A key technology in any lab which is inoculating a large amount of substrate regularly is switching from flame-sterilising tools to using a contactless induction steriliser.

Most people start by simply sterilising key tools such as scalpel blades or needles by using alcohol-or-butane-based flames. However, these methods leave a lot to be desired, as they damage the tools, preventing reuse.

By switching to an electric induction-sterilising tool, we can hopefully reduce the overhead cost of our fungiculture operations while simultaneously reducing our rate of contamination.

We are developing our own casing design for a simple induction steriliser.