Memmert ICO105 CO2 incubator NextGen, 108 L, 6.86" touchscreen

Pre-order: The ICO105 belongs to the new ICO NextGen generation. You can pre-order it from us now, Memmert ships from November 2026.

With 108 litres of interior volume, the Memmert ICO105 CO2 incubator NextGen sits in the middle of the new NextGen line-up, one litre more than the previous 2012-generation ICO105. For labs running several culture batches in parallel, or needing more room than the entry-level ICO50, it is a size with headroom without jumping straight to the next model up.

One touchscreen instead of two displays

Instead of the previous TwinDISPLAY with two separate TFT screens, the ICO105 NextGen shows setpoints, actual values and parameter trends on a single 6.86 inch IPS touchscreen with multitouch (480 x 1280 pixels).

Temperature and CO2 control

Temperature is adjustable from +20 to +50 °C, the working range reaches from at least 5 °C above ambient temperature up to +50 °C, setting accuracy 0.1 °C. At 37 °C, temporal temperature fluctuation is ±0.1 K, spatial fluctuation ±0.3 K. CO2 control covers 0 to 20 % CO2 as standard, setting accuracy 0.1 %, temporal fluctuation ±0.2 % CO2.

Humidity and O2 as an upgrade

A stainless steel water pan is included as standard. Option K7 extends the ICO105 to active humidity control from 40 to 98 % rh including rh-off, setting accuracy 0.1 % rh, with humidification through a self-priming micro-dosing pump and hot-steam generator and dehumidification through a membrane pump. Option T6 (requires K7) additionally controls oxygen concentration via nitrogen injection from 1 to 20 % O2, accuracy 0.1 %.

Glass doors and battery backup as extras

Unlike the smaller ICO50, option K4 is available for the ICO105: two inner glass-cutout doors instead of the closed stainless steel door, useful for a quick look inside without disturbing the climate. Also optional is an integrated battery backup (option C2) that keeps the display unit running without interruption during a power cut, for uninterrupted documentation of all parameters even through an outage.

Built-in sterilisation programme

A stored programme sterilises the interior in 60 minutes at +180 °C without removing the sensors first.

Interior, door and inserts

The deep-drawn interior is made of stainless steel grade 1.4301 (ASTM 304). The fully insulated stainless steel door closes with a 2-point compression lock and has an inner glass door. One perforated stainless steel shelf is included as standard, up to 5 shelves are possible, maximum load 15 kg per shelf and 75 kg per unit.

Interfaces and software

The ICO105 NextGen has USB-C and Ethernet LAN. The paid myChamber LIMS application is available for connecting to a LIMS, and the connectivity package for the myChamber Monitoring App for permanent remote monitoring. For electronic signatures under 21 CFR Part 11, the FDAQ1 base licence for AtmoCONTROL FDA and myChamber Control FDA can be added. None of these three options are included as standard.

Operation and connection values

The ICO105 NextGen is designed for 230 V, 50/60 Hz, option X2 switches it to 115 V at no extra cost, power consumption is around 1450 W. The stainless steel housing measures 708 x 683 x 589 mm (width x height x depth) plus 50 mm for the door handle, the interior measures 560 x 480 x 400 mm. Net weight is 70 kg, 85 kg packed.

Typical applications

With controlled temperature and CO2 concentration and an optional glass door, the ICO105 NextGen suits:

• Parallel incubation of several culture batches in mid-sized labs
• Microbiological, pharmaceutical and biotechnological research needing documented climate conditions
• Lab operations where glass doors (option K4) reduce climate disturbance when checking samples
• Processes requiring uninterrupted documentation even during a power cut (option C2)

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• 1x Memmert ICO105 CO2 incubator NextGen (base unit)
• 1x perforated stainless steel shelf
• 1x stainless steel water pan
• 1x CO2 connection set (tube with coupling and hose clamp)
• 1x factory calibration certificate (+37 °C, 5 % CO2)

Not included: active humidity control (option K7), O2 control (option T6), glass doors (option K4), battery backup (option C2) and the water canister with connecting hose (only with option K7 ordered) are paid extras, as are the myChamber LIMS, Monitoring App and FDAQ1 software licences.

Regulatory information

WEEE registration number of the manufacturer (Memmert GmbH + Co. KG, Stiftung EAR): DE 66812464. The ICO105 NextGen is not a medical device. Memmert is discontinuing the separate, previous medical-device series ICOmed (last order date 06 November 2026); according to Memmert, the ICO NextGen is currently undergoing testing and qualification to meet the requirements of medical applications as well, which is an announcement, not an approval already granted.

Custom requirements & procurement service

Memmert devices from us are covered for three years from delivery: the first 12 months are followed by 24 months of warranty under Memmert's terms, handled directly through us. Your statutory rights remain unaffected. For additional perforated shelves, options K7, T6, K4 or C2, a stacking set for two ICO105 units of the same size (item B72335), or individual calibration, our procurement service is glad to help.