Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Connect Edge To Support Connectivity and Evolution of Digitized Labs

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces the launch of Thermo Scientific™ Connect Edge enhanced hardware for the InstrumentConnect 24/7 laboratory equipment remote monitoring platform. 

Connect Edge delivers advanced capabilities as an Open Protocol Communication Unified Architecture (OPC UA) server for users to send vital data to their cloud or premise-based systems including laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or building management systems (BMS). Connect Edge is efficiency-focused and will also make it possible to monitor 10 or more laboratory devices from a single gateway using Ethernet or Wi-Fi. InstrumentConnect is compatible with 700 Thermo Scientific equipment models and growing.  

To help meet efficiency gains of labs without compromising quality, Connect Edge is the latest enhancement of the InstrumentConnect platform, allowing labs to scale their operations while maintaining a holistic view of performance and quality.  

“This enhancement to our lab monitoring solution integrates laboratory equipment and operational management, allowing lab technicians to make more informed decisions, improve safety, optimize lab resources and ultimately drive increased productivity,” said Federico Dorati, senior director and general manager, Instrument Enterprise Services at Thermo Fisher. “These insights also directly impact laboratory equipment expenditures, flagging when service is needed to help extend the lifecycle of laboratory equipment. By enabling lab directors to take a more proactive and holistic approach to their lab operations, the InstrumentConnect platform continues to adapt to meet the needs of the lab of the future.” 

Key Applications: 

• Monitoring equipment telemetry data to empower proactive equipment management 
• Receiving system-based sensor and event data to enhance sample protection 
• Viewing data in the Cloud or integrating with on-premise systems using OPC-UA protocol 

Features/Benefits: 

Enhanced Connectivity: Connect Edge can enable connectivity for 10 or more devices, further reducing overhead expenses and the amount of hardware to manage and keep track of. 

Advanced Capabilities: Connect Edge delivers an OPC UA server for users to send vital data to their cloud or on premise systems, including laboratory information management systems (LIMS) or building management systems (BMS).  

InstrumentConnect integration: The platform is compatible with more than 700 Thermo Scientific laboratory equipment models.