SMARTER PLATE READING FOR MODERN LABS
AI-powered colony counting designed specifically for Compact Dry.
Simple Design
Designed with intention. Perfect plate fit and an intuitive touch interface.
Small Footprint
Preserve valuable bench space while adding powerful analysis capability.
Clear Results
View plate images instantly and access historical records whenever needed.
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"This is not just a counting problem. It is a system of record problem."
- Attilio Castano, Compact Dry Developer
Organized Review
Quickly browse stored plate images with filters by date, plate type, or lab ID.
Detailed Traceability
Open any record to view plate details, annotations, exports, and lab notes.
FAQ
What plate types does Compact Vision support?
Compact Vision is designed specifically for Compact Dry plates.
Plate types that can be read include:
- Compact Dry AQ | Heterotrophic Bacteria
- Compact Dry BC | Bacillus cereus
- Compact Dry CF | Coliform
- Compact Dry EC | E.coli and Coliform
- Compact Dry ECO | E. coli
- Compact Dry ETB | Enterobacteriaceae
- Compact Dry ETC | Enterococci
- Compact Dry LM | Listeria monocytogenes
- Compact Dry LS | Listeria spp
- Compact Dry PA | Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Compact Dry SL | Salmonella
- Compact Dry TC | Total Aerobic Count
- Compact Dry TCR | Total Aerobic Count - Rapid
- Compact Dry VP | Vibrio parahaemolyticus
- Compact Dry X-SA | Staphylococcus aureus
- Compact Dry YM | Yeast and Mold
- Compact Dry YMR | Yeast and Mold Rapid
Can Compact Vision store plate images and results?
Yes. Compact Vision uploads plate images and results to a cloud-based platform where laboratories can review, organize, and retrieve records.
How long does implementation take?
Most labs can begin using Compact Vision quickly after installation and training. Successful adoption depends on integrating the system into routine workflow.
What is the main operational benefit?
Many laboratories find that Compact Vision reduces bottlenecks in routine plate reading and frees technicians for higher-value tasks.
How much technician training is required?
Most users become comfortable quickly, but successful implementation depends on technicians understanding both manual and automated reading workflows so the system becomes a natural part of daily lab practice.
When does Compact Vision typically deliver the most value?
Labs often see the greatest value when plate reading volume is high enough that manual counting becomes a bottleneck, or when traceability and consistency are growing priorities.
How does Compact Vision impact traceability?
Compact Vision supports image-based recordkeeping that strengthens traceability and review. Historical data is readily searchable supporting quick workflows and easy auditing.
Does Compact Vision require internet access?
Compact Vision is designed primarily for cloud-connected operation using Ethernet or Wi-Fi, with Ethernet recommended for maximum stability.
Is cloud access required?
Cloud is the standard configuration, but enterprise configurations can be discussed depending on laboratory requirements.
What if a laboratory has multiple locations?
Compact Vision’s cloud-based infrastructure makes it possible to review and manage results across multiple laboratory locations. This can support greater visibility, standardized recordkeeping, and easier comparison of plate data between sites.
Can a laboratory use more than one Compact Vision unit?
Yes. Laboratories with higher sample volumes can operate multiple Compact Vision units in parallel as part of the same workflow. This can help reduce bottlenecks, improve throughput, and allow different testing areas or plate types to be managed efficiently. Plates read on all devices will be available for viewing on the web portal.
Improve Consistency
Standardized plate interpretation under controlled imaging conditions
Strengthen Traceability
Cloud-based image and result storage
Free Technician Time
Reduce repetitive counting workload