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Pioneering African Drug Discovery: North-West University Installs Continent’s First Integrated Buchi Flash ELSD System

North-West University (NWU) has officially become the first research institution on the African continent to install Büchi’s state-of-the-art Pure C-950 Flash Chromatography platform featuring a fully integrated Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (ELSD). Delivered and supported by Labotec, this milestone installation empowers NWU’s synthetic medicinal chemistry group to accelerate early-stage drug discovery for Africa’s most pressing […]

How to Benefit from the Integra Range: Bring Automation to your Workflow

  Modern life science research demands high sample throughput, strict protocol reproducibility, and ergonomic lab design. The Integra liquid handling portfolio addresses the full spectrum of pipetting workflows from rapid manual sample prep to full benchtop automation. By connecting complementary instruments across the Integra range, laboratories eliminate throughput bottlenecks, prevent repetitive strain injuries, and ensure […]

Miele Professional Expands ACT Ecolabel 2.0 Certification Across Laboratory Glasswasher Portfolio

Miele Professional has announced the expansion of its ACT Ecolabel 2.0 certification to its latest ExploreLine PLW 8604, ExpertLine PLW 8683, PLW 8693, PLW 8683CD and SlimLine PLW 7111 machines, available locally through Labotec. With this milestone, almost all current laboratory washers and ProCare Lab consumables are now certified under the ACT Ecolabel 2.0 standard, […]

Labotec Achieves ISO Certification for Integrated Quality, Safety, Environmental and Medical Device Management

At Labotec, delivering reliable, high-quality solutions to our customers is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to announce we have achieved certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 13485 under a fully Integrated Management System (IMS). This milestone reinforces our commitment to providing world-class products and services to […]

From Lab to Market: How BUCHI Enhances Dairy Quality and Competitiveness

Buchi is a major provider of analytical and laboratory equipment for the dairy industry, offering solutions for quality control, process monitoring, and R&D. The Swiss company, locally represented by Labotec in Southern Africa, provides both rapid analysis technologies, like Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, and classical reference methods, such as Kjeldahl and solvent extraction. Buchi’s systems help dairy […]

Aliquot Faster, Safer, and Smarter with the NEW PIPETBOY GENIUS and INTEGRA Serological Pipets

Looking to streamline your liquid handling workflow? Pairing the just launched PIPETBOY GENIUS pipet controller with INTEGRA’s serological pipets is a smart solution for labs seeking precision, speed, and safety in every step. This dynamic combination empowers users to take full advantage of advanced features like repeat dispense mode, enabling consistent aliquoting at the push […]

Simera Enhances Earth Observation Optical Technology

Simera Sense has expanded its production capabilities with the installation of new Zygo Fizeau interferometers at its Somerset West facility. These ultra-precise instruments are critical to the alignment and calibration of optical components in Simera’s high-resolution satellite imagers, which operate from altitudes around 500 km. Built in advanced cleanrooms by expert technicians, these imagers enable […]

FIRST ZETAVIEW® INSTALLATION

The first Particle Metrix ZetaView® system has been installed in South Africa. Particle Metrix is a global leader in nanoparticle characterization technologies for extracellular vesicles, viruses, nanomedicine, or materials science. As the official distributor for Southern Africa, we are excited to offer their cutting-edge solutions to researchers across the region. “We are especially grateful for the […]

Labotec Special Anniversary Bulletin – What’s New in the Lab

In this special edition, we’re excited to share some great promotions on our lab equipment, along with real stories from customers putting our instruments to work in their daily research and testing. You’ll also find updates on new distributorships that help us serve more labs. Whether you’re looking for the latest tech or just curious […]

Analytica Lab Africa 2025: Where Science, Innovation, and Networking Converged – Labotec  Lab Tech Highlights

This July, Johannesburg was abuzz with excitement as Analytica Lab Africa 2025 took over the Gallagher Convention Centre. As the largest science and laboratory technology event on the continent, it welcomed 7,768 visitors and over 138 exhibitors, making it a landmark event for the industry. But this was more than just a tech showcase — […]