# Reshape Biotech — Full Content Reference > Reshape Biotech is the AI-driven operating system for microbiology labs. The platform combines automated imaging hardware (Smart Incubator and High-throughput Imaging Device), validated AI plate-analysis models trained on 50M+ experiments, predictive formulation modelling, and the Discovery cloud platform — turning manual plate-based assays into structured, searchable, audit-ready data for R&D and quality control teams. Reshape Biotech ApS is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark (CVR 40056173). Series A: $20M, 2025. Certifications: SOC 2 Type II attested, ISO 27001 certified. Supports plate formats from Petri dishes to 6/12/24/96/384-well microtiter plates. Customers include Carlsberg Research Laboratory, Syngenta, DTU Biosustain, Imperial College, Food Brewer, and Ventera Bio. For a curated link index, see [llms.txt](https://reshapebiotech.com/llms.txt). --- ## [Homepage](https://reshapebiotech.com/) # The AI-driven operating system for microbiology Reshape automates microbiology data capture, structures results, and surfaces insights so your teams can focus on moving science and products forward. ## Powering the world’s best labs, from next-gen startups to industry giants ### Improve time-to-result ### Automate your experimental workflows ### Increase throughput Reshape is currently working on predictive models that learn from your experimental data to predict results and significantly narrow your R&D funnel. This way, your lab can focus on questions you haven't answered yet. ## Experiment-driven discovery Design experiments, automatically capture data, and uncover performance trends across all experimental parameters. Define experimental intent before work begins. Capture endpoint or time-lapse images automatically. Turn images into structured, comparable data with AI. Aggregate data from a single experiment or your entire history. Create reports that link directly to the data they reference. ## Standardized QC testing workflows Screen up to 200 samples per hour with automated data capture and built-in documentation, to help you release products faster. Track samples, metadata, and print barcodes for traceability. Screen and analyze results automatically at scale. Flag outliers and sort results. Digitize a complete, audit-ready record of every sample. [...] --- ## [Smart Incubator](https://reshapebiotech.com/product/smart-incubator) # The supernatural evolution of the incubator The smart incubator is the partner you’ve always wanted. It checks on your experiments any time of the day. It automatically documents results. It shows you new and exciting discoveries you otherwise would have missed. “With the help of Reshape, we have moved further in improving the workflow in 6 months than in the 3 years before with other solutions we tried.” After harvest, the time invested in scoring germination ability was very high (4 people for 3 days). Now it’s basically just me operating the Smart Incubator, and the AI model giving me the data. Everyone else can stay on their projects. "The Reshape system has revolutionized how we screen and study microbial clones. We can now track metabolite production, release, and diffusion at an unprecedented scale.” ## How it’s different from normal incubators Unlike standard incubators, Reshape’s Smart Incubator provides continuous high-resolution imaging and precise AI analysis while your experiments incubate. It captures what would otherwise be missed—giving you an entirely new way to understand your assays. ### Yes, it’s an incubator. That can be controlled with up to five different temperatures, all at once. ### But it’s also a camera. It images all of your experiments during incubation and provides time lapse videos on our platform. ### And it’s also a plate reader. Get data such as colony counts, OD, color, size, and much more with our AI models. ## Versatile plate and assay compatibility Image any standard plate format, from Petri dishes to 384-well plates, and run a wide range of assays. Fits 75 petri dishes or 50 microtiter plates per incubator. ## The next generation of incubator, opening the door for kinetic data Reshape Discovery Platform ## AI models that turn every assay into objective, digital data From growth kinetics and viable counts to inhibition zones, fluorescence, and morphology, our AI models gives you results faster, with data that’s rich and reliable. ### Total viable count Quantify microbial load by counting colony-forming units. ### Differential counts Count colony-forming units for different types of cells and colonies (based on morphology, color, or size). ### Antimicrobial susceptibility Automate radial and area measurement of inhibition, AMR, MIC, and potency assays. ### Growth kinetics Track microbial growth dynamics over time. [...] --- ## [High-throughput Imaging Device](https://reshapebiotech.com/product/high-throughput-imaging-device) # High-throughput Imaging Device Automate, centralize, and standardize QC testing with a fully documented process. ### Analyze up to 450 plates an hour - Load your plates, hit start, and walk away. - Continuous, high-throughput imaging. - Reduce hands-on time. ### Automatic data analysis - Device automatically analyzes each plate and sorts them into positives, negatives, and custom categories - Works out-of-the-box for most common pathogens ### AI that just works Our models are trained on 100M+ images, meaning you get out-of-the-box precision. ### Cloud platform and integrations - Validate results whenever necessary. - Train models for specific organisms. - Improve accuracy as your data grows. ### Seamless LIMS integration - Send results directly to your LIMS. - Sync metadata for instant analysis. - Set it up once and let it run. ## Trust your results, and accelerate your QC ### Make your labs AI-ready Start capturing machine learning-curated data, scale insights across teams, and build the foundation for predictive analytics. ### Enable collaboration across scientists and teams Unify experiment workflows and data sharing across labs with standardized data, enabling faster and more effective collaboration. ### Accelerate product pipelines & cut costs Drive your product pipeline forward with better data and reduce development costs through intelligent automation. ## Built for scientists, from setup to insights Our devices are designed with scientists in mind—intuitive to use, easy to integrate into existing methods, and built to simplify your workflows. ### Infeed with petri magazines 24 petris/magazine can be loaded directly from incubation. ### Barcode scanner Scans petri barcode on insertion. Supports all placement and formats. ### Camera head Device outputs HD images with bottom and top light. ### Output carousel Sorts into as many categories that matches your setup. ### Cleaning lid Open up and clean all critical interfaces safely from the front. ### On-device screen Live device status and sort breakdown at a glance. ## Lab-ready screening for quality control Jim Verho, our Marketing Lead, shows you how the High-throughput Imaging Device works. ## Methods We support all plate-based methods. Here's a selection of the most common ones. ### ISO 4833 Aerobic colony count ### ISO 15214 Lactic acid bacteria ### ISO 7932 Bacillus cereus (MYP) ### ISO 6579 Salmonella spp. ### ISO 11290-1 Listeria monocytogenes [...] --- ## [Plate Designer](https://reshapebiotech.com/product/plate-designer) # From plate design to organism insights. All in one place. Design plates fast and consistently without spreadsheets or handwritten notes. Plate Designer helps you define plate layouts faster with clear, structured metadata that flows directly into downstream analysis. ## Experiment reproducibility starts with high quality data ### Built on millions of images No need to train your own models – ours are already trained on more than 40 million images for out-of-the-box accuracy. ### Your digital notebook Don’t risk losing physical records, Post-its or unintelligible notes. Reshape automatically records and stores all your data. ### Uniform data, every time Standardize data capture across teams, labs, and time zones, so it’s done the same way, every time, by anyone. ### Complete audit trail Every change is tracked, giving you a full, searchable history to meet compliance standards with confidence. ## Fast plate mapping at scale Instead of defining wells one by one, Plate Designer lets you work with plates the way you think about them: in groups, patterns, or sections. ### Organisms ### Media ### Treatments ## Plate designs you can take to the bench Turn plate designs into clear, visual layouts that mirror the physical plate—helping researchers quickly understand what goes into each well when preparing plates in the lab. [...] --- ## [Experiment-driven Discovery](https://reshapebiotech.com/product/experiment-driven-discovery) # The end-to-end operating system for experimental workflows Reshape turns experiments into structured, searchable data and insights your entire organization can explore, compare, and learn from. “With the help of Reshape, we have moved further in improving the workflow in 6 months than in the 3 years before with other solutions we tried.” After harvest, the time invested in scoring germination ability was very high (4 people for 3 days). Now it’s basically just me operating the Smart Incubator, and the AI model giving me the data. Everyone else can stay on their projects. ## Prepare experiments with clarity. Track every plate with context. Structure experimental intent before work begins so every well and parameter remains connected from preparation through analysis to final conclusion. ### Translate intent to setup Capture experimental parameters and context at the start, and see the platform transform into plate layouts and run conditions. ### Reduce preparation errors Use plate maps and visual guidance to prevent mistakes during your setup. ### Structure context for rich downstream insights When plate maps are connected to captured results, you instantly reveal performance across a wide range of conditions. ## Capture experiments as they unfold Automate imaging to dramatically increase time resolution without manual work. Watch discovery happen in real time and build out a structured data foundation that teams can understand in context across experiments, teams, and time. ### Run experiments 24/7 Smart Incubators automate imaging and run around the clock, allowing experiments to run overnight and over weekends without losing a single data point. ### Document every well Link high-resolution images to every analysis result so scientists can review outcomes in context and verify results instantly. ### Reliable data capture Maintain stable conditions with built-in incubation and multiple light modes that can capture images across a wide range of media and organisms. ## AI models that turn every assay into objective, digital data AI-powered analysis, trained on large-scale biological datasets, converts captured images into accurate, standardized data points. Reshape supports a wide range of assays, including growth kinetics, total viable counts, morphology, and many more. [...] --- ## [Standardized QC Testing