Biosurface Technologies Corporation

Biosurface Technologies Corporation BioSurface Technologies designs and manufactures biofilm reactors and microscopy flow cells for laboratory use.

BioSurface Technologies Corporation (BST) was founded in 1994 to provide biofilm reactor systems for evaluations and monitoring of biofilm processes. BST is the sole licensed manufacturer of the Center for Biofilm Engineering Biofilm Annular Reactor, Drip Flow Biofilm Reactor, Rotating Disk Biofilm Reactor, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s CDC Biofilm Reactor®. BST is located in

Bozeman, Montana, USA, near the Montana State University campus. BST has facilities for product assembly and manufacturing in our Bozeman facility. BioSurface Technologies’ strives to be the world-wide leader in providing innovative products for biofilm investigations.

Big news for industrial biofilm research. A new paper from researchers at Montana State University 's has just publish...
06/11/2026

Big news for industrial biofilm research. A new paper from researchers at Montana State University 's has just published the first validated standard operating procedure for the Industrial Surfaces Biofilm Reactor, the BST reactor designed specifically for surfaces that get periodically wetted rather than continuously submerged.

The study confirmed excellent repeatability and reproducibility for P. aeruginosa biofilms and ran proof-of-concept experiments with two multidomain biofilm systems, including a Legionella cooling tower model and a yeast-bacterial coculture stable over a full month.

Read the paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioflm.2026.100372

Learn more about the ISBR: https://biofilms.biz/products/biofilm-reactors/industrial-surfaces-biofilm-reactor/

We recently completed our first cleanup as part of the Montana Department of Transportation Adopt-a-Highway program on ...
05/18/2026

We recently completed our first cleanup as part of the Montana Department of Transportation Adopt-a-Highway program on a 2-mile stretch of Springhill Road here in and the crew did not come back empty-handed.

At BioSurface Technologies, we believe taking care of the environment goes beyond the lab. Alongside our ongoing efforts to offset our carbon footprint and reduce, reuse, and recycle at our facility, getting outside and cleaning up our corner of the Gallatin Valley felt like the right next step.

Thanks to everyone who came out. We'll see you out there this fall!

We just wrapped a joint webinar with on a faster, more material-realistic approach to biofilm susceptibility testing, a...
04/27/2026

We just wrapped a joint webinar with on a faster, more material-realistic approach to biofilm susceptibility testing, and the recording is now live.

The MicroWell™ Biofilm Plate Assay from BioSurface Technologies grows biofilm on coupons made from titanium, stainless steel, silicone, glass, and other materials. After growth, coupons drop directly into Symcel's calScreener™ for metabolic heat measurement on intact biofilm. Results in about 1 to 2 hours. Zero agar plates. Zero dilution series.

Watch the recording and read the full write-up:
https://biofilms.biz/analysis-of-surface-attached-biofilm-webinar-recap/

New Collaboration Announcement and Symcel are collaborating to advance the study of surface-attached biofilms by integr...
03/16/2026

New Collaboration Announcement

and Symcel are collaborating to advance the study of surface-attached biofilms by integrating the MicroWell™ Biofilm Plate Assay with the calScreener® biocalorimetry platform.

This combined workflow allows researchers to grow biofilms reproducibly on standardized coupons and monitor their metabolic activity in real time using label-free biocalorimetry, without disrupting the biofilm structure.

Researchers can transfer intact biofilm-bearing coupons from the MicroWell system directly into calScreener measurement inserts, enabling continuous, non-destructive monitoring of microbial metabolism on the tested surface. Up to 32 samples can be analyzed in a single measurement cycle, supporting high-throughput comparison of materials, antimicrobial treatments, and experimental conditions.

This collaboration opens new possibilities for more relevant, standardized, and high-throughput biofilm analysis across applications including medical devices, food production, and industrial processing.

