Consolidated’s Director of Engineering Amit Gupta to Speak at 68th Annual AALAS National Meeting Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Consolidated Sterilizer System’s Director of Engineering Amit Gupta will be presenting at this year’s 68th AALAS National Meeting to discuss how cloud connectivity for laboratory equipment can revolutionize lab productivity. The idea of cloud technology enhancing the workflow within the laboratory environment has been steadily gaining steam over the past year — with Consolidated leading the pack […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Introduces Cloud Upgrade Kit for Existing Autoclaves in the Field Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Consolidated Sterilizer Systems announces that an upgrade kit is now available to retrofit your older-model steam sterilizers with cloud connectivity. The announcement means you now have a better, more affordable, option to upgrade your equipment without having to purchase a brand new sterilizer. The new upgrade kits come on the heels of Consolidated launching a […] Tweet Like Share
CSS & TetraScience to Host One-of-a-Kind Webinar on Benefits of Cloud-Connected Autoclave Technology Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Consolidated Sterilizer Systems and TetraScience will come together Oct. 25th for a live presentation about new cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) technology that will radically improve the efficiency of your lab. The one-of-a-kind webinar — titled “Cloud Enabled Laboratory Equipment: Learn How and Why You Should Be Adopting Cloud Tech in the Lab”— will feature […] Tweet Like Share
Survey Results Show Need for Cloud-Connected Autoclaves in Laboratories Written by: Arthur Trapotsis A recent survey of autoclave users (researchers, lab managers, and technicians) shows, unequivocally, that having access to a cloud-connected autoclave can and will boost productivity, as well as improve access to sterilizer data. In an earlier post — The Birth of the Internet of Labs (IoL) — we skim the surface on the benefits of […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Unveils Cloud-Enabled Autoclaves Written by: Arthur Trapotsis July 25, 2016 (Boston, Mass.)—Consolidated Sterilizer Systems is pleased to announce that all of its newly manufactured autoclave models are cloud ready — a cutting edge capability that allows scientists, lab managers, and facilities personnel the ability to monitor and manage their autoclave from any internet-ready device. The new cloud-enabled autoclave technology is achieved through […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems Products Now Available on GSA Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Strategic Partnership to Bolster Sterilizer Sales to U.S. Government July 1, 2016, Boston, MA — Consolidated Sterilizer Systems (CSS), a leading manufacturing of steam sterilizers in the life sciences market, is excited to announce that its products are now listed with the General Services Administration (GSA). Through a new strategic partnership with Franklin Young International, CSS now has […] Tweet Like Share
The Birth of the Internet of Labs (IoL) Written by: Arthur Trapotsis The Internet of Things (IoT) is all around us. From adjusting thermostats online, to starting a car from an app, to viewing security camera video on a website, internet connected devices have already revolutionized the consumer market. If you’re not familiar with IoT, think of it as a series of interconnected devices that are able […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Provides MiniBulk Autoclave to World Leading Biotech Company Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Genzyme is a world leading biotech company that specializes in discovering and delivering transformative therapies for patients with rare and special unmet medical needs. Based in Cambridge, Mass., the biotech company underwent a major renovation at its Framingham facility in which one of the key components was the installation of a brand new autoclave. After […] Tweet Like Share
The Real Deal on How to Handle Red Bag Waste in Your Laboratory Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Red bag waste is a necessary evil in today’s bio-medical field. Every day, hospitals and universities alike confront the continual burden of how to handle, sterilize and properly dispose of this bio-hazardous waste — especially within a laboratory setting. However, despite this widespread challenge, there remains no universal guideline on how laboratories should properly handle […] Tweet Like Share
Prion Sterilization: Common Challenges Written by: Arthur Trapotsis Transmission of prion diseases through medical equipment remains an ever-present possibility in many laboratories and medical facilities around the world. As such, prion sterilization should not be taken lightly. Facilities that lack prion sterilization equipment and protocols for exposed or contaminated medical instruments not only put lab personnel at risk, but also endanger any future […] Tweet Like Share
8.14.24 Cleaning Surgical Instruments: What Healthcare Facilities Need to Know → Ensuring the sterility of surgical instruments and other medical equipment is paramount to patient safety in hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), and other healthcare facilities, preventing cross-contamination and reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infection (HAI). But patients aren’t the only ones who benefit. By maintaining a rigorous surgical equipment cleaning process, healthcare facilities can maintain […]
8.13.24 What Is a Process Challenge Device? → Ensuring that sterilization equipment is effective and performs as intended is crucial for any lab or sterile processing department. To determine sterilizer efficacy, technicians rely on a process called validation, in which tools known as process challenge devices are used to measure their machines’ abilities to sterilize loads. In this blog post, we’ll take a […]
7.10.24 Top 10 Surgery Center Architecture Firms → Building a new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) from the ground up is no simple task. From choosing the right location and setting budgets to drawing up building plans and managing construction, there are many moving pieces to keep track of. As a more specialized project, there are certain parameters that must be met to ensure […]
