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

The latest ELNs now support the convergence of instruments, software and R&D workflows in an electronic lab environment.

If you intend to purchase a major piece of software to service your entire division or organization, or a large laboratory, you need to follow a process to ensure that you make the right purchase for your situation.

A discussion on selecting appropriate pressure and flow control devices would be incomplete without covering the requirements pertaining to a variety of chemical process and quality control applications.

The cooling and subsequent storage of frozen cells is a vital step in providing a continuous source of tissue and genetically stable living cells for procedures such as bone marrow transplant, IVF, and organ donation. Cryopreservation works by inhibiting all biochemical activity.

Liquid handling has a pivotal role in a wide range of experimental applications with researchers worldwide depending on a variety of different pipetting methods on a daily basis.

Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a widely used technique that detects the presence of different chemical bonds through the analysis of optical absorption in the wavelength range 700 to 2500 nm.

The study of cells and their behavior is growing rapidly in drug discovery and disease research. This has created a huge demand for more efficient methods to culture cells.

The steadily escalating cost of the drug discovery process means companies are continuously looking for ways to increase process and cost efficiency.

With a research facility’s typical mix of research laboratories, instrument rooms, chemical storage, waste handling and busy receiving/loading docks, a wide array of hazards is always present.

Along with building relationships with experienced employees, managers can help new employees feel welcomed before they even begin working with a proper onboarding process.

Speed in completing product and process development projects means fewer surprises. There is less likelihood that the market has changed when teams complete projects and get new products to market quickly.

I do think that were entering an age when scientists are increasingly aware of the social and political implications of their work. Many scientists are not just open to the idea of interacting with the public, but see that as an obligation. - Dietra

When it comes to successfully managing a laboratory, the challenge is to think as a business manager and as a scientist at the same time.

While it might sound like some sort of fad diet, lean in the context of business improvement refers to a specific methodology that originated in the Japanese motor industry toward the end of the 1980s.

Its a little like the hit CBS show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation–a team of experts solving crime by examining pieces of evidence from a scene where things have gone wrong.