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3 Signs You Need to Retire That Old Lab Instrument
1. It's not energy efficient
Power consumption technology has improved leaps and bounds over the past few decades. Electrically-powered devices a...
Embracing Automation in Your Lab
Why automate your lab?
Chances are you're familiar with automated sample preparation tools like liquid handlers and automatic pipettors. Having rob...
8 Myths About Used Lab Equipment
Every lab needs the right instruments, but not all have the luxury to buy new equipment. Frugality is an important tenet of managing a successful l...
Microtome Buying Guide
Microtomes are pretty simple devices. They're basically glorified deli slicers, after all, but instead of slicing roast beef to make some dude a sa...
What is a Cryostat?
Cryostat Defined
According to Merriam Webster, cryostat is defined as "an apparatus for maintaining a constant low temperature especially below 0...
What is Cryo Freezing Used For?
What Is Cryogenic Freezing?
Short for cryogenic freezing, cryo freezing is the act of freezing an object to temperatures below a certain temperatu...
Intro to Microtomes: Types & Uses
Types of Microtomes
A microtome is a device used to slice samples (either organic or inorganic) into extremely thin strips called "sections", whic...
Free Online Resources for Finding Lab Equipment Manuals
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,...
PerkinElmer Launches PKeye Workflow Monitor, a Remote Lab Monitoring Solution
Last Monday, November 22, PerkinElmer, Inc. announced the release of PKeye Workflow Monitor, a remote lab management software that "offers scientis...
Recommended Used Spectrophotometers for Cuvettes and Microplates
In the market for a new spectrophotometer? Here are 5 things to consider before buying.
Recommended Cuvette Reader: Varian/Agilent Cary 100/300
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Tutorial: How to Find the Vacuum Leak in Your Freeze Dryer Manifold Valve
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 seriou...
Tutorial: How to Change the Oil in Your Freeze Dryer Vacuum Pump
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 repl...