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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.

Biolog Enters the European Diagnostic Market, Bringing 45 Years of Anaerobic Culture Excellence

Medical professionals working in an operating room

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

03 Mar 2026

Biolog, a leading provider of microbial identification and phenotypic characterization tools and services, has announced that both its anaerobic media and anaerobic chambers have received CE marking, clearing the way for broader international use.

New Color-Based (Chromogenic) Culture Media to Help Detect Candida Infections Faster

Color-Based Culture Media

Candida Candida auris Chromogenic Media

03 Mar 2026

Thermo Scientific™ Brilliance™ Candida 2 Agar and Spectra™ Candida Agar are new color-based (chromogenic) culture media. Clinical labs can visually differentiate among the most clinically relevant Candida species with shorter incubation times.

From Spillover to Signal: Why Zoonotic Testing Is Now a One Health Imperative

BioPerfecus Zoonosis Solution

Avian Influenza Mpox Virus Nipah Virus

26 Feb 2026

Zoontic outbreaks typically originate from human activities that alter animal ecosystems. Bioperfectus provides practical diagnostics for early detection of zoonotic diseases in high-risk regions, optimizing logistics for fragile environments and supporting surveillance before outbreaks occur.

Simplify Your Workflow: Automate Nucleic Acid Extraction with the HeiDi-NA System

HeiDi-NA Maximum Purity Minimal Effort

Nucleic Acid Extraction PCR Reverse Transcription PCR (RT-PCR)

24 Feb 2026

Automating nucleic acid extraction with Microzone’s HeiDi-NA boosts yield, purity and reproducibility while cutting hands-on time. Paired with MAGneat kits, it streamlines DNA and RNA workflows for faster, consistent, high-quality results.

FDA 510(k) Clearance Establishes Broad Intended Use for Copan's PhenoMATRIX^®

Scientist uses the PhenoMATRIX system

Artifical Intelligence Digital Imaging Image Analyser

23 Feb 2026

Copan Group announced that its automated image assessment software, PhenoMATRIX^®, has received FDA 510(k) clearance in the United States. This software assists in reviewing bacterial culture plates using artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency while ensuring expert oversight.

Thermo Fisher and Datavant Partner to Enhance Real‑World Data Connectivity

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Data Management

19 Feb 2026

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced a strategic data collaboration with Datavant to enhance the connection between real-world data (RWD) and clinical research for pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Buy Any 10 Cases of INTEGRA Serological Pipets and Get a Free PIPETBOY GENIUS with Purchase.

PIPETBOY GENIUS

Liquid Handling Pipettes

09 Feb 2026

Get a free PIPETBOY GENIUS when you buy 10 specially priced cases of INTEGRA serological pipets. This offer provides consistent aliquots with a button click, saves time without monitoring graduation markers, and reduces filter changes.

Nipah Virus Antigens and Antibodies

Nipah Virus

Nipah Virus

03 Feb 2026

Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic RNA virus, causing outbreaks with high case fatality rates of 40% to 75%. Sino Biological has developed critical NiV proteins and detection antibodies to support vaccine and diagnostic reagent development, including endotoxin-free versions for purity in vaccine research.

Future-Proofing the Diagnostic Ecosystem: Meet at WHX Labs 2026

WHX Labs Dubai 2026

Ebola virus Mpox Virus

27 Jan 2026

Visitors to WHX Labs Dubai can experience Bioperfectus, Lyofastra PCR kits validated for pathogens such as M-pox and Ebola, and the SAW-48 automated nucleic acid system, which combines high throughput automation with high performance.

INTEGRA Launches Lab Evolution Automation Competition

stone age to lab

Automation Liquid Handling Multichannel Pipettes

20 Jan 2026

INTEGRA Biosciences is launching the Lab Evolution competition for 2026, aimed at encouraging labs to transition from manual pipetting to automation. The prize includes a personalized automation introduction from INTEGRA experts and a 50% discount on the ASSIST PLUS pipetting robot.

MWE Secures FDA 510(k) Clearance for FECAL TRANSWAB®

FDA cleared swabs

Swabs

19 Jan 2026

Discover how this globally used stool collection and transport system supports reliable microbiological testing with validated performance and room-temperature storage.

New Year, New Culture Media Supplier: Benchmark Cost, Quality and Flexibility

SGL Prepared Media

19 Jan 2026

New year is the perfect time to review your culture media supplier. Benchmark cost-per-result, quality and flexibility with SGL’s UK-made plate and bottled media, UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 QC, validation support and bespoke options.

AMR Testing Modules and Surveillance with BIOMIC V3

BIOMIC V3

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)Digital Imaging

13 Jan 2026

Helping to combat the threat of Antimicrobial Resistance, BIOMIC V3 from Giles Scientific digitally reads, interprets, and records standard AMR tests. Current surveillance programs sponsored by the US-FDA and CDC rely on BIOMIC V3 systems.

New Handheld Decapper Boosts Speed and Consistency of 48-Format Tube Handling

Azenta Tube Handling

Automation Sample Collection

13 Jan 2026

Azenta Life Sciences has introduced the IntelliXcap™ M6 Semi-Automated Handheld Screw Cap Decapper, designed for 48-format external thread screw cap tubes. Allowing users to decap or recap an entire column of tubes quickly while ensuring sample integrity.

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Discover Litofilchem AST devices at ESCMID Global 2026 Booth A12

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