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What is an automated laboratory incubator?

An automated incubator is a robotic-accessible laboratory system designed to store, incubate, and manage microplates or labware under controlled environmental conditions. Automated cell culture incubators provide precise temperature, humidity, and CO₂ regulation while enabling seamless integration with robotic movers and lab workflow software. From shaking incubators to high-capacity plate storage systems, automated lab incubators support scalable, high-throughput laboratory automation environments.

Shake, spin, or store your samples with confidence

Laboratory equipment manufacturers and researchers globally rely on the highly dependable Thermo Scientific Cytomat automated incubators and microplate storage systems. With over 50 years of expertise in CO₂ incubator technology, the robot-accessible Cytomat series stands as the industry leader. Ensure a substantial boost in productivity and efficiency by properly storing and accessing your valuable samples.

Key features of Thermo Scientific Cytomat automated incubators

Wide range of models and configurations

Offers a variety of models with different storage capacities, temperature ranges, and configurations, allowing customers to choose the right model for their specific application requirements, whether for incubation, ambient and low temperature storage, or shaking.

Integrate with ease

Designed for easy integration with laboratory robotic movers, these solutions use a standard interface well-known to all integrators and feature a single loading and unloading point that simplifies robot teaching and reduces programming time—making them highly robot-friendly and time-efficient.

Advanced environmental control

Provide precise control over temperature (+4°C to +70°C), humidity, and gaseous atmospheres, ensuring stable conditions and maintaining the integrity and quality of stored samples for cell-based assays and other sensitive applications. When combined with lab workflow software, incubator operations can be fully scheduled and monitored across automated systems.

High capacity and efficient storage

High-capacity models can hold up to 504 standard microplates, with an efficient design that ensures rapid plate access and optimal transfer placement, enhancing productivity and operational efficiency.

Reliable and safe operation

Known for their reliability and safety, featuring ContraCon decontamination, controlled humidity, and solid copper chambers to reduce contamination risks, ensuring continuous operation with maximum sample and operator protection.

Comprehensive support and customization

Benefit from worldwide service and support aligned with customized solutions, including application-specific configurations such as for petri dishes, flasks, thawing, or drying units—backed by field and integration experts.

Model selection guide for Cytomat incubators

Choose from a wide range of Cytomat series models to match your cell culture application requirements.

Explore how automated incubators support laboratory automation applications in drug discovery, biologics development, and genomics.

Our automation experts can help you match the right Cytomat Automated Incubator configuration to your workflow, capacity, and environmental requirements.

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Low temperature range incubation & storage

Low temperature storage (from 4°C up to 25°C) provided in various capacities.

The Thermo Scientific Cytomat Automated Incubator & Storage Series offers robot-compatible random-access storage for up to 504 standard microplates, seamlessly integrating into any automated system for diverse applications. This series supports a wide range of temperatures (4°C to 25°C), humidity levels, and gaseous atmospheres.

View low temperature model specifications:

Model	Cytomat 2 C425-LiN Automated Incubator	Cytomat 5 C425 Automated Incubator	Cytomat 10 C425 Automated Incubator	Cytomat 24 C425 cH Automated Incubator
Number of stackers	2	5	10	24
Microplate capacity (based on a microplate height of 18mm)	42	105	210	504
True orbital shaking option	Available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Temperature range	4°C to 25°C
Humidity	Up to 90% r.H. @ 20°C	Up to 90% r.H. @ 20°C	Up to 90% r.H. @ 20°C	<5% up to maximum 30% r.H. @ 10°C
Controlled humidity with external water tank option	Available, customized	Included as standard	Included as standard	Available
CO₂	No
Fully automated de-contamination routine	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Solid copper chambers	Optional (Stainless steel chamber as standard)	Optional (Stainless steel chamber as standard)	Optional (Stainless steel chamber as standard)	No
Bench placement	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Floor model
Mean access time	12 seconds	Below 10 seconds	Below 10 seconds	15 seconds
Plate park positioning (P³) sensor	Optional	Included as standard	Included as standard	Included as standard
Available options	1D Barcode reader Various stacker pitch sizes for different plate heights Customized stackers for different labware HydraSmart plus: Humidity control ≤ 10% rH at 10°C for dry environment O2 control (1-21% or 5-90%) (Not available for Cytomat 24 C425 cH) Door Left hinges (DL) Connection flanges 1" in glass door for connection of an H2O2 generator for sterilization Various gate options Voltage 100V / 120V / 230V

