A mains electricity (AC-powered) device with a heating chamber designed to provide fan-assisted convection to ensure a homogenous temperature profile in the chamber. It is used for laboratory procedures that involve drying, heating, and sterilizing objects. It typically operates at temperatures from 10? Celsius above ambient temperature to 250/300? Celsius. It is available in a variety of designs and chamber sizes, and the chamber is typically lined with corrosion-proof materials (e.g., stainless steel). The device is thermally insulated, has manual or microprocessor-operated controls, heating elements, and time and temperature sensors.