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
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 Upgrades Most Popular Laboratory Autoclave with Enhanced Power Door System Written by: Mike Peters June 22, 2017, Boston, MA — Consolidated Sterilizer Systems announces it has enhanced its most popular autoclave — the vertical sliding door Model 3AV (20”x20”x38”)— with a new power door option utilizing a proven technology designed for ease-of-use and simplicity.The unique power door operation, which is already available on EZ-Glide™ Models 26AV, 26BV, and 26CV, allows for […] 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 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 & 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
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
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
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 […]
6.30.23 Top 13 Sterile Processing Mistakes in Hospitals → When it comes to ensuring patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) is among the last lines of defense. It’s this department’s sole responsibility to make sure that reusable instruments and devices are properly decontaminated, sterilized, and ultimately safe to use in future procedures — protecting patients from […]
6.22.23 Sterilization vs. High-Level and Low-Level Disinfection [a 3-Point Comparison] → In a 1939 paper, microbiologist Earle H. Spaulding introduced a system for determining which medical devices and instruments needed disinfection and which ones required sterilization. In it, he proposed that critical instruments would need to be subjected to more stringent disinfection protocols than non-critical patient care items. Today, this framework is fittingly known as Spaulding […]