Belgian biotech company Perseus Biomics has partnered with hardware developer Comate to launch MetaMAP, a compact automated system capable of delivering comprehensive gut microbiome analysis in 6.5 hours. The device addresses long-standing challenges in microbiome research by combining high-resolution bacterial identification with unprecedented speed.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled the Applied Biosystems™ MagMAX™ Pro HT NoSpin Plasmid MiniPrep Kit, a breakthrough automation solution designed to eliminate bottlenecks in small-scale plasmid DNA isolation. The system delivers high-quality results in under 35 minutes, addressing critical efficiency demands across therapeutic research applications.

Roche has introduced the Elecsys PRO-C3 test, a breakthrough diagnostic solution that delivers liver fibrosis severity assessment results in just 18 minutes, addressing a critical gap in managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) that affects approximately 30% of the global population.

German biotechnology company PEPperPRINT has launched its next-generation peptide microarray platform, cLIFT (combinatorial Laser-Induced Forward Transfer), marking a significant advancement in high-density peptide screening capabilities for clinical research and diagnostic applications.

Micronic has introduced the Tube Reader DT520, a next-generation scanning solution designed to revolutionise sample identification workflows in clinical laboratories and research facilities. The compact device delivers sub-second barcode reading capabilities across multiple tube formats, addressing critical efficiency demands in high-throughput laboratory environments.