Beta Star Is Heading to Houston for AALAS 2026
Beta Star is heading to Houston for the 2026 AALAS National Meeting, and we would like to meet you there.
From October 25–29, the laboratory animal science community will gather at the George R. Brown Convention Center for five days of education, technical discussions, new ideas, and conversations about the future of animal care and research.
You can find the Beta Star team at Booth 2012.
Let’s Talk About What Your Sterilizer Actually Needs to Do
Selecting a new autoclave is rarely as simple as comparing chamber dimensions on a specification sheet.
Will the sterilizer fit through the available building opening? Is there enough service space around the equipment? Can the facility supply the required steam, water, drainage, and electrical utilities? How will materials move through the vivarium? What happens when the equipment eventually needs maintenance?
These practical details can determine whether a sterilizer becomes a dependable part of the facility—or a persistent operational problem.
At AALAS 2026, the Beta Star team will be available to discuss the real-world challenges involved in planning, installing, operating, and maintaining sterilization equipment for animal research facilities.
Stop by Booth 2012 to talk with us about:
- New vivarium and laboratory autoclave projects
- Aging sterilizer replacements
- Bulk sterilizers for cages, bedding, racks, and other large loads
- Pass-through autoclaves and barrier applications
- Single-door steam sterilizers
- Custom chamber sizes and equipment configurations
- Tight mechanical rooms and restricted installation access
- Utility, service-space, and equipment-egress requirements
- Preventive maintenance and emergency sterilizer service
- Replacement parts and technical support
- Remote monitoring and data access through Beta Connect
Whether your project is still a concept or already approaching equipment selection, we welcome the opportunity to learn what your facility needs.
Autoclaves Built Around the Facility—not the Other Way Around
Beta Star designs and manufactures steam sterilization systems for research, laboratory, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and vivarium applications.
Because every facility has different spatial, operational, and infrastructure requirements, our team does not believe that every project should be forced into the same standard equipment package. We work with end users, facility managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to develop sterilizer solutions that fit the application and the building surrounding them.
That can include adjusting chamber dimensions, door arrangements, controls, component placement, utility connections, and service access to address the realities of a specific facility.
Our goal is straightforward: provide a reliable sterilizer that is practical to install, simple to operate, accessible to maintain, and supported throughout its working life.
Service Experience Is Part of Our Design Process
Beta Star began as a sterilizer service company in 1982. That background continues to influence how we design and support our equipment today.
Our team understands that an autoclave is not simply a capital-equipment purchase. It is an essential part of the facility’s daily workflow. When a sterilizer is unavailable, the effects can extend far beyond the mechanical room.
That is why Beta Star places a strong emphasis on equipment reliability, maintainability, replacement-parts availability, responsive technical support, and long-term customer relationships.
If you are experiencing recurring problems with an existing autoclave, planning a replacement, or simply looking for a more responsive sterilization-equipment partner, bring your questions to Houston. We would be glad to talk through them with you.
Find Beta Star at Booth 2012
The AALAS National Meeting is one of the most important annual gatherings for professionals working in laboratory animal science, research-facility management, veterinary care, compliance, engineering, and vivarium operations.
We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new people, and hearing what research facilities are working through in 2026.
Event: 2026 AALAS National Meeting
Dates: October 25–29, 2026
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas
Beta Star Booth: 2012
Come find us at Booth 2012 and let’s talk sterilization.