3M has announced the launch of a new pathogen detection platform, the 3M Molecular Detection System. This new product line makes perfect sense, and should be an excellent and synergistic addition to 3M’s PetriFilm, ATP, and sample prep products. Given the detection technology approach, the instrument has a small footprint and the protocol is very easy to use.
“Pathogen testing has now been made simple and affordable,” said Niki Montgomery, 3M Food Safety global marketing development manager. “…Numerous organisms can be tested in a single run and it was designed to help our customers perform fewer repeat tests and make critical decisions faster.”
Read the full press release.
After reviews of 3M’s investor presentations and IAFP meeting buzz, we mentioned rumors of this product/technology several months ago in this blog. Products like this will help food producers justify keeping pathogen analysis at their plant labs. Also, this technology platform should help companies migrate from traditional and other methods to molecular methods.
I would really like to get more information on the 3M Detection Platform.
Price; Availability (in Australia); Scope of organisms etc.
Thanks
Tony Hanlon
Director
Municipal Food Safety Services
Good questions. Thanks for the response.
Regarding the scope of organisms, they mention that in the press release…..they are only targeting pathogens and they detail the launch order. Their product page includes a brochure, specification sheet, and response form for more information.
Like you, I also am interested in the launch price for the instrument and the per test cost of the reagents. So far, I have been unsuccessful in getting information. Please let me know what you find out.