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From Concept to Co-Innovation: How Syensqo Built a Future-Ready Biotech Lab
Syensqo’s newly inaugurated microbiology lab in Lyon exemplifies how user-driven design, advanced digital tools, and sustainable construction can dramatically expand testing capacity and accelerate the development of safe, eco-friendly solutions—offering practical lessons for building future-ready laboratory environments
Courtroom-to-Lab Conversion: Adaptive Reuse for Next-Gen STEM Education
UMBC transformed a historic courthouse into advanced classroom and lab space to support growing programs in computing, cybersecurity, and engineering while preserving and repurposing existing infrastructure
The Future of Labs—Designing for Automation
At the 2025 Lab Design Conference, architect Yvonne Choe emphasized that as automation and AI transform laboratory workflows, infrastructure, and staffing, lab design must evolve to support not only robotic systems but also the human collaboration and innovation that drive scientific discovery
Designing Tomorrow’s Labs Today: The Role of AI and VDC in Modern Life Sciences Facilities
AI and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) are transforming life sciences facilities by enabling smarter, more sustainable, and highly adaptable lab environments through data-driven design, streamlined construction, and real-time collaboration
New Lab Simulates Orbit to Test 3D-Printed Materials
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have built the world’s first dedicated facility—the NextSpace TestRig—designed to simulate extreme space conditions in a custom vacuum chamber to test the structural integrity of 3D-printed materials for in-orbit manufacturing
Robotics Lab Marries High-Accuracy Scanning with Sustainable Engine Innovation
Sensor Coating Systems' newly constructed robotics lab in Dagenham, UK was purpose-built to integrate high-precision ABB robotics, custom light-sealed enclosures, and T-shaped scanning benches—dramatically enhancing throughput and measurement accuracy while supporting the company's mission for sustainable, next-generation engine technologies
Integrating Technology Advancements into Lab Design and Construction
Rapid technological advancements are transforming lab design and construction by enhancing coordination, safety, and sustainability, but they also introduce new challenges—making early collaboration, 3D scanning, BIM integration, equipment planning, and energy-efficient systems essential for delivering compliant, functional, and future-ready laboratory spaces
Optimizing Lab Design and Operations with IoT-Enabled Software Solutions
IoT-enabled software solutions are transforming laboratory design and operations by integrating real-time data, predictive analytics, and digital tools to optimize space utilization, enhance safety, support sustainability, and ensure regulatory compliance across lab facilities
Wrangling Qubits in a Professional Quantum Lab
The National Quantum Computing Centre, a cutting-edge facility in the UK designed to house diverse quantum computing architectures, fosters collaboration among academia, industry, and government while integrating advanced engineering, sustainability practices, and flexible design to support groundbreaking quantum research and educational initiatives
Utilizing Cloud-Based Data Management to Streamline Laboratory Relocations
A cloud-based data management system can streamline lab relocations by integrating real-time equipment data into the lab design process, reducing delays, improving accuracy, and ensuring the space functions as intended