Asymptote combines world leading research into the science of cell freezing with engineering expertise to create pioneering cryochain technology for advanced medicines.
Our portfolio of innovative products preserve cell viability and function during cryogenic processing of cellular therapies – from freezing to thawing – to support our customers’ work to improve healthcare throughout the world.
About usThe Asymptote GMP compatible technology preserves cell viability during cryogenic processing of cellular therapies.
Liquid nitrogen-free controlled rate freezers that maintain optimal post-thaw cell function and deliver consistent quality, clean room compatible and GMP compliant cryopreservation.
Automated, dry conduction thawers for user-customizable, consistent cell thawing in the lab or clinic, with complete process verification log.
All Asymptote's products integrate with my.Cryochain to standardize and audit remote processes from any web-browser.
my.CryochainThe VIA Freeze range, automated thawers and my.Cryochain form an integrated end-to-end cryochain solution for most vial and container types.
VIA Freeze™
Presenting the VIA Freeze™ range of liquid nitrogen-free controlled rate freezers, now available for ordering
VIA Freeze:
Clean room optimized
Liquid nitrogen-free
Formats supported
Number of SBS plates
Type of cryovial
Number of cryovials
Cryobag volume
User access control
User-programmable cooling protocols
Pre-programmed cooling protocols
Suitable for fieldwork
Validation and fault detection
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight
No. of Stirling engines
Warranty
Research
Yes
Yes
Cryovials/cryobag/custom
1
2.0ml filled to 1.0ml
48
10-20ml
Optional
1 / 5 / 30
Yes
Yes
Yes
29.3 x 35.9 x 44.9cm
14kg (31lb)
1
1 year +
Duo
Yes
Yes
Cryovials/cryobag/custom
2
2.0ml filled to 1.0ml
96
30-70ml
Yes
5 / 30
Yes
No
Yes
44.6 x 38.3 x 61cm
40kg (88lb)
1
1 year +
Quad
Yes
Yes
Cryovials/cryobag/custom
4
2.0ml filled to 1.0ml
192
125-270ml
Yes
5 / 30
Yes
No
Yes
63.8 x 38.3 x 61cm
64kg (141lb)
2
1 year +
Products
Asymptote's cryochain technology comprises of integrated hardware, software and consumables.
Applications
Solving the issues encountered when freezing biological samples and foodstuffs.
Consultancy
We can help with anything from the science of freezing to instrumentation and product design.
Research
Asymptote is actively involved in cutting-edge cryopreservation research.
News
New thawer available: the VIA Thaw CB1000 for thawing large volumes of cell therapies cryopreserved in cryo-bags.