Laboratories : Case Study
Dr Rahman is now in discussions with a number of companies looking to introduce TeeGene ’ s biotechnology into their manufacturing processes .
TeeGene is also looking to expand internationally . The company recently took part in a special R & D delegation visit to New Zealand , sponsored by the Department for Business , Innovation and Skills .
Dr Rahman said : “ Some of the TeeGene ’ s manufacturing platform needs surplus sunlight to activate the production
On the verge of success
A research project being undertaken by TeeGene suggests roadside verges may provide crucial chemicals that can be recycled for use in medical applications .
The company is undertaking research into plants and greenery from roadside verges that have been subjected to significant levels of air pollution from exhaust fumes .
The company is investigating the possibility they could contain valuable chemicals , platinum group metals , which can be recycled for use in anticancer drugs and biomedical devices such as pacemakers .
The research will determine how to extract the platinum deposits from these plants and is being undertaken by a consortium of scientists from TeeGene and the University of York .
Going forward , on successful completion of the project , the aim is to work in conjunction with the Highways Agency pathways of bio-vehicles . New Zealand ’ s tropical climatic conditions are suitable to achieve a high yield with low energy consumptions and is complementary to our existing R & D platform .”
“ It was fantastic five days in New Zealand and we have now identified some key areas for R & D collaboration and technology transfer ."
TeeGene already has a track record of successful collaboration projects . Last year , it used Belgium-based
Plants and greenery from roadside verges may contain valuable chemicals , platinum group metals , which can be recycled for use in anticancer drugs
who will provide the plants collected by gardening teams from roadsides throughout Yorkshire .
The research project is scheduled to finish at the end of August 2016 .
Lab Unlimited – lab consumables
Lab Unlimited ’ s branded range of lab consumables extends to a 140-page catalogue offering great value and quality in products ranging from plasticware to pipettes and small instruments found in almost every laboratory . With direct shipping from a central warehouse and attractive pricing , Lab Unlimited ’ s mission is simply to provide a reliable product and service at the most economic price possible .
There has been considerable interest in Lab Unlimited ’ s economical Nitrile glove range , from the popular ‘ Ergo ’ glove , conveniently packaged in boxes of 200 to fit standard dispensers , to the ‘ Standard ’ all-rounder glove and the heavier grade ‘ Strong ’ glove . Pricing is very competitive with discounts of up to 25 % depending on volume .
Lab Unlimited ’ s also supplies a range of premium disposables for science , manufactured by Ratiolab . This range includes liquid handling products , cryo products , storage boxes with grids , and plastics specifically for life science from microtiter plates to deep-well-blocks and micro tube systems . All to be found in its own 94-page dedicated catalogue .
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