Tissue-Tek AutoTEC a120

Automated Embedding System
The industry’s first and and only fully automated embedding system, the Sakura Tissue-Tek AutoTEC a120 improves your laboratory’s productivity. Enabling technicians to improve turnaround times and provide consistent quality.
Combining the a120 with Tissue-Tek® Paraform® cassettes and Tissue-Tek® Paraform® Tissue Orientation gels, provides your lab with a complete system to automate cassette embedding
| Type of Solution | Embedding and block facing |
|---|---|
| Primary Laboratory Setting | Academic or Research Laboratory, Clinical Histopathology, Reference or Central Laboratory |
| Core Application | Digital Pathology Readiness, Research or Biobanking, Routine Diagnosis, Workflow Automation |
| Tissue Compatibility | Delicate or Fragmented Tissue, Routine Soft Tissue, Small Biopsies |
| Automation | Fully Automated |
| Working Mode | Continuous Loading |
| Protocol Flexibility | Automatic protocol selection, Fixed manufacturer protocols, Stored laboratory protocols |
| Specimen & Derivative Tracking | Barcode-assisted tracking, Cassette and block identification, Location and workflow-status tracking, Parent–child specimen linkage, Positive identity verification |
| Quality Control & Monitoring | Alerts and exception handling, Process logs and reports, Reagent and consumable traceability, Temperature monitoring |
| LIMS & System Integration | Direct instrument integration, LIS/LIMS: bidirectional |
| Downstream App. Compatibility | Histochemical special stains, Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Routine H&E examination, Whole-slide imaging |
| Reagent & Consumable Model | Proprietary consumables required, Ready-to-use reagents |
| Lab Requirements & Safety | Requirement: chemical handling and waste, Requirement: electrical supply, Requirement: network or internet, Safety: enclosed reagent handling, Safety: ergonomic adjustment, Safety: interlocks or emergency stop |
| Service, Reliability & Support | On-site repair service, Preventive maintenance, Remote condition monitoring, Remote technical support |
| Embed Throughput (Per Hour) | 81–120 |
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