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Orbital shakers are such widely used lab equipment that they practically disappear into the background until you need a new one, and suddenly they become the elephant in the room. Use these criteria … read more

Once again, we have the pleasure to hear from one of our manufacturers about a product that makes them proud. We appreciate the opportunity to work together and deliver high-quality content that infor … read more

Turns our that our recent blog post featuring an overview of laboratory vortex mixers created quite a stir (haha) and generated more comments and feedback than any other to date.  One of … read more

It turns out that one of my favorite low-tech toys is actually a critical piece of equipment found in most every laboratory. The “Tornado in a Bottle,” a plastic sleeve connecting two water … read more

When it comes to basic laboratory instruments, most people don’t care how they work, they just want to know that they can unpack, plug and play. A few items on this list are:  centrifuges, … read more

Perhaps you too have noticed the unusual smell that emanates from a freshly opened conical tube? It has been described by some akin to a chlorine-like odor reminiscent of an over-eager pool maint … read more

When we launched our first Google Adwords campaign, one of our most successful keywords was: incubator. We received hundreds of hits and dozens of phone calls, but not a single sale! … read more

We were recently invited by a large lab group to problem solve a situation they were facing as they prepared to move into newly renovated lab space. While much thought and planning had gone into … read more

Is it an understatement to say your minus-eighty freezer contains the culmination of your life’s work? Probably no less than $100,000 in samples and experiments are stored in the average twen … read more

A well-known rule of thumb among educators is: “If you cannot break down a concept and explain it to an elementary school child, you probably do not understand it that well yourself.” The … read more

One of the ways we add value to the world of research is by identifying products that enhance the lab experience by adding fresh color, fun or increased productivity.We were extremely excited when … read more

If you’ve ever purchased a product tagged with the “as seen on TV” moniker, then you know the disappointment when something does not live up to its advertised glory. Admittedly, we were … read more

We're not talking about saving you a few dollars per rack. This revolutionary promotion will empower you to save $10, $20 or more per pack (960 tips) and potentially, hundreds of dollars off your s … read more

In today's tight-funding climate, there is brisk business to be had repairing and re-selling used laboratory equipment. If you would consider wearing a prom dress or leather jacket from Goodwill, … read more

Does your lab have a love/hate relationship with their multi-channel pipette?  When it comes to increased speed and throughput, short of a fancy robotic system, there is nothing quite li … read more

Change comes rather slowly in the world of laboratory research. Which is surprising, considering it is an industry that has built itself on the shoulders of courageous iconoclasts....but that is fo … read more

Gloves are one of those polarizing lab items. Either people couldn't care less what they've got on their hands ("A glove is a glove"); or, there are so many likes and tastes that the lab loo … read more