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Why Do Barcodes Need A Quiet Zone?

Barcodes are one of the most efficient ways of identifying samples and reagents in the lab. Using a variety of labels that withstand harsh...

Making the Most of Barcodes Using AI Algorithms

Barcode scanning is of utmost importance to research and medical laboratories alike. Specimens that fail to scan can cost valuable time and potentially waste...

5 Proven Strategies for Optimizing Laboratory Practices

Laboratories, whether engaged in medical research, quality control, or academic exploration, all share a fundamental need for clarity, precision, and adherence to rigorous standards....

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 to Maintain Data Security & Integrity in the Lab

Data security has progressed from a mere luxury to an essential component of all biomedical research and healthcare facilities within the last two decades....

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...

How Cloud-Based Analytics Have Transformed Laboratories

Within the last decade, cloud computing has become the standard across many industrial and academic sectors, with numerous companies moving online to reduce costs...

How to Optimize label Quality When Using Laser Printers

High print quality is essential for laboratory identification systems; it ensures that all barcode labels are accurately and consistently read, preventing errors and ensuring...

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...

The Barcode at 50: Where We Are Now

This year is the 50th anniversary of the first barcode ever scanned. The barcode’s impact is felt worldwide in almost every industry, from healthcare...

How to Match The Right Thermal-Transfer Printer Ribbon With Your Labels

Thermal-transfer printing is an essential tool for all laboratories and healthcare facilities that require accurate and consistent sample and inventory identification. When deciding to...

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...

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4 Tips for Designing Scientific Figures for Manuscripts

Scientific figures form the backbone of communication between researchers. Ideas and supporting evidence are primarily shared not only through text and speech...

Tips for Avoiding Errors During Phlebotomy Specimen Collection

Phlebotomy is a critical facet of patient care and research. However, mix-ups and errors caused during blood draws can lead to potentially...

2 is Better than 1: Upcoming High-Tech Anti-Counterfeiting Measures to Apply Alongside Barcodes

Counterfeiting is an ongoing problem across nearly every industry, including healthcare, where unlicensed third parties can produce counterfeit...

5 Tips for Handling Photosensitive Reagents

Phototoxicity can be a critical issue for those working with fluorescence, luminescence, and any other light-sensitive chemicals and cell cultures. Unfortunately, most...