Key Objectives
Matrix Microscience, aquired by Life Science Technologies Inc now a part of Fisher Scientific tasked DesignEdge Cambridge with the design of a high sample throughput, fully automatic and common protocol instrument using patented antibody coated paramagnetic particles. The challenge was to develop a benchtop, sample-prep system that isolates and concentrates target bacteria in food samples at high volumes with walk-away convenience. The system is designed to work in conjunction with reagent kits that isolate a variety of pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria and Campylobacter.