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This article illustrates every step of the manufacture of a new multi-purpose low-cost animal bench-model for subglottic airway access management. All the procedures are shown in the video. The model's realism and its suitability for training the given clinical maneuvers were assessed by independent senior otolaryngologists and anesthesiologists.
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Construction and Setup of a Bench-scale Algal Photosynthetic Bioreactor with Temperature, Light, and pH Monitoring for Kinetic Growth Tests
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This paper describes the assembly process and operation of a bench-scale photosynthetic bioreactor that can be used, in conjunction with other methods, to estimate pertinent kinetic growth parameters. This system continuously monitors the pH, light, and temperature using sensors, a data acquisition and control unit, and open-source data acquisition software.
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Integration of Wet and Dry Bench Processes Optimizes Targeted Next-generation Sequencing of Low-quality and Low-quantity Tumor Biopsies
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An integrated system for targeted next-generation sequencing of oncology specimens is described. This cross-platform system is optimized for low-quality and low-quantity tumor biopsies, accommodates low DNA inputs, includes well-characterized multi-variant controls, and features a novel variant caller that is informed by quantitative pre-analytical quality control measures.
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Microalgae Cultivation and Biomass Quantification in a Bench-Scale Photobioreactor with Corrosive Flue Gases
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Bench-scale, axenic cultivation facilitates microalgal characterization and productivity optimization before subsequent process scale-up. Photobioreactors provide the necessary control for reliable and reproducible microalgal experiments and can be adapted to safely cultivate microalgae with the corrosive gases (CO2, SO2, NO2) from municipal or industrial combustion emissions.
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Aseptic Technique in Environmental Science
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2023
Source: Laboratories of Dr. Ian Pepper and Dr. Charles Gerba - The University of Arizona Demonstrating Author: Luisa Ikner Aseptic technique is a fundamental skill widely practiced in the field of environmental microbiology that requires a balance of mindfulness and practice in the laboratory. Proper use of this technique reduces the likelihood of bacterial or fungal contamination of reagents, culture media, and environmental samples. Aseptic technique is also vital to ensure data integrity and...
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These three variables determine how aggressively the abrasive wheel changes the workpiece. Greater contact pressure or longer exposure can remove more material, while the contact angle influences which surface or edge receives the abrasion. Controlled adjustments help the operator reach the intended shape or finish while limiting unwanted material removal, heating, and deformation.
Excessive heating can deform the workpiece and compromise dimensional accuracy. The operator therefore manages contact pressure and exposure time rather than allowing prolonged or overly forceful contact with the rotating wheel. This control is especially important when refining parts that must fit consistently with other components, because thermal or geometric changes can affect assembly.
Consistent handling produces more predictable material removal and surface refinement. Maintaining controlled contact conditions helps preserve the intended dimensions, edge quality, and finish across repeated workpieces. In bioengineering fabrication, this repeatability supports better-fitting tools, fixtures, and prototype components, reducing variation that could otherwise complicate assembly or later evaluation.
Begin with the workpiece and desired result clearly identified, then guide the material toward the rotating abrasive wheel with controlled pressure, angle, and exposure time. Observe the developing shape or finish and adjust contact rather than removing material indiscriminately. This measured workflow supports deburring, smoothing, shaping, or material removal while limiting heat and deformation.
Appropriate guarding and personal protection are central safety controls because the process combines a stationary power tool with a rotating abrasive wheel. Guards help reduce exposure to workshop hazards, while personal protection provides an additional safeguard during contact with the tool. Applying these controls alongside careful handling supports safer fabrication and maintenance work.
Within bioengineering workshops, the technique can support fabrication and maintenance of metal tools, fixtures, and device components. Typical tasks include removing burrs from edges and refining prototypes before further use or assembly. The resulting control over surface quality and dimensional fit can help prepare components for practical testing, integration, or continued fabrication.