Epredia introduces SlideMate thermal slide printer to enhance pathology workflow efficiency
New system improves sample traceability and slide labeling in cancer diagnostics
8 Jul 2026Product news
The SlideMate™ thermal slide printer
Epredia has launched the SlideMate™ Thermal Slide Printer (TSP), a compact thermal slide printer designed to help pathology and clinical laboratories worldwide protect tissue samples, strengthen sample traceability, and streamline workflow efficiency during cancer diagnosis.
New SlideMate TSP expands Epredia slide printing portfolio
The SlideMate TSP is the newest addition to the Epredia SlideMate portfolio of slide printers, which are used in pathology laboratories to identify and help track tissue samples. Building on the technology of the SlideMate Laser printer, SlideMate TSP delivers crisp, permanent thermal transfer printing on microscope slides to support accurate and reliable specimen identification.
Epredia has engineered SlideMate TSP to help clinical laboratories of any size keep pace with high-volume demands while maintaining consistent print quality. The printer is designed for use in histology, cytology, and other pathology workflows where clear, durable slide labeling is critical for cancer diagnostics and other disease investigations.
Key features to support pathology laboratories
SlideMate TSP incorporates modernized features intended to maximize product performance and reduce laboratory workflow interruptions. These include:
- Enclosed slide hoppers to help protect samples from potential dust contamination
- Mechanical slide movement that offers smoother handling than gravity-fed solutions
- Permanent thermal transfer printing for clear, legible slide labels
These features are designed to support laboratories in maintaining sample integrity, improving traceability, and minimizing downtime in busy diagnostic environments.
Compact design for seamless workflow integration
In addition to its performance features, the compact size of SlideMate TSP allows for seamless integration into a wide range of pathology workflows. The printer can be positioned close to the point of use in histology, cytology, or other laboratory settings to support efficient slide printing and sample tracking.
When used in conjunction with Epredia LabWriter software, SlideMate TSP can easily interface with a laboratory information system (LIS), helping laboratories standardize slide labeling, reduce manual data entry, and support end-to-end digital traceability.
Optimized slides and end-to-end cancer diagnostics workflow
SlideMate TSP is the latest addition to Epredia’s portfolio of precision cancer diagnostics products and services designed to provide a seamless end-to-end laboratory workflow, from sample receipt through diagnosis.
Epredia offers optimized microscope slides specifically designed for use with SlideMate TSP, including:
- Non-adhesion slides with Superfrost technology
- Adhesion slides with Superfrost PLUS technology to maximize tissue adherence
These slides are available in multiple colors, enabling laboratories to coordinate downstream activities and visually organize different sample types or workflow stages.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Epredia SlideMate TSP improve sample traceability in cancer diagnostics laboratories?
The SlideMate TSP enhances sample traceability by delivering crisp, permanent thermal transfer printing on microscope slides, ensuring clear and durable specimen identification. When integrated with Epredia LabWriter software and a laboratory information system (LIS), it helps standardize slide labeling, reduce manual data entry, and support end-to-end digital traceability across histology, cytology, and other pathology workflows.
What key features make the SlideMate TSP suitable for high-volume pathology and clinical laboratories?
SlideMate TSP is engineered for high-volume environments with enclosed slide hoppers to protect samples from dust, mechanical slide movement for smoother handling than gravity-fed systems, and permanent thermal transfer printing for legible labels. Its compact design allows placement close to the point of use, helping pathology, histology, and cytology laboratories maintain sample integrity, minimize downtime, and streamline cancer diagnostic workflows.
How does SlideMate TSP fit into Epredia and PHC Group’s precision cancer diagnostics portfolio?
SlideMate TSP is the latest addition to Epredia’s SlideMate printer portfolio and broader precision cancer diagnostics solutions under PHC Holdings Corporation. It integrates with optimized Superfrost and Superfrost PLUS microscope slides, available in multiple colors for workflow organization. Manufactured in Italy at PHC Group’s San Benedetto del Tronto facility, it supports a seamless end-to-end workflow from sample receipt through diagnosis, advancing global cancer diagnostics innovation.