Thermo Scientific 1300 Series A2 Biological Safety Cabinets Now Manufactured in China for Chinese Laboratories

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc has announced the expansion of manufacturing capabilities in its Shanghai, China facility to include the Thermo Scientific 1300 Series A2 biological safety cabinets. Designed to meet the needs of the Chinese market, this local manufacturing will ensure rapid availability of high-quality Thermo Scientific biological safety cabinets to regional laboratories.

“Expanding our manufacturing facility in Shanghai to include the production of the 1300 Series A2 biological safety cabinets is a great benefit to Chinese laboratories,” said Tom Loewald, president of the Laboratory Equipment Division of Thermo Fisher Scientific. “Our customers will experience faster delivery times as well as lower cost, while still receiving the same high-quality product.”

Designed for superior safety, comfort, and energy efficiency, the 1300 Series A2 biological safety cabinet uses DC motor technology to reduce operating costs as much as 75% compared to traditional biological safety cabinets. DC motors also offer intelligent speed control, ensuring the highest level of safety for the laboratory environment. Other advanced features include the unique SmartFlow™ and Digital Airflow Verification (DAVe) systems, which provide superior containment and best-in-class energy efficiency, making the 1300 Series A2 biological safety cabinet beneficial for the user and the environment.