The History of Your Favourite Lab Equipment

You use them in the lab every day, but have you ever stopped and wondered how these products were invented? In today’s blog we investigate the intriguing history of some of your favourite pieces of scientific equipment.

The Centrifuge 

Centrifuges offer an efficient means of preparing and separating samples of different densities and viscosities by placing a tube in a rotor and spinning it at a defined speed. This form of density-driven preparation dates to the 1400s when dairy farmers would use hand powered milk separators to separate cream from milk. In 1864, the dairy centrifuge was mechanised by Antonin Prandtl, but it was only in 1869 that Friedrich Miescher became the first scientist to use a centrifuge in a lab. Miescher successfully isolated nucleic acids from the nuclei of white blood cells, a discovery which served as an important development in the discovery of DNA inheritance. 

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• We know that sourcing the right product isn’t always easy, especially when you’re dealing with different device manufacturers and suppliers for your consumables.
• At Ultident, we understand the challenges of choosing consumables that are compatible with you existing devices and are prepared to give you solid recommendations for your specific application.
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The Ultimate Guide to Microscope Slides

Are you familiar with microscope slides, but find the terminology, features, and extensive options overwhelming when it comes to making a selection?

We are going to break down the difference between each slide type to help you identify which type is best suited for your application.

A plain slide is the most basic type of slide available. It is made of glass and measures 3” by 1” (75mm by 25mm) and is approximately 1 mm thick. On wet slides, a cover slip (an even smaller, thinner piece of glass) is used to secure the object under observation to the slide. The sample, fixed between the microscope slide and cover glass, is then placed into the microscope for examination. 

A frosted slide is a slide that has been grinded or chemically etched to create microgrooves which elevate bond strength. While these microgrooves can help ensure a solid attachment of the specimen to the sli

5 Future Trends in Lab Equipment

Advancements in technology can have a big impact on how laboratory technicians, scientists, and students work in labs. Here we examine the impact of these new innovations and investigate new trends that will increase the capacity, efficiency, and accuracy of laboratory capabilities.

1- Automation

Tasks that were once complex, precise, and slow can now be accomplished in short periods of time and with greater accuracy. Many Labs are implementing robotic equipment and automation strategies to capitalize on technologies that can enable more efficient processes. Together these processes increase productivity (something we know is essential with the increased demand for high-throughput screening), elevate data quality and reduce process cycle times. As equipment manufacturers continue to develop faster, more affordable tools the automated lab is becoming more accessible to researchers.

2- Analytics

This shift towards