Mike May

Mike May

Freelance Writer and Editor

Articles by Mike May

  • Go With the Flow, or Don’t

    Friday, January 25, 2019
    In most fields that study the flow of materials—from making chemicals and cosmetics to testing foods and beverages and petroleum—scientists and engineers require a viscometer or rheometer. These platforms come in a wide range of options. read more

  • Treat With Heat

    Tuesday, January 22, 2019
    With DSC analysis, a sample can be cooled to –180° Celsius and heated up to 2400° Celsius—that provides a wide range for analyzing changes. read more

  • Global Harmony for Hazardous Materials

    Wednesday, January 02, 2019
    GHS keeps categories and labels consistent. read more

  • How To—Automating Liquid Handling

    Monday, December 17, 2018
    There are various reasons to automate liquid handling, and it can be done in many ways with different kinds of equipment. read more

  • Keeping Your Cool

    Monday, December 10, 2018
    In nearly all labs, energy efficiency makes up one of today’s top desired features in refrigeration. read more

  • Optimizing Vacuum

    Friday, November 09, 2018
    Many lab processes—from filtration to more advanced techniques—require a vacuum pump. Keeping that vacuum at a consistent, optimized level really makes some processes work better. read more

  • Pathogen Precautions

    Thursday, November 01, 2018
    Only careful and correct handling can reduce infections in healthcare settings. read more

  • Not-So-Slippery Standards

    Thursday, November 01, 2018
    The criteria for testing lubricants and petroleum products toe the line read more

  • Exploring Spectra—From Visible Through UV

    Friday, October 19, 2018
    Wiping a cuvette clean, running a blank, and then collecting data on a sample with a spectrophotometer reminds many scientists of days in biology lab classes. read more

  • Tuning Up Titrators

    Friday, October 19, 2018
    Although titration by hand remains a valuable learning tool, platforms on the market make this technique easier to do and more accurate. read more
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