Author Archives: Ian Kibble
Meet The Team – Phil Howell
Phil Howell, Sales Executive We asked Phil some questions to give you an insight into [...]
Mar
Diagnostic Slides
Slides are used extensively in histology to hold samples securely for microscopic viewing. Each slide [...]
Feb
Manual Staining: The Timeless Tool for Histology
Despite the wide availability of automated staining systems, the traditional process of manual staining continues [...]
Feb
A Quick-Fix
What is Buffered Formalin? Neutral buffered formalin (NBF) is the most commonly used fixative in [...]
Feb
Meet The Team – Alisha Patel-Smith
Alisha Patel-Smith, Marketing Content Specialist We asked Alisha some questions to give you an insight [...]
Jan
Are You Sitting Comfortably?
The safety, comfort and efficiency of your staff is paramount in any workplace. While [...]
Jan
From Freezing to Fixing: The Essential Role of Cryostats
What Are Cryostats? Cryostats are specialist pieces of equipment that maintain subzero conditions while sectioning [...]
Jan
A Clean Start: Avoiding Contamination in Specimen Processing
Specimen preparation is a multi-step process, where each stage plays a crucial role in preparing [...]
Jan
Key Benefits Of Using Heated Forceps
Heated forceps play a pivotal role in the embedding process of tissues like biopsies, excisions, [...]
Nov
ENDURATHON LIVE UPDATES
ENDURATHON LIVE UPDATES 90 Hours | 1 Goal 03.06.2024 – 06.06.2024 ENDURATHON HIGHLIGHT [...]
Jun
Innovation and Product Development
Innovation and Product Development At Solmedia, our passion for helping labs improve performance, efficiency [...]
Apr
What Is The Difference Between High And Low Profile Blades?
What is the difference between high and low profile blades? Microtome Blades are available [...]
Apr
Continuously Improving and Developing
Continuously Improving and Developing A core belief of our company is that we continually look [...]
Feb
Meet The Team – Tyran Wallach
We asked Tyran some questions to give you an insight into who Tyran is and [...]
Feb
Ergotec Project: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Solmedia partnered with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Roche and P+HS Architects to [...]
Feb
Solmedia Turns 90!
This year Solmedia are celebrating their 90th Anniversary! We have proudly supplied the highest-quality laboratory [...]
Jan
Under The Microscope: Microscope Slides
Under The Microscope: Microscope Slides Microscope slides are one of the most commonly used products [...]
Dec
Under The Microscope: Buffered Formalin (NBF)
Under the microscope: Buffered Formalin (NBF) Buffered formalin, also known as neutral buffered formalin (NBF), [...]
Nov
Under The Microscope: Histology Wax
Under The Microscope: Histology Wax Histology wax, also known as embedding or paraffin wax, is [...]
Nov
Under The Microscope: Microtome Blades
Under The Microscope: Microtome Blades The invention and refinement of microtome blades has been closely [...]
Oct