This year Solmedia are celebrating their 90th Anniversary! We have proudly supplied the highest-quality laboratory products and equipment to pathology laboratories since 1934. Through continuous development and relationship building with our customers, suppliers and partners over the last 90 years, we have successfully expanded our product portfolio to provide the most reliable products and equipment […]
Tissue Marking Dyes are permanent inks used to mark orientations or surfaces of tissue specimens submitted for histopathology. This allows histopathologists to maintain proper orientation when examining the specimen under the microscope. How do they work? Tissue marking dyes have cationic (positively) charged properties, which are attracted to the negatively charged, anionic tissue components forming […]
DispoJars are UK’s best-selling medical waste disposal containers and are most commonly used for waste disposal in pathology laboratories. Their durable plastic containment, and transparent appearance allows for correct waste management whilst their air-tight seal and ability to autoclave ensures the disposal of medical waste is safe. Here are all the reasons why DispoJars make […]
Under The Microscope: Microscope Slides Microscope slides are one of the most commonly used products across the entire specialities of Pathology. The main purpose of microscope slides is to facilitate microscopic examination. Prepared slides are placed under a microscope to study tissue or cell samples and their structures at high magnification to determine whether they […]
From October 1st 2023, The Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023 introduced new substances to the lists of regulated explosives precursors and poisons. New regulations were also introduced to create a cohesive regime that controls the sales of explosives precursors and poisons. What this means for you as a customer and us as […]
Our Embedding Centre range has received a lot of praise from our customers since its launch to the UK market in 2020 for its ergonomic design and features. Slee, our German manufacturing partner in histology equipment, spend a lot of time researching and developing the specifications of their equipment before manufacturing. This involves evaluating comfortability and […]
At Solmedia, we are dedicated to helping our customers and understand the importance of reducing downtime within the lab, especially over the Christmas period. our team working hard to say we are making despatches every day over the period except bank holidays when we are closed. Over the festive period, despatches will be made every […]
On Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th November, we attended the NEQAS Annual Participants Meeting at The Hancock Museum, Newcastle. It was great to be able to sponsor such an event with the focuses of Neuropathology & Muscle Histochemistry: Boosting Performance, TEM and Cellular Pathology Proficiency Testing: Process Related Opportunities. The Annual Participants Meeting is a […]
Under the microscope: Buffered Formalin (NBF) Buffered formalin, also known as neutral buffered formalin (NBF), is a specific formulation of formalin that includes buffering agents. In histology, NBF is commonly used as a fixative for tissue samples. The buffering agents added to formalin helps to maintain a stable pH level, which is important for preserving […]
Airborne hazards from gases, vapours, dust and fibres can be blind to the naked eye or not very obvious however, can cause life-threatening illnesses that can affect the lungs, kidneys and liver. According to HSE statistics 12,000 lung disease deaths each year are estimated to be linked to past exposures at work. (Health and safety […]
Under The Microscope: Histology Wax Histology wax, also known as embedding or paraffin wax, is a crucial component in the preparation of tissue samples for microscopic examination in histology and pathology laboratories. It serves as a medium to support the tissue during the sectioning and staining process. What Makes A Good Histology Wax? But what […]
Under The Microscope: Microtome Blades The invention and refinement of microtome blades has been closely linked to the advancement of microtome technology. Early microtome blades were simple metal knives or blades attached to the microtome mechanisms. Over time, the design and materials of microtome blades evolved to improve sharpness, durability, and cutting precision. In the […]
Under The Microscope: Adhesion Slides What are Adhesion Slides? Adhesion slides, also known as adhesive or charged slides, are specially designed microscope slides used in histology to mount tissue sections, providing a positively charged surface providing a stronger adhesion level when compared to regular glass microscope slides. The positively charged surface coating allows the […]
Every year we participate in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. As specialists in Pathology laboratory equipment and consumables, we have the privilege and honour of supporting hundreds of our amazing customers who dedicate their lives to the research in cancers and treatments and look after the lives of […]
IBMS Congress 2023 ICC Birmingham
Coracle World Championship 2023 – Macmillan Cancer Support The “Solmedia Snappers” once again took on the challenge of the Coracle World Championship to help raise funds for the vital services provided by Macmillan Cancer Support 4 Team members, each equipped with a paddle, life jacket and coracle boat, raced down River Severn hoping not to […]
Histology, the study of microscopic tissues, involves several steps before the sample is ready to go under the microscope. Histology lab managers place very high importance on the sample preparation process, ensuring the sections produced contain all the microscopic information required to obtain the correct diagnosis. Here are some of the steps involved in the […]
Some of the team at Solmedia Ltd attended product training with our exclusive histology equipment partners SLEE medical GmbH to increase their knowledge and see firsthand all of the new products/upgrades coming soon. Joined by international partners, the team visited the state-of-the-art Slee headquarters in Nieder-Olm to attend a four-day product training workshop, factory tour, and […]
Coracle World Championships – Macmillan Cancer Support On Friday 8th September 2023, the Solmedia team will be having a splashing afternoon at the Coracle World Championships. Our team will be taking part in the annual relay race across the River Severn, competing for the title of “Coracle World Champions” as well as helping raise funds […]
Valor® Washdown Scales In highly-regulated and safety-conscious industries, water-resistant instruments are a necessity. They need to be built to withstand daily use and high-pressure washdowns so they can be kept clean and resistant to cross-contamination. OHAUS Defender™ 6000 Bench Scales and Valor® Food Scales are NSF-certified, USDA-AMS accepted and will support HACCP systems. These scales […]