Field notes
The lab2date journal.
Buying guides, cost analyses, and technical deep-dives from procurement teams who've done it before.
Technical guide
Technical guide
Centrifuge Rotor Compatibility: The Complete Cross-Brand Guide
Mounting the wrong rotor is one of the most expensive — and most preventable — mistakes in a lab. A real incident, the physics behind why it happens, and a cross-brand compatibility matrix.
11 min read
Cost analysis
Cost analysis
Mass Spectrometer Total Cost of Ownership: A 2026 Breakdown
The number on the OEM quote is rarely what a mass spectrometer actually costs. Here is the real five-year total cost of ownership, line by line, with the figures vendors leave off the proposal.
13 min read
Buying guide
Buying guide
How to Buy a Refurbished HPLC System: The Complete 2026 Inspection Checklist
A refurbished HPLC can cut 40–60% off list price without compromising data quality — if you inspect it correctly. This is the 18-point checklist our procurement team uses on every incoming system.
14 min read