ASTEC Bio

ASTEC Bio, headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, has been a trusted supplier of state-of-the-art medical laboratory equipment for over 45 years. They specialize in incubators and equipment for the Assisted Reproductive Industry, designed and manufactured in their ISO 13485 certified facility. Known for the precision of their engineering and the reliability of their products, ASTEC strives to provide equipment that ensures safe and stable environments for culture development. ASTEC Bio supports the scientific community globally with subsidiaries in Seoul, South Korea, Shanghai, China, and Boston, USA, and a robust distribution network offering exceptional customer service.

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    ASTEC 6-month Filter

    $38.99 – $1,174.99
    It is crucial for successful IVF laboratories to maintain quality and control. The 6-month filter by ASTEC is an inline gas filter that utilizes a unique micro-carbon technology with a large, activated carbon surface area. This technology ensures uniform gas flow and high purification. Filters are placed between CO2 gas sources and incubators to purify incoming CO2, N2, and premixed gas against chemically active compounds (CACs), volatile organize compounds (VOCs), microorganisms, and other harmful compounds and particles. Accessories include magnetic mount that allow filters to be securely fastened to equipment and filter connectors for 8mm tubing.

    Multipack (case of 4 individually packed filters)

    • Each filter is produced in a cleanroom in a fully controlled environment and pressure tested to ensure high product safety and effectiveness
    • Removes VOCs, CACs, microorganisms, dust, and other particles
    • Combination of activated carbon granules, HEPA filter and pre-filters ensures high VOC removal capacity and traps particles (H14 efficiency ≥ 99.995%)
    • Manufactured without the use of chemicals to ensure safe embryo development
    • Filters have been used globally for many years in renowned IVF clinics as the main gas purification tool
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    ASTEC CUBE AD-3100 Drawer Incubator

    $1.00
    The ASTEC CUBE AD-3100 is a versatile drawer-type incubator designed to offer exceptional space efficiency and functionality. With four individual incubator drawers that can slide out independently for use at a workstation, the CUBE AD 3100 is a convenient option to support various workflows. Thoughtful and detail-oriented ergonomic design ensures a comfortable and user-friendly experience. Truly independent controls for each drawer allow for precise temperature and gas management, making the AD 3100 an ideal option for applications which require specific and varied conditions. An advanced digital control system maintains precise temperature and gas levels, which ensures optimal conditions for cell culture growth. Further environmental control is supported by an integrated laser-engraved water tray; this offers flexibility with the option to culture cells in either ambient or active humidity according to user requirements. The CUBE AD 3100 is suitable for a range of use cases including cell line growth, microbiological studies, and veterinary research. Its reliable and efficient incubation capabilities provide independent consistent and controlled environments for a wide range of laboratory needs.
    • Versatile Design: Combines four individual incubators in one compact unit, optimizing space and functionality.
    • Humidity Options: Offers the ability to culture cells in either ambient or active humidity, facilitated by an integrated water tray.
    • Independent Controls: Each drawer has its own controls for temperature and gas management, allowing for varied and specific conditions.
    • User-Friendly Design: Features easy-grip knobs, useful latches, and robust hinges for a reliable and straightforward user experience.
    • Wide Application Range: Suitable for cell line growth, microbiological studies, veterinary research, and other related research applications.
    • Enhanced Safety: Equipped with alarm functions for temperature, CO2, and O2 levels, as well as overheat prevention for added security.
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    ASTEC EC10 10-Chamber Tri-Gas Incubator

