Accelerate Histology with Advanced Automated Tissue Processors
Achieving consistent, high-throughput tissue processing for reliable diagnostics and research with seamless, streamlined histology solutions.
Streamline Histopathology with Precision Automated Tissue Processing Systems
Automated Tissue Processors are essential instruments in histopathology and anatomical pathology labs. These systems perform stepwise processing of biological tissues—including fixation, dehydration, clearing, and paraffin infiltration—under standardized and programmable conditions.
At Cellular Tissue Analysis, based in Indianapolis, IN, our tissue processors are designed to reduce human error, improve reproducibility, and boost throughput in clinical and research environments. With intuitive interfaces and robust safety features, our systems support both routine and advanced tissue workflows.
Core Components of
Automated Tissue Processors
Hardware & Fluidic Systems
a. Rotating or vacuum tissue baskets:
Motion Control & Rotation Sensors
Regulate the precise movement of tissue baskets to ensure uniform reagent exposure during processing cycles.
b. Reagent stations with automated fill/empty functions:
Fluid Level & Flow Sensors
Monitor reagent volumes and enable automated dispensing or drainage to maintain workflow efficiency and prevent overflow.
c. Temperature-controlled paraffin chambers:
Thermal Sensors & Controllers
Maintain consistent melting and embedding temperatures for paraffin wax to ensure sample preservation.
d. Vacuum and pressure modulation systems:
Pressure & Vacuum Sensors
Provide real-time monitoring and control of pressure cycles for optimal tissue infiltration and dehydration.
Control Software & Workflow Programming
- Step-based protocol editor with customizable timers
- User-defined temperature and vacuum cycles
- Real-time process monitoring with alerts
- Preloaded reagent management logs
- User authentication and audit trail features
Connectivity & Integration
- Integration with histology information systems (HIS)
- Barcode support for cassette /sample tracking
- Cloud access for maintenance logs and performance data
- Network-based protocol sharing across lab units
- Compatible with downstream embedding stations and microtomes
Key Features & Functionalities
Fully automated overnight and same-day processing
Handles multiple tissue cassettes per batch
Consistent paraffin infiltration across sample types
Reduced reagent carryover with smart agitation cycles
Intuitive touchscreen controls for lab technicians
Application Areas
Histopathology and diagnostic pathology
Cancer biopsy preparation
Veterinary tissue analysis
Clinical trial tissue banks
Research labs conducting organ/tissue studies
Why Choose Our Tissue Processing Systems
- High-capacity processing for diagnostic and research labs
- Walk-away functionality improves technician efficiency
- Minimized tissue shrinkage and processing artifacts
- Programmable for different tissue types and urgencies
- Built to comply with clinical lab regulatory standards
Integration Capabilities
- Interfaces with LIS for seamless sample ID tracking
- Workflow integration with embedding and staining stations
- Supports remote monitoring and protocol updates
- Automated alerts for reagent expiry and temperature deviations
- Compatible with vacuum embedding modules
Industries & End Users
- Hospitals and Clinical Pathology Labs
- Cancer Research and Oncology Centers
- Veterinary Diagnostic Facilities
- Academic Biomedical Research Institutes
- CROs and CLIA-certified Labs
Regulatory & Compliance Standards
- CLIA and CAP readiness for clinical histology workflows
- CE-marked systems with global safety certifications
- Programmable SOP adherence for GLP environments
- 21 CFR Part 11–compliant software controls
- Integrated quality assurance protocols and calibration logs
North American Case Studies
U.S – Hospital Pathology Lab, Chicago, IL
Replaced manual tissue processing with automated system, reducing turnaround time by 40% and improving diagnostic consistency across biopsies.
Canada – Cancer Research Center, Vancouver, BC
Used programmable vacuum and paraffin cycles to optimize processing of complex tumor biopsies, improving sectioning quality and downstream immunostaining.
U.S – Academic Histology Core, Durham, NC
Deployed high-throughput automated processors to manage diverse tissue types across multiple research projects, enabling batch standardization and cross-study consistency.
Upgrade your histopathology workflows with high-performance Automated Tissue Processors.
Contact Cellular Tissue Analysis to schedule a demo or request a quote.