CO2 Incubator ICO
First Device of Our Next-Generation Product Platform
Reliable
Condensation-free at 37°C and 95% rH. Absolutely reliable. Absolutely homogeneous.
Connected
An integrated touch display and modern connectivity features provide full transparency and control during operation.
Secure
Enhanced user management, secure access via RFID or fingerprint and remote monitoring ensure full control at all times.
The perfect environment with the new Memmert CO2 incubator
The Memmert ICO CO₂ incubator is designed to provide stable, homogeneous cultivation conditions for delicate cell cultures across research,
development and clinical applications.
Precise temperature control, active humidification and dehumidification plus optimised airflow management ensure condensation-free stability inside the working chamber at 37°C and 95% RH. The ICO CO₂ incubator’s reliable, reproducible growth environment makes it ideally suited for even the most sensitive cell culture applications.
+20 °C to +50 °C
Temperature range
4 model sizes
56 to 243 litres volume
0 to 20 %
Setting range CO2
1 to 20 %
Setting range O2
Typical fields of application include:
Designed for demanding cell culture applications in research, clinical environments and pharmaceutical development.
- Regenerative medicine and stem cell research – consistent and reproducible conditions for cultivating sensitive stem cells
- Personalised medicine
- Spheroid research
- Organoid research
- Diagnostics
- CAR T-cell therapy
- Pharmacology
- IVF – stable CO₂ and humidity conditions for delicate cell and tissue samples
Wherever precisely controlled environmental conditions are required for sensitive biological materials, the ICO ensures stability and reproducibility.
The perfect environment
The Memmert ICO is designed for demanding cell culture applications in research, clinical environments and pharmaceutical development.
Wherever precisely controlled environmental conditions are required for sensitive biological materials, the ICO ensures stability and reproducibility.
- Condensation-free operation up to 95% rh at 37 °C
- Stable and homogeneous distribution of temperature, humidity and CO₂ for
maximum process reliability - Optional O₂ control for anaerobic applications
As a result, the ICO CO₂ incubator provides a reliable and
reproducible growth environment, making it ideally suited for:
- Regenerative medicine and stem cell research
- Personalized medicine
- Spheroid and Organoid research
- Diagnostics
- CAR T-cell therapy
- IVF
The perfect environment
ACT-Label
The new ICO will be certified with the ACT Label from MyGreenLab, a leading independent standard for sustainable laboratory products.
ICO + ULT Freezer
With the new ICO CO₂ incubator and the ULT freezer, Memmert provides a seamless solution covering key steps of the process chain.
Together, both systems support a consistent and reliable workflow by covering essential stages in sample handling:
- Cultivation and incubation of sensitive cell cultures
- Cryopreservation and long-term storage at ultra-low temperatures
Having one partner for both applications means:
- Fewer interfaces to manage
- One solution for remote monitoring and documentation
- Streamlined workflows
- Maximum protection for your samples
ICO + ULT Freezer
Memmert Quality
With over 90 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of climate and temperature control chambers, Memmert stands for the highest quality standards.
Hygiene standards
Several design features support faster, simpler and more hygienic cleaning processes:
- High-quality stainless steel surfaces for easy and thorough cleaning
- Optimized chamber design that avoids hard-to-clean areas
- Proven 180 °C hot air sterilization for reliable decontamination
In addition, an integrated air filtration system supports a consistently clean chamber environment:
- A HEPA filter integrated into the chamber continuously filters the entire air volume
- The complete air volume is filtered every 60 seconds, ensuring cleanroom-like air quality inside the chamber
Hygiene standards
Optimal growth conditions for your cells
The new ICO has been consistently designed to create the best conditions for cell growth: precise temperature stability, controlled humidity, and optimized air circulation that reliably protects even the most sensitive cultures.
More space in the laboratory: Reduced height & stackability
The new, lower height not only improves the loading of devices in the laboratory—it also allows for convenient stacking of multiple devices. In addition, the higher volume efficiency provides more usable space with the same footprint.
No condensation at 37 degrees and 95%
The completely condensation-free environment ensures that there are no drops, no disturbances, and no sources of risk—a decisive advantage for laboratory processes that require maximum stability and reproducibility.
Maximum security: User management & monitoring
With enhanced user management, audit trails, and remote monitoring, the user retains full control over samples, processes, and access rights at all times. Whether day, night, or weekend: samples are always secure, fully transparent, and seamlessly documented.
Designed with attention to every detail.
The significantly reduced height of all appliances of the Memmert NextGen platform reduces overall weight, frees up valuable laboratory space and enables convenient stacking of even larger model sizes. A particularly smart feature: for maximum ergonomics, the display of the upper unit can optionally be repositioned lower for comfortable operation.
Numerous features of the CO2 incubator ICO leave nothing to be desired:
- Condensation-free operation up to 95% RH at 37 °C
- Stable and homogeneous distribution of temperature, humidity and CO₂ for maximum process reliability
- Integrated sterilisation and intelligently engineered hygienic design
- Optional O₂ control for anaerobic applications
- ACT Label-certified for verified laboratory sustainability
