The STL series is the ideal choice when a large storage capacity is needed. The STL series covers the field of 3'000 to 20'000 MTP capacity. The STL incubators use a unique design that copes with extremely frequent accesses while maintaining ultra stable conditions inside the climate controlled chamber. Plates are accessed through a sma
ll automatically controlled door (Gate) that open during access only, thereby minimizing gas exchange. As the common interface of the incubator and the robotic environment a transfer-station is located in front of the Gate. Full manual access is possible through a large user door and removable cassettes (Stackers), allowing the user to manually access and load products.
The STL-Series robotic handling is completely located inside th
e incubation chamber. The handling allows full random access on all plates. LiCONiC was the first to implement a shovel based handling system, which transports plates by loading them on an extendable surface (shovel) during transport.