Scott Hanton

2 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

Lasers are powerful tools that are often used in labs requiring intense light sources to study or manipulate different kinds of materials. Due to the intensity of the light and the power of the laser beams, lasers present some significant hazards to lab staff. Especially for non-visible lasers, these risks can be unseen and not effectively addressed. Laser safety is defined by ANSI Z136.1, a widely recognized industry safety standard.

2 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

The complexity of science that modern labs are tasked to investigate is constantly increasing. To more effectively explore that complexity, labs benefit from implementing AI technology to speed up decision-making, improve workflows, and spot subtle trends in data. However, many labs are unsure of how to approach AI applications. For a broader perspective on the impacts of AI technology on labs, we spoke with Christian Olsen, associate vice president, industry principal, biologics at Dotmatics.

3 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

Managing lab operations requires constant decision-making, often across competing priorities. With broad responsibilities and their teams depending on their direction, lab managers can quickly face decision fatigue. However, by evaluating each category of lab resources more strategically, managers can streamline their choices and improve outcomes—freeing up time and mental bandwidth for higher-impact leadership decisions.

3 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

Creating, managing, and getting approval for the lab’s budget is one of the most important and difficult responsibilities for a lab manager. An important part of the budgeting process is taking proper care of the equipment, instruments, and tools in the lab. Repair and maintenance are often one of the top five costs for labs. For most labs there isn’t enough budget to cover all the complex equipment with service contracts.

1 month ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

Modern lab work encompasses a huge number of different tasks, activities, and procedures. Every one of those actions requires different equipment and tools to properly complete. Many laboratorians become quite adept at creating their own modifications of standard lab equipment to get the job done easier, better, and faster. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a vendor that focused on delivering high-quality tools and equipment to serve those myriad needs?