As schools and laboratories gear down for the holiday break, most teams are focused on final reports, shutdown procedures and clearing benches. But there’s one job that pays off more than people realise: a proper end-of-year lab stocktake.
A quick audit now saves hours of scrambling in Term 1, avoids budget blowouts and ensures your teaching and testing programs start smoothly in 2026. Most importantly, it helps you catch the consumables that always run out at the worst possible time.
Selecting a fume hood for your laboratory in Australia is a process that requires very careful evaluation beyond selecting a model and price point. Unless, of course, you’re looking at a recirculating or ductless fume hood which can be a very simple and hassle-free process if you’re working with the right supplier.
When accuracy matters, calibration is key. Whether you’re using a 600g, 3000g, or 6000g Westlab Precision Balance, regular calibration ensures reliable and repeatable results — and protects the integrity of your work.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through the exact steps to calibrate your balance, explain when to do it, and share a few expert tips to get the most out of your equipment.
Introducing colour to your cabinetry adds vibrancy and personality to laboratory spaces while ensuring functionality, organisation and productivity to ensure maximum results from the work being done. Here are 9 ways of successfully bringing colour into your next laboratory space.
Ductless fume hoods are the cost-efficient alternative to installing a fully ducted unit. Ducted units provide the ultimate extraction performance, as well as the ability to have services (gas & water) on hand. Here we provide a guide on when a ductless fume hood is most appropriate.
In laboratories across Australia, precision and efficiency are key to success. Whether you're working in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food and beverage, environmental monitoring, academic research, life sciences, or biotechnology, you know the importance of reliable equipment. Today, we're exploring a product line that's set to make a significant impact on liquid handling in labs: the innovative Bottle Dispensers from Westlab.
Westlab works closely with analytical and testing laboratories across the country and is exponentially growing our collaborations, regardless of the testing field they specialise in. Bringing the benefits of transparent collaborations and sheer determination to our customers, we share some of the learnings and trends we have observed over the past 24 months during times of growth.
St Aloysius Catholic College, located in the Kingborough Municipality south of Hobart, Tasmania, is a co-educational Catholic institution. The college recently expanded opening a new Senior Campus (Years 9-12) at Huntingfield to cater for the growing student population in the area. As a leading provider of science supplies, we partnered with them to provide a 360° solution for the setting up of the equipment and storage for their new laboratories.
When you are giving instructions to your assistant or reading instructions while in the lab, ensure that you’re are clear and concise. Long-winded instructions filled with jargon can be confusing, especially when dealing with someone less experienced.
One of the most important yet often overlooked processes in laboratories is quality control. No lab can function properly unless there is sufficient quality control.
In this article we list some of the top formal education courses to upskill your chemistry knowledge.
When applying for a lab technician job, it is essential to understand the role, have knowledge of the company or institute, and practise interview questions.
A lab is not complete without the equipment that allows for increased efficiency and functionality.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the most talked-about topics of the 2020s, with AI language models and image generation platforms gaining widespread attention since late 2022. As AI technology rapidly evolves, its commercialisation for everyday applications is no longer a theory but a swiftly approaching reality.
There's a hidden hazard that’s closer than you might think. We’re talking about substances that are classified as ‘Dangerous When Wet’. These materials, often found in industries such as mining and manufacturing, can react violently with water, causing harm to staff, property, and the surrounding environment.
If you’re reading this, doubtless you’ve done many hours of lab work. Still, you mightn’t have come across these tips and tricks which are proven to make your life easier in the lab. Especially if you’re spending a lot of your time in the lab, and not in front of a computer.
Discover the benefits of storing samples in a Plastic Container Laboratory and learn the types of plastics used to make containers in laboratory settings.
Discover the multiple benefits of using Plastic Labware in modern laboratories. Learn the types of plasticware that play a major role in advanced research.
Unlock the secrets of Plastic Measuring Cylinders in modern laboratories. Learn the ways to buy measuring containers from reputable vendors.
Read this comprehensive guide to get Lab Equipment For Schools for future scientists. Learn about the need for lab tools that improve students' creativity.
Explore the versatile role of Science Equipment Australia In innovation and research. Learn the critical features of science tools to consider before buying.
Discover the various advantages of Chemical Storage Cabinets in lab settings. Learn the economical ways to install these cabinets in the laboratory.
Learn the various benefits of using Laboratory Trolleys in scientific research or discoveries. Explore the types of trolleys that can help scientists in the lab.
