Using two MEDIAJET 540 Automatic Media Preparation Systems from INTEGRA Biosciences AG – Italy’s leading media kitchen – ‘Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell’Emilia Romagna’ (IZSLER) has filled over 1.3 million perfect petri dishes without stopping over the last year.

The excellent reliability and true automation provided by the two MEDIAJET systems has significant reduced downtime and labour costs associated with older plate pouring systems previously used by IZSLER.

IZSLER (http://www.bs.izs.it/) is a leading company that offers top quality control and diagnostic services for the Italian food industry and veterinary services.

With over 35,000 media plates (Ø 90 mm) required on a weekly basis, IZSLER selected the Integra Biosciences’ MEDIAJET 540, as it was the fastest Petri dish filler that provided truly reliable, walk away operation using a proven mechanical dish guidance system, monitored by a set of sensors throughout the filling process.

Dr Cesare Berneri, IZSLER Media Preparation Laboratory Manager commented “The excellent reliability and true walk-away automation provided by the MEDIAJET means that a dedicated operator is almost unnecessary. One person can take care of many MEDIAJETs”.