Volume 5 Issue 7 | September 2010
| September 9 2010
Scientific communication researchers see a change in the prevailing mode of scientific communicationthe top-down deficit modelto one in which being engaged with the public at some level is just part of what it means to be a scientist.
Scientific communication researchers see a change in the prevailing mode of scientific communicationthe top-down deficit modelto one in which being engaged with the public at some level is just part of what it means to be a scientist.
The best single way for lab managers to promote outstanding effective technical service is to take care of the lab people who take care of customers. When the people who work for you feel valued, they will make your firms customers feel valued.
The mantra in your organization should be how each department can help every other department. Managers need to focus on how they can make it easy for customers to do business with their lab, and others need to focus on what they can do to make it e
Lab Manager Academy: Ten Fast Tips to Time Mastery
Tips to help maximize your time while under pressure.
Simulation tools have been available for 40 years, but advances in computer technology have now made them truly practical for use in managing operations in laboratories, which by their nature are complex due to the mix of tests conducted, the variet
The ABCs of Electronic Signatures
If you have electronic records and you print them out for signature approval, the implementation of the electronic signature will completely replace the need to print. Every approver will instead provide his or her signature electronically
A successful water system design begins with a clear and precise definition of user needs throughout the facility. The purity level and volume of water required at each point of use can vary considerably and therefore must be fully assessed in order
With the issue of sustainability fast becoming ubiquitous in our culture, the benefits of green design and building are prized highly by architecture, engineering and construction professionals as well as by many in the scientific community at large
ASK THE EXPERT: Setting Up A Cell Culture Laboratory
Dr. Peter Hodder, senior scientific director and head of Lead Identification Division at The Scripps Research Institute in Florida, talks about his experiences moving from big pharma to academia to set up a high-throughput screening laboratory from t
Evolution Of The Laboratory Vacuum Pump
If one studies the evolution of the laboratory pump over the past 25 years, it becomes apparent that this is an area of significant innovation, with important developments
Centrifuges, one of the true workhorse instruments of modern laboratories, were also one of the earliest scientific appliances.
Product Focus: Recirculating Chillers
Removing heat at the point of use.
Product Focus: Labware Washers
Automating a tedious but necessary task
Product Focus: Laboratory Pure Water Systems
Feeding multiple operations and applications.
Perspective On: A University Research Lab
On top of financial cutbacks from the state and federal agencies, many universities face growing public skepticism about the value of funding universities. In addition, the trend toward interdisciplinary research presents significant coordination and
Science Matters: Recruiting Top Scientific Talent
Staffing companies are able to recruit scientists with detailed skill sets and established career goals within the scientific community for a specific position.
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
Basic rules for the use, care, transport and storage of compressed gas cylinders.
The First Annual Laboratory Safety Survey
Based on responses to our Lab Safety Survey, our readers are doing a pretty good job of providing safe workplaces and watching out for their employees when it comes to safety.
Is there a large laboratory in your area that might close? Or is there one that has closed and reopened and is renting laboratory space? If so, this might represent a valuable opportunity for your firm.
Buying a Lab Glassware Washer? See the Survey Results
As part of our new online Lab Products Survey series, we present the results from our recent survey on purchasing a lab glassware washer.
What Goes Into Buying a Water Purification System? See the Survey Results
As part of our new online Lab Products Survey series, we present the results from our recent survey on purchasing a water purification system.
What Goes into Buying a Centrifuge? See the Survey Results
As part of our new online Lab Products Survey series, we present the results from our recent survey on purchasing a centrifuge.
Technology News MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer
JMS-S3000 SpiralTOF™ Delivers a resolving power of greater than 60,000 (FWHM) over a wide mass range of m/z 10-30,000 Features a staggered figure-8 ion trajectory of 17 meters Due to refocused ion packets, divergence of ions
Technology News Repeating Pipette
HandyStep® Electronic Automatically recognizes the size of encoded proprietary syringe tips Features continuously adjustable volume selection from 1 µL to 50 mL Compatible with standard syringe tips from various
Technology News Evaporator Systems
EZ-2 Series Designed specifically for solvent removal Standard model (EZ-2) is suitable for water and volatile solvents Plus model (EZ-2plus) is recommended for solvents with boiling points up to 165°C Envi model (EZ-Env
Technology News Bead Mill Homogenizer
Bead Ruptor 24 Designed for grinding, lysing, and homogenization of biological samples prior to molecular extraction Able to process volumes ranging from 0.3 mL to 5 mL Features a broad speed range of 2,000 to 5,00
Technology News ADA Height General Purpose Lab Refrigerators
6CADM Series Features MicroSentry™ Scientific control for temperature accuracy and monitoring Includes a powerful compressor for faster pull-down times and quick temperature recovery Features positive-close hinges
Technology News - September 2010
The latest equipment, instrument and system introductions to the laboratory market.
Technology News Agilent 1260 Infinity Hybrid SFC/UHPLC System
1260 Infinity Hybrid Supercritical Fluid/UHPLC System First commercial instrument that performs both supercritical fluid chromatography and ultra high-performance liquid chromatography. Enables intelligent screening for the most
Reproducible RNA Characterization and Quality Control
As with many laboratory applications, RNA QC procedures can be streamlined through automation.
Easing the Strain of Centrifuge Rotors
Advances in the material technology of centrifuge rotors have led to the introduction of carbon fiber composite materials.
Lab Manager Magazine's Independent Guide To Purchasing A Lab Washer
This guide will take a look at three main selection criteria and present you with a short list of products from manufacturers whose products you should examine more closely.
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