    $1.00
    The EC10 Bench Top Incubator is the latest advanced iteration of ASTEC's incubator line. It offers improved capacity and temperature stability, as well as industry-leading gas recovery and consumption rates, while maintaining the independently controlled chambers the line is known for. A reengineered design allows easy access to the rear chambers, enhancing user convenience. Each chamber is equipped with a built-in gas mixer, and an optional VOC-absorbing filter can be connected to the circulation gas line for continuous filtering. The chambers are independently temperature-controlled for rapid temperature recovery. The bottom plate design securely holds various dish sizes (6 x 35 mm, 3 x 60 mm, and 2 x 4-well dishes) for maximum storage capacity and custom plates are available upon request. Each chamber also features a tempered glass observation window to enable users to check cultures without disturbing samples. For enhanced safety, the incubator includes an analog output and BMS (contact relay) for connectivity to external devices, allowing remote monitoring and alerts for any irregularities. Convenient sampling ports located at the front of the unit provide easy access without moving the incubator, and secondary temperature sensors in each chamber offer improved lab quality assurance and safety protocols by allowing daily temperature checks while dishes remain inside. Designed for space efficiency, the EC10 can be installed in stacks of up to three units using an exclusive stand, accommodating a total of 30 chambers. This design helps labs run more cycles without compromising operational integrity.
    • Improved Capacity: Enhanced storage capacity with 10 chambers, each holding 6 x 35 mm dishes, 3 x 60 mm dishes, and 2 x 4-well dishes.
    • Independent Temperature Control: Each chamber independently maintains temperature with rapid recovery due to the built-in gas mixer.
    • Observation Windows: Tempered glass windows allow for culture monitoring without disturbing samples.
    • Safety Features: Includes an analog output and BMS for remote monitoring and alerting of irregularities.
    • Convenient Access: Front sampling ports and secondary temperature sensors for easy access and improved quality assurance.
    • Space Efficiency: Low-profile design allows stacking of up to three units with the exclusive stand, providing 30 chambers in one spot.
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    ASTEC MN-2 MINI Bench Top Incubator

    $1.00
    The ASTEC MN-2 MINI Bench Top Incubator is engineered to provide maximum flexibility with a minimal footprint. A compact desktop incubator, the MN-2 MINI is compatible with both dry and humidified incubation requirements, making it a versatile addition to any laboratory setting. For humid applications, water can be placed under the perforated plate, building humidity through natural evaporation up to 90%+. For dry applications, the MINI includes base plates to adjust to non-humidified cultures. This adaptability makes the MINI suitable as a primary culture incubator or as a standby unit for transferring cultures. The thermal environment in the MINI is optimally sheltered with a heated top and bottom, ensuring uniform temperature distribution. Each chamber is independently temperature-controlled and designed for optimal cell culture conditions. An observation window, inherited from the EC6S model, allows users to monitor cultures without disturbing the internal environment. An ergonomic latch securely seals the chamber, preventing any gas leakage that could compromise the culture. The MINI’s design also includes easy access and convenient sampling ports located at the front of the unit, allowing operators to reach samples without moving the incubator. Safety is a priority with the MN-2, which comes equipped with a standard alarm system for both temperature and gas flow. These alarms can be monitored redundantly through outputs at the back of the unit. Additionally, gas flow can be disabled when the incubator is not in use, conserving gas and reducing costs. The compact size and sophisticated design of the MN-2 make it an excellent choice for labs that require a flexible and reliable incubation solution.
    • Versatile Incubation: Supports both dry and humidified incubation with adjustable base plates and a perforated plate for humid applications.
    • Optimal Thermal Environment: Heated top and bottom ensure uniform temperature distribution, with an observation window for non-disturbing culture monitoring.
    • Secure Chamber: Ergonomic latch prevents gas leakage, maintaining a safe environment for cultures.
    • Safety Alarms: Standard alarm system for temperature and gas flow with redundant monitoring capability.
    • Gas Conservation: Large green button to shut off gas flow when not in use, conserving resources.
    • Easy Access: Front sampling ports for convenient access without moving the incubator.
    • Compact and Efficient: Small footprint maximizes lab space while providing reliable incubation performance.
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    ASTEC SD830 mini-Cube Single Drawer Incubator

