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Streamline your sample prep workflows for smarter research
Transform your sample prep workflow to enable you to focus on the science with expert guidance
1 Jul 2025
Charlie Carter
Life Sciences Editor
Inefficient sample preparation can disrupt even the most promising research. Whether it’s inaccurate pipetting, inconsistent weighing, contaminated ultrapure water or inadequate filtration, the smallest variables can lead to unreliable results, lack of reproducibility, lost time and regulatory difficulties.
This eBook comprehensively outlines the four steps to smarter sample preparation:
1. Achieve reliable and accurate lab weighing in challenging conditions
2. Prevent common types of pipetting contamination for efficient liquid handling
3. Ensure high-quality water for your lab
4. Choose the best membrane for fast and effective filtration
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Water PurificationThere are a number of water purification methods available to remove contamination from laboratory water. These systems include demineralization, reverse osmosis, filtration and ultrafiltration. A combination of methods is sometimes necessary to achieve purified water suitable for use in experiments.Balances and Moisture AnalyzersBalances & Moisture Analyzers / weighing scales measure static or dynamic loads. Features to consider when choosing an analytical balance include accuracy, capacity and resolution. Additional features and specialized balances include enclosures for weighing powder, microbalances for measuring small quantities, portable balances, moisture analyzers, top loading balances and internal calibration for measurements over time or with varied temperature.Pipettes and DispensersPipettes and dispensers are essential lab equipment used to dispense measured volumes of liquid accurately. Explore a range of manual and electronic pipettes, including single and multichannel, serological and volumetric pipettes, as well as a range of pipette tips. Bottle-top dispensers are also available for simple and fast solvent dispensing. Find the best pipettes & dispensers in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.FiltrationFiltration and microfiltration are used to separate solids, particulates or large molecules from fluids (liquid or gases) in order to purify the filtrate. Explore a range of filter formats, including filter paper, plates and membranes for your separation needs. While larger particulates may be separated by gravity filtration, smaller particulates may require additional force for timely separation. Microfiltration equipment includes vacuum filters, as well as positive pressure, crossflow and centrifugal filtration devices. Find the best filtration products in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.Sample PreparationSample preparation can improve the quality and speed of separation techniques. Products to assist sample preparation include filtration equipment, evaporators, membranes and sieves.
