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.
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.
The world is seeing unparalleled changes in socio-economic interaction, chiefly catalysed by the onset of a global pandemic which continues to galvanise change. From shifts in working methods, to...
Smart pathology management involves sample throughput assessment in all divisions of the pathology laboratory whilst maintaining precision and accuracy. Whilst automation with digital pathology is...
If you are seeking to bring organisation into your existing laboratory or starting from scratch, a compactus can offer a systematic solution to your storage needs.
Compactus mobile shelving units can...
Not all laboratories are the same. In fact, there are several laboratory types, and each has its unique purpose, advantages and constraints. However, the need for practical and durable cabinetry is a...
Building a temporary or modular science laboratory can be a daunting decision and as you delve into the project, more and more questions arise. Together, the team at Modulab Systems and Ausco Modular...
The transition to automation in today’s histology laboratory can assist with high throughput, however, there is a lower cost and simpler way that can assist with automation called workflow. Workflow...
Over the past 20 years, there has been a substantial shift in pathology methodologies, from manual operation and test methods to automation and robotics. This results in limited space with pathologies...
In an environment where attention to detail is everything, laboratories looking to refurb need to seek a partner that can manage a high-level finish with no downtime to sensitive business operations....
A 1st- and 2nd-year laboratory in a university is a large teaching space that can accommodate up to 150 students. When you’re dealing with that many students, it is imperative that you consider...
We are advancing in the 21st century at extraordinary speeds. As we begin to see robotics and automation becoming more prevalent in laboratories, it has become clear that a lean laboratory...
If you are considering a new laboratory rebuild or refurbishment, it is important to consider your supply partners. A great partner can make for a great outcome in your new facility. Usually, you will...
The era of long bland corridors and small lonely laboratories is almost over for most progressive schools in 2018. Corridors are now seen as open and opportune meeting places where communication and...
Building a STEM facility at your school can be a daunting task, especially if you feel you are running behind the STEM wave. At Westlab, we are continually supporting schools across Australia and...
There are many areas to consider when preparing a feasibility study for a new STEM facility at your school. Depending on the size of the project you are undertaking, the process will involve some of...
The Challenge
Building a STEM space at your school can be a challenge, especially if you have budgetary constraints. There are many ways to create your STEM space without spending excessive amounts...
Looking to save a few dollars and coordinate the refurbishment of your secondary school laboratory? At Modulab, we have been supporting schools and their laboratories for over 20 years and it is a...
The building or refurbishing a new laboratory can be a daunting task as there are many things to consider In the design process. In this article, we cover 5 key considerations whilst building a...
Are you prioritising optimisation of laboratory design and layout? There are many ways to layout benching in your laboratory space. In this article, we look at incorporating lean principles to...