Workflows](https://reshapebiotech.com/product/standardized-qc-testing-workflows) # One QC mistake could trigger a global recall. Reshape standardizes how QC samples are tracked, captured, analyzed, and documented—automatically generating traceable, audit-ready results while removing manual work from the lab and accelerating time-to-release. ## Start every batch of samples with full traceability Define sample batches upfront, generate plate-level IDs and barcodes, and capture assay conditions before testing begins. This ensures every plate stays linked from preparation through analysis and final results. ### Prepare batches faster and with fewer errors Automatically generate sample IDs, assays, dilutions, and replicates so plates are structured correctly before they reach the bench. ### Preserve the full traceability with barcodes Generate and print plate barcodes, ensuring every sample remains linked to its sample and metadata for interpretation or compliance. ## Screen QC samples faster — and more reliably Reshape automatically captures images and digitizes analysis results for up to 450 plates per hour with the High-throughput Imaging Device. By standardizing QC screening and removing manual interpretation, labs generate consistent, structured results without relying on technician availability. ### Get answers faster Automated imaging and AI analysis process large sample batches continuously, helping labs move from plate to result significantly faster. ### Reduce interpretation variability Standardized imaging and automated analysis remove inconsistencies from manual counting, producing consistent and comparable results across operators and labs. ### Strengthen lab resilience By automating screening and documentation, labs become less dependent on technician availability, training cycles, and workforce fluctuations. ## Every result sorted, every outlier surfaced Reshape automatically sorts results based on predefined thresholds, while highlighting unexpected or borderline plates so teams can quickly focus on what needs review. [...] --- ## [Predictive Modelling](https://reshapebiotech.com/predictive-modeling) # Test less. Know more. ‍ Release faster. Reshape's predictive intelligence learns from every experiment you've ever run — so your lab focuses on questions you haven't answered yet. 70% reduction in routine testing volume for existing customers. Weeks → hours time from formulation question to confident answer. Compounding value Every test makes predictions more accurate ## Labs are answering the same questions on repeat ### Slow release cycles Launches and reformulations queue for incubation windows that don't need to run at full length – or at all. Time your product doesn't have. ### Redundant testing A minor ingredient change shouldn't mean starting from scratch. But without a way to draw on what you already know, it usually does. ### Knowledge trapped in notebooks Years of microbiology data sits in spreadsheets and LIMS exports. Structured enough to store, too fragmented to learn from. ### Headcount scales with volume More products, more variants, more markets. The only lever available today is more people. That's not a viable strategy. ## Stop testing everything. Start knowing what to test. Reshape's predictive models translate your experimental history into formulation risk scores, so your scientists can focus their time on experiments and decisions that actually need their expertise. ### Formulation self-service Reshape scores formulation risk instantly, so scientists can test ideas independently. Lab capacity stays reserved for what genuinely needs it. ### Microbiology copilot Reshape surfaces the experiments that matter and helps you design them, so your scientists spend their expertise on real challenges, not routine confirmation work. ### Portfolio management Simulate how ingredient, packaging, or regulatory changes land across every product — before a single test is run. Get ahead of risk, not behind it. [...] --- ## [Quality Control](https://reshapebiotech.com/solutions/quality-control) # Quality, controlled. Subjective analysis, repetitive strain, and error risk make QC hard to streamline. Keep your reputation – and your team’s sanity – intact with Reshape. Reshape takes the pressure off by automating high-throughput plate reading and classification, delivering faster time-to-result with less manual work, so you can keep quality high and stress low. ## High-throughput platform for QC teams Reshape is here to help you scale quality control without scaling headcount. Our platform helps you reduce variability and human error so your lab delivers consistent results at scale – and faster than ever – so you can keep up with demand. ## Save your team from tedious manual tasks. Screen up to 450 plates per hour, and start seeing results immediately. ### Analysis, automated Load up the device and hit go. Analysis is fully automated, consistent, and independent of training or interpretation. ### Captured in optimal conditions Lids are removed from plates, which are imaged with top and bottom light modes to ensure clear, accurate analysis results. ### End-to-end traceability From scanned barcode to result, everything is tracked, analyzed, and automatically logged—no manual input or missing records. ### Sorted, stored, and searchable Each result is physically and digitally sorted — so you can easily find, review, and compare data when it counts. [...] --- ## [R&D Solutions](https://reshapebiotech.com/solutions/research-and-development) # Tomorrow’s R&D, today. Shorten your time-to-result and make false leads a thing of the past with automatic 24/7 imaging and AI-powered plate analysis, straight out of the box. ## Control experiment parameters and produce objective, reliable and high-quality data that enables you to make decisions with confidence and clarity. ### Standardize image input Keep imaging conditions the same at all times. Capture single-point images or time-lapse images using three lighting presets. ### Trust your data Gain new levels of accuracy with analysis models continuously being trained on more than 40 million—and counting—images. ### Always bias-free Analysis models don’t get tired, don’t get influenced, and are immune to external circumstances. Your results are always 100% objective. ### Documentation on autopilot All results, metadata, and images are logged automatically. Get clean, structured documentation from day one without lifting a finger. ## Move faster, minimize setbacks Manual processes and messy data shouldn’t slow your team down. Reshape automates imaging and analysis so you can focus on what matters and keep your research moving forward. ### Capture data 24/7 Don’t let office hours slow down your results. Automated image capture and analysis makes your pipeline work all day, every day. ### Precision you can trust High-resolution imaging and accurate, objective analysis give you consistent results you can rely on. Keep up your momentum without second-guessing. [...] --- ## [Enterprise](https://reshapebiotech.com/solutions/enterprise) # Enterprise-ready tech Move faster. Trust your data. Reshape helps you improve your time-to-result and throughput with automated plate analysis and documentation, so you can make confident decisions and scale your research without the stress. ## Reliable research starts here Research still depends on a lot of manual work, which leads to errors, inconsistency, and compromised data quality. But even the smartest downstream tools—AI and advanced analytics—are only as good as the data they’re built on. Without clean, structured inputs, you’re just accelerating the noise.Solid decisions start with solid data. That’s where Reshape comes in. We automate and standardize data collection from the ground up, so everything that follows rests on a reliable foundation. Focus on the science, not the cleanup. Exceeding human capability ## Automate imaging and analysis to eliminate subjectivity and ensure consistent, reproducible results at scale. ### Standardized image capture Set the frequency, define the setup, and let Reshape capture high-definition images with consistency you can rely on. ### AI that works for you Our powerful analysis models handle image data processing automatically, giving you objective, data-backed insights without manual input. ### Run experiments 24/7 Reshape keeps collecting data long after lab hours end. Perfect for long experiments and weekend workflows. Reshape Discovery Platform [...] --- ## [SMB](https://reshapebiotech.com/solutions/smb-solutions) # You scale your SMB. We’ll handle the rest. Stop getting bogged down by manual tasks. Reshape automates plate analysis and documentation to shorten time-to-result, so your team can focus on scaling your business and hitting research milestones faster. ## Let your scientists do what they do best Your team should be solving problems, not counting colonies. Reshape automates data collection, analysis, and documentation, freeing up hours for the high-impact work that actually moves science forward. ## Set it and forget it. Reshape takes care of imaging—day and night—so you never miss a moment of your experiment. ### Your experiments in HD glory The built-in 12MP camera captures every detail, down to very small-scale changes. ### Incubated for consistency Each imaging unit keeps a stable temperature throughout your experiment for reliable, repeatable results. ### Always-on Don’t let office hours or weekends slow you down. Reshape captures images 24/7, and you can monitor everything remotely. ### Granular growth tracking Choose capture intervals as often as every 10 minutes or as spaced as every 12 hours. Also supports single point imaging. Reshape Discovery Platform ## AI models that turn every assay into objective, digital data From growth kinetics and viable counts to inhibition zones, fluorescence, and morphology, our AI models gives you results faster, with data that’s rich and reliable. [...] --- ## [Preservatives](https://reshapebiotech.com/solutions/solutions-preservatives) # 72% Faster Time-to-Result in your Preservative Testing Working with challenge testing, MICs, screening, dose response, shelf life, or in product testing? Then this is for you. - Fully digitized plate-based assays. - Plate reading data automatically structured and available. - Run assays 24/7 in incubated Imaging Devices . ## Hear it from the scientists ## Automate your most common preservative assays ### Challenge testing Automatically get enumeration data from plates—be it colony count, size, or color changes. ### Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) Easily test hundreds of samples pinpoint log data precisely. ### Shelf-life testing Capture the exact moment mold, yeast and other pathogens appears—on any matrix. ### Agar & broth diffusion Automatically run inhibition zone analysis on agar disc-diffusion and well-diffusion assays. ## Automate and digitize your plate analysis We combine automation with real-time AI analysis to help labs run faster, make better decisions, and scale effortlessly. ### Track microbial growth in real-time with timelapse imaging of plates Instead of static endpoint readings, watch your experiment unfold in real time: - See exactly