There’s no debate that labs are working tirelessly trying to find a solution to the novel Coronavirus. Even prior to COVID-19, laboratories were always developing new products or making new discoveries. The problem is that labs can’t accomplish much (if anything) without their equipment. Does your lab need to bite the bullet and upgrade your equipment? Check out a few reasons to upgrade your lab equipment below.

Increased Efficiency

Lab equipment is a lot like us; as it gets older it also becomes less efficient. The machine simply can’t keep up anymore. If you’ve noticed your equipment isn’t performing the way it used to or it’s overheating, it may be a good time to upgrade. The added benefit of upgrading your equipment to something more efficient is that you can get more work done in less time. In other words, your lab can become more profitable by taking on more projects. 

Better Safety

Most laboratories work with chemicals that could be very dangerous if handled incorrectly. While there’s a level of individual responsibility when working with such chemicals, disposable gloves aren’t going to help you very much if the machine is causing the problem. Upgrading your equipment can ensure a safer work environment for lab professionals, and trust us—chemicals aren’t something to mess around with. 

You’re Constantly Repairing the Machine

It should come as no surprise if you’re debating about repairing or replacing the equipment, as you’ve probably had enough with repairs. Some labs actually find out that they’ve essentially paid for a new machine in their repair costs. Don’t let the cost of repairs break your budget; you can put your resources towards growing your lab as opposed to fixing a machine that’s problematic, to say the least. 

There are dozens of reasons you should upgrade your lab equipment, most of which are obvious. We wanted to give you some realistic reasons that aren’t quite as obvious, such as a broken machine.