11.06.2020 | Sydney Cross

Building an Academic School Lab: K-12 & Higher Education

Giving young people a safe environment in which to explore the sciences is the key to educating future doctors, techs, analysts, researchers, and scientists who will lead us into the future of scientific discovery. Students at every level can begin to learn the fundamental building blocks that can help them create a career in the

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11.06.2020 | Sydney Cross

Lab Design: An Overview

Despite stereotypes of scientists as disorganized, scientific facilities adhere to strict safety and efficiency guidelines. Best practices in lab design, whether for compact or large facilities, continue to evolve. Here, we will discuss an overview of design basics and practical advice for creating safe, efficient labs.  Lab Classification The first place to start when designing

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11.02.2020 | Sydney Cross

What’s In an Electronics Testing Lab?

When designing an electronics testing lab, it is important to consider the many tools and techniques used to perform these assessments and to create a space that will fully facilitate these activities. Here, we’ll share a basic overview of what you might find in a typical electronics lab to help you get started with your

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10.28.2020 | Sydney Cross

How To Test Electrical Components with a Multimeter

When working with electrical components or in an electrical environment, troubleshooting and testing devices to assess their condition is vital to maintain a safe, efficient workspace. Multimeters are one of the most common tools used to test electrical components and is vital for any toolbox. Both analog and digital multimeters can give you a variety

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10.20.2020 | Sydney Cross

The Basics of Electrical Components: An Overview

Electronic components are the pieces that make up an electronic system. Each tiny piece does a different job, and when connected together, can do complex tasks like computing. Using a fairly small number of standard electrical components, a virtually endless number of systems can be created. Here, we’ll share the most common and important electrical

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10.16.2020 | Sydney Cross

What Are Electrostatic-Dissipative Materials?

Plastics are naturally insulative, making them resistant to electric charge – meaning that electricity cannot easily travel through pure plastics. Because plastic inhibits the flow of electrons, a static charge is unable to dissipate and can remain on the surface of an item for quite some time. If you have ever experienced touching something (a

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07.01.2020 | Sydney Cross

Benefits of Custom Lab Workstations

Novice lab designers often make the mistake of ordering ready-made workstations to furnish their facilities. Generic lab tables and workstations are typically advertised as the more cost-effective option, and as a suitable ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution for any and all laboratory configurations.  Predictably, like most other one-size-fits-all products, ready-made lab furniture like workstations and tables will almost

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06.29.2020 | Sydney Cross

How to Start a Millwork Company

Millwork companies create wood construction parts, like molding and cabinet pieces, that are finished and ready to be used for building/finishing projects. The role of millwork companies is an important one, since they provide builders and designers with the necessary parts to create high-quality, custom finished spaces like labs, teaching facilities, medical exam rooms, and

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06.18.2020 | Sydney Cross

Phenolic Resin vs. Epoxy Resin Countertops

Selecting furniture for a lab does not just mean choosing the items that appeal most to your aesthetic sensibilities or those pieces that fit in your budget. The job of furnishing a lab requires you to pay close attention to every detail of your selections, and one of the most important details will always be

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