Bactest

Bactest is a venture-backed company based in Cambridge, UK, specializing in converting microbial activity into actionable data for management and operational decisions. The company operates in the industrial and laboratory sectors, providing advanced microbial monitoring and decontamination solutions. Bactest's core products include Speedy, a portable precision respirometer, and Shepherd, an integrated ballast water testing solution. Speedy is designed for both industrial and laboratory applications, offering easy-to-use, accurate measurements of microbial activity. Shepherd is tailored for maritime use, providing comprehensive testing for microbial, chemical, salinity, and phytoplankton contamination on ships. Bactest's patented Dry Mist Ultrasonic technology ensures cost-effective and guaranteed decontamination for safety cabinets and rooms. The company's business model revolves around selling these specialized devices and offering related services, generating revenue through direct sales and service contracts. Bactest serves a diverse client base, including industrial facilities, laboratories, and maritime operators, addressing critical needs in microbial monitoring and decontamination.

Keywords: microbial activity, respirometer, ballast water testing, decontamination, ultrasonic technology, industrial applications, laboratory solutions, maritime testing, microbial monitoring, operational decisions.