAGFLO™ NGS Magnetic Beads

NTEGRA Biosciences MAGFLO NGS magnetic beads

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)PCR

10 Apr 2026

INTEGRA Biosciences expands availability of MAGFLO™ NGS magnetic beads for nucleic acid purification in Europe and North America. These beads, verified for size selection, ensure consistent DNA or RNA fragment sizes and are stable at room temperature, RNase-free, and a cost-effective alternative.

Discover the Clinical Diagnostic Solutions of Gold Standard Diagnostics at ESCMID 2026!

Gold Standard Diagnostics at ESCMID 2026

Real-Time PCR

10 Apr 2026

Visit the Gold Standard Diagnostics Booth G75 at ESCMID 2026 to explore our latest developments in the clinical diagnostics field, highlighting our immunoassays and advanced molecular technologies, including a fully automated sample-to-result real-time PCR platform.

SpeciSafe® Streamlines Patient Sample Transport

An All in One Secondary Packaging System

Sample Collection Sample Transportation

01 Apr 2026

Healthcare providers and laboratories can simplify sample‑handling with SpeciSafe, an all‑in‑one secondary packaging system that makes patient sample packaging easier, faster, reliable, safe, and compliant. Alpha Laboratories offers 35% off until 30th September 2026.

New Agents and Devices for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing on Show at ESCMID 2026

New agents and devices for AST

Acinetobacter baumannii Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Carbapenemase-Resistant Enterobacterales (CRE)

30 Mar 2026

At the ESCMID 2026 Liofilchem booth, there will be an opportunity to discuss their wide range of solutions for Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Resistance Testing, including MTS™ for measuring MIC, ComASP® panels, antibiotic and antifungal discs, agar dilution kits for Fosfomycin and Mecillinam, and more.

2026 CLSI and EUCAST Guidelines in BIOMIC^®V3

BIOMIC V3

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing MIC (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration

30 Mar 2026

Since 1984, Giles Scientific has served microbiology labs in 100+ countries. Giles Scientific is a US-FDA registered device manufacturer and an ISO 13485 certified company. BIOMIC V3 is designed and manufactured in Santa Barbara, California, USA.

60-Minute Sample-to-Result Automation: BioPerfectus SHT-12A, Streamlined Molecular Diagnostics

BioPerfectus SHT-12A

PCR Workflow Optimization

26 Mar 2026

In modern clinical microbiology, the demand for rapid, high-multiplex testing often clashes with the reality of manual labor and contamination risks. The BioPerfectus SHT-12A addresses these bottlenecks by integrating the entire molecular workflow into a single, compact platform.

Why Reliable Results Matter at ESCMID Global and Beyond

MWE ESCMID

Automation Self Collection Kits

26 Mar 2026

MWE prepares for ESCMID by focusing on expanding clinical reach through self-collection solutions and scalable automation, helping laboratories improve efficiency while ensuring reliable results for patient care.

MWE Announces New Distribution Agreement with Cedarlane Laboratories USA Inc.

MWE Announces Agreement with Cedarlane

Swabs

25 Mar 2026

MWE entered a distribution agreement with Cedarlane Laboratories USA Inc., enhancing the availability of MWE products in the USA. Cedarlane will distribute MWE’s FDA 510(k) approved products, including the DRYSWAB™, NRSII™, and Amnicator^® ranges, ensuring faster delivery and increased local stock.

Why Are Anaerobic Diagnostics Gaining Renewed Attention?

Anaerobic

Anaerobic/Microaerophilic Environments

23 Mar 2026

In recent years anaerobic bacteria have become significant pathogens, driven by increasingly complex infections, rising antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and advances in diagnostic technologies that now allow laboratories to detect them more routinely.

WHO Validates Tongue Swabbing for TB Testing: FLOQSwabs^® Led the Way

Tongue swabbing with FLOQSwabs for TB testing

Mycobacterium tuberculosis Swabs Swabs Molecular Assay

23 Mar 2026

WHO will formally recognise tongue swabbing for molecular TB testing in its upcoming diagnostic guidelines. Copan FLOQSwabs® have supported this approach for over a decade, with great sensitivity and specificity across multiple molecular platforms

What’s New with Scan Ai?

Scan Ai automatic colony counter powered by artificial intelligence

21 CFR part 11 Colony Counters

23 Mar 2026

Powered by artificial intelligence, the Scan Ai automatic colony counter offers unmatched performance and continuous evolution at the cutting edge of technological developments.

bioMérieux Receives IVDR CE‑Marking for Two BIOFIRE^®SPOTFIRE^®Panels

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Influenza Respiratory Panel Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

19 Mar 2026

CE-marked BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® Respiratory/Sore Throat plus Panel and Mini, allows near-patient testing. The multiplex PCR R/STplus Panel detects 15 pathogens, while the Mini detects up to 6, including human Rhinovirus/Enterovirus, Strep A, Flu A/B, RSV, and SARS-CoV-2 within approximately 15 minutes.

RME2026 - 16th Conference in the Rapid Methods Europe Series

RME2026

Allergens Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)On-site Tests

05 Mar 2026

RME2026 is dedicated to innovations and breakthroughs in rapid analysis & diagnostics across the agri-food, plant science, water (environment), healthcare (human, animal), and forensic science sectors.

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