In a new independent research report by SuperMicrobiologistes, technicians and lab managers share their work experiences using the Inlabtec Serial Diluter.

To help microbiology labs solve long-standing problems with repetitive manual serial dilution techniques that strain technicians and limit efficiency, Inlabtec developed their automated Serial Diluter UC system.

To secure feedback that truly represents why microbiology labs are adopting automated serial dilution – SuperMicrobiologistes interviewed users at both high-throughput contract labs (90,000 to 800,000 dilutions per year) and internal labs handling more moderate volumes (10,000 to 20,000 dilutions per year)

Microbiology labs reported significantly less strain on hands and shoulders when using the Inlabtec Serial Diluter, thanks to its ergonomic design and the elimination of repetitive cap handling. Further popular stated benefits of the automated serial diluter UC included reduced training time, especially valuable in high-turnover environments, and that results are more consistent due to standardized dilution and mixing processes. Most notably, every lab interviewed said they would not go back to using traditional glass tube serial dilution techniques. This move from manual to automated serial dilution techniques was not only about comfort — but also about adopting smarter lab operations.

The Inlabtec Serial Diluter replaces traditional serial dilution glass tubes with ultra-light 250 mg plastic bags. This dramatically cuts water and energy consumption as well as cleaning and sterilization effort. It also lowers biohazardous plastic waste when standard disposable lab consumables are used. Running the automated system with 300 bags consumes roughly the same amount of energy as a single dishwasher cycle. Combined with the device’s low cost and the affordability of consumables, the solution is both economically and environmentally sustainable.

The research report concludes: ‘Whether you’re managing a high-throughput contract lab or a small internal team, using the automated Inlabtec Serial Diluter brings meaningful benefits including greater efficiency, less waste, and improved staff well-being”.

About Inlabtec

Inlabtec was set-up to develop and provide research and quality control labs in the food industry with complete solutions that incorporate innovative and eco-friendly consumables enabling reliable and cost-saving sample processing.

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