The Thermo Scientific Cytomat 2 C-LiN Series Automated Incubator is designed to provide research scientists and cell culture biologists in the pharmaceutical industry with an automation-ready, mid-capacity cell culture solution. The new automated incubator system is designed to deliver cell growth and environmental control across a range of microplate applications, including cell-based screening, immuno-capture assays, microbiology and enzyme testing.

The Cytomat 2 C-LiN Series Automated Incubator provides controlled humidity through the optional Hydra Smart ultrasonic vaporizer and external water tank, which removes the need to open the system to maintain water stocks, protecting cells from fluctuating environmental conditions. This includes a quick plate shuttle system design with a mean access time of 12 seconds.

According to the company, the incubator also reduces the risk of contamination through an optional solid copper chamber, as well as a built-in ContraCon automatic decontamination routine, which employs a combination of heat and high humidity.

“With the increasing number of biotherapeutics in development and their ever-growing complexity, scientists need cell culture solutions they can trust to deliver dependable cellular growth within a controlled and contamination-free environment,” said Hansjoerg Haas, senior director and general manager, laboratory automation, Thermo Fisher Scientific. “The launch of the Cytomat 2 C-LiN Series Automated Incubator brings the latest automation-ready incubation technology to mid-capacity microplate applications, enabling scientists to more easily sustain valuable and vital cell lines for the synthesis and development of future therapeutics.”