{"id":90691,"date":"2026-11-04T08:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T07:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/nieuws\/meer-dan-een-prijskaartje-hoe-maakt-u-de-slimste-keuze-voor-laboratoriumapparatuur\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T08:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T07:08:11","slug":"meer-dan-een-prijskaartje-hoe-maakt-u-de-slimste-keuze-voor-laboratoriumapparatuur","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/en\/news\/meer-dan-een-prijskaartje-hoe-maakt-u-de-slimste-keuze-voor-laboratoriumapparatuur\/","title":{"rendered":"More than just a price tag: how do you make the smartest choice for laboratory equipment?"},"content":{"rendered":"<header id=\"header\" class=\"header header--high header--branch\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header__background header__background--high\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"header__background-image\" src=\"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/app\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Screenshot_20261019_082507_WhatsApp.jpg\" 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class=\"header__branch-logo\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\t<div class=\"header__meta\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"header__meta__category\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header__meta__detail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>Branch<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/en\/kennishub\/?_branches_kennishub=laboratorium-technologie\" class=\"header__meta__detail--branch\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLaboratory Technology\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"header__meta__detail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div>Subject<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/en\/kennishub\/?_onderwerp_kennishub=laboratorium-inrichting\" class=\"header__meta__detail--categorie\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLaboratory furnishings\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fhi.nl\/en\/kennishub\/?_onderwerp_kennishub=laboratorium-technologie\" class=\"header__meta__detail--categorie\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLaboratory Technology\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"text bg--white\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"text__content text__content--1-col\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Setting up or expanding a laboratory requires significant investment decisions. From analytical equipment and centrifuges to refrigerators, freezers, and specialized research instruments: the possibilities are vast, and the price differences can be substantial.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">But what actually determines whether laboratory equipment is a good investment? The purchase price is only part of the story. Those who look beyond the price tag discover that factors such as maintenance, energy consumption, lifespan, availability, and flexibility are at least as important.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">In this article, we examine how laboratories can make smart investment decisions and get more value out of their equipment.<\/p>\r\n<h2>1. Look beyond the purchase price<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A common mistake when purchasing laboratory equipment is to look solely at the purchase price. A cheaper device seems attractive, but can turn out to be more expensive in the long run.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Consider, for example:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>The energy consumption of refrigerators and ultra-low temperature freezers.<\/li>\r\n<li>The costs for periodic maintenance and calibration.<\/li>\r\n<li>The availability and price of spare parts.<\/li>\r\n<li>The cost of any repairs.<\/li>\r\n<li>The expected technical lifespan.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Taking these aspects into account in advance creates a more realistic picture of the total cost of ownership.<\/p>\r\n<h2>2. New is not always necessary<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For many laboratory applications, the purchase of completely new equipment is not always necessary.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Used laboratory equipment can be an interesting alternative, especially when it comes to equipment from reputable manufacturers that still functions perfectly technically.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Think about:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>Analytical equipment.<\/li>\r\n<li>Laboratory centrifuges.<\/li>\r\n<li>PCR systems and thermal cyclers.<\/li>\r\n<li>Laboratory refrigerators and freezers.<\/li>\r\n<li>Microscopy and image analysis systems.<\/li>\r\n<li>Life Sciences and biotechnological equipment.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">By consciously choosing used equipment, laboratories can utilize their investment budget more efficiently, without automatically compromising on the functionality they need.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Naturally, it remains important to carefully check the technical condition, maintenance history, calibration, and any certifications.<\/p>\r\n<h2>3. Avoid underutilization of equipment<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Not every laboratory needs all available equipment daily. Some specialized instruments are used only a few times a week or even a month.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">However, these devices often represent a significant investment and require space, maintenance, and management.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A critical inventory can help determine:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>Which equipment is necessary on a daily basis.<\/li>\r\n<li>Which instruments are used only incidentally.<\/li>\r\n<li>Whether certain equipment can be shared.<\/li>\r\n<li>Which devices can be replaced or disposed of.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">More efficient use of existing equipment can yield significant financial benefits.<\/p>\r\n<h2>4. Think ahead when purchasing and expanding<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Research projects change, laboratories grow, and new analytical techniques are introduced.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">It is therefore wise, when making a purchase, to consider not only current needs but also future developments.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Take into account:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>The possibility to expand equipment.<\/li>\r\n<li>Compatibility with existing systems.<\/li>\r\n<li>Availability of software updates.<\/li>\r\n<li>Technical support by the manufacturer.<\/li>\r\n<li>The ability to resell equipment later.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A flexible investment strategy prevents equipment from no longer meeting the laboratory&#039;s needs after just a few years.<\/p>\r\n<h2>5. Give surplus equipment a new purpose<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">When laboratories modernize, relocate, or adapt their research activities, equipment regularly becomes available that is no longer needed within the organization.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">That does not mean that this equipment no longer has any value.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">What has become redundant for one laboratory may well be an interesting solution for another.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">By making equipment available again, organizations can:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\r\n<li>Recoup part of their original investment.<\/li>\r\n<li>Avoid unnecessary storage costs.<\/li>\r\n<li>Other laboratories are helping with their expansion.<\/li>\r\n<li>Contribute to more efficient use of existing equipment.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Here, an interesting interplay between supply and demand emerges within the laboratory sector.<\/p>\r\n<h2>6. LabMakelaar Benelux: bringing supply and demand together<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">At LabMakelaar Benelux BV, we believe that high-quality laboratory equipment should be utilized optimally.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Through our platform, we connect buyers and sellers of laboratory equipment. From general laboratory supplies to specialized analytical and Life Sciences equipment, our platform offers possibilities for diverse laboratory applications.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Whether you are looking for equipment for a new laboratory, want to expand your existing facilities, or wish to dispose of surplus equipment: LabMakelaar Benelux helps bring supply and demand together.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Conclusion: invest smarter, not necessarily more expensively<\/h2>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">A successful laboratory is not just about the latest technology or the largest investment budgets. It is primarily about making the right choices.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">By looking beyond the purchase price, critically examining equipment usage, and utilizing the opportunities of the second-hand market, laboratories can use their budget more effectively.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\"><strong>Smart investing does not always mean spending more. Above all, it means getting more value out of what is available.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Are you looking for laboratory equipment, or do you have equipment available that deserves a second life?<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Discover the possibilities at LabMakelaar Benelux and bring supply and demand together.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>LabMakelaar Benelux BV \u2013 The marketplace for laboratory equipment.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"articles bg--offwhite automatic\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"container\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"articles__header\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class='heading-wrapper'><svg width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 13 13\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><circle cx=\"6.394\" cy=\"6.5\" r=\"6.394\" fill=\"#000\"\/><\/svg><h2>Related articles<\/h2><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/profiel\/labmakelaar-benelux-b-v\/\" class=\"button button--outline\">view 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