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This guide explores how digital lab equipment enhances productivity and reliability—from IKA smart stirrers to Heidolph intelligent reactors—and why the shift toward automation represents the next major leap in laboratory science.

This guide explains how to extend the lifespan of your laboratory glassware through correct cleaning, handling, and storage practices. You’ll also learn why investing in trusted brands like DWK Life Sciences, BRAND, and LLG Labware pays off in durability, safety, and long-term performance.

This article explores how leading global brands 3M™ and DWK Life Sciences have become synonymous with laboratory safety and cleanliness—covering everything from personal protective equipment (PPE) and sterile consumables to certified borosilicate glassware designed for maximum durability and purity.

This guide outlines the core laboratory equipment categories every modern lab needs, along with expert recommendations from trusted brands such as Thermo Scientific, IKA, DWK Life Sciences, and LLG Labware—all available at LabFriend.com.au.

This article highlights the most trusted laboratory brands available on LabFriend.com.au—including IKA, Sartorius, Thermo Scientific, Heidolph, Cole-Parmer, BRAND, DWK, 3M™, and LLG—explaining their strengths, specialties, and why scientists worldwide rely on them every day.

In this guide, we’ll explore how petri dishes are used, their design differences, materials, and how leading brands like 3M™, BRAND, and Thermo Scientific continue to innovate this timeless laboratory essential.

In this guide, we’ll explain how burettes and volumetric flasks work, what differentiates Class A from Class B accuracy, and how leading brands like BRAND, DWK Life Sciences, and LLG Labware set the global benchmark for precision and durability.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to select the ideal centrifuge for your laboratory’s needs, highlight top features to consider, and review leading models from IKA, Heidolph, and Thermo Scientific—all available from LabFriend.com.au.

This comprehensive guide explores how to choose the right pipette for your workflow, the differences between leading brands like Sartorius, BRAND, and Thermo Scientific, and expert tips to maintain long-term accuracy.

This comprehensive guide explores the most essential types of laboratory glassware—beakers, flasks, test tubes, and petri dishes—their specific applications, the difference between Boro 3.3 and soda-lime glass, and expert tips to maximise lifespan and performance.

Petri dishes are a foundational tool in microbiology and laboratory research. This guide explains how they’re used, the different types available, and what to consider when selecting the best Petri dish for your lab applications.

Discover the essential role of the conical flask in modern laboratories. From safe mixing and swirling to precise measurements, conical flasks are a staple in chemistry, biology, and research labs across Australia. Learn how to choose the right size, material, and features for your lab needs.

Centrifuges are vital pieces of laboratory equipment in Australia, used in research, clinical, and industrial settings. Regular maintenance ensures accurate results, safety, and long equipment life.

Lab consumables are the backbone of everyday research, from pipette tips to Petri dishes. Explore how these essential tools ensure accuracy, reliability, and workflow continuity in modern laboratories.

DWK Life Sciences is a global leader in premium glass and plastic laboratory equipment, uniting the trusted brands DURAN®, WHEATON®, and KIMBLE®. With a legacy of precision manufacturing and a focus on safety, DWK provides high-quality solutions that empower laboratories worldwide to achieve accurate and reliable results.

Looking to upgrade your lab in 2025? Our guide to the top 10 must-have laboratory equipment covers essential tools like analytical balances, centrifuges, microscopes, and more. Discover the latest innovations, why they matter, and how they can boost accuracy, efficiency, and safety in your lab.