Introduction The action of combining liquids or other ingredients brings up the question ‘do you need a mixer, stirrer, or a shaker? The choice of mixing, stirring, or shaking produces varied impacts, and results within scientific experimentation. OHAUS offers products designed to meet your specific laboratory needs. Mixing, stirring, and shaking laboratory equipment is specialized […]
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Apr
Apr
Easter Egg Collection This Easter, the Solmedia Ltd team collected and donated Easter Eggs for the Children’s ward at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford. Something small that our team could do to show our gratitude for the award-winning healthcare given at the Princess Royal Hospital, and our ongoing support for the NHS. […]
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Apr
Apr
The Davidson® Tissue Marking Dyes are permanent inks used to mark and orient surgical and other tissue specimens submitted for histopathology. ALWAYS shake the bottle prior to use. The standard use of these tissue marking dyes is to mark surgical tissue margins. The dyes are most effective when applied to fresh tissue. Fresh tissue should […]
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Mar
Mar
Ian Evans, Warehouse Operative We asked Ian some questions to give you an insight into who Ian is and his role at Solmedia, read his answers below to find out more. Who is Ian Evans? I am a proud dad of two and a family-oriented guy who loves spending time with his family, so much […]
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Mar
Mar
Your equipment is pivotal to the success of your lab. Whether this is the success of the general day-to-day running of the lab, including efficiency and seamless workflow, which can impact your overall productivity. Or the accuracy of the equipment’s output that can have a major effect on the quality of your results. As modern […]
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Feb
Feb
Your personal safety and the safety of your team is paramount when it comes to working in a laboratory. It’s not always obvious what’s in the air around you, especially when working with equipment and chemicals, the air can become contaminated with gases and vapours. This can be harmful when you are working in […]
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Feb
Feb
February 11th marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS), implemented by UNESCO, UN-Women and a collaboration of institutions. On this day we celebrate women and girls who are leading innovations in science, technology and educational maths, as well as recognise how much they contribute to the developments of this world and […]
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Feb
Feb
Neil Evans, Warehouse Manager We asked Neil some questions to give you an insight into who Neil is and his role at Solmedia, read his answers below to find out more. Who is Neil Evans? “I’m a happy-go-lucky type of guy. I enjoy making sure everyone is happy, always telling jokes to lighten the mood […]
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Feb
Feb
February 4th saw the global awareness day, World Cancer Day in which the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) are running a 3-year campaign ” Close the Care Gap”. They are running a multi-year campaign in the hope of more exposure and engagement, more opportunities to build global awareness and ultimately more impact. The UICC objective […]
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Jan
Jan
The London Clinic is renowned for its excellence in medical care, situated in the heart of London. Their team of experts work with world-class resources to deliver unique patient experience and the highest standards of care and have done for nearly 100 years. The London Clinic has been our customer for over 60 years, […]
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Jan
Jan
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month, dedicated to raising awareness of cervical cancer. This includes the types of cervical cancer, what the symptoms are to look out for, cervical screening (smear testing), support groups available and information resources. It is important that there is an emphasis on how early detection can be the best […]
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Jan
Jan
Oro Simpson, Regional Account Manager We asked Oro some questions to give you an insight into who Oro is and his role at Solmedia, read his answers below to find out more. Who is Oro Simpson? “I am a Welshman, born and bred! Which also means I have a huge love for sports, especially […]
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Dec
Dec
As we approach the end of 2022, we like to take this time to reflect on the happenings, challenges and achievements of the year. As a company, we are continuously celebrating; the valuable relationships we have grown with our customers, the partnerships we have built as well as the continuous expansion of our product portfolio […]
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Nov
Nov
At Solmedia, we are dedicated to helping our customers and understand the importance of reducing downtime within the lab, especially over the Christmas period. Over the festive season, our team will be working around the clock to guarantee we get your orders to you, for when you need them. We have created a reliable delivery process […]
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Nov
Nov
At Solmedia, we are dedicated to helping our customers and understand the importance of reducing downtime within the lab, especially over the Christmas and New Year period. Over the festive season, our team will be working around the clock to guarantee we get your orders to you, for when you need them. We have created a […]
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Oct
Oct
The laboratory can already be a dangerous environment without the risks that come from poor housekeeping. Employing good cleaning procedures whilst in the laboratory can ensure your safety as well as the safety of others. To raise awareness for Hygiene Week and help make sure your lab is kept safe for working in, we have […]
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Sep
Sep
In the month of September, we have taken part in two fundraising events to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Coracle Race On Friday 16th September 4 members of our team competed in the Coracle World Championship, a relay race across the River Severn in Shrewsbury, paddling a traditional coracle boat to compete for the […]
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Sep
Sep
On Friday 16th September 2022, the Solmedia team will be having a splashing afternoon at the Coracle World Championships. Our team of 4 will be paddling a traditional coracle boat in a relay race across the River Severn, competing for the title of “Coracle World Champions” as well as helping raise funds for Macmillan Cancer […]
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Aug
Aug
When we talk about health and safety in the laboratory, there is a tendency to concentrate on chemical and biological contaminants, fumes, fire, glassware, sharps and radiation. However, there is another aspect that can negatively affect your lab life: the ‘ergonomics’ of your laboratory space. 8 million workers are afflicted by RSI’s per year […]
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Aug
Aug
On Friday 16th September 2022, the Solmedia team will be having a splashing afternoon at the Coracle World Championships. Our team of 4 will be paddling a traditional coracle boat in a relay race across the River Severn, competing for the title of “Coracle World Champions” as well as helping raise funds for Macmillan Cancer […]