We use cookies to understand how you use our site and to improve your experience. This includes personalizing content and advertising. To learn more, click here. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies. Cookie Policy.

Features Partner Sites Information LinkXpress hp
Sign In
Advertise with Us
INTEGRA BIOSCIENCES AG

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Thermo Fisher Scientific provides analytical instruments, lab equipment, specialty diagnostics, reagents and integrat... read more Featured Products: More products

Download Mobile App




Environmentally Friendly Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer Requires Less Energy While Generating Less Noise

By LabMedica International staff writers
Posted on 22 Apr 2015
A new line of ultra-low temperature freezers was designed for both increased cryopreservation capability and improved performance in the laboratory environment.

The Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. More...
(Milford, MA, USA) TSX ultra-low temperature freezer features unique V-Drive technology. This hyper-cooling technology supersedes that of conventional ultra-low temperature freezers that continually cycle on and off, resulting in poor temperature recovery following door openings. V-Drive operates at a low speed to reduce energy consumption while maintaining a uniform temperature. When dealing with frequent door openings or when samples are added to the freezer, the control system detects the activity and increases the drive speed to bring temperatures rapidly back to the set point.

The TSX freezer operates with natural refrigerants with higher cooling efficiency that causes less environmental impact than classical refrigerants. This higher cooling efficiency requires up to 50% less energy than conventional refrigerant ultra-low freezers. V-Drive helps limit sound output as well, resulting in an instrument that is up to 20 times quieter, than conventional freezers.

The TSX freezer, which boasts water-blown foam insulation, includes a 600-box sample capacity storage area, an intuitive touch screen interface for access to vital freezer information, an on-board computer, and a USB port for data storage and exchange.

“Energy efficiency is a feature most lab managers and sustainability officers look for when making purchasing decisions, but energy savings can come at the expense of sample integrity,” said Chris Champlin, vice president and general manager of controlled temperature technologies at Thermo Fisher Scientific. “The new Thermo Scientific TSX ultra-low temperature freezer delivers unparalleled efficiency, noise reduction, and sample protection. Now, labs can not only reap the benefits of significant energy savings, but also feel confident that their samples are in an environment designed for their protection.”

Related Links:

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.




Platinum Member
Automated Coagulation Analyzer
Hemolumi H6
Gold Member
Quantitative POC Immunoassay Analyzer
EASY READER+
HPV Test
Allplex HPV28 Detection
Hematology Consumables
Bioblood Devices
Read the full article by registering today, it's FREE! It's Free!
Register now for FREE to LabMedica.com and get access to news and events that shape the world of Clinical Laboratory Medicine.
  • Free digital version edition of LabMedica International sent by email on regular basis
  • Free print version of LabMedica International magazine (available only outside USA and Canada).
  • Free and unlimited access to back issues of LabMedica International in digital format
  • Free LabMedica International Newsletter sent every week containing the latest news
  • Free breaking news sent via email
  • Free access to Events Calendar
  • Free access to LinkXpress new product services
  • REGISTRATION IS FREE AND EASY!
Click here to Register








Channels

Clinical Chemistry

view channel
Image: (a) CTC separation using contraction-expansion inertial microfluidics. (b) CTC detection using the YOLOv8 deep learning model. (Image Credit: Junyi Ouyang, Haiqin Li)

Label-Free Platform Combines Microfluidics and AI for Circulating Tumor Cell Analysis

Liquid biopsy relies on detecting rare tumor-derived material in blood, but circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are especially difficult to capture because they are vastly outnumbered by normal blood cells.... Read more

Molecular Diagnostics

view channel
Image: Congenital cytomegalovirus can go unnoticed at birth despite later risks to hearing and development (Image Credit: 123RF)

Pooled Saliva PCR Screening Identifies Congenital CMV Missed by Targeted Testing

Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) can be present in newborns who appear healthy and pass routine hearing screening. The infection is one of the most common maternal-to-fetal infections during pregnancy... Read more

Microbiology

view channel
Image Credit: 123RF

FDA-Cleared Multiplex PCR Test Detects 13 Respiratory Pathogens in a Single Sample

Respiratory tract infections can be difficult to distinguish at presentation because many cause overlapping, nonspecific symptoms and are initially grouped as influenza-like illnesses. Causes span a range... Read more

Technology

view channel
Image: The laser-based photoacoustic spectroscopy setup consists of a Mid-IR laser equipped with three QCL modules covering wavelengths from 5.6 μm to 12.9 μm, two silver coated mirrors (SCM), a dichroic mirror (DM) with a transmittance of 90%, a thermal power sensor head (PM) to monitor the output laser power, a mechanical chopper (MC) for frequency modulation and a CEPAS-detector with a self-designed swab holder (SH). (Credit: Graunke, T., Scholz, T., Pieniak, M. et al. Scientific Reports (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-68298-9)

Laser-Based Swab Analysis Shows Promise for Detecting Disease-Linked Odor Patterns

Disease-related changes in volatile organic compounds can alter body odor, producing measurable patterns in exhaled breath and bodily fluids. Current analytical methods can be complex, time-consuming,... Read more

Industry

view channel
Image

Collaboration Combines AI Cognitive Assessment and RNA Blood Testing for Earlier Alzheimer’s Detection

Alzheimer’s disease is often identified only after substantial neurodegeneration, partly because current diagnostic pathways are fragmented and difficult to scale. As treatment shifts toward earlier intervention,... Read more
Copyright © 2000-2026 Globetech Media. All rights reserved.