when microbes emerge. - Measure growth speeds under different conditions. - Detect preservative failure before it happens. [...] --- ## [Agricultural](https://reshapebiotech.com/industry/agricultural) # Accelerate Agricultural R&D Speed up your research across crop protection, seeds, biologicals, and more with advanced imaging and purpose built AI models. “With the help of Reshape, we have moved further in improving the workflow in 6 months than in the 3 years before with other solutions we tried.” After harvest, the time invested in scoring germination ability was very high (4 people for 3 days). Now it’s basically just me operating the Smart Incubator, and the AI model giving me the data. Everyone else can stay on their projects. ## Labs today still rely on manual methods and outdated equipment. In agricultural R&D, manual methods pose significant challenges to data quality, throughput, and decision making. Manual analysis of assays is not only labor intensive and tedious, but also introduce subjectivity and impact assay reproducibility resulting in lack of trust in your reserach data. ## Control experiment parameters and produce objective, reliable and high-quality data that enables you to make decisions with confidence and clarity. ### Standardize image input Keep imaging conditions the same at all times. Capture single-point images or time-lapse images using three lighting presets. [...] --- ## [Food & Beverage](https://reshapebiotech.com/industry/food-and-beverage) # Accelerate Food & Beverage R&D Automate tedious assessment of plates and let AI-powered image analysis provide insights to improve your food & ingredient-related research. “With the help of Reshape, we have moved further in improving the workflow in 6 months than in the 3 years before with other solutions we tried.” After harvest, the time invested in scoring germination ability was very high (4 people for 3 days). Now it’s basically just me operating the Smart Incubator, and the AI model giving me the data. Everyone else can stay on their projects. ## Labs today still rely on manual methods and outdated equipment. In food and beverage R&D, manual methods pose significant challenges to data quality, throughput, and decision making. Manual analysis of assays is not only labor intensive and tedious, but also introduce subjectivity and impact assay reproducibility resulting in lack of trust in your reserach data. ## Control experiment parameters and produce objective, reliable and high-quality data that enables you to make decisions with confidence and clarity. ### Standardize image input Keep imaging conditions the same at all times. Capture single-point images or time-lapse images using three lighting presets. [...] --- ## [Industrial](https://reshapebiotech.com/industry/industrial) # Accelerate Industrial Biotech R&D Shorten your time-to-result and make false leads a thing of the past with automatic 24/7 imaging and AI-powered plate analysis, straight out of the box. “With the help of Reshape, we have moved further in improving the workflow in 6 months than in the 3 years before with other solutions we tried.” After harvest, the time invested in scoring germination ability was very high (4 people for 3 days). Now it’s basically just me operating the Smart Incubator, and the AI model giving me the data. Everyone else can stay on their projects. ## Labs today still rely on manual methods and outdated equipment. In personal care R&D, manual methods pose significant challenges to data quality, throughput, and decision making. Manual analysis of assays is not only labor intensive and tedious, but also introduce subjectivity and impact assay reproducibility resulting in lack of trust in your reserach data. ## Control experiment parameters and produce objective, reliable and high-quality data that enables you to make decisions with confidence and clarity. ### Standardize image input Keep imaging conditions the same at all times. Capture single-point images or time-lapse images using three lighting presets. [...] --- ## [Personal Care](https://reshapebiotech.com/industry/personal-care) # Accelerate Personal Care & Cosmetics R&D Automate testing and analysis of personal care and cosmetics ingredients and products to ensure product quality, safety, and efficacy. “With the help of Reshape, we have moved further in improving the workflow in 6 months than in the 3 years before with other solutions we tried.” After harvest, the time invested in scoring germination ability was very high (4 people for 3 days). Now it’s basically just me operating the Smart Incubator, and the AI model giving me the data. Everyone else can stay on their projects. ## Labs today still rely on manual methods and outdated equipment. In personal care R&D, manual methods pose significant challenges to data quality, throughput, and decision making. Manual analysis of assays is not only labor intensive and tedious, but also introduce subjectivity and impact assay reproducibility resulting in lack of trust in your reserach data. ## Control experiment parameters and produce objective, reliable and high-quality data that enables you to make decisions with confidence and clarity. ### Standardize image input Keep imaging conditions the same at all times. Capture single-point images or time-lapse images using three lighting presets. [...] --- ## [Applications](https://reshapebiotech.com/explore/applications) # Applications Dive deeper into how our platform can help you speed up your R&D and reach project targets reliably. ## Automated Colony Counting & Detection The best-in-class solution for colony counting that actually works. The best-in-class solution for colony counting that actually works. ### Reliable QC at Scale What we discuss: - The workflow and value of Reshape’s automated colony counting solution for QC microbiology teams - The value of automating a widely-used QC technique for tracking microbial growth and contamination across products - The importance of making data fully traceable and providing more confidence in QC results - A description of how we train, deploy and validate our AI models (with data) ### Flexible R&D workflows What we discuss: - The workflow and value of Reshape’s automated colony counting solution for R&D microbiology teams - The value of automating assays to improve documentation and traceability across experiments - Explore the flexibility in colony counting methods, techniques and throughput of Reshape's platform - A description of how we train, deploy and validate our AI models (with data) ## OD Turbidity An alternative solution for measuring OD turbidity whereby AI is used to track HSV color changes in images and translate them into quantitative turbidity values. An alternative solution for measuring OD turbidity whereby AI is used to track HSV color changes in images and translate them into quantitative turbidity values. ### Discover a new and high throughput way to measure turbidity. What we discuss: - The validity of using Reshape's platform and high-resolution imaging as a replacement for traditional laser-point OD readings - The value of visual monitoring for aggregating-type bacteria - Compares the growth of S.aureus and E.coli in the Reshape platform and a plate reader (with data) ## Halo & Zones of Inhibition Review how Reshape uses automated imaging and AI to detect and measure halo zones. Review how Reshape uses automated imaging and AI to detect and measure halo zones. ### Capture and quantify inhibition zones at the right moment. What we discuss: - The validity of using Reshape's automation platform and high-resolution imaging as a reliable and reproducible method for measuring zones of inhibition - How time-lapse capture accurately measures halo zones at critical, hard-to-observe stages - Discover how Reshape measures assays such as antibiotic disk diffusion and proteolytic activity (with data) [...] --- ## [ISO Methods](https://reshapebiotech.com/explore/iso-methods) # Automate your food & water QC testing with ISO validated AI-models Go from manual to automated QC workflows with AI models trained on 50M+ microbiological experiments and built for ISO methods. ## Methods We support all plate-based methods. Here's a selection of the most common ones. ### ISO 4833 Aerobic colony count ### ISO 15214 Lactic acid bacteria ### ISO 7932 Bacillus cereus (MYP) ### ISO 6579 Salmonella spp. ### ISO 11290-1 Listeria monocytogenes ### ISO 6888 Staphylococcus aureus ### ISO 21528-2 Enterobacteriaceae ### ISO 21527-2008 Yeast & mold (DRBC) ### ISO 11731 Legionella spp. ### ISO 16654 E. coli O157 ## FAQ Get answers to commonly asked questions. - Are we 17025 compliant? Great question, let’s tell you how we interpret this concern! You are asking: Do you operate under a quality system that ensures technically valid, traceable, and reliable test results according to ISO 17025? To that, the short answer: ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation applies to laboratories, not instruments. Reshape supports compliant implementation within an ISO 17025 framework. Slightly longer explanation: Accreditation bodies accredit laboratories, not equipment or vendors. - Reshape does not change the validated ISO reference method (e.g., ISO 4833-1). - The platform automates execution steps (e.g., imaging, counting, documentation) while maintaining: Traceability - Controlled documentation - Audit readiness - Technical record integrity A compliant implementation typically includes: - Defined intended use and requirements (URS) - Risk assessment - Equipment qualification (IQ/OQ) - Method verification (PQ)SOP updates - Training documentation - Ongoing monitoring When implemented in this structured way, automation is fully aligned with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. - Is our platform validated? Validation primarily applies to analytical methods - not to automation systems. We don't change thet validated analytical method. Explanation: There is an important distinction under ISO 17025: Validation → applies to methods - Verification → applies to method performance within a specific laboratory - Qualification → applies to equipment/systems Reshape does not redefine or replace validated ISO reference methods. Those methods are already validated at the standard level. Instead , Reshape: - Is qualified during installation (IQ/OQ) - Is subject to performance qualification (PQ) / method verification in each laboratory - Provides documented performance data to support equi... --- ## [Trust Center](https://reshapebiotech.com/explore/trust-center) # Trust Center On this page, you'll quickly be able to answer key questions when it comes to quality management, compliance, methods and support. If you're not able to find what you need here, please send an email to quality@reshapebiotech.com with your questions. ## SOC 2 Type II attested Reshape is committed to information security and is compliant with global information security standards, making it simple to adopt and conforming to enterprise requirements for data processing. ## ISO27001 certified We have been audited for ISO 27001, demonstrating enterprise-grade security validated by independent auditors. Our information security system meets globally