Meet BactoBox®

Fast results

Using Impedance flow cytometry, BactoBox produces accurate total bacteria counts in 3 minutes

Counts all types of bacteria

BactoBox counts all bacteria including anaerobic bacteria and bacteria that are difficult to culture on plates

Easy to use

We designed BactoBox to require practically no training to operate – simply press the button and get results.

How it works

We designed BactoBox to help users get fast bacteria measurements where they are needed: Close to the action. It has a small footprint to fit in most places, is user-friendly to avoid extensive training and still delivers accurate total bacteria counts in just a few minutes. Grab a sample, insert it in BactoBox and press measure. Simple as that.

BactoBox is designed to measure bacteria in water directly and in pure cultures and some liquid products with simple sample preparation. It measures all bacteria, including endospores and difficult-to-cultivate bacteria.

The core technology

BactoBox employs a new approach to bacteria measurements called Impedance flow cytometry. Inside a microfluidic flow-cell, bacteria in the sample are detected and distinguished from particles and killed cells based on their electrical properties. It differs from existing technologies by being both fast, accurate, easy-to-use and affordable.

Water monitoring

BactoBox has been successfully employed to monitor bacteria in raw-water, build-up of bacteria in cooling water and bacterial control of process water. This empowers users to spot bacteria before they create issues in their processes.

Clean-in-place validation

BactoBox is being validated to monitor CIP processes by measuring bacteria in rinse water. This allows users to ensure all bacteria have been eliminated before starting a new production batch.

Pure culture control

BactoBox is currently being validated for controlling bacterial fermentations and starter cultures. This allows users to keep accurate control of their bacteria numbers in production or lab environments.

Want to see it in action?

We collect happy customers so go ahead and try before you buy. Request a demo to see for yourself what BactoBox can do for you.

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