Storage
State-of-the-art storage systems play a crucial role in compound management.
Evotec has invested in advanced automated storage solutions capable of accommodating vials, tubes, plates and bulk materials at controlled temperatures from -80°C to -20°C and ambient (in a humidity-controlled atmosphere).
Cryogenic storage (-196°C) is also available for other biological materials that require ultra-low temperature environments.
Final storage conditions are dictated by compound type, containers and length of storage.
Liquid Storage Systems
Liquid storage systems maintain the stability and integrity of liquid compounds under controlled temperature conditions. By combining automated storage, retrieval and inventory tracking, these systems reduce handling errors and prevent cross-contamination while enabling rapid and reliable access to assay-ready liquids for high-throughput workflows.
Fully Automated Cold Compound Storage (-20°C)
Fully automated cold compound storage is essential for maintaining compound integrity. Integrated inventory tracking, secure retrieval, and continuous environmental monitoring ensure robust protection while minimizing human error and supporting efficient high-throughput drug discovery workflows. Access to acoustic tube technology further enhances compound selection and long-term availability, while reducing waste through direct dispensing into assay-ready plates for single-concentration or dose-response formats.
Fully Automated Room Temperature Compound Storage
Fully automated room temperature compound storage provides a secure and controlled environment to maintain compound stability, purity and traceability over time. Integrated automated retrieval and storage reduces handling errors, prevents cross-contamination and ensures compounds are readily accessible for high-throughput workflows.
Semi-Automated Storage and Retrieval System
A semi-automated storage and retrieval system offers space-efficient storage for compounds in non-standard size containers within a climate-controlled environment. Its automated retrieval and inventory tracking database enhances workflow efficiency, reduces handling errors and ensures compound integrity for reliable downstream applications.
Biological Ultra-Cold Storage System
Ultra-cold storage systems are critical to the management of human samples and other biological materials (including cell lines, antibodies and plasmids). The ultra-cold environment ensures sample stability, integrity and bioactivity over long periods. Precise temperature control, monitoring and secure storage minimizes possible degradation while ensuring reliable and traceable access for any downstream assays and drug discovery workflows.