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Electrical Connection Guide for Laboratory Equipment: Installation Requirements Explained
June 12, 2026| Posted in Instruments| 181
Installing laboratory equipment correctly starts with understanding its electrical requirements. Learn about single-phase and three-phase connections, power supply considerations, wiring requirements, and key installation checks to ensure safe and reliable instrument operation.
PFAS in the Lab: How to Protect Analytical Integrity and Build Sustainable Workflows
May 28, 2026| Posted in Sustainability| 122
Is PFAS contamination skewing your trace-level data? Discover 5 practical steps to mitigate "forever chemical" risks with Lasec’s sustainable lab solutions.
Solvent Recycling and the Rise of the Circular Laboratory
March 20, 2026| Posted in Sustainability| 230
Learn how solvent recycling helps laboratories reduce waste, lower costs, and adopt circular laboratory practices for sustainable science.
Sustainable Science in Action: How Modern Laboratories Can Reduce Their Environmental Footprint
March 4, 2026| Posted in Sustainability| 53
Reusable laboratory glassware and energy-efficient ultra-low temperature freezers can help laboratories reduce waste and lower electricity consumption. This article examines practical steps laboratories can take to improve sustainability through responsible equipment selection and improved cold storage efficiency.
Lab Sustainability Insights, Resources & 2025 Highlights
December 22, 2025| Posted in Sustainability| 296
A year-end review of the LASEC Lab Sustainability Initiative, including program milestones, case examples, webinar resources, and upcoming goals for 2026.
University of Cape Town’s IDM Becomes Africa’s First My Green Lab-Certified Academic Research Institute
November 26, 2025| Posted in Sustainability| 340
The Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) at the University of Cape Town has achieved My Green Lab certification, offering a practical example of how scientific research can reduce its environmental impact through steady, measurable changes.
EX Zones: Classification, Description & Key Characteristics with Application of HX5.EX Scales
September 25, 2025| Posted in Industrial Safety| 459
Learn the fundamentals of EX Zones (0/1/2/20/21/22), their classification, key safety characteristics, and how HX5.EX intrinsically safe scales are designed to operate safely in hazardous industrial environments.
LASEC Partners with Bioeksen
September 5, 2025| Posted in Latest News and Updates| 367
LASEC is delighted to announce our new partnership with Bioeksen, a leading biotechnology company specialising in innovative molecular diagnostic solutions.
SANS 54470-1 Fire Safety Cabinets: A Practical Guide for Industrial Sites in South Africa
September 4, 2025| Posted in Industrial Safety| 942
Keeping flammable liquids in a general metal cupboard isn’t just risky; it could put people, production, and compliance at risk. SANS 54470-1:2017 specifies the performance and construction requirements for fire safety cabinets used to store flammable liquids in workplaces across South Africa.
Sustainability in Science: 8 Smart Ways to Reduce Water Waste in Your Lab
August 20, 2025| Posted in Sustainability| 512
Labs consume a staggering amount of water daily, from cooling processes to cleaning glassware. But going green doesn’t mean sacrificing efficiency. Here’s how you can drastically reduce water waste in your lab with simple, science-driven solutions.
What Cold Storage is Best for Your Biological Samples?
September 4, 2019
Introducing the Bio-Rad C1000 Touch Thermal Cycler
October 6, 2021
Self-Sampling Swab from Copan
September 4, 2019
Comprehensive Guide to Quality Control in Food & Beverage Industry
September 4, 2019
Is Your Laboratory Workbench Protected?
September 4, 2019
Solvent Recycling and the Rise of the Circular Laboratory
March 20, 2026
Lab Sustainability Insights, Resources & 2025 Highlights
December 22, 2025