News:
- Penn State Invests $190 Million in New Materials Nano-Bio Research Complex
- Innovation Lab to Open New $2 Million Wing
- Advanced Grounding Device Ensures Optimum Air Flow at Nanotechnology Labs
- BIO5, College of Medicine Dedicate New Science Complex

Editor’s Choice:
- Safety Cabinets
- Modular Lab Furniture
- Ergonomic Saddle Stool
- Laboratory Freezer
- Glassware Carts
- Coved-Corner Sinks

Space Saver Lab Refrigerator and Freezer
Marvel Scientific Space Savers are perfect when space is limited, easily installing into a standard 15" wide casework opening. Models have spacious interiors with open design that easily accommodates a variety of storage demands. Models can be built in flush with casework and feature precise, consistent temperature control.
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Penn State Invests $190 Million in New Materials Nano-Bio Research Complex
With a total investment of $190 million ($40 million from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), Penn State will construct a new 350,000-square-foot Materials/Life Science research facility at its University Park campus. With laboratory space to accommodate more than 125 faculty and staff in cross-disciplinary research, the new building will facilitate collaborations with Penn State’s Hershey School of Medicine and long-time industrial research partners such as healthcare and materials giants Johnson & Johnson and Bayer Materials. continue



Innovation Lab to Open New $2 Million Wing
East Tennessee State University’s Innovation Lab has enjoyed success helping entrepreneurs start up and grow technology-based businesses. After operating at capacity since its inception, the Lab is ready to expand. A new $2 million addition will open in January 2007.

The Innovation Lab is a full-service small business incubator that provides a supportive environment for startup companies during their critical first few years. In addition to offering office suites, wet and dry laboratory space, conference rooms, a training center, and other amenities, a monthly lease includes utilities, building maintenance and housekeeping, and security. continue

Advanced Grounding Device Ensures Optimum Air Flow at Nanotechnology Labs
A single speck of dust could spoil a whole experiment at Purdue University’s new Birck Nanotechnology Center. To prevent such a scenario, the building’s HVAC system has to be fast, forceful and flawless. Such high performance is attained by carefully selected air-handling equipment that includes the AEGIS SGR™, a new grounding device that extends motor life. continue

BIO5, College of Medicine Dedicate New Science Complex
With more than 900 well wishers in attendance, the new BIO5 and College of Medicine buildings were dedicated December 1 in a celebration that featured speeches from statewide leaders and tours of this spectacular new science complex on the University of Arizona (UA) campus. University of Arizona President Robert Shelton, Ph.D. served as master of ceremonies, and fireworks and visits from UA mascots Wilbur and Wilma added to the day’s festivities. continue


Complete Line of Refrigeration Equipment
Nor-Lake Scientific manufactures a complete line of refrigeration and environmental storage equipment to meet the most demanding needs and specifications. Laboratory and Pharmacy Refrigerators and Freezers, Stability Chambers, Blood Bank Refrigerators and Plasma Freezers, Chromatography Refrigerators and Environmental Walk-in rooms.
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Editor's Choice
Safety Cabinet Allows User to Program Systems for Automatic Activation
Labconco’s Purifier Digital Delta series safety cabinets provide personnel, product and environmental protection and are suited for work with agents that require Biosafety level 1, 2 or 3 containment. The Smart-Start System allows users to program startup and shutdown procedures such as the activation or deactivation of the blower, light, electrical receptacles, and fluorescent or UV lights. continue

Modular Laboratory Furniture Systems Meet Space Requirements
HEMCO offers a complete line of laboratory casework, counter tops and work surfaces to equip a lab. A professional staff works with customers to design a laboratory layout that is functional, ergonomic, and flexible and meets their R&D, ADA and safety requirements. Offerings include base cabinets, wall cabinets, base tables, mobile work stations, specialty storage cabinets and peg boards. continue

Healthy Alternative to Conventional Stools
Scandex’s ergonomic, equestrian-style Saddle Stool improves posture because users sit with legs apart and lean at about a 45° angle. This creates a natural S-shape alignment of the spine and maintains the lumbar curve with the soft normal curves in the back and neck. continue

Freezer Features Air Cooled Condenser
So-Low Environmental Equipment’s Model U85-22 laboratory freezer is suited for medical research, biological storage, preserving tissue and plasma, microbiology and more. Featuring an all stainless steel construction, the cabinet incorporates a counter balanced lid. The indicating temperature control provides an adjustable range from -40 C to -85 C. continue

Corrosive-Resistant Glassware Carts
InterMetro’s MetroMax corrosive-resistant, modular glassware carts offer users the choice of a two-basket or four-basket capacity in a space-saving 18× 36 footprint. A solid bottom shelf provides spill retention and can be removed for easy cleaning. continue

Coved-Corner Sinks Offer Optimum Sanitation and Efficiency
Eagle MHC’s Deep-drawn coved-corner sinks combine a highly functional design with corrosion-free construction to optimize sanitation and efficiency. Offered with a choice of one to four bowl compartments, the sinks feature heavy-gauge stainless steel construction, including the bowls, drainboards and backsplash components. continue

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