Is It Time to Upgrade or Replace Your Autoclave? Written by: Jason Thompson Autoclaves are often a mission-critical tool and, like all machinery, do experience wear and tear as a result of frequent use. Inevitably, there will come a time when you replace your unit to ensure consistent autoclave performance. Here are some guidelines around when it may be time to upgrade or replace your autoclave: The autoclave […] Tweet Like Share
Leading Autoclave Manufacturer Awarded $140k Workforce Grant Written by: Jason Thompson January 31, 2020, (BILLERICA, MASS.) – Consolidated Sterilizer Systems was recently awarded a $143,500 grant by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as part of the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP). This funding presents an exciting opportunity for Consolidated to train their employees in many areas of the business. Employees will receive training in lean manufacturing, continuous […] Tweet Like Share
Maintaining Your Autoclave with SterilCARE™ Written by: Jason Thompson Is a low-cost, safe and reliable steam sterilizer important to your facility? Consolidated is excited to announce the launch of the SterilCARE™ preventative autoclave maintenance program, which is designed to keep your total cost of ownership low and ensure your autoclave is running reliably and safely. Historically, preventative maintenance of laboratory autoclaves has been scheduled […] Tweet Like Share
Major Research University Upgrades Autoclaves to the Cloud Written by: Jason Thompson Project Name: Michigan State University Project Location: East Lansing, Michigan Type of Project: Cloud Upgrade Kit to Existing CSS Autoclave The Client The Department of Horticulture and Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences are two of the largest departments at Michigan State University, a well-known public research university with over 50,000 students. The two […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated’s CEO Arthur Trapotsis to Speak at Upcoming I2SL Conference Written by: Jason Thompson Consolidated Sterilizers Systems CEO Arthur Trapotsis will join an impressive list of industry experts this October for the I2SL Annual Conference — a leading international conference focused on strategies to meet the challenges of energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in laboratories and related facilities. The conference, which routinely draws an international audience of owners, architects, […] Tweet Like Share
6 Important Questions to Ask When Purchasing a Refurbished Autoclave Written by: Jason Thompson Purchasing a refurbished autoclave can be a smart investment — especially if you’re a fledgling laboratory or startup biotech company with limited funding. While going with a used autoclave may be less of an expenditure compared with a new purchase, selecting a refurbished autoclave should not be taken lightly. For example, it’s important to ensure […] Tweet Like Share
CSS CEO to Talk Sterilizer Best Practices in Upcoming ABSA Webinar Written by: Jason Thompson Consolidated Sterilizer Systems CEO Arthur Trapotsis will take part in a special webinar hosted by the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) for laboratory professionals looking to bolster their working knowledge of basic and advanced lab safety protocols. The webinar — Best Practices and Emerging Trends in Facility Decontamination and Steam Sterilization — is a two-part […] Tweet Like Share
CSS Unveils Autoclave of the Future at AALAS conference Written by: Jason Thompson The “Autoclave of the Future” received a warm reception from friends, colleagues and future clients during the annual American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) conference held this year in Charlotte, N.C. Arthur Trapotsis, President and CEO of Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, said he was pleased with the reaction industry professionals had of the new cloud-enabled […] Tweet Like Share
CSS to Showcase Cloud-Enabled Autoclaves at 67th annual AALAS Conference Written by: Jason Thompson The 67th annual American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) conference is right around the corner. Will we see you in Charlotte? This year’s AALAS conference marks the tenth consecutive year Consolidated Sterilizer Systems has participated in the industry-wide event. The conference is held over five days (Oct 30-Nov. 3.) and includes workshops, lectures, poster […] Tweet Like Share
Consolidated Sterilizer Systems partners with TetraScience to enable Internet-of-Things in labs Written by: Jason Thompson April 4, 2016, Boston, MA – Consolidated Sterilizer Systems, a pioneer in the area of steam sterilization, announced today that it has selected TetraScience, an Internet-of-Things company (IoT), to enable cloud-based technology in the laboratory. Through this partnership, Consolidated will leverage TetraScience’s software and hardware expertise to develop cloud-enabled autoclaves. This collaboration marks one of […] Tweet Like Share
2.28.24 Setting up your SPD for Success: 8 Reasons to Own a Backup Autoclave → Steam is the most reliable and effective method for sterilizing medical equipment, and as a result, autoclaves are a fixture in almost every ASC’s sterilization setup. But, as is often the case, there are numerous situations in which ASCs find themselves without sufficient sterile processing capacity or a backup plan for when main units are […]
2.7.24 Consolidated Earns ACT Label, Highlighting Commitment to Sustainability → Have you ever wished that you could review an autoclave’s energy and water use, manufacturing impact, and packaging content similar to how you’d read a nutrition label at the grocery store? That’s the idea behind the ACT Environmental Impact Factor (EIF) label. Short for Accountability, Consistency, and Transparency, the ACT label demonstrates the environmental impact […]
7.12.23 Cordyceps Sterilization: How to Kill “The Last of Us” Parasite → In HBO’s recent adaptation of “The Last of Us,” a popular action-adventure video game, life as we know it is upended by a parasitic fungus that transforms its human hosts into zombies. The culprit? Cordyceps, a real-life genus of fungus which is best known for infecting insects (most famously ants) in much the same manner […]
