Much more than the sum of all parts

The different subject areas of various laboratories are as diverse as the specific workflows of each facility. The required body posture and the associated sitting position always determine the prerequisites for the laboratory chair. (Photo: © Bimos)

Staff planning is individual: there is no one-size-fits-all solution for equipment. Instead, an interior concept for modern laboratories must consider the specific requirements of each facility. Bimos offers various concepts for healthy, safe, and economical laboratory seating. (Photo: © Bimos)

In addition to all its "professional" qualities, Labsit also visually enhances the often rather sober laboratory environment through its variety of colors. (Photo: © Bimos)

The managing partners of Interstuhl, Helmut and Joachim Link (from left to right), in the production area. Bimos is a brand of Interstuhl Büro­möbel GmbH & Co. KG. (Photo: © Bimos)

(Photo: Bimos)

In medical technology, genetic engineering, or pharmaceutical laboratories, top results require the use of expensive, technical equipment. To attract highly qualified and highly sought-after skilled personnel from domestic and international markets, companies and government operators are also compelled to invest in comfortable, innovative, and attractive laboratory equipment. Therefore, it is all the more important to analyze the specific needs early in the laboratory planning process in order to implement perfectly coordinated equipment solutions as economically as possible. Not only in the public sector are laboratories increasingly subject to budget constraints — private laboratory operators should also, in the spirit of consistently applied lean principles, ensure that all measures taken work optimally — ideally immediately and sustainably. So, if you are looking for a long-term solution for furnishing laboratory rooms, and do not want to forego fundamental key qualities in the context of an intelligent overall investment, you should rely on genuine laboratory expertise from Bimos.

Laboratory planning is individual

Every laboratory is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution for equipment. Instead, a concept for modern laboratories must consider the specific requirements of each project. One of the most important aspects of laboratory planning is the question of workflow sequences. Depending on the laboratory focus (and the related safety class), spatial separation of work areas may even be necessary. This is especially true in molecular biology, where it is often indispensable. Only in this way can unwanted contamination and, consequently, falsified results be sustainably prevented. Naturally, the high planning demands of each laboratory discipline also influence the design of individual workstations and stations.

Bimos offers a range of concepts for healthy, safe, and comfortable laboratory seating — from entry-level models to all-round solutions to highly specialized laboratory chairs — including chairs, stools, and standing aids.

Safety and health take precedence

Chairs are a good example of how complex the requirements for work equipment in laboratories can be. These concerns are not only about hygiene but also about occupational safety. For this reason, a laboratory chair should always meet the highest safety standards. In terms of fire safety, laboratory operators should thoroughly examine the properties of the planned seating solution. Depending on the laboratory focus and the materials used, fire safety can be a decisive criterion for the use of a laboratory chair.

As diverse as the topics of different laboratories are, so varied can be the specific workflows of individual facilities. The required body posture and the associated sitting position always determine the prerequisites for the laboratory chair. For example, working in a bent-over position when using microscopes or pipetting is typical for many types of laboratories. It is important to find a seating solution during laboratory planning that relieves the employee's body. This can be achieved, for example, through specially developed adjustment options or flexible materials at the front edge of the seat.

Often similar to assembly line work

Many laboratories have workstations where — similar to an assembly line — many samples must be processed quickly and standing. At this point, body-relieving, easy-to-handle standing aids or alternatively chairs that allow sitting in elevated positions are recommended. Since every square centimeter in the laboratory is valuable, the equipment must also always focus on optimal spatial organization. Laboratory chairs, standing aids, and stools should have a compact design and be easy to store to avoid wasting space. The laboratory chair portfolio from Bimos offers the right solution for every need: from the highly specialized hygiene professional Labster, to the comfortable Neon, to the all-rounder Labsit.