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August 17, 2023

SafeFAST XXL Biological Safety Cabinet: A Revolutionary Solution for Robotic R&DSafeFAST XXL Biological Safety Cabinet:

In the realm of research and development utilising robotics in labs, ensuring the safety of researchers, products, and the environment they’re in is of paramount importance. With the rapid advancement of robotics technology, the need for specialized containment solutions has grown exponentially.

July 18, 2023

Delivering safety and efficiency in pharmaceutical processes the GloveFAST Cyto Pharma

The GloveFAST Cyto Pharma is a cutting-edge isolator that sets new standards in safety, efficiency, and user comfort. With its innovative features and industry-leading certifications, the GloveFAST Cyto Pharma provides Grade A air quality (Unidirectional Laminar Flow) as per EU-GMP Guide within the entire work zone.

June 30, 2023

How will the Annex 1 revision impact you and your Microbiological Safety Cabinets?

The "Annex 1 Guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practice" revision holds significant implications for various aspects of pharmaceutical manufacturing. One area that will experience notable effects is the use of microbiological safety cabinets (MSCs) in laboratories. In this article, we will explore the potential impact of these guidelines on MSCs specifically within UK laboratories.

March 2, 2023

What’s the difference between HEPA and ULPA filters? It’s more than just spelling

Which filter should you choose for your microbiological safety cabinet? The filter is the biological beating heart of a microbiological safety cabinet, aka MSC, and understanding the similarities and the differences between HEPA and ULPA filters aids in selecting the filter which offers the best combination of performance and capability for laboratory personnel.

November 16, 2022

Under the Spotlight – UV Lights in Safety Cabinets

UV light is a very ‘Marmite’ topic when it comes to safety cabinets, you either love them or hate them. The actual British standard, BSEN:12469, doesn’t recommend UV lights in a safety cabinet, however if required, “…

September 23, 2022

Positioning Microbiological Safety Cabinets for Best Performance

Here is some excellent advice from our preferred service providers at Crowthorne Group on how good lab design can get the best from your safety cabinets.

August 16, 2022

The Benefits of Stringent Cleaning Protocols for Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs)

Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs) are a vital part of many research labs, often with multiple users working in the same cabinet over the course of the day, running different tests and/or experiments, meaning that having stringent cleaning protocols for these work horses of the lab is crucial.

June 20, 2022

Common mistakes leading to cross-contamination in biosafety cabinets, and how to avoid them

On top of these simple practical methods to reduce cross-contamination, here at Faster we as well as offering seminars and training to end users the Faster cabinets are coated with exclusive Dupont™ ALESTA® anti-bacterial “Ag+cations-based solution”

May 12, 2022

‘Why blue is the new green’ – blue is stimulating for the mind and green is eco-friendly’

In a previous year’s laboratories and sterile, highly sensitive workplaces were dominated by white equipment and panelling. This is about to change though, as new laboratories and old ones are moving to using colours to brighten up, increase productivity and assist with mental health.