Merck Millipore launches pump design contest

Merck Millipore has launched the 'Design Your Pump' contest to celebrate the 40 years of its of the Steritest system, a  closed filtration device for sterility testing. Contest participants will have the chance to create a custom, virtual design of the front panel of a new set of Steritest pumps, which will launch soon. Winning entries will be posted in the design Hall of Fame.

Designs can be created and submitted on the contest website which allows participants to choose different colours, shapes and styles. Elements of the pump panel can be customised including the logo, background colour, flares and buttons.  Visitors to the site can also view all other entries and vote for their favourites via the Explore Gallery.  Designers of the panels with the three highest vote totals will receive a GoPro Hero3 White Edition Camera.

The contest is currently open for submissions and the final entry deadline is June 30, 2014. Visitors can vote until July 15.

As part of the celebration of 40 years of sterility testing, Merck Millipore will be launching three new pumps as part of the Steritest portfolio which includes a full range of filters and needle adaptors, as well as accessories and related hardware.

Additionally, Merck Millipore will donate €14,000 to Seeding Labs, a global non-profit company located in Boston, Massachusetts which provides researchers and scientists in developing countries worldwide with the laboratory equipment they need.