Lab Guides

Practical, plain-language guides to choosing and using lab equipment: buying advice, spec comparisons and tips for consistent results at the bench.

Novara thermo-shaker mixer with interchangeable heating block
Buying Guide 11 min read

Thermo-Shaker Buying Guide: How to Choose a Thermomixer for Your Lab

How to choose a thermo-shaker (thermomixer): the temperatures you need, heating only vs heating and cooling, speed and orbit, block formats, heated lids, and a three-model comparison.
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Novara MTV-50 high-capacity multi-tube vortex mixer
Buying Guide 11 min read

Multi-Tube Vortex Mixer Guide: How to Choose One for Your Lab

How to choose a multi-tube vortex mixer: tube sizes and racks, speed range, orbit, timer and run modes, load capacity and biosafety, plus a side-by-side comparison.
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