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Automation in Laboratories
Ned Michalowski,
Earl Walls Associates
Objectives:
Technological advances in instrumentation and equipment
design are revolutionizing how scientists perform laboratory tasks
to accomplish their research goals. Computerized instrumentation
has increased the speed of research and significantly impacts the
corresponding laboratory design requirements. Area ventilation and
utility systems that support the laboratory need to address special
electrical and exhaust requirements. Typical bench laboratory design
now incorporates flexible open floor space and/or movable tables
to support automated equipment. Increased vibration sensitivity
of advanced technology equipment dictates designers pay closer attention
to these more stringent isolation requirements.
Findings:
We will present examples of design trends and how they address
the latest technology in laboratory design, how to design for vibration
isolation, how to meet special ventilation and electrical requirements
and present creative solutions to bench layout and design.
Labs21 Connection:
This presentation will:
- Reinforce the need for designer awareness to special technical
considerations in highly instrumented and automated laboratories.
- Offer design solutions to accommodate computerized instrumentation.
- Identify ancillary issues demanding attention during programming
and design phases.
Biography:
Ned A. Michalowski brings over 28 years experience
in planning, coordination and production of institutional, educational
and laboratory projects. Mr. Michalowski has extensive experience
providing programming, design and project management for numerous
projects of various size, type and complexity. Mr. Michalowski served
as Programmer and Project Manager for the Life Sciences Building
for Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceutical on which he demonstrated exceptional
insight, organization and management skills in working with Ciba's
research and facilities staff. This successful relationship resulted
in a state-of-the-art, adaptable facility that surpassed everyone's
expectations upon its completion and was named the 1995 Laboratory
of the Year.
Recently, Mr. Michalowski has been focusing his proven project
management skills on the new facilities for the Novartis Institute
for Functional Genomics, Lots 5 and 6, in San Diego, California.
As laboratory designers and planners for Buildings A, E, F, G and
H, the EWA team, led by Mr. Michalowski, continues to offer creative
solutions while adhering to the client's schedule and budget.
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