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According to Merriam Webster, cryostat is defined as "an apparatus for maintaining a constant low temperature especially below 0°C" — which is, ess...

Short for cryogenic freezing, cryo freezing is the act of freezing an object to temperatures below a certain temperature — generally, anything belo...

A microtome is a device used to slice samples (either organic or inorganic) into extremely thin strips called "sections", which are then mounted on...

One of the drawbacks of buying used equipment is the fact that the products often do not include any documentation — no user manuals, setup guides,...

Last Monday, November 22, PerkinElmer, Inc. announced the release of PKeye Workflow Monitor, a remote lab management software that "offers scientis...

In the market for a new spectrophotometer? Here are 5 things to consider before buying.   Recommended Cuvette Reader: Varian/Agilent Cary 100/300 W...

Having issues with your freeze dryer? Our troubleshooting guide may be a help!   Finding a pinhole leak in one of your manifold valves is a serious...

Oil changes are a vital part of maintaining your freeze drying setup. If you're new to lyophilization, here's a guide to get you started with reple...

In the market for a used ULT freezer? Here are 6 things to consider before you buy.   While the vast majority of ultra-low temperature (ULT) freeze...

While many modern centrifuges contain brushless motors, many older models still have brushed drive motors. If these brushes aren't replaced when t...

Centrifuge lid gas springs will inevitably wear out from regular use. You'll know the gas springs need replaced because they will no longer be abl...

Although they're simple devices, it's not uncommon for mechanical issues to crop up in microtomes. Oftentimes these issues aren't anything a little...