30% INCREASED EFFICIENCY USING SMARTRACK® IN MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH
The aim of this study was to quantify the potential efficiency increase in the cultivation of bacteria on maize flour-based agar-agar media by integrating the SmartRack® system. The process was divided into three main stages: Preparation, execution and post-processing, with a direct comparison of the results with and without the use of the SmartRack®.
It is estimated that an increase in efficiency
of up to 30% was achieved by using the SmartRack®.
30% increased efficiency using the SmartRack® and the innovative solutions of the SmartIntegrate product line in microbiological research
Abstract
The aim of this study was to quantify the potential efficiency increase in the cultivation of bacteria on maize flour-based agar-agar media by integrating the SmartRack® and the innovative solutions of the SmartIntegrate product line. The process was divided into three main stages: Preparation, execution and post-processing, with a direct comparison of the results with and without the use of the SmartRack®. It is estimated that an increase in efficiency of up to 30% was achieved by using the SmartRack® and the innovative solutions of the SmartIntegrate product line.
An experimental simulation for the cultivation of bacteria
The following experiment compares the efficiency of performing bacterial cultivation on cornmeal-based agar media with and without the use of the SmartRack® and the innovative solutions of the SmartIntegrate product line. The cultivation of micro-organisms plays a fundamental role in various fields. In universities and research institutes, it enables a deeper understanding of microbiological processes and promotes the development of new knowledge. At the same time, cultivation is essential in pharmaceutical companies, government agencies, hospitals, biotechnology companies, agricultural research facilities and international research centres to drive innovative products, medical therapies, environmental protection strategies and global health solutions.
Methodology
The SmartRack® and the innovative solutions of the SmartIntegrate product line are innovative laboratory organisation tools. They make laboratory processes more efficient, ergonomic and standardised. In microbiological research, maintaining an organised and sterile environment is critical to the accuracy and reliability of experimental results. Traditional laboratory layouts often result in crowded workspaces, increased risk of contamination and inefficient workflows. The SmartRack® and the innovative solutions of the SmartIntegrate product line, with their modular design and ease of sterilisation, offer a potential solution to these challenges.
Comparison of procedures with and without SmartRack®
With SmartRack®, the preparation phase was much more efficient as all the necessary materials (cornmeal, spatula, graduated cylinder, agar, culture plates, pipettes, sugar solution) were organised and readily available in the SmartRack®. The ergonomic design made pouring media much easier, reducing physical strain and strain-related illnesses. Storing swabs in the SmartRack® storage box or the innovative solutions of the SmartIntegrate product line minimised the risk of sample mix-ups and contamination during the procedure. The modular components were easily autoclaved in the post-experiment cleaning area after the experiment and prepared for future use with minimal downtime.
The absence of SmartRack® and the innovative solutions of the SmartIntegrate product line resulted in increased searching and walking around the lab to locate materials and bring them to the workstation. The lab space showed a lack of organisation in terms of where materials and equipment were stored. The work area was crowded and offered less protection against spillage and sample exchange. Manual pouring of culture media proved to be less ergonomic. Sample organisation was challenging and placed a greater burden on laboratory staff.
Conclusion
The implementation of the SmartRack® and the innovative solutions of the SmartIntegrate product line in microbiology experiments improve laboratory efficiency and ergonomics while reducing contamination and sample loss. By standardising workflows and improving organisation, the SmartRack® and the innovative solutions of the SmartIntegrate product line not only help to maintain a sterile environment, but also contribute to more reliable and reproducible research results. This study underlines the importance of innovative laboratory organisation for progress in microbiology and concludes that a 30% increase in efficiency is possible through the use of SmartRack.
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