A vital piece of lab equipment has broken down. Now what? How do you know if you should replace or repair your lab equipment? It can be tough making that decision. Especially when you are relying on scientific equipment to carry out your day-to-day operations. Additionally, you may find equipment that is not performing well … Read more
For years, Cryostar has assisted labs in acquiring the best lab equipment for their work. Finding the right laboratory equipment isn’t just about being able to do your work. It’s also about keeping lab personnel safe, optimizing results, and ensuring consistent reliability. Choosing the right fume hood for you lab can be overwhelming. Finding the … Read more
Are you experiencing issues with your ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezer? As a Cryostar customer, you have access to our expert technicians who can diagnose and repair your lab equipment quickly and effectively. However, before you schedule a service call, you may want to check if the problem is something you can solve on your own. … Read more
Part of keeping a lab functional is acquiring the right equipment for the job. Everything from CO2 incubators to fume hoods need thorough evaluation prior to purchasing. This way, you can be certain that the significant investment you’re making will provide maximum benefits. When it comes to pipettes, one of the most common lab tools, … Read more
If you work in a laboratory, then you know that environmental chambers are an important piece of equipment. But what are they, and what do they do? In this blog post, we will discuss environmental chambers and their many uses. Additionally, we will talk about the importance of lab equipment calibration and how to find … Read more
For many scientific industries, a centrifuge is a valuable (and necessary) device. At Cryostar, we have a diverse range of services which repair, maintain and calibrate these instruments. All labs rely on their centrifuges to develop their samples and perform daily procedures. However, a centrifuge is a complex device. Therefore, the notion of maintaining one … Read more
Hospital refrigeration units are important for long-term storage, as well as day-to-day activities. They store and help the preparation of both food and medical needs. Hospitals depend on refrigeration equipment in hospitals for keeping important goods spoiling. Whether its an ice machine on the hospital floor or freezers for medicine, these units will need to … Read more
If you’re like most lab managers, you’re always looking for ways to optimize your lab’s performance. One way to do this is by calibrating, certifying, and maintaining your CO² incubators. Scientists worldwide rely on CO² incubators for culture growth. Breakdowns will result in work disruption and loss of samples. Here, we break down a helpful … Read more
When it comes to research, using the right equipment is critical. Of course, all kinds of research can sometimes take unpredictable turns. It’s not uncommon for even the mostcost-efficient labs to suddenly need new equipment in order to complete their work. Often times, enhancing your lab with new equipment is unavoidable in order to continue … Read more
Unless you have experience working in a diagnostic lab, you’re probably unaware of the demands in this setting. Lab technicians don’t just handle complex procedures. In addition, their jobs are dangerous. Workers must ensure proper waste removal, handle toxic chemicals, monitor radiation and more. Therefore, safety has to be the highest priority. Safety policies keep … Read more