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In Stock - Our Popular Transfer Sticks

Image of 3 inch wooden transfer device
Lab DisposablesMALDI-TOF
19 May 2026
Made for precision, sterile wooden transfer devices are crafted from durable hardwood and finished with a finely tapered tip. Designed for exacting laboratory tasks, providing excellent control for direct bacterial colony transfer and well-suited for applications like MALDI-TOF MS.

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

Whitepaper - Validation and Compliance Considerations for AI-Enabled Automated Plate Reading
21 CFR part 11Artifical IntelligenceColony 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.  

Partner in Change: Making the Transition to Automated Endotoxin Testing

Discover how we can be your Partner in Change
AutomationBacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)Data Integrity
14 May 2026
Making the transition to automated endotoxin testing starts with a strong case for change. Learn how Lonza partners with QC leaders to identify risks, build justification, and prepare with the Partner in Change toolkit.

From Sample to Decision: Automating the Microbiology Lab 

Automating the Microbiology Lab
AutomationEnvironmental MonitoringMycoplasma
07 May 2026
Automation is revolutionizing microbiology labs by enhancing workflows from sampling to data management. bioMérieux's solutions, like 3P® ENTERPRISE and BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE®, provide reliable results, help reduce errors, and support faster decision-making.

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 11Artifical IntelligenceAutomation
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.

Partnering Through Change in Endotoxin Testing

Your Partner in Change
EndotoxinEnvironmental MonitoringLaboratory Automation
30 Apr 2026
Endotoxin testing is evolving as global pharmacopeias move toward adoption of rFC. See how Lonza’s Partner in Change helps QC labs plan transitions, modernize workflows, and adapt at their own pace.

Hole and Slit Lid Performance in Active Air Sampling

MVB white paper exploring the impact of hole versus slid lid design in active air sampling
Air Sampling
30 Apr 2026
MBV has always supplied its MAS-100® air samplers with perforated lids using holes. However, in search of the optimum solution, the experiment described in this whitepaper attempts to answer the question of how an alternative approach using slits would perform. 

Confident Microbial QC: ATCC MicroQuant™ Delivers Precision and Trust

Confident Microbial QC ATCC MicroQuant Delivers Precision and Trust
Microbial control
29 Apr 2026
Streamline QC workflows with ATCC MicroQuant™ - single-use, authenticated microbial reference materials. Achieve rapid, reproducible results and regulatory confidence with passage-zero strains and ISO 17034 accreditation. Learn more.

Reduce Loop Waste with Smart Heat Sterilization

Smart Heat Steralization
SterilizationSustainability
22 Apr 2026
Microbiology labs generate significant plastic waste from disposable loops. Flameless and gas-based microincinerators provide a safe and cost-efficient alternative, supporting sustainable workflows and compliant use in safety cabinets.

Biolog Webinar Shows How to Achieve Consistent Anaerobic Culture Results

white colonies growing on red microbiological cuture media
Anaerobic/Microaerophilic EnvironmentsCE-IVDReady-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.

ELRIG Announces Inaugural US Drug Discovery Conference

Elrig event
20 Apr 2026
ELRIG, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation dedicated to the global drug discovery community, announced the launch of Drug Discovery USA 2026. the inaugural event, taking place at Pfizer in Cambridge, MA from 16 - 17 June, offers the drug discovery communities in Europe and the US

Validation of the VHP Decontamination Method for the MAS-100 Libra

MAS-100 Libra
Air SamplingCleanroomEnvironmental Monitoring
16 Apr 2026
A validation study showed VHP decontamination achieved complete and reproducible microbial inactivation across all tested positions in three cycles. Worst-case placement and CFD analysis confirmed robust coverage, efficient H2O2 removal, and safe, effective decontamination in all areas.

Hot Topics in Pharmaceutical Microbiology - Ireland

QC Microbiologists examine colonies on an agar plate
Artifical IntelligenceCleanroomEnvironmental Monitoring
15 Apr 2026
Join Pharmig at the Annual Irish Conference and a one-day meeting covering: Rapid & Alternative Micro Methods: From Sterility to AI Applications.

Win an INTEGRA Biosciences WELLJET Reagent Dispenser

INTEGRA latest competition
Automatic DispenserAutomation
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.

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.

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

New agents and devices for AST
Acinetobacter baumanniiAntimicrobial Susceptibility TestingCarbapenemase-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.

