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Solvias Expands into Cell and Gene Therapy with HQ in North Carolina
Solvias is establishing a cell- and gene-therapy (CGT) testing center in Morrisville, NC, as its North American headquarters, featuring advanced analytical capabilities, a phased construction approach, sustainability initiatives, and a design optimized for collaboration, regulatory compliance, and talent retention, supporting the company’s global expansion in CGT and biologics

Lab of the Future Starts Now: Why Modular, Tech-Ready Design is Key to Reducing Downtime
Thoughtful, tech-enabled lab design—featuring scalable infrastructure, modular layouts, and IoT integration—can significantly reduce equipment downtime, streamline operations, and future-proof laboratories for emerging technologies like AI and real-time monitoring

Automated Lab Fuels Data-Driven Path to Circular Coatings and Adhesives
Covestro’s new automated laboratory, set to open in 2025, was designed with scalability and flexibility in mind, incorporating advanced robotics, AI-driven systems, and modular infrastructure to enable high-throughput testing of coating and adhesive formulations around the clock

New Session Added to Cleanroom Design Solutions Digital Conference
Join Lab Design for a special Ask Me Anything webinar during the Cleanroom Design Solutions Digital Conference, and be sure to tune in for the other interactive presentations in this event as well

Morehead State Expands Vet Tech Facilities to Support Growth, Safety, and Student Success
Morehead State University is expanding and renovating its veterinary technology facilities to support program growth, enhance student learning, and improve animal and human well-being through modernized, Fear-Free design elements

Fume Hood Safety Series: What Makes a Fume Hood Safe?
A safe fume hood ensures user protection through effective containment, regular testing, proper training, and minimizing turbulence, rather than relying solely on face velocity measurements

Department of National Defence Lab in Alberta Moves to Design Phase
The DRDC Suffield project aims to modernize outdated 1950s-era research facilities at CFB Suffield by constructing a state-of-the-art laboratory complex supporting chemical-biological-radiological-nuclear defense research, with construction expected to begin in Fall 2027 and completion projected for 2032

Angelika Amon Research Building Advances Boehringer Ingelheim’s Oncology Mission
Boehringer Ingelheim’s newly inaugurated Angelika Amon Research Building in Vienna is a €60 million, 11-story facility designed to enhance oncology research through cutting-edge laboratories, sustainability features aimed at carbon neutrality by 2030, and collaborative workspaces for 150 researchers

Event Preview: Cleanroom Design Solutions Digital Conference
Join Lab Design for the Cleanroom Design Solutions Digital Conference, a free event featuring expert insights on designing and renovating cleanrooms for optimal performance, compliance, contamination control, and sustainability

Fume Hood Safety Series: Accident Prevention Tips When Working with a Fume Hood
Effective fume hood usage and proper ventilation are crucial for lab safety, as accidents can lead to serious harm, research setbacks, legal issues, and reputational damage—so here are practical tips to help prevent them