Mast showcases new products at Microbe 2010 in Sheffield

Mast has demonstrated a number of new life science technology innovations at the recent Microbe conference in Sheffield.

The company attended the show in order to give a first public unveiling of Mast Uri Plus, a system which allows for faster and more efficient processing of urine microbiology data in the laboratory.

According to the manufacturer, the device attracted great interest during the three-day event, with Mast representatives on hand to demonstrate the savings it provides in terms of time and labour.

In addition, Mast dedicated space at its stand to showcasing Hain Lifesciences' GenoType CDiff test at the conference.

This device was launched in July 2010 and can help to differentiate strains of C. difficile in less than five hours.

The company added: "Mast would like to express its thanks, not only to staff and organisers, but also to our valued customers who contributed in making it such a successful occasion."