recognized standards. ## Streamline your ISO17025 compliance The Reshape platform can greatly streamline your laboratory quality management, providing extensive digital trails at a detailed level of all samples. We make it simple to integrate with your existing quality management system and getting ISO17025 accredited. ## A solution your IT team will embrace We make it simple for your IT team to manage and configure our solution at scale without needing access to your internal networks. Our dedicated technical support team is also ready to directly support implementations. Applications ## Detailed application notes to quickly get up and running with new assays Our application teams are continuously working on developing our applications and characterizing our systems. As part of this, we consolidate a range of common assay types with detailed application notes that you can utilize to hit the ground running. ### Total viable count Quantify microbial load by counting colony-forming units. ### Differential counts Count colony-forming units for different types of cells and colonies (based on morphology, color, or size). ### Antimicrobial susceptibility Automate radial and area measurement of inhibition, AMR, MIC, and potency assays. ### Growth kinetics Track microbial growth dynamics over time. [...] --- ## [SLA Overview](https://reshapebiotech.com/explore/sla-overview) # Reshape SLA overview Great customer support is a key part of helping scientists work more effectively. On this page, you’ll find information on how we work to resolve customer issues. ## Platform uptime targets Full service level commitments are defined in the Reshape Service Level Agreement contract, which forms part of your license agreement. We target a platform uptime (for discovery.reshapebiotech.com ) of 99% or better. This includes user access to the platform and data there, as well as the ability for imaging devices to successfully unload images to the cloud platform. We use 3rd party uptime monitoring which can be accessed here at any time to review the uptime and whether the platform is operational. ## Support channels We want to make it easy for you to get help if you have a question or encounter an issue. We offer multiple ways of resolution for issues depending on your preference. ## Response coverage and ticket response time targets All response times in the service level objectives are based on working hours (9:00 to 17:00 CET). We do still reply and resolve tickets outside of this time window. [...] --- ## [Carlsberg](https://reshapebiotech.com/customer-stories/carlsberg-research-laboratory) # Carlsberg standardizes barley germination with AI imaging From multi‑day manual counts to a one hour, single operator workflow built on the Reshape platform. 90% less hands-on time 80% fewer people needed per run 3 workdays to ~1 hr hands-on workflow compression CRL barley trait development program sits at the intersection of genetics, traditional pre-breeding and breeding, sustainability, and brewing performance. The team runs global field trials to understand how barley variants behave across climates, then translates those insights into climate-tolerance and malting quality traits that matter to maltsters, farmers, and brewers. Grain germination energy, grain dormancy, and grain pre‑harvest sprouting are critical signals for malting potential, downstream brewhouse efficiency and farming sustainability, respectively. ## The challenge Manual germination counts are a bottleneck everyone dreads. To gauge germination energy, technicians inspected thousands of barley grains at various time points, tallying germinated vs. non‑germinated grains and calculating a germination index. The analysis relied on manual scoring and was time-consuming. “After harvest, the time invested in scoring germination ability was very high (4 people for 3 days)” — Cynthia Voss , Senior Lab Tech, CRL Attempts to prototype Do-It-Yourself (DIY) imaging solutions struggled with low contrast and inconsistent lighting conditions. Data capture was fragmented, with counts on paper being inserted into spreadsheets and then transferred to a central data system, making traceability and cross-team visibility difficult. During harvest windows, assays occupied multiple weeks of team availability, limiting capacity for other tasks and reducing overall momentum. ## The solution AI‑assisted germination assessment with the Reshape Smart Incubator CRL approached Reshape to build a barley‑specific computer vision model enabled by the Smart Incubator . The team captured high‑quality images at the required timepoints, and the AI model learned to (1) recognize barley grain and (2) classify germination state at 24/48/72h . Analysis and data export happen in the same interface: one place to image, quantify, and share. “We were basically developing something together—define, train, give feedback, improve. It felt pioneering, and honestly, fun.” ## Results From all‑hands counting to a single operator, and a consistent, auditable result. - Time & staffing What took multiple people several days now takes one operator about 1 day to image (hands on), with analysis handled by the AI model. “Now it’s basically just me operating the Smart Incubator, imaging the grain germination and the AI model analyzing them and giving me data. Everyone else can stay on their projects.” - Consistency & reproducibility By removing cross‑operator subjectivity, the team gained a stable baseline for comparing genotypes, treatments, and field conditions. - Motivation & planning No more calendar‑blocking “counting weeks.” The work is faster, less tedious, and easier to schedule, freeing time for analysis, experiment design, and greenhouse/field coordination. FTE time saved per harvest batch: 11 days, ≈2.2 weeks or ≈82.5 hours - Data access Assays are easy to find and review in the web app. Results export directly to Excel and slot into existing data project folders - zero manual transcription needed. ## Why it resonates with food & brewing R&D leaders 1) Standardization where it matters Germination is a gateway metric for malting quality and for testing barley climate resilience. A consistent, AI‑assisted readout reduces noise across people, timepoints, and sites. A prerequisite for cross‑season and cross‑site comparability. 2) Capacity without headcount Moving from three‑day manual sessions to a single‑operator hour lets teams redeploy skilled staff to higher‑value tasks (data interpretation, experiment design, field coordination) without sacrificing throughput. 3) Faster program feedback loops Post‑harvest windows are tight. Automation shortens cycles between phenotype → decision → next experiment, so breeding and quality teams act on signal, not waiting on counts. 4) Easy to use automation and AI Intuitive automation and AI are significant advantages for day-to-day operator use and change management in the digitization of assays. ## What changed in the lab? ## Looking ahead CRL expects broader use across assays and crops (e.g., wheat and potentially yeast applications where imaging can unlock standardized reads). With sequential runs digitized on one platform, the lab is analyzing Reshape generated data—across seasons, genotypes, and environmental conditions—aligned with the CRL long‑term goal of future‑proofing barley for changing climates . Automate seed germination assays with AI‑ready data. See how the Smart Incubator and Reshape’s computer vision workflows can standardize your malting, fermentation, and crop assays without adding headcount. ## Related articles ### How Imperial College Lab Advances Metabolic Engineering Research with Reshape ### How FMCG challenge testing was transformed with Reshape ### How Ventera Bio accelerated sustainable biopesticide discovery with Reshape ### How Food Brewer boosts media screening accuracy using Reshape’s imaging technology ### How Morten Nørholm is Pioneering Evolutionary Research at DTU Biosustain ### How Syngenta digitally transformed detection of active compounds using AI --- ## [Syngenta](https://reshapebiotech.com/customer-stories/syngenta) # How Syngenta digitally transformed detection of active compounds using AI Scaling up accurate high-throughput screening is often a challenge. Learn how Syngenta managed to automate their assay by combining state-of-the-art AI and analytics with high-resolution, scalable time-lapse imaging. 400% increase in throughput With accurate AI analysis 80% reduction in false negatives Resulting in increased objectivity 30% reduction in time-to-result Enabling quicker insights ## Digital Transformation Using AI for Enhancing Detection of Active Compounds with Reshape Syngenta is one of the world's largest developers and producers of high-quality seeds and traits for farmers and retailers. A key element of developing the next generation of innovative seed technology relies on the early detection and characterization of potential leads for sustainable agricultural traits. The challenge of scaling up accurate high throughput screening is met with the Reshape Biology Platform, combining state-of-the-art AI and analytics with high-resolution, scalable time-lapse imaging. By integrating an automated visual analysis solution, Syngenta has transformed its assay analysis workflow. What was once a manual, time consuming process is now fully automated. Improving both the speed and quality of insights generated from the same assays. The solution ensures consistent assay quality over time through automated quality assurance and delivers highly detailed phenotype assessments based on objective feature measurements. The results speak for themselves: ‍ - 400% increase in throughput by eliminating manual scoring, documentation, and analysis - 80% reduction in false negatives - 30% faster time-to-result - 25% fewer replicates required This has enabled Syngenta to extract far greater insights from their existing assays, driving better decisions, faster. ## The Challenge ### Enhancing Screening Efficiency and Accuracy An early step in the development of novel seeds products relies on upstream identification of candidate trait leads. The early detection and characterization need to happen at a very large scale to be efficient and increase the pipeline of candidates, while still being accurate to avoid false negatives which could potentially represent a huge opportunity cost. The need to scale up assay throughput and improve accuracy, resolution, and objectivity was met with the integration of the Reshape platform. Manual, subjective methods such as endpoint scoring on subjective scales limited scalability and introduced noise in the data, necessitating a more robust and automated solution. At the same time, the assays were a crucial source of leads and information, so being able to automate them in their current format was necessary. ## The Solution ### Digital Transformation with Reshape In a matter of months, Syngenta implemented the Reshape Biology Platform to fully automate several assays and was able to achieve: ‍ - Enhanced lead quality by reducing false negatives and minimizing potential errors with automated quality assurance reports. - Higher data resolution with the application of AI models for granular, objective