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Solmedia Ltd

Name: Solmedia Ltd
Address: Unit 2, Vernon Drive, Shrewsbury, SY13TF, GB
Telephone: +448448080900

Solmedia Ltd supplies the highest quality medical, research equipment and consumables internationally.

Through a continuous research and development process, in conjunction with our customer base, we provide the most up to date items needed to run an efficient and sustainable laboratory. Building honest, loyal relationships with all our customers is a key part of the company ethos. We ensure we continue to be flexible, reliable and friendly to everyone associated with the company.

15/04/2026

What truly sets one embedding centre apart from another?

In histology labs, efficiency and accuracy are non-negotiable—but what often gets overlooked is the user experience behind the equipment.

Our latest article explores what makes SLEE embedding centres stand out, from:

✔️ Thoughtful ergonomic design that reduces fatigue
✔️ Modular systems that adapt to your lab workflow
✔️ High-capacity features that minimise interruptions
✔️ Smart details that improve precision and productivity

It’s not just about performance, it’s about designing equipment around the people who use it every day. And that’s where the real difference lies.

👉 Read more: https://www.solmedialtd.com/what-separates-slee-embedding-centres-from-other-brands/

Check our SLEE Embedding Centres
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/product-category/histology/histology-equipment/embedding-centre/

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:

📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

10/04/2026

Choosing the right microtome for your lab is no longer just a purchasing decision—it’s an operational investment.

With increasing workloads, staffing pressures, and strict compliance requirements, even small inefficiencies in sectioning can impact turnaround times, costs, and diagnostic accuracy.

High-quality microtomes like SLEE’S CUT Series Microtomes don’t just improve section consistency, they enhance reproducibility, reduce rework, and support better outcomes across the entire histology workflow.

👉 Read the full article to learn how to choose the right solution for your lab
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/cost-vs-quality-choosing-the-correct-microtome-for-your-lab/

Check out CUT Series Microtomes
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/product-category/histology/histology-equipment/microtomes-histology-equipment/

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:

📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

02/04/2026

Unlocking precision in pathology imaging 🔬

In today’s fast-paced labs, clarity, speed, and accuracy aren’t optional, they’re essential. That’s where digital zoom transforms the game.

Digital zoom is more than just a feature. When paired with advanced macro imaging systems, it becomes a powerful tool for real-time decision-making, helping pathologists move seamlessly from full specimen views to fine detail, without disrupting workflow.

Our G8 and G20 systems combine optical performance with up to 4× digital zoom to deliver:
✔ Instant magnification of areas of interest
✔ Smooth navigation across large specimens
✔ Enhanced clarity for confident interpretation
✔ Precise measurement, annotation, and reporting

Whether it’s rapid frozen section analysis, high-detail documentation, or collaborative case discussions, digital zoom enables faster insights and more efficient workflows.

Read our latest article about The Power of Digital Zoom
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/unlocking-precision-in-pathology-imaging-the-power-of-digital-zoom

Check out our Macro Imaging Systems
🔗https://www.solmedialtd.com/product-category/histology/anatomical-pathology-equipment/macro-imagining-systems-anatomical-pathology-equipment/

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:

📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

25/03/2026

Handling specimen containers can release formaldehyde vapours, exposing staff during sample reception. Controlling this risk is essential for COSHH compliance and safer pathology workflows.

Aspirated sample reception tables use local exhaust ventilation to capture vapours, manage spills, and create an organised workspace for logging and handling specimens.

✔ Integrated downdraft ventilation
✔ Spill containment and drainage
✔ Structured workflow zones

Read our latest article about Safer Formaldehyde Handling in UK Histology Labs
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/safer-sample-reception-cutting-formaldehyde-risk/

Check out our sample reception table
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/product/mrm-150-sample-reception-table/

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:
📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

Reception # Formaldehyde

23/03/2026

Formaldehyde is essential in histology but presents serious health risks if not properly controlled. Open pouring can expose staff to harmful vapours and increase spill risks.

Enclosed dispensing systems like the DSF-003 and DSF-005 help capture vapours at the source, reduce exposure, and support COSHH compliance through controlled dispensing and active filtration.

✔ Dual suction zones capture vapours directly at the source
✔ High-efficiency carbon filtration with filter life monitoring
✔ Anti-drip sealed connections to minimise spills
✔ Adjustable suction to suit workflow needs
✔ Mobile or free-standing configurations depending on lab requirements

📖 Read the article: Safer Formaldehyde Handling in UK Histology Labs
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/safer-formaldehyde-handling-in-uk-histology-labs
Check our full range of Formalin Dispensers
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/product-category/histology/anatomical-pathology-equipment/formalin-dispenser/

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:
📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

# Formaldehyde

20/03/2026

Daily exposure to chemicals like formaldehyde and xylene is part of life in pathology laboratories, but protecting your team doesn’t need to be complicated.

