The lab equipment industry is undergoing a massive shift toward sustainability, but when it comes to ultra-pure water, scientists cannot afford to sacrifice a single part-per-million of accuracy. Laboratories depend on high-quality water for incredibly sensitive trace analysis. Historically, achieving this extreme level of purity meant relying on mercury-vapor UV lamps to break down organic […]
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The Problem The pharmaceutical and cosmetic landscapes in 2026 are in constant motion, driven by rapid scientific innovation and the absolute imperative of patient safety. With the proliferation of novel therapeutic modalities, ensuring compliance with global regulatory bodies like the FDA, EMA, and ICH is no longer just a legal baseline; it is a fundamental […]
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Apr
Apr
WORLD LAB DAY – 23 April 2026 “A Day at the Lab” with the Labotec Sales Team Behind every successful experiment is the right support. This World Lab Day we decided to show a glimpse into the Labotec sales team’s day as they visit laboratories across South Africa, connecting with scientists, supporting innovation, and gaining […]
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Feb
Feb
Ever wondered how measuring unbound water can help extend a product’s shelf life? In this short and engaging video, we demonstrate how water activity is tested using “Walter’s cupcake”, and how this same scientific principle applies far beyond baking. From food and pharmaceuticals to wine and cosmetics, understanding water activity is key to ensuring product […]
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Oct
Oct
To streamline workflows and support upcoming ISO accreditation, the Collage of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UNISA’s Florida campus has upgraded its former potting shed into a functional laboratory. As part of the upgrade, the lab acquired the robust Fritsch Pulverisette 19 Universal Cutting Mill, designed for grinding tough plant materials like bark into fine […]
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Jun
Jun
The award for Best New General Lab Product of 2022 went to the Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ Lab Star pH Bench Meter from Thermo Fisher Scientific, as voted for by scientists around the world on the Selectscience platform. The Themo Scientific™ Orion™ Lab Star pH Bench Meter measures pH or oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) simultaneously with mV and temperature. Featuring a large, […]
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Oct
Oct
Thermo Scientific has launched the Orion Lab Star™ benchtop series meters that can perform routine pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen testing. These quality instruments for analytical testing and measurement are lightweight and easy to use and will deliver precise and accurate readings in the field and laboratory. The large display screen is backlit, making […]
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Oct
Oct
The ELGA Veolia Purelab Pharma Compliance delivers a lab water solution focused on building the perfect relationship between discovery, production, and traceability, resulting in an intuitive, efficient, and compliant purification system. Purelab Pharma Compliance is packed with innovative features optimised for QC laboratories. It offers all the necessary purification, software capabilities, qualification documentation, and online […]
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Aug
Aug
The Labotec Breakaways is a fun annual event for staff, and this year was the first since Covid lockdowns without masks and other distance restrictions. With that said, the general ambiance and mood of the day was liberated, lively, and fun. The Johannesburg branch decided to use their brainpower as they descended into the immersive […]
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Aug
Aug
Labotec staff decided to take action and rolled up their sleeves to participate in #mandeladay by partnering with the Johannesburg Organisation of Services to the Homeless (JOSH) and the Johannesburg Homelessness Network (JHN) to pack and donate individual hygiene packs for their drop-in centre in Randburg. At this centre, the homeless have access to fulfilling […]