Wide temperature range incubation and storage

Ideal environment for storage and incubation of your assays in a temperature range from 4°C up to 50°C (optional 70°C) with multiple capacities.

The Thermo Scientific Cytomat Wide Range Series provides robot-friendly random-access storage of up to 504 standard microplates and can be easily integrated into any automated system for multiple applications. This series is designed to accommodate a broad range of temperatures, humidity levels, and gaseous environments. It also includes CO₂ control with every model.

Compare wide range automated CO₂ incubator models:

Model	Cytomat 2 C450-LiN Automated Incubator	Cytomat 5 C450 Automated Incubator	Cytomat 10 C450 Automated Incubator	Cytomat 24 C450 Automated Incubator
Number of stackers	2	5	10	24
Microplate capacity	42	105	210	504
Temperature range	4°C to 50°C (up to 70°C optional)
Humidity	Up to 95% r.H. at 37°C
Controlled humidity with external water tank	Optional	Yes	Yes	Optional
CO₂ (comes as standard)	0-20 Vol. % (temp range 25 to 50°C)
Fully automated de-contamination routine	Yes
Solid copper chambers	Optional (Stainless steel chambers included as standard)
Bench placement	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Suitable for floor
Mean access time	12 seconds	Below 10 seconds	Below 10 seconds	15 seconds
Plate park positioning (P³) Sensor	Optional	Comes as standard	Comes as standard	Comes as standard
Available options	1D Barcode reader Various stacker pitch sizes for different plate heights Customized stackers for different labware HydraSmart plus: Humidity control ≤ 10% rH at 10°C for dry environment O2 control (1-21% or 5-90%) Door Left hinges (DL) Connection flanges 1" in glass door for connection of an H2O2 generator for sterilization Various gate options Voltage 100V / 120V / 230V

37°C incubation and storage

The right choice for your application at 37°C up to 50°C (optional 70°C) in many capacities.

Achieve extremely uniform environmental conditions for all microplates, elimination of recovery times, and reduced assay variance. The Thermo Scientific Cytomat Incubation Series provides robot-friendly random-access storage of up to 504 standard microplates, are multi voltage (100-230V), and can be easily integrated into any automated system. The series supplies an ideal environment for storage and incubation of assays from room temperature +10°C up to 70°C (model dependent), with high humidity up to 95% r.H. and stable CO₂ conditions.

See 37°C automated CO₂ incubator configurations:

Model	Cytomat 2 C-LiN Automated Incubator	Cytomat 5 C Automated Incubator	Cytomat 10 C Automated Incubator	Cytomat 24 C Automated Incubator
Number of stackers	2	5	10	24
Microplate capacity	42	105	210	504
Temperature range	Room temperature +10°C - 50°C (up to 70°C optional)
Humidity	Up to 95% r.H. @ 37°C
Controlled humidity with external water tank	Optional	Yes	Yes	Optional
CO₂ (comes standard)	0-20 Vol. % (temp range 25 to 50°C)
Fully automated de-contamination routine	Yes
Solid copper chambers	Optional (stainless steep chambers included as standard)
Bench placement	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Floor model
Mean access time	12 seconds	Below 10 seconds	Below 10 seconds	15 seconds
Plate park positioning (P³) Sensor	Optional	Comes as standard	Comes as standard	Comes as standard
Available options	1D Barcode reader Various gate options Various stacker pitch sizes for different plate heights Customized stackers for different labware HydraSmart plus: Humidity control ≤ 10% rH for dry environment O2 control (1-21% or 5-90%) hH – high humidity up to 98% rH at 37 °C (Note: condensation will occur) Door Left hinges (DL) Connection flanges 1" in glass door for connection of an H2O2 generator for sterilization

Ambient storage

Robot-friendly ambient storage in a wide capacity range for all applications.

