SPOTLIGHT FEATURE Sample Preparation & Processing
Sustainable centrifuges with eco-friendly cooling
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Thermo Scientific™ X and S Series general- purpose centrifuges, combining versatility, performance, and sustainability to meet the needs of modern laboratories. These centrifuges feature a next-generation natural refrigerant cooling system that complies with European Union and US Environmental Protection Agency F-gas regulations. At the core of the new models is Thermo Scientific™ GreenCool™ Technology, which uses hydrocarbon cooling (R290) with a Global Warming Potential of just 3, a substantial reduction compared with previous systems that had a GWP of 1,430. The units are more energy-efficient than earlier models, designed for long-term reliability, and manufactured at Thermo Fisher’s certified zero-waste facility in Osterode am Harz, Germany, powered entirely by renewable electricity.
These centrifuges have a 4-litre capacity and provide exceptional rotor performance. They can be equipped with Thermo Scientific™ Fiberlite™ Carbon Fiber Rotors, which weigh up to 60% less than aluminium alternatives. This allows faster acceleration and deceleration, reduces energy consumption per run, and supports a broad range of laboratory workflows. Advanced safety features, ergonomic designs, and flexible configurations make these centrifuges suitable for medical research, biopharma, diagnostics, cell and gene therapy, and quality control laboratories.
Centrifuges
Networked 2D-coded tube
Azenta Life Sciences has introduced Mirage Connect and Cube Connect, a new generation of camera-based 2D-coded tube readers designed to support networked laboratories and cryogenic sample workflows.
Noreen Hong, Vice President and General Manager of Growth, Protection, and Separation at Thermo Fisher Scientific, said, “At Thermo Fisher, sustainability is embedded in every part of the product journey. The X and S Series enable our customers to carry out critical work while reducing environmental impact. We continue to lead in centrifugation by offering high-quality solutions that combine performance, safety, and sustainability.”
In March 2025, Thermo Fisher introduced the Cryofuge™, BIOS, and LYNX™ floor- model centrifuges, which were the first to incorporate the next-generation natural refrigerant cooling system and now replace the previous Sorvall models. The X and S Series are compatible with multiple rotor options, feature fast, ergonomic rotor exchange and biocontainment lids, and offer intuitive touchscreen or LCD interfaces, providing laboratories with flexible, efficient, and sustainable centrifugation solutions across a wide range of applications, from molecular biology to clinical diagnostics.
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Developed within the Ziath portfolio, the two systems are built for laboratories handling frozen samples and operating increasingly automated, connected environments. Both readers feature passive cryoprotection to help reduce condensation when reading frozen tubes, limiting sample exposure to ambient conditions and supporting sample integrity during high-throughput processing.
The Mirage Connect reader has been engineered with a compact, low-profile design that makes it well suited for robotic platforms and space-constrained workstations. It is the first camera-based tube reader to offer fully integrated networking via an RJ45 connection, eliminating the need for a separate DC power supply. An upgraded 16-megapixel camera, integrated Cyclops barcode activation and support for HTTP(S) REST APIs enable straightforward integration into automated workflows and laboratory informatics systems. Standard acoustic templates and mobile app control further simplify day-to-day operation.
Cube Connect is designed for laboratories working with larger-format racks, including 14×14, 81-position and 100-position cryo boxes. The reader features a more compact footprint than previous models, housed in a durable metal enclosure, and incorporates two 12-megapixel cameras for reliable rack reading.
Precision rotary evaporators for demanding workflows
The Strike Series Rotary Evaporators from Wiggens deliver high performance and ergonomic design, making them ideal for separation, concentration, and purification tasks in laboratories and pilot plants alike.
Designed to scale with your workflow, the series supports evaporation flasks of up to 100 L and includes models ranging from standard laboratory units to explosion- proof (ATEX-certified) versions. Continuous distillation options are also available, ensuring solutions for virtually any separation need.
The latest lab-scale Strike 185 combines modern design with advanced technology.
Its large, intuitive touchscreen allows users to monitor all functions at a glance, with parameters adjustable via touch, a rotary knob, or both simultaneously for rapid fine-tuning. Rotation speeds range from 20 to 300 rpm, with heating temperatures of up to 185°C, while an independent safety circuit prevents the bath from overheating.
Real-time monitoring of steam and cooling water temperatures is possible when sensors are connected, and the heating bath tank can be adjusted horizontally by up to 90 mm to accommodate different flask sizes. A variety of evaporating and collection flasks
Automated software for unattended flow chemistry
The capabilities of Vapourtec’s E-Series flow chemistry system can now be extended with new reaction automation software, enabling fully unattended experiments and laying the groundwork for automated reaction optimisation.
Developed with direct customer input, the software features a touchscreen interface, schematic editor for experimental setup, and advanced data logging with real-time graphing.
Users can run single or multiple reaction conditions simultaneously, while external equipment - including additional pumps, reactors, recirculators, and inline analytics - can be integrated seamlessly.
The platform also supports OPC UA, the industry standard for automation, opening the door for machine learning applications and advanced process control. Performance
can be further enhanced by adding additional pump channels via optional licenses.
Duncan Guthrie, Managing Director of Vapourtec, said: “The software’s intuitive touchscreen allows users to zoom and visualise data in real time, while flexible graphing options make it easy to monitor and compare experimental outcomes instantly.”
is available to suit different volumes, making the system highly adaptable. Integrated temperature and vacuum controllers, along with a timer, support automated distillation programs that save time while maintaining precise control.
With the Strike Series, users benefit from efficient, precise, and safe evaporation, whether in research laboratories or pilot plant operations, making it a versatile solution for modern separation workflows.
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Flow Chemistry
Since its launch in 2013, the E-Series has been installed in over 350 labs worldwide and features in more than 270 peer-reviewed publications, including a recent deployment at Imperial College London.
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Sample Tracking readers streamline cryogenic workflows
Flexible connectivity via USB-C or RJ45 removes the need for dedicated power adapters, while passive cryoprotection supports efficient reading of frozen samples in both standalone and networked lab environments.
Both readers operate using DataPaq™ DP5 V2.0 software, which simplifies setup and supports a broad range of rack formats, including 24-, 48-, 96- and high-density configurations. REST API compatibility and mobile app connectivity enable integration with automated systems and custom laboratory software platforms.
To mark the launch, Azenta Life Sciences is also offering a limited-time trade-up programme, providing preferred pricing for laboratories upgrading from older tube reader models as they transition towards more connected, cryo-capable workflows.
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