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Tips for Improving Label Adhesion Performance

Sample identification systems are an integral part of all laboratory workflows. Optimized systems typically rely on either barcode and/or RFID labels; however, without the...

4 Tips for Labeling Histology Tissue Cassettes

Histology is a necessary element of medical and research laboratories. Physicians rely on histochemical staining analysis to confirm diagnoses and provide patients with prognostic...

Revolutionizing Histology Labeling with Patented HistoBAR Histology Cassettes

Summary: GA International has developed a unique new Histology cassette that can be securely labeled throughout the histological process. Histology is an integral part of...

Labeling Gram Stains in the Lab

Gram staining is one of the oldest and most commonly used techniques in bacteriology. Dating back to 1884, gram stains were used for the...

4 Tips for Labeling Microscope Slides

Microscopy is one of the oldest techniques in biomedical research, dating back to the 16th century. As labs continue to grow, so too does...

3 Tips for Testing Your Labels in the Lab

Once an identification system is designed, it’s important to test it beforehand to ensure that it works as intended, with as few errors as...

How Labels Can Help Fill Efficiency Gaps in the Lab

In order to address efficiency gaps in the lab, innovation is necessary to increase productivity while minimizing errors. There are four different kinds of...

Vial & Microtube Identification Made Easy

Conical tubes and vials are an essential component of every biomedical lab, used in almost every experiment. These common containers are used throughout laboratories...

How Do I Know if I Made a Labeling Error?

Across scientific laboratories and healthcare facilities, identification errors, such as mislabeled specimens, often occur enough to pose serious risks to both patient safety and...

Which Chemicals Do I Need to Test with My Labels

Prior to fully integrating new labels into your workflow, it’s imperative to test them first to ensure that they do not fail at any...

Breakthrough: GA International Announces the Development of SnapPEEL Technology

Summary: GA International has developed a unique new breakthrough label technology, SnapPEEL, that allows rectangle and dot labels to be peeled and applied with...

How to Make the Most of Lab Tapes in the Laboratory

Lab tapes are ubiquitous throughout most academic and industrial laboratories, often used for quick and easy labeling of boxes and other storage containers. Not...

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Tips for Troubleshooting Barcode Scanners

Various issues can occur when scanning barcodes in the lab, from obtaining inaccurate scans to simply being unable to turn on your...

Tips for Writing Better Scientific Articles

It may sound cliché for a writer to write tips on how to write, but with many years of experience in the...

How to Digitize Lab Notebooks

Many researchers across the globe are currently sitting on a treasure trove of laboratory notebooks, copiously filled with experimental protocols and priceless...