BiOLiX Series
Automated Biobanks
BiOLiX Series: Automated Biobanks
Advanced storage solutions for biological samples
The BiOLiX Series from LiCONiC includes four product lines specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of biobank applications. Each system is designed to the highest quality standards to ensure exceptional performance. BiOLiX is the most comprehensive and reliable solution on the market for automated biobank management.
Key Features
Sample integrity, high storage density, and precise environmental control
Proven sample integrity: Optimal preservation of sensitive biological samples.
- Highest storage density: Maximizing storage space for increased capacity.
- Superior energy performance: Reducing energy costs while maintaining performance.
- Unmatched temperature uniformity and stability: Ensuring a stable environment for all samples.
- Intuitive system operation: User-friendly interface for simplified management.
- Seamless LIMS integration: Compatibility with laboratory management systems for complete automation.
- Unique design without defrost cycles: Reducing interruptions related to defrosting.
- Redundant refrigeration: Enhanced safety with dual cooling systems.
- Large global user base: Proven reliability and trust worldwide.
Temperature Ranges and Capacities
Storage options for any type of sample
The BiOLiX Series offers unparalleled environmental control for the automated storage of sensitive samples. With adjustable temperatures ranging from -20°C to the vapor phase of liquid nitrogen (≤-185°C), these systems meet the most stringent requirements for biological material storage. Whether for long-term storage or applications requiring precise conditions, BiOLiX units ensure maximum stability and security for all your samples. Additionally, with capacities ranging from hundreds to thousands of samples, each system is designed to offer the best storage density in the smallest space.
Spatial Efficiency
Configurable systems for optimal space utilization
The BiOLiX Series systems are configurable to fit the spatial requirements of any laboratory. STT units offer fully automated storage in a compact space with low height requirements. STC, SAB, and STV units can be adjusted to fit any available space while offering high-density storage designs to maximize sample capacity.
Dimensions
Adaptability for any laboratory space
The BiOLiX Series systems are configurable to fit perfectly within any spatial constraints. STT units provide full automated storage with a reduced footprint and minimal height requirements. STC, SAB, and STV models are designed to integrate into any available space within the laboratory while maintaining high-density storage capacity. LiCONiC ensures the best space optimization on the market, maximizing storage capacity while minimizing footprint.
Unlimited Support for Laboratory Equipment
Compatibility with a wide variety of laboratory materials
The BiOLiX systems are capable of storing a wide variety of laboratory materials, as well as mixtures within the same system. Cryovials, microtubes, and boxes can be handled through a unique selection technology. Over 1,000 configurations of laboratory equipment are available to meet customers' specific needs.
STT
BiOLiX STT - Compact Automated Biobank from -80°C to Ambient Temperature
Low-Temperature Biobank Solutions for Space-Constrained Laboratories
The STT range from LiCONiC is specifically designed for biobank applications requiring automated storage in space-constrained environments. These systems offer efficient sample management solutions, ensuring optimal security while maintaining exceptional climate uniformity. Designed for small to medium-sized sample collections, the STT range provides precise temperature control, ranging from -80°C to ambient temperature, while offering quick plug-and-play installation and optimized energy consumption. Sharing the advanced features of the STC series, this compact range allows for easy integration into automated environments while offering reliable solutions for handling sensitive samples.
Features of the STT Range
Ultra-low temperature storage (-80°C to ambient temperature)
- Quick installation – plug-and-play system
- Automated sample retrieval and tracking
- Compatibility with all SBS-format tubes and vials
- Exceptional frost control
- External transfer station for integration
- Full control software with LIMS integration and robotic work cell
- Maximum flexibility, ideal for automated work cells or standalone workstations
Advantages
- Proven sample integrity
- High storage density
- Superior energy performance
- Unmatched temperature uniformity and stability
- Intuitive system operation
- Seamless integration with LIMS
- Unique frost-free design
STC
BiOLiX STC - High-Capacity Automated Biobanks from -80°C to Ambient Temperature
Robust Biobanks for Large Sample Collections
The STC range from LiCONiC is one of the most robust and proven biobank solutions, backed by over 25 years of experience in automated climate-controlled sample storage. Introduced in 2008, the STC series remains the oldest and most reliable automated -80°C storage system on the market. Offering the greatest flexibility in storage capacity, this product line is part of the BiOLiX family, which includes five distinct solutions. Designed to adapt to the constantly evolving biobanking methods, the STC range is ideal for medium to very large sample collections. It offers seamless integration into automated environments while ensuring maximum security and thermal stability for the long-term preservation of biological samples.
