Noah Nichols is VP of Operations at LOC Scientific, a laboratory furniture and fume hood supplier based in Buford, GA that has designed more than 10,400 laboratories and sold or serviced over 20,800 fume hoods since 1986. In his role, Noah oversees the operational side of LOC's design, supply, and installation work for clients across healthcare, education, government, industrial, and research labs.
On the LOC Scientific blog, Noah writes about the practical realities of lab design and operations, from choosing the right materials for a given lab's chemical exposure to the workflow and safety considerations that come up during real installations.
The food technology sector moves at a rapid pace, requiring a delicate balance between rigorous scientific testing and large-scale product development. In this unique environment, the physical layout of the workspace dictates the speed at which a team can move from a prototype to a finished consumer product.
Creating an efficient and safe learning environment is essential in school science labs. The right science lab furniture for schools not only supports hands-on learning but also makes sure students and teachers can carry out experiments safely. Schools need to invest in furniture that is durable, functional, and flexible enough to accommodate the changing needsContinue reading “Types Of Science Lab Furniture For Schools”
Creating a well-organized and functional dental lab workspace requires selecting the right dental lab furniture. From workstations to specialized cabinets, each piece plays a crucial role in supporting the precision work that dental technicians perform daily. Whether you are outfitting a new lab or upgrading your current one, knowing the types of furniture available willContinue reading “Types Of Dental Lab Furniture For A Functional Workspace”
In pharmaceutical labs, functionality and safety are paramount. The right pharmaceutical lab furniture can significantly improve workflow, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards. From specialized workbenches to durable storage cabinets, selecting the appropriate furniture is essential to maintaining an efficient and organized lab environment.
Laboratories are evolving environments where flexibility and adaptability are critical to maintaining productivity and efficiency. This is where modular lab furniture comes in. Unlike traditional fixed-case furniture, modular systems allow labs to easily adjust, expand, and reconfigure workspaces to meet changing needs.
At LOC Scientific, we get frequent questions about lab design, materials, installation, and laboratory furniture. Our goal is not only to provide the products you need for your lab, but also to help educate you about different materials and their ideal uses. Here are a few key questions we’ve answered recently.
A laboratory balance table does more than just hold equipment. It is the foundation that ensures accuracy in every measurement, from the simplest to the most complex experiments. With its vibration-resistant design and stability features, this table plays a critical role in delivering reliable results every time.
Improves the Work Environment Ask any scientist who’s studied the body, and you’ll get a consensus: The human body wasn’t meant to sit all day. Yet scientists routinely ignore health and safety in the laboratory with subpar chairs, resulting in a lack of comfort, poor posture and long-term health issues.
Since the early 1800’s, the development of laboratory furniture has improved leaps and bounds thanks to new advances in technology and methods of construction. At the time where scientific curiosity and experimentation began, there were scarce to no signs of laboratory furniture production. Experimental tools were created by each individual scientist for his own work. Continue reading “History of Technology on Lab Furniture”
Workstations, like other aspects of a lab are designed to meet specific needs for those using it. Not every work station is developed the same and many offer very different features, ergonomics and durability. Finding the correct modular workstation is key to the productivity, safety and convenience of working environments in your lab
