Evolution of the Pipette
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Evolution of the Pipette

Learn how this laboratory mainstay has developed and improved over the past 200+ years

Written byLab Manager

The pipette is a laboratory staple with a history extending over two centuries. Once a simple technology, scientific demands have driven the development of this device, resulting in the highly sophisticated tools we are familiar with today.

Learn how silkworms, bicycle valves, and milk inspectors influenced the shape, form, and functionality of today's modern liquid handing devices.

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Evolution of the Pipette

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