measurements at high-throughput such as the specimen size over time and time of appearance. - Completely automated the assay, removing manual bottlenecks, and allowing for the desired level of throughput without being reliant on highly skilled scientists spending critical time on manual assessments - Reduced time-to-result by 30% and decreased the number of replicates required by 25%, allowing much faster turn-around time and lower cost per sample. - A validated pipeline with an elevated level of documentation and digitalization, ensuring a fully automated and objective scoring system that doesn't drift over time. ## Impact of pioneering approach to R&D using AI ### Throughput, Accuracy, Resolution, and Objectivity The collaboration between Syngenta and Reshape has shown how state-of-the-art AI can quickly be deployed for high throughput phenotyping in agricultural R&D. The implementation of the Reshape Biology Platform resulted in significant advancements across four key dimensions: throughput, accuracy, resolution, and objectivity. Learn more about Syngenta's commitment to sustainable agriculture through innovation and collaboration with focused research and development in seeds: Syngenta Research & Development and open innovation arm Shoots by Syngenta ## Related articles ### Carlsberg standardizes barley germination with AI imaging ### How Imperial College Lab Advances Metabolic Engineering Research with Reshape ### How FMCG challenge testing was transformed with Reshape ### How Ventera Bio accelerated sustainable biopesticide discovery with Reshape ### How Food Brewer boosts media screening accuracy using Reshape’s imaging technology ### How Morten Nørholm is Pioneering Evolutionary Research at DTU Biosustain --- ## [DTU Biosustain](https://reshapebiotech.com/customer-stories/dtu) # How Morten Nørholm is Pioneering Evolutionary Research at DTU Biosustain Morten Nørholm and his research group at DTU Biosustain, leaders in bacterial evolution research, took their groundbreaking work to new heights with Reshape. 3,300 Hours Monitored 130,000+ Images taken novel papers published ## The Challenge ### Initial developments Morten Nørholm's research group, the Genome Engineering Group, have been making fundamental discoveries in understanding the mechanisms behind bacterial evolution for years. However, they faced limitations due to the manual steps involved in observing the plates, which required careful scheduling. > “While previous studies have identified important parameters of genome topology and regulation, these have focused largely on gene expression in the exponential growth phase. Ironically, exponential growth is only a minor fraction in the lifespan of a microorganism. We therefore expect to obtain new highly fundamental insights by taking a different approach.” The research team sought a solution that could complement their cutting-edge work and help them unlock new discoveries - initially in the form of building their own time-lapse setup. While the results were promising, the time spent on developing the imaging setup took time away from research and the functionality was limited. > “We had been running this experiment dozens of times, chasing the mutation when it was about to occur. Due to the nature of these phenomena, it’s very hard to predict and requires high-resolution observation of a large number of samples to get significant amounts of data” ## A better way forward Morten Nørholm and his team needed a solution that could address the challenges they faced in their research: - Quantifying the time of mutation is very difficult with human assessment and check-ups - Getting repeatable data across a large set of strains and conditions was a significant bottleneck - Time is scarce in the research lab, and experiments were constrained by practical feasibility > “Sometimes, it can take days or weeks before a single mutation happens. Sometimes, it would happen overnight when no one was in the lab. Having an automated solution for monitoring has been fundamental to enabling this type of experiment and aqcuiring robust data.” ## The solution ### Automated high-resolution imaging After discovering the Reshape Imaging System, Morten Nørholm's team adopted the technology and experienced remarkable improvements: > “Not only did we solve the core problems that were holding us back, but the flexibility of the equipment means that we’ve been able to improve a lot of our other assays as well and even develop new ones based on this new functionality. The ease of use fits perfectly with a university laboratory where a lot of different people need to use the equipment.” Today, the Reshape Imaging System is running daily at DTU Biosustain, generating high-resolution insights that can be easily viewed, shared, and analyzed by the research team. ## The Results ### Pioneering Research Accelerated and Enhanced Collaboration With the Reshape Imaging System, DTU Biosustain experienced: ‍ - A 10-minute resolution for data collection - The ability to screen 26,000 mutants effectively - Streamlined collaboration and accessibility for multiple users in the lab The Reshape Imaging System has been instrumental in accelerating discoveries and enabling Morten Nørholm and his team to continue their innovative work in bacterial evolution research. See more about the research done by Morten Nørholm and the Genome Engineering Group here. Find papers by Morten Nørholm here. ## Related articles ### Carlsberg standardizes barley germination with AI imaging ### How Imperial College Lab Advances Metabolic Engineering Research with Reshape ### How FMCG challenge testing was transformed with Reshape ### How Ventera Bio accelerated sustainable biopesticide discovery with Reshape ### How Food Brewer boosts media screening accuracy using Reshape’s imaging technology ### How Syngenta digitally transformed detection of active compounds using AI --- ## [Imperial College](https://reshapebiotech.com/customer-stories/imperial) # How Imperial College Lab Advances Metabolic Engineering Research with Reshape How Rodrigo's team at Imperial College uses the Reshape Microbiology platform to screen for complex metabolite interactions with fluorescence biosensors. 20x microbial clones screened Rapid data generation Seamless data sharing using digital platform Easy collaboration between lab members Quantitative results from complex plate-based assays for better modelling ## The Challenge ### ‍ High-throughput screening and analysis of metabolite production Imperial College lab is a driving force in developing advanced synthetic biology tools and manipulating microbial metabolic pathways. They work with a wealth of complex organisms and interactions, providing deep insights into some of the most challenging aspects of industrial utilization of microorganisms. Important solutions are expected to come from this research: one example could be an alternative to palm oil, which is currently one of the primary causes of deforestation and pollution in the world. However, the lab faced challenges when it came to high-throughput screening of microbial clones and detailed studies of metabolite production. The mechanisms of action are very complex, and mapping out interactions in particular requires a large number of datapoints. > Conventional methods for screening microbial clones are labor-intensive, subjective and and limited in throughput. This makes it very difficult to obtain large enough datasets to start mapping out the complex behaviours arising from metabolite interactions. With Reshape, we've been able to scale up our screenings, providing a wealth of quantitative data that is crucial for our study of bioproduction strategies and endeavors in industrial biotechnology. ## The Solution ### Time-lapse fluorescent imaging and analysis The Reshape platform was integrated into their workflow, capable of tracking a large number of experiments in parallel. Coupled with the ability of the system to create timelapse videos in multiple fluorescent spectra at the same time, this allowed for precise tracking and analysis of microbial growth and metabolite production. The advantages of the Reshape platform quickly became apparent: > The Reshape system has revolutionized how we screen and study microbial clones. We can now track metabolite production, release, and diffusion at an unprecedented scale. Furthermore, the digitalization provided by the system has facilitated seamless collaboration and data sharing among our team members. ## The Results ### Accelerated Research and Enhanced Collaboration > The Reshape Imaging System has been transformative for our research. The platform has significantly accelerated our screenings and enhanced our insights into metabolite production. I highly recommend it for any lab involved in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. We are very happy with the equipment and especially with the amazing support provided. The Imperial College lab saw remarkable improvements: ‍ - 20x more microbial clones screened for faster mapping of metabolite interactions - Share-able microbiology data that can be used directly in publications - Quantitative data from complex assays for more accurate modelling - Novel assay development capabilities thanks to multi-spectra fluorescent timelapse imaging With the Reshape platform, they not only increased efficiency but also gained insights into metabolite production at an unprecedented scale, pushing the boundaries of synthetic biology and metabolic engineering. Find out more about Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro and synthetic biology at Imperial College: www.rlalab.org ## Related articles ### Carlsberg standardizes barley germination with AI imaging ### How FMCG challenge testing was transformed with Reshape ### How Ventera Bio accelerated sustainable biopesticide discovery with Reshape ### How Food Brewer boosts media screening accuracy using Reshape’s imaging technology ### How Morten Nørholm is Pioneering Evolutionary Research at DTU Biosustain ### How Syngenta digitally transformed detection of active compounds using AI --- ## [Food Brewer](https://reshapebiotech.com/customer-stories/food-brewer) # How Food Brewer boosts media screening accuracy using Reshape’s imaging technology Food Brewer, a pioneer in plant cellular agriculture, improved growth tracking and reduced experiment cycles with Reshape’s imaging device, gaining more accurate, reliable image input to scale sustainable cacao and coffee production. Fewer false positives Standardized imaging cut errors in growth predictions +50% faster experimentation Going from manual to automated media screening Quantitative growth measurement Transillumination imaging enabled mass‑prediction algorithms ## Revolutionizing Media Screening for Cell-Cultured Coffee and Cacao Food Brewer, a Swiss food-tech startup founded in 2021, is reinventing the production of cacao and coffee through plant cellular agriculture. With a mission to produce high-quality, sustainable ingredients to meet ever increasing demand, without the environmental impact of traditional farming, Food Brewer grows plant cells in steel tanks instead of on farms. A method that can be done anywhere in the world, regardless