Cellmatic Incubator
Integration-Ready Plate Storage
Designed for reliable cell culture incubation and seamless integration into automated laboratory systems.
200
SBS Plates Capacity
±0.25 °C
Temperature Accuracy
±0.1 %
CO₂ Accuracy
2
Robotic Handoff Ports
Integration-Ready Plate Storage for Automated Laboratories
The Cellmatic Incubator is built for seamless integration into automated laboratory workflows. Compatible with both the Cellmatic and third-party robotic systems, it fits perfectly into any existing workcell.
Dedicated load ports keep user access separate from the automated workflow, while two independent handoff points give the robotic arm continuous access for plate retrieval and transfer. With robotic-ready plate handling, stable plate storage, and high capacity, the system enables consistent cell culture maintenance within fully automated laboratory environments.
Stabilize Incubation
Conditions
Sealed chamber maintains temp, CO₂, and humidity through every transfer
Continuous Operation, Maximum Throughput
Three load ports keep plates moving, minimizing interruptions, contamination risks, and downtime
Scale Unattended
Incubation
Store up to 200 plates in a stationary, vibration-free environment
Key Features
Dual Automation Handoff Ports: Two dedicated robotic handoff locations allow simultaneous plate access without queuing delays, eliminating throughput bottlenecks common in single-port automated incubators.
210-Plate Storage Capacity: Accommodates up to 210 SBS-format 96-well plates, providing the capacity needed for multi-day, high-throughput cell culture workflows running without interruption.
24-Plate Manual Load Port: A dedicated front-facing load port allows biologists to load and unload 24-plate caddies without disrupting the internal environment. The caddies can be transferred directly to a biosafety cabinet for safer handling.
Stationary Plate Storage: Plates remain stationary throughout incubation, eliminating the vibration associated with carousel-based systems and supporting consistent cell health and experimental reproducibility.
Precise Environmental Control: Independently adjustable temperature (up to 50 °C, ±0.25 °C), CO₂ (up to 25%, ±0.1%), and humidity (up to 95%, ±0.5%) maintain optimal conditions for a wide range of cell culture applications.
Internal Recirculating HEPA Filtration: Continuous air recirculation through internal HEPA filters maintains a clean incubation environment throughout operation.
Scalable Deployment: Multiple incubators can be deployed in parallel to expand plate capacity or to maintain different environmental conditions for different culture protocols simultaneously.
Dual-Port Robotic Access for High-Throughput Operation
The Cellmatic Incubator features two independent robotic handoff ports, eliminating the scheduling conflicts and throughput bottlenecks that come with single-port access.
When a plate is handed off at one port, an internal robotic arm transfers it to its storage position inside the incubator. While that internal move is in progress, the second port remains fully available to the external robotic arm — so the automation workflow never has to wait. The result is continuous, conflict-free plate handling across long automated runs, with zero incubator-induced bottlenecks.
Stable and Sterile Environment for Sensitive Cell Cultures
The Cellmatic Incubator maintains tightly controlled temperature, CO₂, and humidity throughout the incubation cycle, with three independent mechanisms protecting cultures from contamination. Internal HEPA filtration continuously cleans chamber air during operation, and the dedicated user load ports keep the researcher's access physically separated from the automated workflow, with caddies transferring directly to a biosafety cabinet for handling outside the system.
To further protect delicate cultures, plates remain stationary during storage, eliminating the vibration inherent to carousel-based systems and ensuring consistent conditions for sensitive cultures and reproducible results.
High-Capacity Plate Storage
The incubator supports up to 210 SBS-format microplates. For higher throughput requirements, multiple Cellmatic Incubators can be deployed simultaneously, expanding total plate capacity or maintaining distinct environmental conditions for different culture protocols.
Safe and Efficient Manual Access for Hybrid Workflows
For laboratories combining manual and automated workflows, the incubator includes a 24-plate load port that allows biologists to quickly load and unload plates without disrupting the internal environment or interfering with the automated workflow. Caddies transfer directly to a biosafety cabinet for handling outside the system, keeping manual steps contained and controlled.
Built for Integrated Automation Ecosystems
The Automated Cell Culture Incubator connects to your automation platforms via Ethernet and a software API, enabling scheduling control by both the Cellmatic system and third-party automation platforms. Its integration-friendly design allows it to function as a core component within larger robotic workflows, enabling automated storage, retrieval, and incubation of cell culture plates.
