Most people who work in science and medicine work in metrology every day but few know what metrology is. Metrology is the science of measurement and its primary application, and NIST is the agency that regulates the national Metrologic system. It… Read More
Archive for the ‘Laboratory’ Category
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Avoiding Contamination for Your Pipettes
Preventing contamination with your pipettes is vital for achieving reliable results. It will require the identification of the possible contamination mechanisms so that they can all be adequately addressed. Aerosols, suspensions of any liquid or solid particles in a gas, are formed… Read More
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Redefining 1 kg – New Kibble Balance
The everlong quest for a redefined international system of units has become quite a global undertaking. The watt balance, which Dr. Bryan Kibble first conceived, is a mass metrology apparatus that balances out the weight of an object against an… Read More
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Some of the Best Laboratory Design Trends to Be Aware Of
If your laboratory is stuck in the last decade or so, you have come to the right spot. Whether you’re building a time machine or simply working on school science projects, you need a lab that is designed and set… Read More
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The Ultimate Guide for Stress-Free Laboratory Renovation
In the ever-advancing world of today, the topic of laboratory renovation is bound to come up at some point. The fast-paced nature of science demands that labs are staying up to date, and your laboratory will benefit tremendously from a redesign… Read More
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The Best Ways to Create Seamless Workflow in Your Laboratory
Now more than ever, laboratories, especially medical ones, need to adapt and rethink their workflow to adequately address today’s patients’ needs. Although there are many that have been calling for new medical laboratory design strategies to help streamline operations in labs… Read More
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How to Relocate and Setup Your New Laboratory
Laboratory relocation is one of the more complex and stressful undertakings you and your staff will have to undergo while a facility upgrade is required. However, by taking care of your lab’s relocation planning, you can mitigate the stressful, expensive, and time-consuming… Read More
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Handy Steps for Wasting Less Plastic in Your Lab
Life scientist labs are one area in which plastic waste can significantly be reduced. Millions and millions of tons of different plastic waste are produced every year in life science laboratories alone. This includes items like pipette tips, cell culture… Read More
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The Primary Benefits of Being ISO 9001 Certified in Your Lab
The ISO, or Internal Organization for Standardization, is a non-governmental, independent internal organization that develops standards to help ensure the safety, quality, and efficiency of services, products, and systems. As technology continues to develop, new standards are drafted and implemented… Read More
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Little Known Threats to Your Laboratory’s Water Treatment System
Even with the right purification systems, your lab’s water quality might be in danger of slipping. A few lesser-known issues could threaten your laboratory’s lab water treatment system efficiency and quality. Typically, water treatment issues occur in labs that conduct testing services… Read More