Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches First More Sustainable Large-Capacity and Superspeed Centrifuges With Next-Generation Natural Refrigerant Cooling System

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., introduced today new lines of floor-model centrifuges to provide more sustainable solutions without compromising performance and sample security. The Thermo Scientific™ Cryofuge™, Thermo Scientific™ BIOS and Thermo Scientific™ LYNX centrifuges are the first floor-model centrifuges that feature natural refrigerant cooling systems compliant with European Union (E.U.) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) F-gas regulations. Regulatory bodies in the E.U. and U.S. are implementing regulations to discontinue fluorinated gases as refrigerants, and centrifuge manufacturers must comply to the new prohibition timelines. 

 

The Cryofuge, BIOS and LYNX centrifuges feature new Thermo Scientific™ GreenCool Technology, a next-generation natural refrigerant cooling system with a Global Warming Potential of 1, which is 1,397 times less impactful to the environment compared to previous technologies. They are also manufactured at Thermo Fisher’s site in Osterode am Harz, Germany, a certified zero-waste facility powered by 100% renewable energy. 

In addition to the improvements in sustainability, the new lines of centrifuges weigh less and generate less noise, enhancing the laboratory environment. The features and technologies remain market-leading for floor-model centrifuges. Focused on performance, protection of user and samples, intuitive operation, and excellent reliability, they deliver precise and efficient results in areas like blood banking, bioprocessing and a broad range of research applications.

“Sustainability is a top priority as we support our customers on their own journeys to embracing greener sciences,” said Thomas Doerdelmann, vice president and general manager of growth, protection and separation at Thermo Fisher Scientific. “As the leader in superspeed and large-capacity centrifuges, we are proud to offer the first centrifuges with sustainability at the heart of design, manufacturing and operation that build upon the same market-leading quality and reliability our customers have come to trust.” 

Supporting blood banking and processing 

The Thermo Scientific Cryofuge 8 and 16 Blood Banking Centrifuges offer strong sample security and performance to blood processing centers in a more sustainable design. Through user-friendly features like enhanced ergonomics and easy setup of traceable runs, they help ensure compliance with global standards for efficient blood processing. In addition to the innovative cooling system, they provide a 14% reduction in energy consumption compared to previous models. 

Enabling high-throughput bioprocessing 

Thermo Scientific BIOS A and 16 Centrifuges deliver power and enhanced sustainability to bioprocessing facilities and labs performing high-throughput applications. They help simplify working with large sample volumes and offer up to 15% lower energy consumption than the previous models. 

Powering complex and evolving research 

Thermo Scientific LYNX 4000 and 6000 Superspeed Centrifuges are designed for reliability, consistent results and maximum uptime in various research and bioprocessing laboratories. Through GreenCool technology, they maintain stable deep cooling temperatures, helping ensure the integrity of temperature-sensitive samples. They can also achieve greater speeds at 4°C to enhance performance for more efficient separations. Well-suited for shared laboratory settings, the LYNX centrifuges can support multiple users and high-throughput sample processing, offering up to 13% less energy consumption.