This year we will be working harder than ever before to ensure you have your orders for when you need them. At Solmedia, we are dedicated to helping our customers and understand the importance of reducing the risk of any downtime within the lab, especially over the Christmas period. Therefore, we have created a reliable […]
05
Nov
Nov
Today marks the first day of the second national lockdown and we wanted to reassure all our customers and other laboratories that are in need of equipment, that we will be running as normal during this second lockdown. At Solmedia, we are working as hard as we can to ensure we can provide you with […]
16
Oct
Oct
As we enter the ‘second wave’ of coronavirus, and the latest strategy to tackle the surge in Covid-19 cases is now in place; we are made to reflect and compare the experiences and effects of Spring 2020. What we can all relate to as a Nation, as well as on a global scale, is the impact Covid-19 has had on us all this year. Thursday nights were spent in our gardens or hanging out of windows to clap […]
10
Oct
Oct
Mental Health is huge topic all around the world; with nearly one billion people globally and 1 in 4 people in the UK, suffering from a mental health condition. Mental Health is a complex disorder in which every day charities and health care organisations are developing a better understanding and support system for those dealing […]
Our technical team at Solmedia, are always on hand to support you when it comes to buying equipment and consumables for your laboratory. At Solmedia, we pride ourselves on our expertise and knowledge. With over 90 years collective knowledge and experience in medical bioscience; it allows us to provide excellent advice and guidance to our […]
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Sep
Sep
If Covid-19 has taught us anything, it would be to keep safe. After last nights’ new regulation announcement, made by the government; we go into the next week adjusting to new rules and new ways of living. For office workers; that means going back to working from home where possible, bars and restaurants will now have […]
18
Sep
Sep
Are you using the Davidson Marking System tissue marking dyes? We have a brand-new colour available, lime green. The Davidson Marking System dyes are permeant, visible and suitable for both fresh and embedded tissues. The dyes are used within hospitals and research facilities all over the UK to identify the location of tumours or other […]
12
Aug
Aug
Wax melting is a high-risk part of the histology process. Whilst the tissue processor will take care of the wax infiltration of the sample, the embedding process requires plenty of high-quality wax, at the perfect temperature. Modern embedding centres often have reservoirs for heated wax – but how do you make the molten wax in […]
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Jul
Jul
Extraordinary circumstances require innovative solutions. With the airline industry all but grounded by the pandemic, Emirates has led the way with a ground-breaking 10-minute Covid19 blood test which is carried out at the airport prior to departure, ensuring that all of their passengers are free from the virus as they travel. They have also pioneered […]
15
Jul
Jul
Digital Pathology is taking huge lab-leaps forward as a result of the Covid19 pandemic. Just as GPs have been reporting that their surgeries moved forward by the equivalent of 5 years in 72 hours at the end of March in terms of remote consulting, so too has the shift been dramatic in the laboratory setting. […]