Guide to microscope maintenance
How to clean your microscope and specimen slides We teamed up with imaging experts Evident (Olympus) to bring you this guide to microscope maintenance: essential cleaning and maintenance tips for your laboratory microscopes and specimen slides, to ensure that you get the most out of your instruments. Keeping your microscope, its optical system and specimen […]
Robot Safety Cabinets
NEW from Faster S.r.l robot safety cabinets A robot safety cabinet is an extra-large microbiological safety cabinet that is big enough to accommodate a laboratory robot. Whilst your laboratory robot performs its automated work, Faster’s robot microbiological safety cabinet protects the product, laboratory personnel and the environment from contamination. SafeFAST XXL Robot safety cabinets The […]
Sustainable Service Solutions
We’re proud to offer a range of sustainable service solutions to help our customers improve their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint. Our sustainable service solutions are designed to prolong the working life of laboratory equipment, improve running efficiency and provide bespoke solutions and services for laboratories looking to work more sustainably. All of […]
pE-800 8-channel Illumination System
NEW from CoolLED The new pE-800 8-channel Illumination System from CoolLED features eight powerful, efficient and independently controllable LEDs. With fast TTL switching, the pE-800 offers high quality data with low total cost of ownership. Features: 8 selectable channels provide versatility: any channels selectable simultaneously (at 100%) Individual control of LED wavelengths: for reduced background […]
Bio-repository service
Off-site storage solutions for laboratories Our Oxfordshire-based bio-repository service enables customers to increase their storage capacity without impacting their laboratory workspace. We offer tailored, affordable storage solutions within our secure bio-repository facility. Our flexible service can accommodate short-term and long-term storage requirements, from +4°C through to -150°C. Security: The secure HTA-licenced facility provides a controlled environment with […]
PRAME antibody: PReferentially expressed Antigen in Melanoma
What is PRAME and what is the potential diagnostic value? PRAME antibody has been newly added to our histology range. PRAME is a shortened term for PReferentially expressed Antigen in Melanoma. It is a tumour associated antigen that is preferentially expressed in human melanomas recognised by Cytolytic T Lymphocytes. Normal tissues show low or no […]
NEW -150°C Cryogenic freezers from Arctiko
We’ve introduced two new -150°C cryogenic freezers to our laboratory refrigeration range. Arctiko’s -150°C cryogenic freezers offer reliable cryogenic storage with independent TRUE DUAL™ compressor technology. With secure sample storage down to -150°C, these freezers are suitable for a variety of long-term storage requirements such as preservation of cells, DNA, bone material and bacteria. Two […]
Stirling Ultracold ULT freezers: NEW ARRIVAL
Medline Scientific is the new United Kingdom partner for Stirling Ultracold; we’re proud to bring their range of ULT freezers to our UK customers. Stirling Ultracold’s -80°C ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers feature innovative technology allowing laboratories to benefit from significant energy savings and improved sustainability. The freezers operate between -20 and -86°C, but do not […]
Sustainable laboratory practices
Laboratories consume large quantities of energy; using 4-6 times (per m2) more than your average office.[1] This article highlights a number of sustainable laboratory practices, some of which, might be appropriate for your daily workflows. Energy-usage in laboratories The majority of labs will have several pieces of equipment running for long periods of time such […]
Helpful Tips: How to look after your laboratory fridges and freezers
Basic maintenance for refrigeration The majority of laboratories require at least one refrigerator and usually a freezer (or freezer compartment) as well. Whether your lab has one fridge, five -20°C freezers or thirty ULTs, they all require regular maintenance. Here, we’ve outlined some basic maintenance steps to help you look after your laboratory fridges and […]