Snorkel Automated Sample Repository System

The Genepoint Snorkel is a next-generation automated laboratory freezer designed to deliver secure, efficient, and intelligent sample storage. Combining advanced refrigeration technology with precision mechanical engineering and an intuitive user interface, Snorkel ensures long-term sample integrity while simplifying daily sample management. Its award-winning design—recognized with the 2025 iF Design Award—sets a new standard for automated cold storage in modern labs and biobanks.

Built with flexibility and safety at its core, Snorkel supports a wide range of labware, including cryo boxes and SBS-format boxes, and enables smooth migration of legacy samples. Triple cooling systems, moisture-proof technology, and emergency-access safeguards protect critical materials, while the pre-installed sample management system offers both structured biobank control and agile research workflows. Intelligent features like automated sample snapshots, real-time inventory tracking, and rapid low-temperature retrieval allow users to locate and access target samples in seconds without compromising temperature stability.

Key Features & Benefits

• Triple cooling system – Ensures maximum sample protection and temperature stability
• Wide labware compatibility – Automatically adapts to cryo boxes and SBS-format storage
• Moisture-proof design – Prevents frost and condensation with air-cooled dehumidification and defrosting
• Dual management modes – Biobank mode for strict inventory control and Research mode for flexible access
• Intelligent sample localization – Automatic snapshots enable fast, accurate sample retrieval
• Secure automated access – Dedicated storage prevents accidental or unauthorized sample removal
• Award-winning design – First single automated laboratory freezer to receive the iF Design Award

Applications

• Biobanking and long-term sample storage
• Genomics and molecular biology samples
• Clinical and translational research
• Pharmaceutical and biotech sample repositories
• High-value or temperature-sensitive sample management

The Genepoint Snorkel delivers intelligent automation, uncompromising sample safety, and operational efficiency—making it an ideal solution for labs and biobanks seeking reliable, future-ready cold storage.