Past news releases from Synbiosis
New automated zone analysis system helps speed up quality testing of antibiotics
Synbiosis is pleased to announce its new ProtoCOL 2 automated zone measuring system now offers unique functionality for analysing antibiotic susceptibility testing plates. This can help improve quality testing and speed up the release of new antibiotics, thus reducing the spread of drug resistance.
ProtoCOL 2 system speeds up quality testing of swine flu vaccines to reduce manufacturing timelines
The innovative ProtoCOL 2 automatic zone measuring system from Synbiosis can increase the speed of quality testing of H1N1 swine flu virus vaccine potency, ensuring vaccines can be rapidly delivered to healthcare professionals.
New brochure for colony counter and zone measurement systems make choosing the right ProtoCOL 2 quick and simple
The ProtoCOL 2 series brochure from Synbiosis is now available - this details how its automated colony counting and zone measurement range can increase accuracy and productivity in microbiology applications.
Danisco uses AutoZone automated zone sizing system to ensure foods are consistently protected against pathogenic bacteria
International food ingredients company, Danisco is using an AutoZone automated zone measurement system to reproducibly predict the efficacy of Nisaplin®, a natural bacteriocide which inhibits growth of pathogenic and food spoilage Gram positive bacteria in food.
Automated colony counter used in modified AMES test to precisely predict the genotoxicity effects of airborne substances
Cultex Laboratories GmbH, a German provider of novel in-vitro toxicology testing is using a ProtoCOL automated colony counter as part of its Ames Test methodology to determine the mutagenic effects of airborne toxins.
Automated zone measurement system used at major vaccine company to reduce the timelines for release of flu vaccines
Bio Farma in Indonesia (one of the world’s largest WHO pre-qualified vaccine suppliers) is using a ProtoCOL system to speed up the quality testing of its seasonal flu vaccines.
ProtoCOL at major food technology centre helps to maintain the highest food safety standards
The ProtoCOL automated colony counter is being used for training and research at a leading food technology centre, the College of Agriculture, Food & Rural Enterprise, (CAFRE) in Northern Ireland to accurately count different bacteria isolated from many food types
Launch of new automated colony counter and zone sizing system with unique HD lighting
Synbiosis has launched its new ProtoCOL 2 system for rapid, accurate automate colony counting and zone measurement.
Make analysing the potency of flu vaccines ten times faster with ProtoCOL’s new SRD zone measurement features
The ProtoCOL automatic zone measuring system has new features, designed to improve the speed of analysing SRD plates, ensuring flu vaccines can be manufactured more rapidly.
New OPKA assay application features for ProtoCOL ensure speedy analysis of pneumococcal vaccines
Synbiosis’s ProtoCOL automated colony counter offers new features to guarantee the fastest, most accurate testing of pneumococcal vaccines using an OPKA assay.
New debris exclusion features of automated colony counter saves food manufacturers money by rapidly detecting hazardous organisms
Synbiosis is pleased to announce its ProtoCOL automated colony counter offers new features to exclude food debris from the count. This makes counting faster and more reliable, ensuring microbiologists can easily determine the levels of bacteria or moulds in food earlier, thus avoiding costly product recalls.
Major European pharmaceutical company installs 10th ProtoCOL system to increase productivity of vaccine testing
Synbiosis announces that a top ten pharmaceutical company has chosen to install its 10th ProtoCOL automated colony counting and zone sizing system. The ProtoCOL systems, sited at the company’s vaccine unit in Germany, are being used to speed up testing of new and existing pneumococcal and flu vaccines.
Danish Biotech reduces vaccine testing time from two days to one hour using a ProtoCOL system to assess vaccine potency
Synbiosis announces that ACE BioSciences, a Danish biotech developing innovative vaccines, is using a ProtoCOL automated colony counter to significantly speed up potency testing of its novel pneumococcal vaccines.
