What To Consider When Buying Metal Laboratory Furniture

By Albert Cappello |   Apr 30, 2021 4:00:00 PM

No one needs to tell you that stocking your lab with the right materials is critical to your overall success as a scientist, researcher and professional. That includes the countertops on which you prepare experiments, the workstations at which you conduct them and even items as simple as the chairs you sit in.

5 Risks Of Industrial Design Furniture That Could Impact Your Lab

By Albert Cappello |   Mar 30, 2021 3:30:00 PM

Office furniture with an industrial design look continues to be a popular choice. Make no mistake, however. Industrial design furniture and furniture designed for industrial use are two very different things. 

Top 5 Things You Need To Know Before You Buy ESD Laboratory Furniture

By Albert Cappello |   Feb 27, 2021 11:00:00 AM

Static electricity can be a problem for any lab. But for labs where weighing accuracy is critically important or where cleanroom specifications can mean the difference between a safe and dangerous workspace, managing static electricity becomes less of a nuisance and more of a high stakes priority.

Is Phenolic Resin The Best Countertop For Your Lab?

By Albert Cappello |   Feb 26, 2021 11:00:00 AM

If your laboratory requires a work surface material that can withstand harsh conditions, phenolic resin may be the best choice for your workspace. 

The Fundamentals Of Fume Hood Safety Training

By Albert Cappello |   Nov 30, 2020 11:00:00 AM

Ongoing fume hood safety training plays an important role in keeping your lab workers safe from dangerous chemicals.

Lab Design Trends for 2021

By Albert Cappello |   Nov 25, 2020 8:37:50 AM

As the pace of research and development has accelerated dramatically, the need for laboratories to produce timely, accurate results has increased.  

Should You Buy Laboratory Furniture From India Or China?

By Albert Cappello |   Apr 29, 2020 11:00:00 AM

When purchasing laboratory furniture, it can be tempting to look for the cheapest price, especially when on a tight budget. 

Vinyl vs Fabric For Lab Chairs - Which Is Best?

By Albert Cappello |   Dec 31, 2018 2:00:00 PM

I often get asked whether it is better to get fabric or vinyl chairs for workers in a lab.  The short answer is…it depends!

It depends on what you are doing in your lab, whether you are using liquids or chemicals, if you have clean room or ESD requirements and how often the worker gets in and out of the chair.

5 Top Qualities To Consider In An ESD Lab Chair

By Albert Cappello |   Dec 31, 2018 10:00:00 AM

Many people have experienced a low-voltage electric shock from time to time. For instance, you could create enough static electricity by rubbing your foot over certain carpets and then touching metal to cause an unpleasant jolt.

Typically, the feeling passes instantly and harmlessly, so you may not have given it much thought.

Biotech Labs Show The Need For Modular Laboratory Furniture Systems

By Albert Cappello |   Sep 19, 2018 11:00:00 AM

According to a Knoll Research Paper, Booming Biotech: Characteristics and Priorities of the Modern Biotech Workplace, the biotechnology industry has experienced accelerated growth in recent years because of “large pharmaceutical companies looking for their next blockbuster drug coupled with an aging population facing a long list of chronic diseases.”