    $1.00
    The ASTEC SD830 mini-Cube Single Drawer Incubator is designed to offer a versatile incubation solution that is both compact and expandable. The mini-Cube can be used for both dry and humidified culture, heated from the top and bottom to ensure a stable and well-protected environment within its chamber. The standard bottom plates for humidified incubation can achieve over 90% humidity in just three minutes. Optional bottom plates for dry incubation are also available. A new optional split chamber feature allows dishes for up to two samples to occupy the same drawer. This design enables users to access a desired dish in half of the chamber with minimal disturbance to the other half, maintaining separate identification in a compact space. The solid aluminum base drawer is removable, allowing it to be autoclaved for cleanliness and sterility independently of the rest of the incubator. The mini-Cube’s gas mixing system, located at the back of the unit, efficiently combines incoming gases to provide the necessary mixed levels for your culture, eliminating the need for premixed gas. The mini-Cube also offers front-located gas sampling ports for easy access. The unit is designed to maximize lab space, with the capability to stack up to three mini-Cubes in the same footprint as a 30L water-jacketed incubator.
      Versatile Incubation: Suitable for both dry and humidified incubation, with optional split chamber design for minimal disturbance. Optimal Thermal Environment: Heated from the top and bottom, ensuring stable temperature maintenance. Humidity Control: Standard bottom plates achieve over 90% humidity in three minutes; optional dry incubation plates available. Efficient Gas Mixing: Integrated system for CO2 and N2 mixing, eliminating the need for premixed gases. Easy to Clean: Autoclave-able aluminum drawer with curved corners for easy cleaning. Space-Efficient Design: Stackable up to three units in the footprint of a 30L water-jacketed incubator. Convenient Access: Front gas sampling ports for easy and quick access.
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    ASTEC SS250 Smart Station

    $1.00
    The ASTEC SS250 Smart Station is designed to provide an incubator-like controlled environment to minimize stress on cells, and an ergonomic experience to minimize stress on the operator. Ideal for a variety of tasks including oocyte pick-up and embryo transfer, the Smart Station’s variety of configurable options are aimed at enhancing the quality of lab work by enhancing the user experience. The workstation's spacious, full-flat working surface is ideal for handling and observation; made of heated stainless steel with an integrated glass thermos-plate, the surface’s design allows culture dishes to slide smoothly, minimizing the risk of spillage. The height of the working surface is adjustable between 840 to 1090 mm. Circular arm openings, a large front window, and front-panel controls enable easy handling of equipment, and two side doors for facilitate access during daily operations like cleaning and disinfection. The Smart Station’s stand is motorized, and handlebars on each side ensure comfortable mobility. Large front door folds down for safe handling of loaded ET catheters, while side doors provide a convenient means of access for other laboratory consumables. An optional rear door is also available. A Utility Smart-Shelf on each side of the station increases usable space without compromising the main working area. The Smart Station integrates with most stereo microscopes available on the market, offering seamless optical and illumination compatibility, and its design includes an eyepoint adjuster and long tilting trinocular for superior usability. The Smart Station is available with optional height-adjustable microscope heads and long tilting eyepiece tubes, allowing users to further configure their workspace for maximum flexibility and comfort. Atmospheric purity is maintained by integrated HEPA and optional VOC filters to maintain optimal air quality. CO2 gas is supplied through a port located underneath the chamber, with adjustable gas concentration settings ranging from 0.0 to 10.0%. An optional bracket for a CO2 gas tank adds further convenience. These design elements allow for efficient and reliable cell manipulation and observation in a CO2-controlled environment. The SS250 Smart Station is a versatile addition to any laboratory. By replicating the natural conditions cells are accustomed to, the Smart Station helps prevent cellular stress. Customizable ergonomic features improve user comfort, freeing operators from everyday inconveniences so they can concentrate on their work.
    • Ergonomic Design: Circular arm openings, large front window, and side doors for easy access and comfort.
    • Gas Supply: CO2 gas port located underneath the chamber with adjustable concentration settings from 0.0 to 10.0%.
    • Adjustable Workspace: Motorized stand and optional height-adjustable microscope heads and tilting eyepiece tubes for flexible configurations.
    • Convenient Access: Large front door folds down for handling catheters; side and optional rear doors for easy material transfer.
    • Full-Flat Working Surface: Heated stainless steel with integrated glass thermo plate for smooth dish movement and minimal spillage risk.
    • Microscope Integration: Compatible with most stereo microscopes available in the market.
    • Utility Smart-Shelf: Increases usable space without compromising the main working area.
    • RI Witness Compatibility: Accommodates the RI Witness ART Management System for enhanced quality control in IVF labs.
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    ASTEC Penguin APM-30DR and APM-50DR Water Jacket Incubators

