The only equipment on the market fully acc. to ASTM D1177 (other equipment available frequently use the ASTM D2386 sample volume that is 25 ml while D1177 prescribes 75 to 90 ml) is equipped with an integrated cryostat capable to reach -120°C, sample and seeding jacket, touch-screen interface, Ethernet and two USB ports to connect printers or LIMS. The built-in seeding jacket permits to avoid the need of a powerful cryostat to freeze the sample portion requested for seeding.