STC Range Features
Ultra-low temperature storage (-80°C to ambient temperature)
- Compact design with high-density shelves for optimal storage
- Fully automated sample retrieval and tracking
- Compatibility with all SBS-format tubes and vials
- Multiple backup levels for sample security
- External transfer station for easy integration
- Complete system control software with LIMS integration and robotic work cell
- Suitable for a wide range of storage applications, from 100,000 to several million samples
- Enhanced vacuum-insulated chamber for optimal energy efficiency at all temperature ranges
Advantages
Proven sample integrity
- The highest storage capacity on the market
- Exceptional energy performance thanks to optimized design
- Unmatched temperature uniformity and stability in the storage area
- Intuitive, easy-to-use operating system
- Seamless integration with LIMS databases
- Unique frost-free design, ensuring stable climate conditions
SAB
BiOLiX SAB - Flexible Automated Biobanks from -130°C to Ambient Temperature
Solutions for Biobanks Managing Diverse and Complex Collections
The SAB Line from LiCONiC combines sample security, storage density, and energy efficiency, ensuring optimal management of collections in various formats. Offering a temperature range from ambient to -130°C, this line is part of the BiOLiX series and is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of biobanks. The SAB Line also facilitates the transition from manual freezing deposits to automated systems, guaranteeing long-term sample preservation. As biobanks become more complex, the SAB Line addresses the challenges posed by diverse sample types and racks while centralizing operations for increased efficiency.
SAB Range Features
- Storage temperatures ranging from ambient to -130°C
- Semi-automated sample retrieval and tracking
- Compatibility with unlimited consumable types
- Multiple backup levels for sample security
- High storage capacity for large collections
- Complete control software with LIMS integration and robotic work cell
- Ideal for biobanks where the primary focus is long-term sample security and storage process efficiency
- Flexible design allowing simultaneous storage of many container types and adapting to new formats over time
Advantages
- Ideal for legacy cryobox collections: No reformatting required
- Proven sample integrity: Ensures long-term preservation of samples
- High storage density: Optimizes space usage for large collections
- Exceptional energy performance: Energy-efficient design for effective energy use
- Unmatched temperature uniformity and stability: Ensures consistent and reliable climate conditions in the storage area
- Exceptional frost control: Guarantees optimal conditions for sample preservation
- Intuitive operating system: User-friendly, easy-to-use interface
- Seamless LIMS integration: Facilitates sample management and tracking through smooth connection with LIMS databases
- Unique frost-free design: Maintains a stable and uninterrupted storage environment
FAB
BiOLiX FAB - Hybrid Automated Biobank from -130°C to Ambient Temperature
Advanced Biobank with Multiple Temperatures for Diverse Collections
The FAB Line from LiCONiC is the fully automated version of the SAB range, offering individual sample retrieval while incorporating all the advantages of the SAB architecture. With a temperature range from ambient to -130°C, this line stands out for its ability to manage diverse collections with specific requirements, combining sample security, storage density, and energy efficiency.
The FAB system is also available in a hybrid version, a market first, with multiple storage spaces at different temperatures within a single unit. This innovative solution meets the needs of biobanks that require varied storage conditions while facing space constraints. The hybrid FAB system integrates multiple chambers with independent temperature set points, all sharing the same robotic structure. This additional flexibility makes the FAB Line a leading solution, offering the same benefits as single-temperature models while addressing challenges in a unique way.
FAB Range Features
Temperature range: from ambient to -130°C
- Hybrid system: allows storage of samples at different temperatures within a single enclosure
- Fully automated sample retrieval and tracking
- Compatibility with all types of laboratory containers
- Multiple backup levels for sample security
- Large storage capacity
- Comprehensive system control software
- LIMS integration and robotic work cell
Advantages
Ideal for legacy cryobox collections: No need to reformat samples
- Proven sample integrity
- High storage density
- Superior energy performance
- Unmatched temperature uniformity and stability
- Exceptional frost control
- Intuitive operating system
- Seamless LIMS database integration
STV
BiOLiX STV - Automated Cryogenic Biobank from -150°C to -196°C
Cryogenic Biobank in LN2 Vapor Phase for Long-Term Preservation
The demand for cryopreservation of biological samples is rapidly increasing, along with the need for efficient sample management. Interest in automation at cryogenic temperatures, down to -196°C, has reached unprecedented levels. As an industry leader in automated sample handling solutions for over 25 years, LiCONiC has responded with a fully automated liquid nitrogen vapor phase (LN2) cryostorage solution, capable of scaling to meet growing capacity needs.
The STV series was first implemented in 2013 for a large-scale cohort study, handling daily sample inputs calculated in the thousands. This technology is also suitable for smaller applications, managing collections of fewer than 50,000 samples. Consistent with the "built-to-order" BiOLiX Bio-Libraries concept, LiCONiC offers an industry-leading solution capable of meeting the evolving demands of automated storage, ensuring the safety and integrity of samples at cryogenic temperatures.
STV Series Features
Cryogenic vapor-phase storage in liquid nitrogen for optimal sample safety
- High-density, energy-efficient cryogenic tanks
- Proven, reliable aerial trolley transport system
- Options for full rack or individual sample retrieval
- Simple and effective robotics for automated handling
- Comprehensive system control software with LIMS integration
Advantages
Proven long-term sample integrity
- Extremely high storage density
- Samples are not exposed to ambient temperature during retrieval
- Efficient and secure sample storage and retrieval
- Accurate sample tracking and data management
- Intuitive operating system
- Seamless integration with LIMS databases
