The latest equipment, instrument and system introductions to the laboratory market at Pittcon 2009.

An integrated service delivery model pulls together the benefit of on-site, high-caliber resources with the administrative and operational back-office efficiencies to manage services across all of a labs systems.

As sites and tools for online networking and collaboration evolve, they are gaining a permanent place in most laboratories and businesses.

A proactive maintenance program demonstrates compliance, keeps audits moving forward and can increase productivity and profitability.

Validation project management software offers a uniform method for managing projects, documentation and data.

Scientists working in microplate format can go through several wash/dispense cycles in the course of their application.

Extraction of oils and flavors from natural products is traditionally accomplished with either organic solvents or by steam distillation. Both of these methods have significant drawbacks.

Truly constant volume laboratory ventilation systems are almost obsolete, but there is a wide range of “nearly constant” systems that respond in steps to users’ activities and needs. These systems, sometimes called two-state or two-position constant volume systems, offer many options to ventilation designers.

Human capital is one of the keys to success in any industry. It is especially important to scientific industries such as pharmaceutical, where knowledge is the name of the game. It continues to be an important focus for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies seeking to develop strategies to attract, develop and retain top talent.

Today's laboratory workforce includes an increasing number of scientists, engineers and technicians for whom English is a second language. Writing in a second language poses challenges for them. How can laboratory managers help these professionals improve their written communication skills?

Pressure to improve laboratory efficiencies, reduce environmental impact and accommodate a myriad of advanced technologies is driving remarkable achievements in research facility design.

New open-plan labs are meeting the need for more customized lab settings, including the ability to modify bench setup and support areas as needs change and increase interaction among researchers–now seen as preconditions for scientific breakthroughs.