How to dispose of old laboratory equipment in the UK
You have four realistic routes for old laboratory equipment in the UK: sell it, have the lab cleared by a specialist, donate or transfer it, or send it for licensed recycling. Whichever you choose, the equipment has to be decontaminated first, and anything leaving as waste has to go to someone authorised to take it. […]
Is refurbished lab equipment worth it?
Short answer: yes, for most laboratory equipment, as long as you buy from someone who has tested it and can tell you what they did to it. Laboratory equipment is built to work hard for a long time. A centrifuge, an oven or a fume cupboard that has had one careful owner and a proper […]
Used vs new lab equipment for a startup lab
If you are setting up a lab on a fixed budget, the practical answer is to buy used for the workhorses and new for the few instruments where support, software or paperwork decide the outcome. Most new labs can equip the majority of the bench second hand and put the saving into the one or […]
The hidden cost of storing surplus lab equipment
Regularly review your current equipment to recover value, reduce costs, improve efficiency and free up space.
Laboratory Incubators Explained: Choosing the Right Incubator for Your Lab
Which laboratory incubator is best suited to your lab, and why? We compare the different options to help you make the right choice
Customisable Lab Equipment from Pol-Eko
Every laboratory is different, and the equipment you use should reflect the way you work. That’s one of the (many) reasons POL-EKO has become one of our most popular manufacturers.
Introducing Pol-Eko KKS ICH Climate Chambers for Reliable Photostability Testing
The new environmental chambers are ideal for pharma photostability testing, plus cosmetics, food shelf-life, and chemical light sensitivity studies.
Richmond Scientific Ship Lab Equipment Worldwide
At Richmond Scientific, we ship equipment all around the world. Find out how we can support your lab
SNOL Ovens and Furnaces: Practical Solutions for Every Lab
If you don’t already have a SNOL oven or furnace in your lab, it might be worth having a look at this…
How UV-Vis is Evolving in 2025 for Better Lab Efficiency
How can Techcomp UV-Vis spectrophotometers help bring your lab bang up to date, without the hefty price tag…?