Laboratory Products 41 Smart, sustainable thermostats for precision temperature control


Lauda Dr. R. Wobser GmbH & Co. KG, global leader in precise temperature control, has unveiled its new Universa product line - an advanced range of bath and circulation thermostats designed for maximum flexibility, performance, connectivity, and sustainability in laboratory and industrial applications.


The Universa line includes three performance tiers - ECO, PRO, and MAX - with a modular design that allows users to combine different baths, control heads, and cooling units to suit their specific needs. Accessories are interchangeable across all models, and bore markings enable custom expansion.


Covering a broad temperature range from -90°C to +300°C, Universa systems offer stability to ±0.01 K, heating up to 3.6 kW, and cooling up to 1.6 kW.


Designed for both internal and external applications, they enable fast heating/cooling for improved productivity, reproducibility, and process control across research, pharma, and industrial labs.


“Universa continues the legacy of our original universal thermostat from 1949, while pushing forward with the latest in digital and sustainable engineering,” said Managing Director Dr. Gunther Wobser.


Connectivity is central to the new range. All models feature USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi, allowing seamless integration into modern digital labs. The Lauda Command app supports wireless control and monitoring, while optional interface modules - including OPC UA and EtherCAT - enable full IoT integration. Remote diagnostics and data logging are supported via LAUDA.LIVE Services, with AI-assisted optimisation on the horizon.


Sustainability is another core focus. All Universa thermostats use natural refrigerants, each with a charge under 100 grams. Patented, inverter-controlled compressors minimise energy use during partial load operation and ensure quiet, efficient performance - even in entry-level models. A unique ventilation design protects electronics from oil vapours and condensation.


Backed by a 5-year premium warranty, Universa devices are CE- and NRTL-certified and available in international power variants - ready for global deployment.


“With Universa, we’re setting new standards in performance, flexibility, and environmental responsibility,” said Enrico Bossart, Head of Product Management. “It’s a complete solution for the temperature control demands of today and tomorrow.”


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A new independent report by SuperMicrobiologistes has revealed strong user support for automated serial dilution, with microbiologists citing major ergonomic and operational advantages after switching to the Inlabtec Serial Diluter UC system.


Developed to overcome the strain and inefficiencies of manual serial dilution, the Inlabtec system was appraised by technicians and lab managers from both high-throughput contract laboratories (processing up to 800,000 dilutions per year) and lower-volume internal labs. Across the board, users reported that automation reduced hand and shoulder fatigue, improved reproducibility, and significantly cut training times - especially important in high-turnover environments.


Importantly, every lab interviewed said they would not return to traditional glass tube methods, noting that the shift wasn’t just about comfort, but smarter, more sustainable lab operations.


The Inlabtec system replaces glass tubes with ultra-light 250 mg plastic bags, reducing water and energy consumption, eliminating the need for cleaning and sterilisation, and generating less biohazardous plastic waste. Running 300 bags consumes about the same energy as a


single dishwasher cycle - making the system a cost-effective and environmentally conscious alternative.


SuperMicrobiologistes concluded: “Whether managing a high-throughput lab or a small internal team, the Inlabtec Serial Diluter delivers measurable benefits - from improved staff well-being to lower waste and higher lab efficiency.” Read the full report: ilmt.co/PL/o8Db More information online: ilmt.co/PL/Mwk0


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Environmental sample extraction: Overcome limitations of EPA method 3546


Many laboratories using EPA method 3546 for the solvent extraction of environmental samples are aware of the bottleneck of sample throughput plus sample weight limitations.


Traditional extraction of contaminants such as PCBs, semivolatile organic compounds, and PAHs use lengthy methods that also require large volumes of solvents. A recent development - microwave assisted extraction (MAE) overcomes these limitations, resulting in rapid sample preparation with reduced amounts of solvents while working at higher temperatures and pressures.


The Milestone Ethos X microwave extraction system from Analytix can extract organic target compounds from soils in full compliance with EPA 3546 (100-115°C and 50-150 psi). The system is capable of processing up to 24 samples and 30 g of sample per vessel simultaneously thereby improving the limit of quantitation (LOQ) for analysis. This results in the capacity to extract over 200 samples in an 8-hour workday and the potential problems of contamination, memory effects, and cleaning are eliminated due to the use of disposable glass vials.


The handling is very easy, the sample is weighed directly into the vial, hexane/acetone or dichloromethane/acetone (1:1) is added, and the vessel is loaded into the 24 place FastEX that has contactless temperature control in all positions. After 10–20 min of microwave heating, the sample is ready to be filtered and analysed by GC or GCMS.


The use of disposable glass vials coupled with speed of extraction and reduced solvent consumption makes the Ethos X a unique and innovative solution for the extraction of contaminants from soils, providing unmatched ease of use and low running costs.


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