    $1.00
    ASTEC’s Penguin Series incubators are water-jacketed incubators which are designed to offer superior stability and precision in cell culturing. A water-jacketed chamber provides consistent temperature control by using a surrounding layer of water, which acts as a buffer against fluctuations and external temperature changes. This method ensures uniform heat distribution throughout the chamber, significantly reducing the risk of condensation and maintaining over 98% humidity without compromising the culture media's osmolarity. This series is available in 30-liter and 50-liter capacities, with infrared (IR) CO2 sensors. An additional galvanic battery O2 sensor for low-oxygen environments is also available. A compact design ensures the incubator occupies minimal space and consumes minimal energy while providing rapid gas and temperature recovery, especially with optional sub-divided inner doors made of either acrylic or stainless-steel framed glass. The Penguin AQ series also includes Grade A stainless steel shelves and trays, an access port, and stackable options to maximize lab space. Additional optional features include a space-saving cart and interior chamber air filters for optimal air quality. Sound design fundamentals and a variety of options to suit particular needs make the Penguin AQ series a reliable and efficient solution for diverse cell culture applications.
    • Compact and Efficient: Available in 30L and 50L capacities, designed to consume less space and energy with quick recovery times.
    • Advanced Environmental Control: Water-jacketed chamber ensures over 98% humidity without condensation, maintaining consistent osmolarity and reducing media evaporation.
    • Sensor Options: IR CO2 sensors, with an optional galvanic battery O2 sensor for low-oxygen conditions.
    • Optional Sub-Divided Inner Doors: Available in acrylic or stainless-steel framed glass for improved temperature recovery and gas efficiency.
    • Stackable and Mobile: Designed to be stackable with a space-saving cart option, optimizing lab space usage.
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    ASTEC SMA-30DRS Direct Heat Incubator with Dry Heat Sterilization

    $1.00
    The ASTEC SMA-30DRS Direct Heat Incubator is the world's smallest dry heat sterilization incubator, designed to deliver reliable performance in a compact form factor. Despite their small size, these incubators are engineered to handle both basic and advanced research applications, making them ideal for labs with limited space and stringent quality requirements. The SMA-30DRS is part of a series available in 30, 80, and 165-liter models, all of which are stackable to maximize lab space. Equipped with advanced features, the SMA-30DRS offers infrared (IR) CO2 sensors, O2 control, and the option for dry heat sterilization. The incubator's direct heat system ensures uniform temperature distribution, reducing the risk of contamination due to condensation. Additional features include a HEPA filter within the chamber, an external sample port for gas testing, and access ports for running equipment like shakers or mixers inside the chamber. The incubator’s inner chamber is designed with rounded corners for easy cleaning, and it is available with either a full glass inner door or an optional stainless steel multi-level door. ASTEC’s commitment to energy efficiency and low consumption makes the SMA-30DRS suitable for sensitive applications, including regenerative medicine. The unit also supports external alarm and monitoring systems, to ensure dependable operation in demanding lab environments.
  • Compact and Space-Saving: Available in 30, 80, and 165-liter models, all stackable to maximize lab space, ideal for laboratories with limited room.
  • Advanced Sensor Options: Equipped with infrared (IR) CO2 sensors and O2 control for precise environmental monitoring.
  • Dry Heat Sterilization: Incorporates a dry heat sterilization option to maintain a clean and contamination-free environment.
  • Energy Efficient: Designed for low energy consumption, suitable for sensitive applications like regenerative medicine where precise temperature and gas stability are critical.
  • User-Friendly Design: Features include a HEPA filter, rounded chamber corners for easy cleaning, and an external sample port for testing gas levels without opening the chamber.
  • Versatile Door Options: Choose between a full glass inner door or a stainless steel multi-level door, both designed for easy access and monitoring.
  • External Monitoring: Supports external alarm and running condition monitoring systems.
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