Designed to provide tighter temperature control and faster recovery times.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the TSX Universal Series ULT Freezers, a new line of high performance, Ultra-low Temperature (ULT) freezers, with enhancements to performance, user experience and energy efficiency to streamline processes and enhance overall manageability.
The TSX Universal Series is designed to adapt to diverse workflows, from high-use academic labs to longer-term storage facilities thanks to the Universal V-Drive technology, which offers tighter control, faster recovery times, universal voltage, and an expanded setpoint range. The TSX Universal Series ULT freezers are sustainably designed, and ENERGY STAR certified, with up to 32% more energy efficiency savings than the previous generation. They are produced in a Zero-Waste to Landfill certified facility and designed with sustainability in mind. Easy-to-use information about the products’ environmental impact is available through the ACT label program, run by the non-profit organization My Green Lab.
The TSX Series ULT platform offers medical device units to store and preserve blood and blood products at freezing temperatures between -40°C to -86°C for users operating in GMP or qualified environments. By obtaining ISO Class 5.5 cleanroom designation for TSX Universal Series ULT freezers, cell and gene therapy, customers can have confidence in the cleanliness and control of their storage environments. In addition, the units feature simplified software updates, built-in accessory power, and rapid entry times.
“With the advancement of new therapeutic technologies and tighter regulatory focus on the pharmaceutical cold chain, there’s a clear need for enhanced and manageable cold storage solutions across a variety of settings,” said Carlos Sevilla, vice president and general manager, Controlled Temperature Technologies at Thermo Fisher Scientific. “Following extensive research and development, we’re proud to launch the next generation TSX Universal Series of ULTs, enabling high-use academic labs, GMP labs and long-term storage facilities to use the same unit throughout diverse workflows while supporting their own sustainability goals.”