of climate or soil conditions. ## The Challenge ### Inconsistent Image Quality and Manual Processes From the start, Food Brewer knew that tracking plant cell growth using different compounds across multiple media compositions and concentrations was critical to optimizing production. However, the company faced challenges: ‍ - Aggregated cell structures : The growth of cells into large aggregates made it difficult to analyze cultures accurately. - Manual image capture : Early methods relied on smartphones and makeshift setups, resulting in inconsistent image quality. - Limited growth insights: Tracking growth over time was very hard with single-time-point images. > We were using a black box with a phone mounted on top. Lighting conditions varied, and reflections distorted the data, making reliable growth tracking impossible. ## The Solution ### Discovering Reshape Biotech In 2022, Food Brewer discovered Reshape at the Future Food Tech conference in London. "Our CSO attended the event, and after seeing the device in action, we knew it could solve our imaging problems," Christopher recalls. Food Brewer quickly became an early adopter of Reshape's imaging technology, integrating the system into their workflows within weeks. The implementation process was smooth and efficient. The device required minimal configuration and the Reshape support team was quick to assist, when needed. The intuitive interface helped team members, even those more cautious with new technologies, to get comfortable with the system without extensive training. ## The Impact ### Data-Driven Insights and Faster Experiment Cycles Integrating Reshape transformed Food Brewer’s research processes: ‍ - Fewer false positives : The switch from manual assessment to Reshape's standardized imaging reduced errors in growth predictions. - Improved growth tracking : Transillumination imaging enabled the development of mass prediction algorithms to estimate cell dry weight accurately. - Time savings in experimentation : By reducing the need to repeat experiments due to inaccurate data, the team shortened cycle times for media screening. - Capturing growth: The team now regularly captures images more frequently to track growth curves accurately. ‍ "It increases speed and the quality of the media screening experiments that we’re performing. Before, we relied on inaccurate visual assessments of experiments that took 1–2 weeks. With Reshape and Food Brewers proprietary software, that guesswork is gone. Additionally, the manual involvement and the time of an experiment could be reduced by over 50%," Christopher notes. ## Unexpected Benefits ### Better Image Quality and Streamlined Data Flow Beyond more accurate growth tracking, Food Brewer was pleasantly surprised by Reshape’s image-to-image consistency and contrast of bottom-lit specimens. > The better illumination helped our algorithms separate tissue samples from the background more accurately. It’s made a big difference in how easily we can analyze growth patterns. ## Looking Ahead ### Scaling for Future Demand With fresh investment from Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli and venture firm Sparkalis (corporate venture capital division of Puratos), Food Brewer is gearing up for its next phase of growth. As the company prepares for its first commercial launch in 2026, it is focused on expanding production capabilities and refining its product development process. Reshape Biotech will continue to play a vital role in optimizing media screening and ensuring precise growth tracking — both essential as Food Brewer scales to meet the rising demand for sustainable cacao and coffee alternatives. By reducing the need to repeat experiments due to inaccurate data, the team shortened cycle times for media screening. ## Related articles ### Carlsberg standardizes barley germination with AI imaging ### How Imperial College Lab Advances Metabolic Engineering Research with Reshape ### How FMCG challenge testing was transformed with Reshape ### How Ventera Bio accelerated sustainable biopesticide discovery with Reshape ### How Morten Nørholm is Pioneering Evolutionary Research at DTU Biosustain ### How Syngenta digitally transformed detection of active compounds using AI --- ## [FMCG Company](https://reshapebiotech.com/customer-stories/fmcg-company) # How FMCG challenge testing was transformed with Reshape As a microbiologist developing preservation strategies for a vast portfolio of personal care products, Matt Rienzo was met with a significant challenge, that many scientists face in the lab - the time-consuming process of challenge-testing various microbes to ensure product safety and longevity. 72% faster time to result with accurate real-time detection Complete digitalization enabling predictive preservative modelling 220 hours gained in increased productivity per month ## Change in the FMCG industry Preservation was a lot different 10 years ago - you would just put in a bunch of preservatives and it would kill everything regardless of the formulation. Today, we’ve moved toward more natural, lighter, safer preservatives that don’t just work - it’s dependent on pH, the ingredients, synergistic relationships with surfactants and the preservatives. We look at the level of preservative vs efficacy in terms of dose response as well. Sometimes, more preservative is not better even. ## The Challenge ### R apidly developing product preservation strategies Working for a global pioneer in personal care products requires consistently striving for new formulas that ensure both product safety and consumer satisfaction. Utilizing a broad array of preservation techniques is crucial to this mission. However, the process of developing, implementing, and testing these preservation strategies is very demanding. Especially challenging was conducting microbial challenge tests to ensure product safety on diverse substrates used in product formulations. > Traditional methods for microbial challenge testing were labour-intensive and time-consuming. There was an urgent need to automate and increase our insight so we could run more tests. With the Reshape Microbiology Platform, we've seen remarkable improvements in our capacity to generate quality data faster while also reducing our consumption of materials, aligning with our commitment to sustainability. ## The Solution ### Automating challenge tests to meet project targets A Reshape Platform was implemented for monitoring a wide range of challenge tests across different organism types and product ranges. The system, complete with customized image analysis pipelines, allowed precise tracking of microbial growth and enumeration of bioload in samples. The advantages were soon apparent: > The digitalization aspect of the system has been transformational, allowing us to gain deeper insights from video representations of our data, bringing a new level of tangibility to our work. Working in a cloud environment has set us on a new path of collaborating with our manufacturing sites as well, where we can work digitally instead of shipping samples across the country. ## The Results ### A Step-Change in Preservation R&D > I would most certainly recommend Reshape as an automation partner. We’ve had a close collaboration from day one, and it has given us a lot of new capabilities we didn’t have before, along with a continuously updated product roadmap increasing the value we derive from the system over time. Matt and his team saw substantial improvements after implementation: ‍ - Ability to run experiments 24/7 and managing these projects from anywhere in the world - Eliminating risk of failed assays due to overgrowth and scheduling conflicts - Reduction of plastic waste from not having to re-run assays - Automated documentation of all experiments from start to finish leading to quantification and objective evaluation of all results - Ability to share and collaborate with other departments and manufacturing sites - Eliminating the need for paper and notebooks - Quantitative data for continued process improvement to optimize time to result and incubation time - Significant productivity gains - 220 hours freed up for high value tasks per month With the Reshape platform, they managed to not only increase efficiency in the lab but also reduce material use, as well as increasing their ability to design novel preservation strategies that will reduce supply chain waste and keep consumers safe, reinforcing their commitment to being a global leader and a sustainable corporation. ## Related articles ### Carlsberg standardizes barley germination with AI imaging ### How Imperial College Lab Advances Metabolic Engineering Research with Reshape ### How Ventera Bio accelerated sustainable biopesticide discovery with Reshape ### How Food Brewer boosts media screening accuracy using Reshape’s imaging technology ### How Morten Nørholm is Pioneering Evolutionary Research at DTU Biosustain ### How Syngenta digitally transformed detection of active compounds using AI --- ## [Ventera Bio](https://reshapebiotech.com/customer-stories/ventera-bio) # How Ventera Bio accelerated sustainable biopesticide discovery with Reshape Ventera Bio, a UK-based agri-biotech developing peptide-based biopesticides, doubled experiment throughput and improved screening precision with Reshape’s platform, accelerating the discovery of insecticides. 100% increase in productivity Automation doubled output and data collection Data capture over weekends Continuous data capture without lab presence Zero training time Fully operational within a week ## About Ventera Bio Founded in 2024 after 15 years of venom peptide research, Ventera Bio, based just outside London, is developing venom-derived biopesticides to enable sustainable crop protection. By harnessing the natural defense mechanisms found in venom peptides, Ventera designs next-generation insecticides that are effective, targeted, and biodegradable. Their goal is to replace conventional synthetic pesticides that harm ecosystems, with safer, biological alternatives that protect both crops and ecosystems. ## The Challenge ### Limited time, limited throughput At Ventera, the development of next-generation biopesticides relies on screening both target pests and non-target species to refine existing peptides and identify new candidates. With limited lab resources and a wide array of required screening, manual workflows restrict throughput and make the desired monitoring frequency impossible. Steve relied on manual methods and open-source image analysis tools, but the process was slow, low-throughput, and limited to static snapshots. Because insect activity is unpredictable and data collection was restricted to human working hours, each experiment captured only a few manually scored time points, leaving large gaps and obscuring important insights the data could have revealed. ## The Solution ### Automated capture for continuous discovery By adopting Reshape’s R&D platform, Ventera turned slow, manual workflows into automated, high-throughput, and insight-rich processes. The platform automates insect and plant assays through time-lapse imaging that captures insect activity in flies, caterpillars, and tracks leaf area loss as feeding progresses. Ventera