Lab Design News

1 week ago | labdesignnews.com | MaryBeth DiDonna

Swiss contract research organization Solvias is establishing a cell- and gene-therapy (CGT) testing center in Morrisville, NC, with plans to employ over 170 people by the end of 2025. The company has leased a 50,000 sf facility at Discovery at Perimeter Park, near Research Triangle Park, expanding its reach into CGT and biologics to support advanced cancer and rare disease treatments.

1 week ago | labdesignnews.com | MaryBeth DiDonna

Q: What architectural or technological solutions optimize asset tracking and reduce inefficiencies in modern labs? A: Through IoT-enabled solutions, modern labs can optimize asset tracking and reduce inefficiencies, including indoor asset tracking, asset utilization, ambient temperature and humidity, and space utilization.

1 week ago | labdesignnews.com | MaryBeth DiDonna

Polymer materials and components manufacturer Covestro is set to open a fully automated laboratory in Leverkusen, Germany, dedicated to the development and testing of coating and adhesive formulations, with a focus on optimizing binders and crosslinkers. Designed to operate continuously—24 hours a day, seven days a week—the facility aims to run tens of thousands of tests annually, leveraging networked robotics, automation, and machine learning to accelerate and refine the formulation process.

2 weeks ago | labdesignnews.com | MaryBeth DiDonna

The project received Ministerial Approval to proceed to design in September 2024. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for Design-Builder services was issued in December and a contract was expected to be awarded by the end of this fiscal year (March 31, 2025). The successful bidder will assist in identifying and developing design requirements for new laboratory facilities at CFB Suffield. The overall project cost is $751,825,924, including taxes.

4 weeks ago | labdesignnews.com | MaryBeth DiDonna

Coryne Casey, associate principal with ZGF, conducted an “Ask Me Anything” webinar in the Fume Hood Risk Mitigation Digital Conference. Coryne spoke to Lab Design News to share key webinar takeaways, unanswered questions, and her insights on future trends in lab design for fume hood safety. “Ask Me Anything–Fume Hood Risk Mitigation with a Lab Design Expert,” as well as the other webinars in this digital conference, is available for free on demand viewing. Register now to access these videos.