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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.

Introducing MAGneat gDNA Extraction Kit – Now Optimised for Bacterial Samples!

Introducing MAGneat gDNA Extraction kit Now Optimised for Bacterial Samples
Acinetobacter baumanniiDroplet Digital PCRE. coli
01 Apr 2025
The MAGneat gDNA Extraction Kit simplifies bacterial DNA extraction with magnetic bead-based purification, ensuring high-yield, high-purity DNA. It works with Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, supports automation, and is ideal for PCR, qPCR, and sequencing. View the application note.

Explore the Future of Sterility Testing with Rapid Micro Biosystems®

Rapid Sterility Media Kit for GD
Sterility Testing
31 Mar 2025
Join us at our QC lab in Freising, Germany, to explore our Growth Direct® Rapid Sterility System. Experience technology that delivers results in 1-3 days, with detection in 12 hours. Connect with QC professionals and learn implementation details. Registration is now open.

PMM, High-quality Culture Media for Pharmaceutical Applications

a petri dish with agar in and a barcoded label on its side
Burkholderia cepacia complex (BCC)EN 17141 - Biocontamination controlEnvironmental Monitoring
25 Mar 2025
PharmaMedia Dr. Müller GmbH (PMM) is a leading producer of ready-to-use nutrient media for the pharmaceutical industry. PMM manufactures and develops high-quality, innovative products and offers state-of-the-art service. Discover why you should consider PMM your partner of choice.

Confience Announces Jamey Miller as New Chief Product and Technology Officer

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LIMS
20 Mar 2025
Confience, a leading innovator in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) space, is excited to announce the appointment of Jamey Miller as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer.

MicronView’s Portable BAMS: Enhanced Routine Environmental Monitoring

MicronView BAMS
Air SamplingBiofluorescent Particle Counters (BFPCs)Environmental Monitoring
18 Mar 2025
Routine viable particle monitoring is essential for contamination control. While Grade A requires continuous viable monitoring, Grade B, C, and D rely on routine sampling. MicronView’s Portable BAMS provides a real-time, flexible alternative that enhances efficiency, compliance, and data integrity.

Nelson Labs Launches Rapid Method Sterility Testing Service for Medical Devices and Pharmaceuticals

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Contract Service LaboratoryContract Service Laboratory cGMPSterility Testing
18 Mar 2025
Nelson Labs has introduced a rapid methods sterility testing service, using ATP based Celsis Advance II™ technology, which can give sterility results in as little as 6 days, depending on product-specific validation.

Welcome to PharmaLab™, the Pharmaceutical Quality Control Platform

Pharmalab all in one incubation and reading
Artifical IntelligenceAutomationData Integrity
10 Mar 2025
Copan Newlab introduces PharmaLab™, the automated platform for pharmaceutical Quality Control that leverages AI and advanced hardware to enhance data integrity, efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Cherwell Supports Microbiological Environmental Monitoring Best Practices Conference

Cherwells Redipor BetaBag
CleanroomEnvironmental MonitoringLocking Petri Dish Lids
06 Mar 2025
Cleanroom microbiology experts Cherwell will be on hand at Pharmig’s specialist conference to discuss the assessment of sterility in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.

Navigating the New USP <72> and <73>: Growth Promotion Testing with EZ-Accu Shot™

Microbiologics test ready controls for growth promotion testing
Growth Promotion Testing
05 Mar 2025
While new USP chapters <72> and <73> introduce rapid microbiological methods (RMMs) to detect contamination in short-life pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products, growth promotion testing (GPT) remains essential for regulatory compliance. EZ-Accu Shot™ provides a simple, standardized solution.

BioMérieux Acquires Neoprospecta

Neoprospecta user-friendly data and genomics solutions
MetagenomicsNext Generation Sequencing (NGS)
04 Mar 2025
bioMérieux acquires Neoprospecta, which develops and markets innovative user-friendly data and genomics solutions for augmenting quality assurance programs and improving microbiological risk prevention in food and pharma industries.

Better Specimen, Better Data, Better Results: The Role of SIGMA in Diagnostics

Better Specimen Better Data Better Results Join us at ESCMID
Antibiotic StewardshipData IntegrityData Management
03 Mar 2025
The SIGMA Range ensures sample integrity, enabling informed decisions that drive patient care and antibiotic stewardship. SIGMA supports reliable data handling, trend analysis, and infection control efforts. Learn how MWE helps bridge the gap between sample collection and actionable insights.

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