Shortly after we came up with the idea to write an article about the many different types of laboratories found throughout the world, we realized we were taking on a much larger task than we had initially thought! None-the-less, we wanted to carry on with the challenge… and challenge, it certainly was! We changed the […]
How Poultry Laboratories Keep Consumers (and Chickens) Safe with Poultry Testing Labels We’re not “egg-xactly” sure when/why/how chicken jokes became so popular and goofy, but our guess is that it dates back―at the very least―to the popularity of chickens and chicken breeding in the mid-to-late 1800s, into the early 1900s. It was during that time […]
Tube Labels for the Caps & the Tubes Complex data analysis, algorithms, mass spectrometry, multivariate tests, molecular profile, differential diagnosis, therapeutic intervention… oh my! Early stage research, personalized medicine, serum proteomic test, advanced non-small cell lung cancer, epidermal growth factor inhibitor… huh?! Don’t worry. It’s complex for us—yes, but not for one of our clients. […]
Since 1987, Electronic Imaging Materials has been offering labels for cryogenic storage. Along the way, we have tweaked and improved our CryoLabel® products to fit many different types of extreme cold temperature applications. For instance, our 667 White CryoLabel® that is very conformable and suitable for most cryogenic applications. If you have frozen tubes to […]
Product Spotlight – 686 White and 687 Clear CryoLabel® Frost for Frozen Tube Labeling These members of our CryoLabel® family are cold-temperature polyesters perfect for laboratory applications involving light to moderate frost build-up. What makes them work so well for frozen tube labeling is a combination of a thin, flexible design married to a strong […]
Do You Need Glove-Friendly Labels? Many customers look for tacky, aggressive adhesives that feel “extra sticky” to solve tough label applications. These adhesives are popular on dirty, contaminated & uneven surfaces. They also adhere to low-surface-energy plastics that emit out-gassing. They bond very well, but they can be a pain to die cut and put […]
Companies and food laboratory scientists involved with the handling and packaging of food products have to be extremely careful of safety practices. Manufacturers are mandated to follow strict packaging and labeling guidelines set by federal legislation. These labels carry all sorts of information through the supply chain, such as handling instructions, inspection legend, net weight, […]
Your inventory data is sacred; it should never be adjusted or compromised in order to fit in a barcode. Nonetheless, variables like surface area and number of characters in your data can influence the way they’re applied to your samples and equipment. That’s why we ask questions first before preparing your order; ensuring barcodes are the […]
Infertility at a Glance A recent study by Medi-Resource Inc. showed that 11.5% to 15.7% of Canadian couples experience infertility. If you do the math, that’s nearly one in six couples. It turns out that one of the top fertility treatment centers in Canada happens to be a longtime customer of ours. In fact, their […]
Easy to Peel Test Tube Labels Easily peel the label for your cryogenic test tube and track your vials – without getting them stuck to your gloves! We discovered our lab and healthcare customers often have a common pain point; Their cryogenic labels stick to their gloves instead of the test tubes they’re trying to […]
This past month, EIM has been making it a priority to rush label orders for our customers who are supporting the fight against COVID-19. We want to be here for you while you kick this virus to the curb! Different Labs, Same Fight. All need Covid-19 labels. Recently, our laboratory and healthcare customers have been […]
Although not nearly as heralded as their human counterparts (human essential workers rule, BTW), high performance labels are also essential and play a large role in helping workers accomplish their mission. Let’s take a look at how different attributes of labels can help you work effectively: Essential workers go above and beyond the call of […]
