Give your microbiology team more room to focus.

Environmental monitoring is essential to contamination control in pharmaceutical manufacturing. But manually reading large volumes of culture plates can take valuable time and introduce variability into the process.

• Time-intensive manual review: Routine plate reading can occupy skilled analysts who could otherwise focus on results that need closer attention.
• Consistency matters: Digital image analysis can help reduce subjectivity and support a more standardized approach to plate assessment.
• Traceability is critical: Clear records and reviewable plate images help teams support investigations and maintain oversight of results.

Intelligent automation, built for pharmaceutical microbiology.

APAS Independence uses AI-powered image analysis to automate the imaging, interpretation and reporting of microbial growth on culture plates following incubation. It is designed to work with established laboratory practices while supporting digital review and traceability.

• High-throughput processing: Designed to process approximately 200 culture plates per hour.
• Flexible media support: Works with major media suppliers without requiring proprietary media.
• Digital records: Review plate images and results with supporting digital documentation.
• Workflow integration: Supports existing incubation practices and offers LIMS integration support.

Performance and compatibility depend on the application and configuration.

Discuss your laboratory’s requirements with PSC Biotech.

Technology is only part of the solution.

PSC Biotech works with life science organizations to assess technology, plan implementation and support the quality and validation needs that come with introducing new systems.

• Understand your process: Review your environmental monitoring workflow, plate volumes and laboratory priorities.
• Evaluate fit: Explore how APAS Independence could fit your current processes, media and systems.
• Plan implementation: Discuss installation, qualification, validation and integration support for your site.
• Support your team: Plan training and ongoing support around your operational and compliance needs.

Performance and compatibility depend on the application and configuration.

Discuss your laboratory’s requirements with PSC Biotech.

See what intelligent plate reading could mean for your lab.

Talk with PSC Biotech about your environmental monitoring workflow, implementation questions and whether APAS Independence is a fit for your facility.

APAS^® Independence is a product of Clever Culture Systems. Product availability, distribution arrangements and applicable use vary by region and application. Confirm current availability and intended use with PSC Biotech.