Interscience SARL is a world-renowned French manufacturer specializing in innovative equipment for microbiology and automated sample preparation. Since its founding in 1979, the company has been a pioneer in the field, driven by the mission to provide "Safe and Fast Microbiology" for the food, pharmaceutical, and medical research industries. Headquartered in Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche, Interscience is a family-owned business that handles everything from R&D to production, ensuring the highest quality standards. The brand is globally recognized for the invention of the BagMixer® lab blender, which has become an industry standard for solid sample preparation. With a strong focus on automation and traceability, Interscience continues to develop cutting-edge solutions that minimize the risk of cross-contamination and significantly increase laboratory productivity in over 130 countries.
The Interscience range at LabFriend features professional sample preparation solutions, headlined by the iconic BagMixer® paddle blenders and DiluFlow® gravimetric dilutors. These instruments are essential for the rapid homogenization and dilution of solid samples prior to microbiological analysis. For downstream processing, the brand provides advanced life science support, including the Scan® range of automated colony counters and the easySpiral® automatic platers, which streamline the counting and inoculation process. Their portfolio also encompasses essential general laboratory aids, featuring the BagFilter® sterile filter bags and specialized BagOpen® holders. To support comprehensive laboratory hygiene, Interscience offers the Anoxomat® systems for anaerobic bacterial cultivation. By choosing Interscience through LabFriend, you benefit from competitive pricing and fast shipping on premium French-engineered microbiology tools designed for absolute precision and traceability.
Why Choose Interscience for Your Laboratory?
- Pioneering Microbiology Technology: As the inventor of the lab paddle blender, Interscience has decades of specialized expertise in optimizing sample preparation for solid materials.
- High-Speed Automation: Their automated platers and colony counters can reduce manual laboratory work by up to 75%, significantly increasing throughput and accuracy.
- Total Traceability: Most Interscience devices feature integrated data export and LIMS compatibility, ensuring that every step of the sample analysis is documented and compliant.
- Cross-Contamination Prevention: The use of sterile, single-use bags in their blenders and dilutors eliminates the need for cleaning between samples, ensuring total sample integrity.
- Robust "Made in France" Quality: Known for their durability and reliable performance, Interscience products are built to withstand the intensive, high-volume demands of industrial quality control.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the benefit of the BagMixer® silent technology?
The latest S and SW models of the BagMixer® are engineered with soundproof casing, making them the quietest blenders on the market. This significantly improves the working environment in busy laboratories without sacrificing blending power.
2. Can the Scan® colony counters read different types of media?
Yes, Interscience Scan® automated counters are designed to read a wide variety of media, including Petri dishes, chromogenic agar, Petrifilm™, and filtration membranes with high accuracy and color distinction.
3. Why use a DiluFlow® gravimetric dilutor instead of manual pipetting?
The DiluFlow® automatically weighs the sample and adds the correct amount of diluent with high precision. This eliminates calculation errors and ensures consistent dilution factors, which is critical for regulatory compliance.
4. Are Interscience blender bags compatible with other brands of blenders?
Yes, Interscience BagFilter® and BagPage® sterile bags are designed to be universally compatible with most 400ml laboratory paddle blenders, offering excellent strength and filtration properties.
