The Hygiena Automated Thermal Block is a programmable heating block engineered for automated lysis in food safety laboratory workflows. This digital thermal block processes up to 96 samples per cycle, replacing manual lab heat block transfers with walk-away automation. Four pre-programmed protocols optimize BAX® System assays targeting Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, and other pathogens. Peltier-driven solid-state technology delivers thermal control from -10 to 110 °C with ±1 °C accuracy. Samples are automatically held at 4 °C upon completion, preserving lysate integrity for flexible workflow timing.