Webinar - Analysis of Surface-attached Biofilm

Webinar Analysis of surface-attached biofilm
Biofilm
30 Mar 2026
This webinar discusses biocalorimetry's role in studying biofilms, highlighting the calScreener and BioSurface Microwell Plate Assay for real-time, label-free monitoring. Experts will cover challenges, solutions, and future applications in biofilm research. 

Rapid Mycoplasma Testing by Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime

Rapid Mycoplasma Testing
Mycoplasma
25 Mar 2026
Achieve accurate and rapid in-house mycoplasma detection with BIOFIRE® SPOTFIRE® for the Pharmaceutical Industry - bioMérieux’s automated mycoplasma testing solution - now upgraded to provide robust cybersecurity and effortless data integrity.

PMM Ready-To-Use Media for Aseptic Process Simulation

Your partner for quality and safety in aseptic process simulation
Environmental MonitoringEU GMP Annex 1Media Fill Testing
23 Mar 2026
In response to the strict requirements of pharmaceutical companies for Aseptic Process Simulation (APS), Pharmamedia Dr. Müller GmbH (PMM) has developed customer-focused ready-to-use media solutions for APS with high level of quality, safety and flexibility. 

What’s New with Scan Ai?

Scan Ai automatic colony counter powered by artificial intelligence
21 CFR part 11Colony 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.

SGL at PDA and Pharmig in Dublin This May

SGL Exhibitions- Dublin 19th-21st May
Artifical IntelligenceEnvironmental Monitoring
23 Mar 2026
SGL will be attending the PDA Visual Inspection Forum 2026 and Pharmig’s Irish Conference and Rapid Methods meeting in Dublin this May, joining industry discussions on visual inspection, pharmaceutical microbiology, contamination control, rapid methods and AI.

Hidden Bacteria in Your Cell Culture? Detect Them in Under 3 Hours

Rapid bacteria detection in cell cultures and ATMPs via real-time PCR
ATMP - Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal ProductsCell CultureQuantitative PCR (qPCR)
18 Mar 2026
Bacterial contamination in cell cultures often remains undetected but can compromise results and patient safety. Venor® Bacteria qPCR delivers rapid, highly sensitive detection in <3 hours, identifying even hard-to-culture bacteria for reliable R&D and ATMP workflows.

Strengthening Quality Control Through a Sustainable QC Ecosystem

Rethink your complete QC workflow
Bacterial Endotoxin Test (BET)Cell and Gene TherapiesData Integrity
12 Mar 2026
As QC strategies evolve, integrated ecosystems are helping laboratories meet sustainability goals without compromising accuracy, reliability or speed. Discover how coordinated QC solutions support performance, supply security, and confident decision‑making.

Sterisart® and Septum for Both Rapid and Traditional Sterility Testing Methods

Rapid sterility testing methods
Sterility Testing
12 Mar 2026
Rapid sterility testing speeds up product release in pharmaceutical manufacturing, but traditional testing is required by regulators. Canisters with septum enable secure sterility testing and aseptic sampling. Paired with a pump system, they offer validated workflows that meet regulatory standards.

Advancing Rapid Microbial Detection with Celsis® 

Scientst standing next to Charles River Celsis sterility testing equipment
Sterility Testing
11 Mar 2026
Long incubation timelines and increasing regulatory expectations are pushing laboratories to rethink traditional sterility testing. Rapid microbial detection offers a practical path to faster release decisions, stronger data integrity, and scalable validation support. 

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

Medical professionals working in an operating room
Anaerobic/Microaerophilic EnvironmentsCE-IVDReady-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. 

Automated Growth-based Micro Methods for EM, Water, Bioburden and Sterility

Automated Growth-Based Micro Methods
AutomationBioburdenEnvironmental Monitoring
26 Feb 2026
Learn how automated incubation and autofluorescence-based detection can reduce manual workload, improve consistency, and deliver earlier contamination insight across EM, water, bioburden, and sterility workflows.

Accelerate Product Release with a Fluorescence-based Method

Merck EZ Fluo Rapid Detection System
Membrane Filtration
25 Feb 2026
The EZ-Fluo™ Detection System is a fast, fluorescent staining-based technology that delivers microbial detection results in one-third the time of traditional methods, enabling quicker contamination response and faster product release.

Primera Selects Cenevo’s Labguru to Transition from Paper to Digitalized Workflow

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ELN - Electronic Lab NotebookLaboratory Management SystemsLIMS
19 Feb 2026
Cenevo’s Labguru electronic lab notebook and inventory management system has been chosen to transition to a digital workflow, enhancing efficiency and compliance. Labguru's platform integrates various lab management tools, allowing scientists to streamline their research processes.

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. 

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