Memmert ICO50 CO2 incubator NextGen, 56 L, 6.86" touchscreen

Pre-order: The ICO50 belongs to the new ICO NextGen generation. You can pre-order it from us now, Memmert ships from November 2026.

The Memmert ICO50 CO2 incubator NextGen offers 56 litres of interior volume on a compact footprint, making it an entry point into the new NextGen platform for labs that incubate cell cultures regularly without giving up much bench space. The new generation fully replaces the previous ICO series from 2012, with a new control concept and updated model sizes.

One touchscreen instead of two displays

Where the previous generation used two separate TFT displays, the ICO50 NextGen shows setpoints, actual values and parameter trends on a single 6.86 inch IPS touchscreen with multitouch (480 x 1280 pixels). Temperature, CO2 and the optional humidity and O2 values appear on one surface instead of two.

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, with a setting accuracy of 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, with a setting accuracy of 0.1 % and a temporal fluctuation of ±0.2 % CO2. Temperature and CO2 are the two parameters controlled as standard on the ICO50.

Humidity and O2 as an upgrade

A stainless steel water pan is included. For active humidity control, option K7 extends the range to 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. For hypoxic applications, option T6 (requires K7) controls oxygen concentration via nitrogen injection from 1 to 20 % O2, accuracy 0.1 %.

Built-in sterilisation programme

A stored programme sterilises the interior in 60 minutes at +180 °C without removing the sensors first, saving time when switching between different culture batches.

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 4 shelves are possible, maximum load 15 kg per shelf and 50 kg per unit. A glass-door option (K4) is not available for the ICO50 according to the manufacturer, unlike the larger ICO105, ICO180 and ICO240.

Interfaces and software

The ICO50 NextGen has USB-C and Ethernet LAN. For connecting to a LIMS or other data management system, the paid software application myChamber LIMS is available, and for permanent remote monitoring the connectivity package for the myChamber Monitoring App. 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 software options are included as standard.

Operation and connection values

The ICO50 NextGen is designed for 230 V, 50/60 Hz, option X2 switches it to 115 V at no extra cost. Power consumption is around 1200 W. The stainless steel housing measures 548 x 628 x 519 mm (width x height x depth), plus 50 mm for the door handle. The interior measures 400 x 425 x 330 mm. Net weight is 53 kg, 66 kg packed.

Typical applications

With controlled temperature and CO2 concentration, the ICO50 NextGen suits:

• Routine cell culture incubation at individual workstations or in smaller labs
• Microbiological and cell biology research with limited space
• Lab operations with frequently changing culture batches thanks to the built-in sterilisation function
• Entry into active humidity or O2 control via options K7 and T6

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• 1x Memmert ICO50 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) 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 ICO50 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 (active humidity control) or T6 (O2 control), a stacking set for two ICO50 units of the same size, or individual calibration, our procurement service is glad to help.