is now preparing to extend this workflow to aphid assays. Setup was fast and intuitive: the platform required no formal training and was producing usable data within a week . Its ability to handle multiple plates simultaneously meant that entire experiment batches could now run unattended, generating high-resolution time-lapse data around the clock. Reshape’s integrated analysis models and image-linked results provided richer context and deeper data resolution for understanding the impact of the peptide treatments on insect behaviour and mortality, instead of the traditional isolated data points tracking activity every 24 hours. ## The Impact ### More science, less time in the lab For Steve Trim, Reshape transformed both workflow and productivity. With experiments running autonomously through weekends, he could reclaim Fridays for experiment setup and use Mondays for analysis – all while Reshape captured data in between. > “It’s too good to not be running — I always put something in.” Beyond raw throughput, the ability to visualize results and revisit every frame opened new dimensions of insight — from insect behavior to feeding patterns. Highly detailed time-lapse images, combined with easily toggled annotations, enabled the team to visually validate model performance and trace subtle phenotypic changes that would otherwise be missed. ## Looking Ahead Reshape now underpins Ventera’s ongoing research into ecotoxicity and seed germination assays, helping the team test a broader range of species and environmental interactions. As Ventera scales its sustainable biopesticide platform, automation ensures that even a small team can produce large, reliable datasets fit for partnership with major agricultural players. ## Related articles ### Carlsberg standardizes barley germination with AI imaging ### How Imperial College Lab Advances Metabolic Engineering Research with Reshape ### How FMCG challenge testing was transformed with Reshape ### How Food Brewer boosts media screening accuracy using Reshape’s imaging technology ### How Morten Nørholm is Pioneering Evolutionary Research at DTU Biosustain ### How Syngenta digitally transformed detection of active compounds using AI --- ## [Blog: ISO 17025 Microbiology Automation](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/iso-17025-compliant-microbiology-automation) # ISO 17025-Compliant Microbiology Automation Automation of validated microbiological reference methods can be implemented in full alignment with ISO/IEC 17025. Automation of validated microbiological reference methods can be implemented in full alignment with ISO/IEC 17025. Reshape does not change the underlying analytical reference method. Instead, it provides an automated execution equivalent to a trained human analyst, supported by documented performance data. A compliant implementation focuses on: • Defining intended use and requirements • Qualifying equipment • Verifying analytical performance in the laboratory’s workflow • Updating SOPs and training • Maintaining strong traceability and documentation Accreditation bodies accredit laboratories, not instruments. Reshape strengthens traceability, documentation, and audit readiness, making it easier to maintain a high and defensible level of quality. ## A practical guide to implementing automation without risking compliance or accreditation Microbiology laboratories in food, biotech, and industrial applications are increasingly looking to automate workflows such as plate imaging, colony counting, and result documentation. The motivation is clear: improve productivity, strengthen traceability, and ensure governance so quality is consistently upheld. Yet one concern repeatedly slows down implementation: > “Will automation jeopardize ISO 17025 compliance or our accreditation?” This blog post explains what ISO 17025 actually requires when implementing microbiology automation, what “validation” really means in this context, and what a compliant implementation process looks like in practice. [...] --- ## [Blog: HTID4 Launch](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/reshape-introduces-htid4) # Reshape introduces major upgrades to its High-throughput Imaging Device — one year in, and the bar just got higher The industry's leading imaging and AI platform for QC microbiology delivers universal plate compatibility, smarter workflow design, and real-time system visibility Reshape today announced significant upgrades to its High-throughput Imaging Device (HTID), the latest evolution of the Reshape Quality Platform. Built for modern QC laboratories, the updated system raises the standard on usability, performance consistency, and operational transparency. The result: teams can scale microbiology testing further, faster, and without sacrificing compliance. Just one year ago, Reshape launched the HTID which brought automated imaging, AI-powered analysis, and end-to-end digital traceability to QC workflows for the first time. It's already transforming operations across food, beverage, and contract testing labs — [ read more about that here ]. Today, we're building on that foundation in a big way. More adaptable. More integrated. More plug-and-play. At the core of these upgrades is a system designed to fit seamlessly into existing lab environments. A new universal in-feed supports all standard 90 mm Petri dishes within ISO 24998:2008, meaning ISO-compliant labs can deploy immediately, with little to no calibration required. We've also rethought how plates move through the workflow. In a typical QC process, plates are prepared and incubated before reaching the reading and da... --- ## [Blog: Automate QC Workflows](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/automate-your-qc-workflows) # Automate your QC workflows Reshape's QC Platform is here to help you scale quality control without scaling headcount. Reduce variability and human error in testing, so your lab can deliver consistent results at scale and keep up with demand. Reshape has always been about scaling your lab’s productivity without scaling your headcount. By combining high-quality imaging with our AI-driven software platform, we transform manual, slow, and error-prone workflows into efficient, data-rich engines. Running a lab comes with no shortage of challenges. From shifting documentation and staff turnover to maintaining consistent throughput, reliability is hard to sustain, and scaling without increasing errors can feel out of reach. But fortunately, there’s Reshape. Quality control has two main pillars: results need to be rapid and reliable. With Reshape, labs spend less time confirming the negative plates and can shift that focus to outliers. With high-throughput automation, up to 400 plates can be sorted in real-time within two hours. The workflow is effortless: stack, turn on, capture, analyze, and output - all in just 14 seconds per plate. Any flagged plates are easy to revisit, keeping the w... --- ## [Blog: AI in Biotech R&D](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/can-we-have-it-all) # Can AI help us to have it all in Biotech? Effective research tests the same four pillars: trust, speed, cost efficiency, and reliability. As demand grows for agricultural solutions, more robust QC testing, and faster R&D, this post explores how we can scale workflows without forcing trade-offs. What do I mean by effective research? I am referring to how we uphold the pillars of trust, speed, cost efficiency and reliability. These pillars are essential, but the emphasis on each one naturally shifts over time. Labs often try to protect these pillars by generating robust standard operating procedures (SOPs), investing in training to maintain good lab practices, or implementing a lab management system (LIMS). These efforts matter, but I want to make the case for automation and AI. Apart from the rise of the world wide web and instant access to information, I do not think we have lived through a more exciting time in research than the age of AI. AI is emerging at a moment when the world faces increasing sustainability demands and climate pressures, yet the market standard still shows that it can take up to (US)300 million dollars and 12 years to bring a new product to market. This is alarming, because we know the world urgently needs better solutions, and it needs them much faster. There appears to be a widening gap between the urgency of global problems and the speed at which we can respond with new technologies. > Although major factors like funding models, pressure to scale t... --- ## [Blog: GFP Explained](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/how-we-made-biology-glow) # How We Made Biology Glow—and why we never looked back From jellyfish to lab benches, green fluorescent protein (GFP) turned an accidental discovery into a revolutionary tool. By making cells, organisms, and even parasites glow, GFP lets scientists watch biology in real time, revealing gene expression, development, and disease like never before. A testament to curiosity-driven science and the power of seeing life in a whole new light. Have you ever wandered onto the beach at dusk and noticed a green shimmer hugging the shoreline, as if someone had taken a neon highlighter to the edge of the sea? That surreal glow comes from algae releasing a kind of bioluminescent magic. The origin story of GFP isn’t far removed. If you were to dive into those glowing waves and keep swimming (and swimming…), eventually you’d smack into a very particular kind of jellyfish. At those depths, you'd find them gently drifting, their bodies pulsing with a soft, otherworldly light. We’re often drawn to anything that glows, but there’s something especially captivating about the smallest lights - perhaps in this case because we, as humans, have learned to engineer them ourselves. In the lab, scientists can transform everything from single cells to whole organisms to glow by using the same green fluorescent proteins first isolated from those same jellyfish. If you're curious about how this glowing phenomenon came to be, and why we ever needed it in the first place, read on 😊 ‍ ‍ [...] --- ## [Blog: Predictive Modelling Intro](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/introduction-to-preservative-predictive-modelling) # Introduction to Preservative Predictive Modelling Predictive modeling has emerged as a powerful tool in food and cosmetic microbiology, transforming the way researchers anticipate and control product spoilage. ## Predicting spoilage Predictive modeling has emerged as a powerful tool in food and cosmetic microbiology, transforming the way researchers anticipate and control product spoilage. Traditionally, shelf-life determinations depended on time-consuming, empirical stability studies, limiting the ability to optimize formulations. These inefficiencies can drive either conservative estimates, causing product waste, or optimistic assumptions which can risk quality and food safety. By systematically analyzing the interplay of a wide range of key factors—including pH, water activity, temperature, humidity, and oxygen levels—models can project how quickly microorganisms might grow and, ultimately, when a product is likely to spoil. These spoilage