VaporTest Personal Exposure Monitoring Badges provide a simple, wearable solution that measures real, task-based exposure. Lightweight, reliable, and easy to implement, they help laboratories:

✔️ Demonstrate OSHA compliance
✔️ Support accreditation readiness
✔️ Proactively manage workplace safety
✔️ Monitor exposure without disrupting operations

With standard 10–15 day turnaround and Fast Track options available from just 1 day, you stay in control when inspections are pending or time is critical.

Check our full range of Vaportest
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/product-category/safety/odour-monitoring-badges/

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:
📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

Compliance

18/03/2026

The Cruma Classic Ductless Fume Hood is a practical solution for histology laboratories handling chemicals such as formalin, xylene and alcohols.

With advanced activated carbon filtration, hazardous vapours are captured at the source, helping protect laboratory personnel while maintaining a clean working environment.
✔ No external ducting required
✔ Compact design for flexible lab spaces
✔ Built-in airflow monitoring and filter alerts
✔ Wide range of specialised filters for different vapours

Whether you're working in a hospital, teaching lab, or research facility, the Cruma Classic offers reliable fume protection without costly infrastructure changes.

Explore how ductless technology can make your lab safer, smarter, and more efficient.
🔗https://www.solmedialtd.com/product-category/histology/histology-equipment/fume-hoods-cupboards/ductless-fume-hood-class-2/

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:
📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

16/03/2026

Histology staining kits play a vital role in bringing microscopic tissue structures to life. By combining carefully prepared reagents into a standardized workflow, these kits help laboratories achieve reliable, reproducible staining across a wide range of samples—from paraffin-embedded sections to cytology preparations and smears. 🔬

Ready-to-use reagents simplify preparation, reduce the risk of formulation errors, and support consistent staining performance across batches. The result is a clearer visualisation of tissue architecture, microorganisms, and biochemical components supporting both diagnostic accuracy and research insight.

Standardised reagents. Consistent results. Efficient laboratory workflows.

Check our staining kits
🔗https://www.solmedialtd.com/product-category/histology/histology-products/staining/stains-reagents-and-dyes/stains/

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:
📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

25/02/2026

Protecting laboratory professionals goes beyond frontline controls.

Even sealed biopsy pots and stock bottles can release low-level formalin vapours over time, contributing to cumulative exposure within histology environments.

Ventilated storage cabinets address this often-overlooked risk by actively extracting internal air, reducing airborne formaldehyde levels by 31–89% compared to no ventilation. When used alongside grossing stations, down draft units and air monitoring programmes, they form part of a proactive, layered safety strategy.

Our latest article explains how they support regulatory compliance, inspection readiness and long-term staff wellbeing.
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/ventilated-storage-cabinets-supporting-compliance-protecting-staff-stre…

Check our Ventilated Cabinets
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/product/ventilated-cabinet/

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:
📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

19/02/2026

Manual staining still plays a vital role in modern histology and pathology laboratories.
From research environments to frozen section diagnostics, manual methods offer the flexibility, control, and cost-effectiveness that automated systems can’t always provide.

Our Manual Staining Set is designed to support reliable, efficient workflows with:
✔️ 12 removable reagent trays
✔️ 30-slide staining rack
✔️ Individual lids to reduce evaporation and contamination
✔️ Durable stainless-steel construction

Interested in improving your manual staining process? See the full range ….
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/product-category/histology/histology-products/staining/manual-staining-staining/

Read our latest article on Manual Staining in Laboratory Practice: Uses, Reasons, and Benefits
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/manual-staining-in-laboratory-practice-uses-reasons-and-benefits

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:
📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

17/02/2026

In frozen sectioning, consistency isn’t a luxury, it’s essential. From diagnostic confidence to workflow efficiency, your cryostat plays a critical role in daily histology and Mohs surgery work.

SLEE cryostats, including the high-end MNT and routine MEV/MEV+, are designed to deliver:
✔️ Reliable temperature stability
✔️ Smooth, precise sectioning
✔️ Ergonomic comfort for long cutting sessions
✔️ Faster workflows with fewer repeat cuts

For labs that value precision, performance, and people-first design, SLEE is a strong choice.

See the full range ….
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/product-category/histology/histology-equipment/histology-equipment-cryostats/

Read our latest article on why the SLEE MNT Cryostat is an ideal choice for Mohs Surgery Labs
🔗 https://www.solmedialtd.com/why-the-slee-mnt-cryostat-is-an-ideal-choice-for-mohs-surgery-labs/

Need assistance? Our friendly team are on hand to help:
📞 +44 (0) 844 8080 900
📧 [email protected]

Address

Unit 2, Vernon Drive
Shrewsbury
SY13TF

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+448448080900

Website

http://www.solmedialtd.com/

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