SPOTLIGHT FEATURE Sample Preparation & Processing
Sustainable centrifuges with eco-friendly cooling
Thermo Fisher Scientifi c has launched the Thermo Scientifi c™ 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 Scientifi c™ 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-effi cient than earlier models, designed for long-term reliability, and manufactured at Thermo Fisher’s certifi ed 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 Scientifi c™ 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 workfl ows. Advanced safety features, ergonomic designs, and fl exible confi gurations make these centrifuges suitable for medical research, biopharma, diagnostics, cell and gene therapy, and quality control laboratories.
Noreen Hong, Vice President and General Manager of Growth, Protection, and Separation at Thermo Fisher Scientifi c, said, “At Thermo Fisher, sustainability is embedded in every part of the product journey.
Centrifuges
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™ fl oor-model centrifuges, which were the fi rst 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 fl exible, effi cient, and sustainable centrifugation solutions across a wide range of applications, from molecular biology to clinical diagnostics.
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Automated plate seal remover streamlines laboratory workfl ows
Removing seals from microplates may sound simple, but in high-throughput labs it’s one of those repetitive jobs that quietly eats away at time and patience. The Automated Plate Seal Remover from Azenta Life Sciences turns that task into a quick, push-button process - peeling away seals cleanly, without damaging plates or compromising samples.
In laboratories handling hundreds of plates a day, manual unsealing can easily become a bottleneck, even in facilities equipped with automated liquid handlers and robotic storage systems. This compact, hands-free device streamlines sample access, helping protect sample integrity by reducing bench exposure and the risk of cross-contamination.
Rather than relying on complex mechanical parts, the system uses a patented de- sealing tape that adheres to and gently lifts seals away in one smooth motion. Each plate is held fi rmly in place as it passes beneath a fresh section of tape, ensuring consistent, reliable results - even with diffi cult-to-remove seals.
Sample Handling & Automation
Fast and gentle detachment of delicate adherent cells
Amsbio’s Detachin™ Cell Detachment Solution offers a superior alternative to traditional Trypsin/EDTA, providing fast, gentle detachment of a wide range of adherent cells from in vitro growth vessels.
Capable of processing up to 200 plates per hour, the Automated Plate Seal Remover boosts throughput and frees up valuable researcher time. It can operate as a standalone unit or integrate seamlessly into robotic workfl ows for true walk-away performance, delivering smoother, cleaner and more effi cient lab operations.
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Proven in multiple recent studies, Detachin™ maintains phenotypic accuracy and downstream assay reproducibility across primary immune cells, patient-derived cancer models,
engineered mammalian lines, and high-throughput screening systems.
The proprietary formulation combines protease and collagenase activity in an isotonic phosphate buffer with EDTA, supporting the safe detachment of even the most delicate cells.
Cell Culture & Handling
Detachin™ has been successfully tested on numerous cell types, including stem cells, fi broblasts, hepatocytes, neuronal cells, immune cells, vascular endothelial cells, and a variety of immortalised lines such as HEK293, HeLa, CHO, NIH-3T3, and Vero.
Stable at 4°C for up to two months, Detachin™ maximises cell viability and leaves no mammalian or bacterial byproducts, eliminating the need for washing.
Available in multiple sizes and formats, it offers an economical, reliable solution for labs handling routine or demanding cell detachment workfl ows.
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