One question that might have crossed your mind as a consumer as you reach in the fridge towards that questionable half gallon of milk to accompany your freshly poured cereal bowl is, “do these dates really matter?” The same can be said for over-the-counter medications, pharmaceuticals, and numerous other consumer items. One common misinterpretation is determining if expiration dates refer …
Laboratory Informatics in the Textile Manufacturing Industry
The New England area around Boston is known today for medical and biotechnology research and development, overtaking the dominance of the computer industry that flourished here for decades. In the mid-1800s, another industry — textiles — dominated the area with mills spotted throughout eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Today, if you drive along route I-495, you’ll find many brick textile …
Global Battle to Rule Microchip Manufacturing
The recent LabLynx blog article “How Supply Chain Issues Have Impacted Laboratories” focused on the impact of COVID-19 on the supply of diagnostic testing needs like specimen tubes, personal protective equipment, and reagents. While demand for these supplies remains high, clinical diagnostic labs and healthcare testing facilities are not the only businesses impeded by supply shortages in the wake of …
Robotics + LIMS Software = Win-Win for Manufacturing Labs
With all that’s going on in the world and its economies today, there’s no better time for manufacturers to turn to robotics solutions. From labor shortages and inflated material costs to supply chain backups and a potential recession, manufacturers are faced with many challenges. Those manufacturers who must design, produce, and test their products in controlled laboratory environments are no …