Planer

Planer is a UK-based life science and reproductive health equipment company focused on controlled-rate freezing, embryo incubation, alarm and monitoring systems, cryogenic storage, and laboratory traceability tools for IVF, assisted reproductive technology, cell biology, and biobanking workflows. Founded in 1973, the company supplies hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, IVF clinics, and research organizations with hardware, software, and integrated systems used to preserve, store, monitor, and handle sensitive biological specimens. Its portfolio includes cryogenic freezers, benchtop incubators, monitoring solutions, cryogenic storage systems, and witness/traceability systems designed to support compliance and sample integrity. Planer operates as a commercial medical device and laboratory equipment business rather than a therapeutic drug developer. The company was acquired by Hamilton Thorne in August 2019 and is now presented as part of the broader Nexpring Health group brand architecture.