factors operate in a complex web of interactions. For instance, temperature fluctuations can accelerate microbial activity, but the effect is moderated by other parameters like pH, which may inhibit certain microbial strains. High water activity fosters bacterial and fungal growth, yet low oxygen environments or certain preservatives can significantly slow that growth. Even subtle shifts in packaging integrity—such as minute oxygen ingress—can nudge microbial populations toward a tipping point, turning an otherwise stable product into... --- ## [Blog: Organism Library](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/organism-library-from-raw-plates-to-real-knowledge) # Organism Library: From Raw Plates to Real Knowledge Reshape’s new Organism Library aggregates time-of-appearance data across jobs and conditions, helping scientists compare organism behavior, design assays faster, and turn scattered results into clear, actionable insights. All directly inside Reshape. In biotech research, insights rarely come from a single plate. They come from patterns across plates. Across jobs. Across days. Across organisms. And almost always, they come from context. Reshape has already helped teams automate imaging and generate high-accuracy time-of-appearance data. The next step is making that data useful at scale, so scientists can zoom out, compare conditions, and turn dozens of runs into confident decisions. That’s why we’re introducing our Organism Library : a new way to explore organism insights across multiple jobs and experimental conditions, right inside Reshape. ## The problem: great data, hard to synthesize If you’re designing or refining an assay, you’re asking questions like: When does this organism typically show up? How much is that affected by shifts in temperature or media? What’s “normal” across my previous runs? ‍ ‍ Today, teams often answer these with a mix of exported spreadsheets, manual filtering, and memory. It works… until it doesn’t. Once you’re running multiple assays per organism, comparing different media, and iterating timelines, the “quick spreadsheet check” turns into a fragile, exhausting exercise. And when the synthesi... --- ## [Blog: Plate Designer](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/plate-design-without-the-complexity) # Plate Design Without the Complexity Plate Designer is a user-friendly tool in the Reshape platform for designing consistent, reusable plate maps before you run an assay. Designing experiments often starts with designing plates. And for many teams, that still means spreadsheets, handwritten notes, or last-minute edits right before running an assay. Louis Pasteur wrote, “Chance favours the prepared mind.” While he wasn’t talking about plate maps, the principle holds: in plate-based assays, careful preparation often begins with plate design—and it can make the difference between clean data and a costly rerun. Pre-mapping your plate turns experimentation from “trial-and-error” into a controlled, scalable system. Reducing waste, increasing confidence, and enabling faster analysis. As experiments scale, your assay throughput rises, and the cognitive load rises with it. Keeping track of which well you’ve already pipetted into is hard enough with lab chatter and email notifications pulling your attention. That’s why it’s good lab practice to map treatments and replicates in advance. It helps you execute the assay consistently, reduce preventable mistakes, and protect the integrity of the data. That’s why we’ve built Plate Designer . [...] --- ## [Blog: R&D AI Webinar](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/research-and-development-in-the-age-of-ai) # Webinar: R&D in the age of AI AI is set to transform biotech R&D, but only if we solve one critical challenge: creating large, structured, high-quality datasets. In Reshape’s recent webinar R&D in the Age of AI, we explored what it takes to get there, why it’s so difficult in biology, and how companies can prepare now to capture AI-driven value. ## R&D in the Age of AI: Turning Complex Biology into Actionable Data AI is set to transform biotech R&D, but only if we solve one critical challenge: creating large, structured, high-quality datasets. In our recent webinar R&D in the Age of AI , we explored what it takes to get there, why it’s so difficult in biology, and how companies can prepare now to capture AI-driven value. ‍ ### Why Biology Needs a Data Transformation Unlike structural biology, most biology is messy, unstructured, and full of tacit knowledge. Experiments often rely on human assessment, making data subjective and hard to reproduce. Benchling estimates 40% of lab data sources are “dark”, i.e. disconnected and missing vital metadata, which means much of today’s R&D output is unusable for AI models. ‍ [...] --- ## [Blog: Experiment Designer](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/smarter-experiment-design) # Coming Soon: Smarter Experiment Design Labs plan complex plates in messy tools. Experiment Designer brings clean, editable plate maps, built-in metadata, and full audit trails inside Reshape—so ideas move faster from design to insight. ## Paving the way for fully automated and fully documented experimental workflows In biotech research, great discoveries usually have a deceptively simple thing covered: context. Even with the most accurate analysis tools in the world (and god knows we aren’t there yet!), if you can’t trace how the data came about, it adds little value. That’s why we’re building something new. With a powerful imaging and analysis platform, we want to expand our offering with a structured, scalable way to design experiments right inside Reshape – all to move teams one step closer to fully automated, fully documented experiments, from defining goals to final insights. ## A blind spot in the labs A recurring pain point when talking to scientists is how time-consuming and frustrating it is to ensure proper documentation for experiments. One thing is remembering it for yourself — another is making sure it’s easily interpretable by others. Phew. ‍ This problem isn’t new. Labs have always leaned on notebooks, whiteboards, or makeshift spreadsheets to map out experiments. That might just work fine at a small scale but the moment you start planning 96- or 384-well plate setups with multiple variables, controls, and edge cases, things get messy. Fast. And yes, this m... --- ## [Blog: R&D Labs Run Like 1924](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/theyre-wrong-about-lab-innovation-capabilities) # They’re Wrong About Lab Innovation Capabilities It’s 2025. Despite headline breakthroughs—from lab-grown meat to gene editing—R&D is still far from AI-native; most labs run on archaic methods. It’s 2025. You might expect R&D to be a cutting-edge field that’s highly automated, powered by AI, and shining with futuristic tools. And of course, some recent breakthroughs are remarkable: lab-grown meat and gene editing just to name a few. But whilst some tools are being embraced to help scientists reach new targets, most lab methods are still archaic. ‍ ## Are labs embracing new technology? The reality is that laboratories prefer traditional approaches in most stages of the R&D flow. Many are still operating much the same as they did a century ago, with the primary upgrade being logging results on Excel spreadsheets instead of paper notebooks. In an era of AI-driven insights, this is simply not good enough. Based on the R&D discoveries we have seen in biology labs over the last 100 years, it’s fair to say that this sector is deserving of tech advancements. The capabilities are endless: solving the global food shortage, developing more life-saving drugs, and even simply removing harsh chemicals from foods, as encouraged by the latest US government. One common argument against automating experiments in the field is, “If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it.” But if we applied that same logic elsewhere, we’d still be riding horses instead of driving cars. The fact that something functions ... --- ## [Blog: RAPIDFUNG](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/unlocking-the-future-of-automated-microbiology) # AI, Robotics, and Fungi: Unlocking the Future of Automated Microbiology We’re excited to share that Reshape Biotech is part of RAPIDFUNG, a new 4-year research project funded by Innovation Fund Denmark. RAPIDFUNG brings together DTU and three Danish startups to unlock the potential of filamentous fungi for applications in food, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and more. Filamentous fungi, a group of organisms that grow as long, thread-like structures, are emerging as powerful drivers of innovation in biotechnology. From sustainable agriculture and food production to pharmaceutical development, fungal biotechnology holds enormous potential. Yet despite their importance, most fungi remain largely unexplored. As interest in AI in microbiology, lab automation, and data-driven biology grows, researchers are beginning to rethink how fungal systems are studied and applied at scale. ‍ ‍ ## What Is RAPIDFUNG? RAPIDFUNG is a four-year research collaboration led by DTU and funded by Innovation Fund Denmark. The project brings together biology, robotics, and artificial intelligence to enable automated fungal screening and large-scale analysis of filamentous fungi. At its core, RAPIDFUNG aims to generate detailed growth profiles of 20,000 fungal isolates as structured, comparable data. This represents a major step forward in building a comprehensive fungal isolates database for future research and innovation. [...] --- ## [Blog: $20M Series A](https://reshapebiotech.com/blog/we-have-raised-20m-in-our-series-a) # We Have Raised $20m in our Series A A year after our last funding announcement, I'm excited and proud to share with you that Reshape has secured a $20 million Series A investment, marking one of the largest of its kind in the lab automation space. ## We have raised $20m in our Series A ‍ A year after our last funding announcement, I'm excited and proud to share with you that Reshape has secured a $20 million Series A investment, marking one of the largest of its kind in the lab automation space. This investment, led by Astanor Ventures alongside R7, ACME, Y Combinator, Unity Co-Founder Nicholas Francis, and Per Falholt, is not just a testament to what we've achieved since our inception in Copenhagen in 2018, but a clear signal of the trust and expectations placed upon us by some of the most forward-thinking investors in the biotech space. When I founded Reshape together with Magnus and Daniel, we were driven by a singular vision: to revolutionize the way biological research is conducted by introducing AI and robotics capable of automating visual experiments with precision and speed. Today, our technology is empowering researchers at top-tier institutions like Syngenta and the University of Oxford, saving over 500,000 hours annually that would otherwise be lost to manual processes. This is not just about efficiency; it's about accelerating our collective journey towards groundbreaking scientific discoveries that can help us tackle some of the biggest global issues we face t... ---