The Heliport thawing station is an automation-integratable reagent-thawing platform targeted to the life sciences. Heliport quickly thaws frozen reagents and samples using only ambient air. This fixed platform enables high-throughput sample thawing that is repeatable, proceduralizable, and safe for even delicate samples and reagents. Heliport features a remote I/O port and cable for plug-and-play integration with Tecan EVO series liquid handlers and other robotic systems.