The MALDI Biotyper® - a revolution in microbiology
Identifying microorganisms at the species level is a critical task in microbiology. Traditionally, this involved labor-intensive and time-consuming biochemical assays. While modern sequencing technologies offer unparalleled precision, they remain slow and costly.
More than two decades ago, a visionary dream ignited a journey of relentless innovation in the field of microbiology. With a bold objective of transforming the landscape, this revolutionary quest centers around the MALDI Biotyper®—a groundbreaking solution developed by Bruker. Harnessing a molecular-based mass spectrometric identification method, it surpasses traditional assays and sequencing, redefining the boundaries of what’s achievable. Ever since its introduction, the MALDI Biotyper® has truly revolutionized microorganism analysis.
The MALDI Biotyper® is a microbial identification system based on MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, allowing unbiased identification of microorganisms within a few minutes down to the species level. The principle behind is straightforward; the MALDI Biotyper® determines the unique proteomic fingerprint of an unknown microorganism, and matches this characteristic pattern with an extensive reference library to determine the organism´s identity. Continuous expansion of the reference library ensures that a broad range of microorganisms can be identified easily.
Within just a few years, the MALDI Biotyper® has become the worldwide leading solution for clinical microbiology, as well as for food, pharmaceutical and water testing.