MILFORD, Mass., (August 26, 2008) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, has introduced the Thermo Scientific HERAcell i Series of cell culture CO2 incubators. Combining the intuitive iCAN™ touch-screen user interface for simplified operation with the proven ContraCon™ contamination control technology, the HERAcell i Series provides researchers with a reliable, easy-to-use system for their valuable cell cultures. The exclusive ContraCon system uses a highly effective moist heat process to completely decontaminate the chamber overnight, without the need to remove components. Additionally, the HERAcell i Series is available with either non-corrosive electropolished stainless steel interiors, or with 100% pure copper antimicrobial surfaces to minimize contamination.
Operational prompts, performance feedback and graphical displays are provided by the unique iCAN door mounted touch-screen control, providing the information necessary to achieve optimal culture conditions while minimizing the risk of user error. Superior parameter recovery times are achieved via an efficient mechanical convection system and quality in-chamber sensors allow sample humidity recovery to be obtained five times faster than ordinary chambers. This short recovery time assures optimal growth conditions and protection against sample desiccation.
Available with a 150 or 240 liter capacity chamber, the HERAcell i Series also provides a range of options and accessories, including a choice of either thermal conductivity or patented dual beam IR CO2 sensors, and innovative segmented inner doors which enable selective access. Additionally, the user can choose to incorporate precise oxygen control capabilities for hypoxic or hyperoxic conditions. These features allow researchers to configure the HERAcell i Series to meet their specific laboratory needs.
Thermo Scientific HERAcell i Series CO2 incubators allow users to culture their important samples with confidence, by providing an optimized environment in which cultures are secured, protected, and can thrive. For further information please see www.thermo.com/incubators.
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About Thermo Fisher Scientific Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.
