Mint
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Their off-the-shelf labels are ready to ship. I believe they can also work with you to customize the labels as well. I haven't tried out that service though.
Strengths: Off-the-shelf GMP Labels
Needs to improve: None
They offer several different types of coatings that are catheter appropriate. The product works well, but their services are costly.
Strengths: Coatings
Needs to improve: Cost
I like that I can walk into the store and purchase the items on the spot instead of having to wait for them to be shipped to me. Rumor has it that the have an iPad app now.
Strengths: Industrial supplies and tools
Needs to improve: None
The company I worked for had an existing contract with Airgas already, so the ordering process was simple and painless. We received the gas within a week of ordering.
Strengths: Medical Grade Gas
Needs to improve: None
Gel-Pak come in different sizes and are helpful in organizing and maintaining small delicate parts without leaving too much debris on the component. Care should be taken if you reuse it though since it dust and particles will also stick to the gel, like the parts themselves.
Strengths: Works as advertised
Needs to improve: None
National Instrument hardware is high quality but pricey.
Strengths: data acquisition hardware
Needs to improve: cost
Quality service
Strengths: Anodizing aluminum fixtures
Needs to improve: None
Good source for wax when you need to create a mold
Strengths: Wax, Fast Shipping
Needs to improve: None
Dremel hand tools are easy to use and cost-effective for day-to-day activities in the lab.
Strengths: Handheld Tools
Needs to improve: None
Bench-Tek workstations are high-quality, but they cost a lot.
Strengths: Lab Benches
Needs to improve: Cost
Their calipers are second to none.
Strengths: Calipers
Needs to improve: None
Best multimeters in the industry and they lost a long time.
Strengths: Multimeter
Needs to improve: None
Used their UV adhesive on one product before and it worked well and passed biocompatibility testing.
Strengths: Biocompatible UV Adhesive
Needs to improve: None
It's nice to have a B&M store that you can go to when you need supplies immediately.
Strengths: Local Stores, Business-Dedicated Service
Needs to improve: None
They carry your standard shipping supplies and are easy to order from.
Strengths: Packaging material
Needs to improve: None
Easy to work with and responsive.
Strengths: CER gowns
Needs to improve: None
It's easy to order from them and have them ship you your standard office supplies, furniture, and break room supplies.
Strengths: Business warehouse, online ordering, fast shipping
Needs to improve: None
Once your account is set up, then ordering is simple for the company. Otherwise, credit card is needed.
Strengths: No fuss ordering, well-stocked
Needs to improve: Difficult to set up account with them
Once your account is set up, then ordering is simple for the company. Otherwise, credit card is needed.
Strengths: No fuss ordering, well-stocked
Needs to improve: Difficult to set up account with them
They offer employers the chance to manage their payroll and 401k services with the same company.
Strengths: Payroll, 401k
Needs to improve: None