Designed for easy integration into automated systems.

Thermo Scientific Cytomat Random Access Storage Hotels are designed to integrate into any automated system. From benchtop to floor standing models, Cytomat Hotels can accommodate from 42 to 504 shallow well plates, while the integrated plate shuttle system (PSS) can handle all SBS standard microplate formats, including deep-well plates and tip boxes. The system can also be customized for petri dish or protein crystallography applications. In addition, a high-capacity sequential plate storage device is available.

Explore the ambient storage options:

Model	Cytomat 2 C-LiN Hotel	Cytomat 10 Hotel	Cytomat 24 Hotel	Cytomat SkyLine Automated Plate Storage and Delivery System
Number of stackers	2	10	24	14
Microplate capacity	42	210	504	728 (capacity dependent on plate height)
Storage design	Random access storage	Random access storage	Random access storage	Sequential loading/unloading
Temperature range	18°C - 30°C / Ambient
Bench placement	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Suitable for benchtop or under bench	Floor model	Suitable for benchtop or under bench
Mean access time	12 seconds	Below 10 seconds	15 seconds	15 seconds
Plate park positioning (P³) sensor	Optional	Comes as standard	Comes as standard	N/A
Available options	Various transfer position options 1D Barcode reader Various stacker pitch sizes for different plate heights Customized stackers for different labware

Automated shaking incubators and shaker incubator systems

Providing true-orbital shaking for applications requiring sample agitation.

The Thermo Scientific Cytomat Automated Incubators offer advanced shaking solutions for biotherapeutic workflows. The Cytomat 2 Selector and Cytomat 2 Tower Shaker provide secure and consistent amplitude shaking capabilities, ensuring reproducible results and reducing contamination risk. The Cytomat 2 Selector features a 25 mm shaking diameter with speeds from 100 to 350 rpm, ideal for biologics. The Cytomat 2 Tower Shaker sets a new standard with its synchronized dual magnetic drive system, offering precise sample agitation for cells in suspension and secure plate and lid clamping. Both models support a wide range of applications, including cell culture, microbial culture, genomics, biotherapeutics discovery and synthetic biology, making them perfect for drug discovery and life science research.

Explore shaking incubator capabilities:

Model	Cytomat 2 Selector Automated Shaking Incubator	Cytomat 2 C450-LiN ToS
Number of stackers	2
Microplate capacity	16: 16 plates (for up to 52mm plate height; Pitch 57) 8 plates (for up to 110mm; Pitch 115)	32: 32 plates (for up to 18mm; Pitch 23 ) 14 plates (for up to 47mm; Pitch 52) 12 plates (for up to 55mm; Pitch 60). Other plate height stacker on request.
True Orbital Shaking	Yes
Shaking diameter	25mm	2mm or 3mm
Shaking speed	100 - 350 rpm	300 – 1200 rpm
Temperature range	15°C to 50°C	10°C to 50°C
Humidity	Up to 85% r.H.	Up to 80% r.H.
CO₂ (Comes as standard)	0-20 Vol. % (temp range 25 to 50°C)
Fully automated de-contamination routine	Yes
Solid copper chamber material	Stainless steel
Bench placement	Suitable for benchtop or under bench
Available options	1D Barcode reader P3 -plate detection in stacker O2 control (1-21% or 5-90%) Door Left hinges (DL) H2O2 disinfection ports (GDF) Air Purging System (APS) - CO₂ reduction during cell growth down to 1% Various gate options Various Tower Shaker stacker pitch sizes for different plate heights

From automated CO₂ incubators to shaking and ambient storage systems, Thermo Scientific Cytomat solutions integrate with robotics and lab automation software to enable total lab automation.

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