New ProtoCOL UV is world’s first UV/visible colony counter and zone sizing system
Synbiosis has launched its new multi-application ProtoCOL UV colony counter and zone sizing system. This high specification system will ensure scientists save hours by rapidly and accurately counting colonies or imaging zones illuminated by UV or white light.
New colony counting software and validation procedures from Synbiosis offer antimicrobial manufacturers a faster route to GMP compliance
Synbiosis announces the availability of new ProtoCOL software for automatic colony and inhibition zone analysis, as well as full validation information for its entire range of automated colony counters. The combined use of software and validation protocols will provide a vital link in the quality chain, ensuring antibiotic or vaccine efficacy results generated from these instruments support GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
Latest automated colony counting and zone measurement systems being shown at Analytica - stand 161/260, Hall A3, Analytica
Synbiosis staff will be demonstrating how ProtoCOL HR, aCOLyte and AutoZone, the most advanced automated colony counting and zone sizing systems currently available can significantly increase productivity.
New microbiology imaging software offers fast, accurate analysis of colony numbers and zone sizes
Synbiosis introduces its new ProtoCOL V1.4 colony counting and inhibition zone sizing software, designed to save microbiologists valuable time, by automating many routine plate based image analysis tasks.
Major veterinary centre to increase throughput of antibiotic potency testing by installing sixteen ProtoCOL auotmated inhibition zone sizing systems
An internationally recognised centre of excellence in veterinary research, the Veterinary Laboratory Agency (VLA), has chosen to install sixteen specially customised ProtoCOL automated colony counting and zone sizing systems. The systems, which will be sited at every VLA unit across the UK, will be used to speed up testing of veterinary antibiotics for therapeutic use and to collect and monitor zone size data for surveillance purposes.
Automated colony counter generates accurate OPKA assay results helping to speed up clinical studies of pneumococcal vaccines
Synbiosis is pleased to announce that its ProtoCOL automated colony counter is being successfully used at prestigious UK research institute, The Institute of Child Health (ICH) to help rapidly assess the effectiveness of novel vaccines against bacterial pneumonia.
Leading European Skin Disease Centre uses ProtoCOL to generate rapid, accurate clinical trial results
The ProtoCOL automated colony counter from Synbiosis is being successfully used by the Skin Research Centre (SRC) at the University of Leeds, one of Europe’s leading dermatology centres, to rapidly test the effectiveness of new anti-microbial therapies to treat acne, dermatitis and other skin diseases.
ProtoCOL automated colony counter is helping speed up development of novel vaccine technology
Synbiosis is pleased to announce that ProtoCOL, its automated colony counter is being used at start-up Austrian biotech firm, BIRD-C GmbH&CoKEG to help save time with research on novel vaccines against lethal bacteria such as Escherichia coli 0157.
Synoptics Develops New Instrument for IDEXX Laboratories
Synoptics announces it has developed the Quanti-Disc™ reader, a new automated fluorescence plate reading system, designed to help rapidly assess water quality, for major microbiological testing company, IDEXX Laboratories.
New Software for Automated Zone Analysis System Improves Speed and Accuracy of Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing
Synbiosis is pleased to introduce new software for AutoZONE, its automatic zone analyser, which will help generate more accurate zone readings and save antibiotic manufacturers valuable time.
Automated Colony Counting of Spiral Plates Improves Patient Care at Major European Teaching Hospital
Synbiosis is pleased to announce that its ProtoCOL automated colony counter, is being used at one of Europe’s largest teaching hospitals, to quickly control the spread of bacterial infections.
Latest Automated Colony Counting and Zone Measurement Systems Demonstrated on Synbiosis stand at Analytica 2006
Synbiosis invited scientists to visit their stand at Analytica where Synbiosis staff demonstrated how ProtoCOL HR, åCOLyte and AutoZone, the most advanced automated colony counting and zone sizing systems currently available can significantly increase their productivity.
 
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