Microbs offers the IAN® method, an automated microbiological detection system that utilizes a unique chemical formulation and AI trained on over 200 strains to identify contamination in liquid matrices within 15 minutes, without requiring expert interpretation. This technology eliminates the need for enrichment phases, enabling in-process quality control and significantly reducing production delays and non-conformities.
Funding
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Problem
Traditional microbiological testing methods for liquid samples often require lengthy enrichment phases and expert interpretation, leading to production delays and increased costs. Conventional techniques can take days to yield results, hindering timely quality control and corrective actions in manufacturing processes.
Solution
Microbs offers IAN®, an automated microbiological detection system that delivers rapid contamination analysis in liquid matrices. The system utilizes a proprietary chemical formulation and solid-phase cytometry combined with artificial intelligence trained on a library of over 200 microbial strains. IAN® eliminates the need for enrichment steps, providing quantitative results for total flora in approximately 15 minutes. The technology enables in-process quality control, reduces quarantine times, and minimizes the risk of non-conformities by providing fast and objective data on microbial presence.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes quality control laboratories, production facilities in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, and other sectors requiring rapid and reliable microbiological testing of liquid products and raw materials.
Features
- Automated microbial detection system for liquid samples
- Solid-phase cytometry for direct microbial counting without enrichment
- Proprietary chemical formulation for broad-spectrum microbial detection
- AI-powered analysis trained on over 40 million events and 200+ microbial strains
- Rapid 15-minute analysis time from sample to result
- Single-use reagent capsules for ease of use and reduced contamination risk
- Quantitative results for total aerobic and anaerobic flora
- LOD (Limit of Detection) of 1 microorganism per sample
- 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for data traceability and integrity