Volume 6 Issue 3 | April 2011
| April 6 2011
Laboratories are at the forefront of research and analysis. But when it comes to communication, they are followers rather than leaders and can be very slow to adopt innovations. The use of social media is a case in point, as a recent survey of nearly
Laboratories are at the forefront of research and analysis. But when it comes to communication, they are followers rather than leaders and can be very slow to adopt innovations. The use of social media is a case in point, as a recent survey of nearly
You have a wonderful staff. You have given all the assignments and now it’s time to sit back and wait for the results to roll in. Sadly, not in my world. There is a lot more to getting things done than assigning tasks.
Better Technology, Better Life?
Nanotechnology is still early in its commercial development, but many scientists agree it could become a part of everyone’s daily life in the not-too-distant future. In one example of how it could affect the way the scientific industry operates
Leadership is communication, yet too many business leaders do not understand or appreciate this very basic truth. It may not be entirely their fault, though. In a review of the top MBA programs across the nation, communications courses are missing fr
Most laboratory managers recognize that they can improve the energy efficiency of their labs by implementing commonsense tactics such as turning off equipment that’s not in use, installing lighting sensors that dim lights automatically when nat
How does a research facility or biotech company with older laboratories update existing facilities to current energy conservation standards? When building a new facility, incorporating green strategies is fairly straightforward, but the goal for
Searching for a Centrifuge? See the Survey Results
As one of the earliest scientific instruments, the centrifuge is one of the true workhorse pieces of equipment in today’s laboratories. We reveal the results of our centrifuge survey right here.
Analytical Balances: Precision Weighing for Static, Dynamic Applications
Laboratories have numerous weighing options, including sliding-scale mechanical balances, top loaders, and analytical balances. The latter, which are accurate to at least 0.0001 g or 0.1 mg,
What's Hot in Refractometers? See the Survey Results
A refractometer is an optical instrument that is used to determine a concentration of a particular substance within a given solution. Continue on to get the results of our refractometers survey!
Refractometers: Universal Concentration Meters
Refractometers are instruments that quantify and identify chemicals and materials based on their refractive index (RI). A unique property related to the speed of light as it passes through a substance, RI is defined as the ratio of the speed of light
Fume Hoods: Ductless Models at Forefront of “Green” Lab Movement
Fume hoods are notorious for consuming expensive resources, particularly electricity and conditioned air that is vented to the environment along with volatile chemicals and other toxins.
Flow Cytometers: Innovation at High, Low Ends of Instrument Spectrum
In response to reduced reliance on core lab services, manufacturers of flow cytometers have been busily upgrading instrument capabilities for expert and casual users.
Looking for a Water Purification System? See the Survey Results
Water is the most commonly used laboratory reagent; however, the importance of water quality is often overlooked. Click on the headline to find out the results of our water purifier system survey.
Evolution of Laboratory Mills and Grinders
The process of grinding and milling is essential in many laboratory situations. Certain solvent-free reactions are conducted, for example, by the fine grinding of reagents together in a vessel to ensure close contact of individual particles.
ASK THE EXPERT: How to Choose the Right Water Purification System for Your Lab
Emily Anna Bridges, laboratory manager in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine,
From tissue fixation to benchtop perfusions to instrument sterilization to preserving everything from cell cultures to whole animal specimens, formaldehyde is one of the most commonly used chemicals in research laboratories. It is typically used in a
Perspective On: A Quality Control Lab
In order to ensure that products going into the market meet the highest standards, many manufacturing companies have a designated division that tests the quality of its material. Brian Newell heads one such division. He is a quality services lab supe
Managing a lab is a tough job for a number of reasons, especially for those lab managers who work in regulated industries. In those industries, keeping your team members up to date on the latest safety, environmental, or process information is critic
MindMap: Reduce My Lab’s Environmental Impact
The annual energy usage in a typical U.S. life science laboratory has recently been estimated at 4.54 GJ/m2/year,1 almost three times the energy usage of a medium intensity commercial building (1.79 GJ/m2/year).
ANALYTICAL Portable Flashpoint Tester Grabner® MINIFLASH Touch Features an extended temperature range from 0 to 400°C Automatically determines flashpoint according to advanced ASTM D7094 Standard Continuously close
Self-Balancing Centrifuge Rotor Technology
Problem: With the invention of the centrifuge came the problem of rotor balance. Specimen containers must be properly sized and properly located on the rotor to provide rotor balance each and every cycle. Rotor balance is achieved by symmetrically pl
Maximizing ELISA Throughput and Efficiency
Problem: Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) are commonly used in diagnostic and quality-control laboratories. During an ELISA, an unknown amount of antigen is immobilized to the surface of a microplate well and an enzyme-linked antibody is s
Lab Manager's Independent Guide to Purchasing a GC System
Gas chromatography (GC) is a common technique used in analytical chemistry for separating and analyzing compounds that can be vaporized without decomposition.
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