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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

Automate Colony Counting for Easy Plate - Fast and Consistent

Colony Counting System for Easy Plate

Colony Counters

20 Apr 2026

Automate colony counting with Kikkoman’s Colony Counting System for Easy Plate. Paired with batch scanning via feeder and document scanner, this solution improves efficiency, consistency, and reduces manual workload in food testing labs.

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.

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

MAS-100 Libra

Air Sampling Cleanroom Environmental 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.

Faster Microbiological Results for Water and Soft Drinks

MICA Highlight delivering rapid culture-based results for water and soft drinks

Spoilage Organisms Total Counts

16 Apr 2026

MICA Highlight delivers culture-based results for water and soft drinks from 24 - 48 h, with automated enumeration and a workflow designed to help laboratories act sooner while keeping cost-per-test under control.

Bio-Rad's Solutions for Infant Formula Microbial Contamination

Food microbiologist carrying out tests

Cronobacter sakazakii Enrichment Enterobacteriaceae

15 Apr 2026

In this exclusive rapidmicrobiology interview with Gulustan Kuccuk, Global Product Manager for Food Safety at Bio-Rad Laboratories, we discover how comprehensive, validated solutions specifically engineered for PIF manufacturers have been developed.

Hot Topics in Pharmaceutical Microbiology - Ireland

QC Microbiologists examine colonies on an agar plate

Artifical Intelligence Cleanroom Environmental 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.

What's on Show at ESCMID 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.

Visit the Swab Experts at ESCMID Global 2026 in Munich - Booth #D32!

Swab Experts at ESCMID 2026

Culture Collection Ready-to-use Media Sample Collection

31 Mar 2026

Visit the Swab Experts at ESCMID Global 2026 in Munich - Booth #D32. Displaying our specimen collection and transport products, including our patented flock swabs and transport media kits.

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.

Faster Release Decisions in UHT and ESL Dairy: The Role of Rapid Microbial Testing

Faster Release Decisions in UHT and ESL Dairy

Extended Shelf Life Milk (ESL)UHT Testing

30 Mar 2026

The Hygiena^®Innovate™ Rapid Microbial Screening System with RapiScreen™ enables early contamination detection across liquid food and beverage production, helping processors make faster release decisions and protect product quality with rapid ATP-based results.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

PMM Ready-To-Use Media for Aseptic Process Simulation

Your partner for quality and safety in aseptic process simulation

Environmental Monitoring EU GMP Annex 1 Media 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.

New Legionella Testing Selective Agar Plates Launched by AnalytiChem

Redipor Legionella Agar Plate range

ISO 11731 - Legionella Legionella spp.Ready-to-use Media

23 Mar 2026

The new Redipor® Legionella agar plate range are specifically designed to support the detection and enumeration of Legionella in water samples. Plate options include BCYE, GVPC and MWY agar variants with growth factors and selective agents, and a cysteine-free option for comparative studies.

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.

SGL at PDA and Pharmig in Dublin This May

SGL Exhibitions- Dublin 19th-21st May

Artifical Intelligence Environmental 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.

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.

MBV MAS 100 Libra passive air monitoring now automated

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MicroQuant by ATCC precision in every pellet

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Rapid microbial methods for dairy and beverage testing

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Simplify Your Laboratory Workflows

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