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Rapid Micro Biosystems validation of colony counting imaging technology

Validation of the Imaging Technology for a Novel Microbiological Colony Counter

Article - April 2023

Colony counter technology has been an evolving science since the early models from the 1970s. Improving illumination modules with more camera pixel optics gave better image ...

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Why Mold Detection Method Matters

Why Mold Detection Method Matters

Article - March 2023

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Multisite Qualification of an Automated Incubator and Colony Counter for Environmental and Bioburden Applications in Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Article - November 2022

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PDA Micro October 2022 Mold Alarm Poster

Automated Optical Differentiation of Mold from Non-Mold During Enumeration of EM Test Plates

Poster - October 2022

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Quality control microbiology water testing

Reducing Contamination Risk for Aqueous Non-Sterile Products

7 June - 2023 / 7 min read

A rising tide of water contamination events highlights the need for automated testing. It has been disappointing to see a resurgence of water contamination issues during the past ...

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QC microbiology analyst manually reading plates and recording colony counts

Automation and the Staffing Shortage

23 May - 2023 / 5 min read

The easiest way to hold on to valued employees? Set them free. Recently a recruitment email turned up in our inbox that captured ...

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The Rapid Blog explores what should be considered before selecting a rapid microbial method for your quality control workflow

Which RMM Fits You Best?

18 May - 2023 / 7 min read

Not all rapid microbial methods are alike, so consider these factors before selecting. Today there are a variety of rapid ...

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Understanding algorithms for automated microbial enumeration (colony counting)

Ask Rapid: Understanding Algorithms

17 April - 2023 / 5 min read

Answering your questions about automated image analysis and the Growth Direct® System.  In a recent post, we outlined Avoiding ...

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 Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023

Rapid Micro Biosystems Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

5 May - 2023 / 15 min read

Reports first quarter 2023 total revenue of $5.0 million, representing growth of 21%, compared to first quarter 2022 Reaffirms full year 2023 total revenue guidance of at least ...

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Rapid Micro Biosystems Announces the Appointment of Michael Wysocki as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing

4 May - 2023 / 4 min read

LOWELL, Mass., May 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPID) (the “Company”), an innovative life ...

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Rapid Micro Biosystems to Announce First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on May 5, 2023

13 April - 2023 / 2 min read

LOWELL, Mass., April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Micro Biosystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: RPID) (the “Company”), an innovative life ...

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Rapid Micro Biosystems Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results and Provides Full Year 2023 Guidance

3 March - 2023 / 19 min read

Reports fourth quarter 2022 commercial revenue of $4.4 million Reports full year 2022 commercial revenue of $17.1 million ...

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