Planer Plc
Since 1973, Planer has been helping scientists and medical professionals care for cells by providing hardware, software, and systems for the preservation, storage, and monitoring of biological specimens. The company collaborates with sectors such as Human IVF, Animal IVF, Transgenic Research, and Stem Cell Research, ensuring high-quality, reliable equipment that conforms to ISO and Medical Device standards, and assists with compliance including 21 CFR Pt 11. It is committed to sustainability and environmental initiatives, and is part of Hamilton Thorne. The company actively participates in industry events, conferences, and workshops, and continuously updates its product range with innovative sensors and monitoring systems like DATAssure. Recent news highlights include updates on sensors, cryopreservation techniques, and collaborations with clinics and research institutions.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Planer Plc
Sunbury-on-thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, Europe
Patents
Products
Programmable controlled-rate cryogenic freezers
Freezers that execute configurable freezing profiles for preservation of embryos, tissues, blood products and research specimens prior to long-term cryostorage.
Incubation systems for embryo and cell culture
Incubation systems designed to provide stable controlled environments for in vitro culture and handling of oocytes, embryos and cell lines.
Environmental and alarm monitoring system (base station and sensor ecosystem)
Monitoring platform that captures environmental and equipment data, supports configurable alarms, scheduling, reporting and notification delivery, and integrates wired and wireless sensors including 4-20mA interfaces and alarm-port monitoring.
Combined temperature and liquid‑nitrogen level sensors and standard sensor range
Premium combined temperature and liquid‑nitrogen level sensors formed for dewar monitoring plus a range of standard sensors for common laboratory equipment (benchtop incubators, fridges, -40/ -80 freezers); available for multiple wireless bands and intended to integrate with monitoring base stations.
External validation probe kits for incubators and benchtop monitoring
Pre-configured external temperature probe kits for benchtop incubators and other equipment, supplied with mounting accessories and documented probe accuracy to support validation and alarm-triggering.
Barcode-based electronic witnessing and labelling solutions
Barcode-driven electronic witnessing, labelling and traceability systems that integrate scheduling, witnessing steps and audit logging to reduce handling errors and support chain-of-custody workflows.
Programmable controlled-rate cryogenic freezers
Freezers that execute configurable freezing profiles for preservation of embryos, tissues, blood products and research specimens prior to long-term cryostorage.
Incubation systems for embryo and cell culture
Incubation systems designed to provide stable controlled environments for in vitro culture and handling of oocytes, embryos and cell lines.
Environmental and alarm monitoring system (base station and sensor ecosystem)
Monitoring platform that captures environmental and equipment data, supports configurable alarms, scheduling, reporting and notification delivery, and integrates wired and wireless sensors including 4-20mA interfaces and alarm-port monitoring.
Combined temperature and liquid‑nitrogen level sensors and standard sensor range
Premium combined temperature and liquid‑nitrogen level sensors formed for dewar monitoring plus a range of standard sensors for common laboratory equipment (benchtop incubators, fridges, -40/ -80 freezers); available for multiple wireless bands and intended to integrate with monitoring base stations.
External validation probe kits for incubators and benchtop monitoring
Pre-configured external temperature probe kits for benchtop incubators and other equipment, supplied with mounting accessories and documented probe accuracy to support validation and alarm-triggering.
Barcode-based electronic witnessing and labelling solutions
Barcode-driven electronic witnessing, labelling and traceability systems that integrate scheduling, witnessing steps and audit logging to reduce handling errors and support chain-of-custody workflows.
Services
Regional distributors and service agents provide sales, maintenance, spare parts and local technical support across multiple countries.
Remote assistance, knowledge-base articles, downloadable manuals and video guides for equipment setup, maintenance and troubleshooting, plus remote diagnostic and firmware update support.
Instructor-led product service training and hands-on application workshops (including cryopreservation techniques and warming methods), plus technical webinars and seminars covering monitoring-system practice and validation workflows.
Provision of modular sensor probe kits and standard sensor lines (temperature, humidity, gas, LN2 level, alarm-output, wireless transmitters, 4-20mA interfaces), bespoke dewar-formed probes, incubator validation probe kits and integration support for monitoring platforms.
Resale and distribution of electronic witnessing, barcode labelling and cryogenic RFID sample-identification solutions to support chain-of-custody and regulated sample management.
Regional distributors and service agents provide sales, maintenance, spare parts and local technical support across multiple countries.
Remote assistance, knowledge-base articles, downloadable manuals and video guides for equipment setup, maintenance and troubleshooting, plus remote diagnostic and firmware update support.
Instructor-led product service training and hands-on application workshops (including cryopreservation techniques and warming methods), plus technical webinars and seminars covering monitoring-system practice and validation workflows.
Provision of modular sensor probe kits and standard sensor lines (temperature, humidity, gas, LN2 level, alarm-output, wireless transmitters, 4-20mA interfaces), bespoke dewar-formed probes, incubator validation probe kits and integration support for monitoring platforms.
Resale and distribution of electronic witnessing, barcode labelling and cryogenic RFID sample-identification solutions to support chain-of-custody and regulated sample management.
Expertise Areas
- Cryopreservation engineering and protocol support
- Incubator design and environmental control for cell culture
- Laboratory environmental monitoring and alarm management
- Sensor design for cryogenic and controlled-environment monitoring
Key Technologies
- Programmable controlled-rate freezing
- Incubator temperature, humidity and gas control
- Cloud-based monitoring and alarm management
- Wireless sensor telemetry (433 MHz, 868 MHz, 2.4 GHz)
News & Updates
Latest updates and articles from Planer for November 2024.
Latest updates and articles from Planer for October 2024.
Latest updates and articles from Planer for September 2024.
Latest updates and articles from Planer for July 2024.
Latest insights and updates on sensors and monitoring solutions from Planer.
Announcement of Hamilton Thorne's agreement to be acquired by Astorg, impacting the parent company of Planer.
Latest updates and articles from Planer for November 2024.
Latest updates and articles from Planer for October 2024.
Latest updates and articles from Planer for September 2024.
Latest updates and articles from Planer for July 2024.
Latest insights and updates on sensors and monitoring solutions from Planer.
Announcement of Hamilton Thorne's agreement to be acquired by Astorg, impacting the parent company of Planer.