• Selection of the Ideal PCR Type for Research and Testing

    Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a valuable tool that has been extensively used in research since its discovery in the 1980’s. Several types of PCR have been developed to address different research questions, though the most common types are PCR, qPCR, and dPCR. Read More »
  • The Solution to Labor Shortages in Cleanroom Ceiling Construction

    While the industry works to attract talent, firms are looking for new solutions to keep projects on time and deliver for customers in complex spaces. An emerging trend of off-site manufacturing (OSM) is a strong solution to nationwide labor shortages. Read More »
  • 5 No-Cost Lab Design Improvements

    The following “top 5 list” is a guide to identifying practical strategies that will help make a project successful from inception to operations and throughout the facility life cycle by incorporating more science into less space, reducing utility usage, and using innovative concepts. Read More »
  • Imagining the Zero Waste Lab of Tomorrow

    The UN’s International Day of Zero Waste focuses the world’s attention on the critical challenge of reducing the waste we produce, warning that – without urgent action – annual municipal solid waste generation will hit 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. Given the scale of this threat, it is vital that companies across industries act quickly to optimise their circular opportunities and waste management ... Read More »

Documentaries

  • Ushering Lithium-ion Batteries Toward their Full Potential Documentary

    Alternative energy sources offer an avenue to combat climate change, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs. Rechargeable, high-capacity energy storage materials, such as lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, play a key role in supporting these goals. Thus, interest in these materials has soared in recent years. Instrument manufacturers are working to bring powerful and sensitive solutions to scientists across the entire battery research workflow, from mining to raw materials, contaminants, QC, recycling and more.