Unburden
Industrial microbiology
For easy use by QC line operators.
Request a discovery callWhy it matters
Product may already be packaged or shipped. A late result can mean destroyed inventory, recalls, or production stopped for cleaning and investigation.
The system
Unburden combines molecular microbiology with lab automation to generate CFU-equivalent results at the point of testing.
Add the prepared sample. The workflow is designed to remove the need for specialist microbiology skills.
The system automates the testing workflow, turning a prepared sample into an actionable result.
Receive a species-specific CFU-equivalent count while production decisions can still be made.
Core benefits
Actively monitor microbiological conditions so cleaning cycles and production downtime can be safely minimised.
Direct inventory to the optimal value stream based on its microbiological condition—before it moves downstream.
Reduce exposure to contamination and recall risk through real-time visibility of microbiological conditions.
Scientific basis
The underlying molecular methods have been demonstrated in academic literature and validated studies. Unburden packages them into a load-and-run industrial workflow, validated alongside each customer’s existing method before deployment.
Who we are
Experience and entrepreneurial foundations
We develop and prototype as members of Imperial College Advanced Hackspace at White City, with access to specialist biochemistry, digital manufacturing and engineering facilities. Our pilots centre on deployment at your facilities, because independent usability in the commercial context is our priority.
FAQ
Unburden is designed to produce species-specific, CFU-equivalent measurements that reflect viable organisms relevant to production decisions.
The workflow is being designed for easy use by QC line operators, without requiring specialist molecular microbiology skills.
Each pilot runs alongside the facility’s existing testing method so performance and usability can be evaluated in the relevant commercial context.
At customer facilities. Independent operation in the environment where the system will be used is central to the pilot.
Tell us about your microbiology workflow. We’ll explore whether Unburden is a fit for your facility and current testing method.