Imaging systems

EMMA | digitize microbiology QC

EMMA is developed to digitize your Pharmaceutical Microbiology QC workflow.

The (patent-pending) optical system captures 100% representative images for downstream analysis assisted by vision AI.  This unique optical acquisition system allows to digitize your documentation process to ensure full data integrity.

EMMA is a fully integrated system: including camera, built-in barcode reader and operating system:

  • Image acquisition of 100% of the surface with the lid on the Petri dish to avoid contamination
  • Compatible any brand of Petri Dishes: Ø 55mm – Ø 90mm, both locking & standard lid.
  • Compatible with all types of media (TSA, brown, red,…)
  • Integrated 2D barcode reader to automatically identify the Petri dish in the scanner
  • Full Data integrity ensured by error-proof sample identification and 21 CFR part 11 compliant audit trail
  • Reporting tools and possibility to connect to the LIMS (Moda-EM, Novatek, Sherpa Pharma & others)
  • Template AI models available to perform positive/negative analysis and CFU counting

 

Pharmaceutical Microbiology QC in GMP facilities

EMMA is revolutionizing the world of environmental monitoring and membrane filter analysis. EMMA utilises a unique, patent-pending optical system to generate images of petri dishes that cover 100% of the surface with the lid on. In combination with powerful vision AI enabling automated detection of positive and negative Petri dishes, CFU counting and a software platform that is CFR21 part 11 compliant, EMMA is ready to digitize your workflow and ensure full data integrity.

The optical system

Microtechnix developed a new optical system for EMMA to ensure the lateral side walls of a Petri dish can be imaged with the lid on. A high-resolution camera in combination with an application specific lens allows to image 100% of the Petri dish surface, including the walls, whilst keeping the lid on. This approach allows to generate high quality images for downstream analysis by an operator or vision AI.

Calibration and consistency

The calibration parameters  are saved in a digital file valid for any Microtechnix imaging device, anywhere in the world. The digital calibration file can be shared with another site for complete consistency and a easy assay validation. Microtechnix calibration methodology ensures reproducibility and repeatability of the result between imaging systems, labs and operators. Combined with analysis enabled by vision AI , EMMA ensures a reproducible and consistent analysis result.

Product combinations

    EMMA RL | automate & digitize microbiology QC

    Imaging systems

    Imaging systems

    EMMA HT | high throughput automation & digitization

    Imaging systems

    Imaging systems

    Environmental Monitoring

    Applications

    Applications

    Membrane filter analysis

    Applications

    Applications

    Growth promotion testing

    Applications

    Applications

    Vision AI

    Software

    Software

Documents

title

language

type

size

download

Microtechnix EMMA digital brochure

language english

type application

size 2 MB

Specifications

Sample capacity

Single Petri dish (for extended capacity, see EMMA RL & HT)

Throughput
  • Up to 2 plates per minute
Consumables
  • Any type of Petri Dishes:  Ø 55mm, Ø 90mm, locking & standard lid
  • Any type of medium
Camera
  • 5 megapixel camera to acquire high resolution images
  • Image format: 2048 x 2448 | pixel size =3.5 x 3.5µm
Lens

Patent-pending hole inspection lens

Footprint(W x D x H)

50 x 50 x 42 mm

Weight

27 kg

Interface

22” inch touch screen

Operating system

Windows 10

Software

EMDI software suite

Data format

images stored as .jpeg, analysis results as .xml

Compliance

21 CFR Part 11; “ALCOA+” principle for Data Integrity

Voltage and frequency

100-240Vac~/50-60Hz

Temperature

6-35°C

Humidity

75% at 30°C

Accessories

Robot, base plate & holder with a load capacity up to 25 Petri dishes

Warranty

1 year warranty

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