📢 Read the full announcement here: https://biofilms.biz/symcel-and-biosurface-technologies-collaboration/

🧫 You asked for it, and we finally delivered.One of the most common requests we hear from customers is for pump options ...
03/09/2026

🧫 You asked for it, and we finally delivered.

One of the most common requests we hear from customers is for pump options that integrate easily with our reactors and flow cells. We’re happy to announce that variable speed peristaltic pump kits are now available in our shop.

These pumps have been hand-picked to work seamlessly with all BioSurface Technologies systems and provide a simple way to drive flow in your experiments.

Key features:
• Compatible with all BioSurface Technologies reactors and flow cells
• 8-channel pump head with 10 rollers for smooth, consistent flow
• Includes 25 ft silicone tubing and adapter fittings
• Available in 120 V (US) and 230 V (international) versions

If you’ve been looking for a straightforward pump setup to pair with your BST systems, they’re now available directly through us.

🧫 Research Highlight: Biofilms, Cleaning, and Regrowth in Food ProcessingA group of recent studies examined how Pseudomo...
02/04/2026

🧫 Research Highlight: Biofilms, Cleaning, and Regrowth in Food Processing

A group of recent studies examined how Pseudomonas and Listeria biofilms form, persist, and regrow on stainless steel surfaces, especially at the air–liquid interface and under realistic flow conditions.

Using the CDC Biofilm Reactor®, researchers at Massey University - Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa showed that even when cleaning removes viable cells, residual EPS can remain, leading to faster regrowth unless cleaning strategies are optimized.

This research provides valuable insight for improving clean-in-place (CIP) practices and food safety outcomes.

Air-liquid interface biofilm formation & EPS removal🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2025.118215 Sequential treatment with sodium hydroxide + commercial enzyme cleaners 🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodcont.2025.111858 Shear stress adaptation of Listeria monocytogenes in mono & dual-species biofilms 🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2025.117190 Evaluation of single and multispecies biofilm in static vs continuous systems 🔗 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2024.111030

🧫 Research Spotlight: Detecting and Disinfecting Biofilms Without SwabbingA new study from the .S. Department of Agricul...
01/26/2026

🧫 Research Spotlight: Detecting and Disinfecting Biofilms Without Swabbing

A new study from the .S. Department of Agriculture and of North Dakota shows how multispectral fluorescence imaging can detect biofilms directly on surfaces, and how UVC light can effectively disinfect them.

Researchers grew single and dual-species biofilms on stainless steel and PVC using our Industrial Surfaces Biofilm Reactor (ISBR 600) before testing this real-time detection and sanitization approach.

With nearly 90% detection accuracy and significant biofilm reduction after UVC exposure, this work points toward faster, more efficient biofilm control in food processing, public health, and industrial settings.

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🧫 Research Spotlight: Realistic Flow Matters for Biofilm StudiesA new open-access study in Microbiology explored how d...
01/20/2026

🧫 Research Spotlight: Realistic Flow Matters for Biofilm Studies

A new open-access study in Microbiology explored how different bacterial strains form very different biofilms, even when grown on the same surface.

Using our Drip Flow Biofilm Reactor (DFR 110), the researchers observed major differences in biofilm density, structure, and surface coverage, reinforcing the importance of low-shear, flow-based models for understanding real-world biofilm behavior.

📄 Read the full study: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1745936/full

U.S. Department of Agriculture

🧫 Research Spotlight: ABS Surfaces & NTM BiofilmsA recent review article discusses how nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM)...
01/08/2026

🧫 Research Spotlight: ABS Surfaces & NTM Biofilms

A recent review article discusses how nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) form biofilms on hard surface materials found in plumbing and water systems.

One highlighted study used ABS disk coupons (BioSurface Technologies PN: RD128-ABS) and the CDC Biofilm Reactor® to simulate shower-like flow and stagnation. The results showed robust biofilm formation and raised important questions about chemical control strategies like silver.

This research reinforces the importance of testing realistic materials under realistic conditions when developing strategies to manage NTM in the built environment.

🔗 Read more:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1040841X.2025.2610213

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