Thermo Fisher Scientific launches new Heratherm Environmental Chamber for regulated environments

Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the Thermo Scientific™ Heratherm™ Environmental Chamber, a laboratory environmental chamber system designed for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, government, and industrial labs that need 21 CFR Part 11 compliant data management and traceability. Available globally in four configurable models, the Heratherm Environmental Chamber supports drug development, quality control, research and development, and applied testing workflows while helping institutions meet sustainability goals without compromising performance.

Advanced environmental chamber for regulated laboratories

The Heratherm Environmental Chamber is a sophisticated data capture system that enables 21 CFR Part 11 data management and traceability, making it well suited to regulated environments. The chamber offers a wide temperature and stability range to support demanding applications in drug development, academic research, and industrial testing.

Large institutions, including pharmaceutical companies, government laboratories, and academic centers, are increasingly focused on meeting sustainability standards when selecting laboratory equipment. The Heratherm Environmental Chamber is designed to help laboratories balance regulatory compliance, data integrity, and environmental responsibility.

Key applications across pharma, academia, and industry

The Heratherm Environmental Chamber supports a broad range of applications, including:

• Pharma and biotechnology: Testing drug products in quality control laboratories and performing micro incubation in research and development labs.
• Academic laboratories: Stability testing, plant growth studies, animal hatching, and light simulation testing.
• Industrial and applied laboratories: Testing for batteries, cosmetics, packaging, and food and beverage shelf-life.

Fit-for-purpose design for regulatory standards

The Heratherm Environmental Chamber includes integrated data logging to support 21 CFR Part 11 requirements and remote data monitoring. It is designed to meet ICH stability testing guideline Q1A and to support light and UV exposure testing according to ICH guideline Q1B, helping laboratories maintain compliance in regulated workflows.

Greener design to support lab sustainability initiatives

To address institutional sustainability targets, the Heratherm Environmental Chamber incorporates Peltier electric heating and cooling technology. This approach supports temperature stability and uniformity with lower energy usage and avoids the use of hazardous refrigerants typically associated with traditional compressor-based systems. Additional design elements, such as LED lighting and a water-efficient humidification system with an integrated water tank, further support sustainable operation.

Enhanced lighting system for uniform chamber visibility

The Heratherm Environmental Chamber features vertical low-energy LED lighting that provides uniform visibility across the chamber interior. The lighting system includes UV light that meets ICH testing standards and offers a programmable light spectrum with configurable day and night cycles, supporting light stability testing and simulation of environmental conditions.

Streamlined user interface for efficient operation

A unique and intuitive touch screen interface enables users to program complex tasks without extensive training. The interface can be configured for open or restricted user modes, supporting controlled access in regulated environments. All key information is clearly presented at eye level to simplify monitoring and operation.

Four feature-rich models for diverse application needs

The Heratherm Environmental Chamber portfolio includes four models designed to meet specific application demands:

• Heratherm light chambers: Suitable for regulated and sensitive products that require light stability testing.
• Heratherm stability chamber: Designed to meet the requirements of stability testing, shelf-life testing, and other quality control testing environments.
• Heratherm CO₂ chambers: Enable precise control of parameters for distinct cell growth conditions.
• Heratherm incubation chambers: Provide a flexible and dependable option for microbiological incubation or temperature-dependent storage and testing.

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