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A Decade Of Fruitful Partnership: Haier Biomedical Empowers Tailored Upgrade For Queen Mary University Of London
Limited laboratory space, zero tolerance for experimental disruption, and equipment in urgent need of replacement—researchers at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) were recently confronted with a formidable challenge: the full replacement of 64 biological safety cabinets across facilities.
In response, Haier Biomedical delivered a customized, end-to-end solution designed to ensure a seamless transition, turning a challenge into an opportunity. The project provided a strong example of how highly-customized solutions can address high-stakes institutional challenges.
An Impossible Challenge: Smooth Upgrades Under Pressure
The project can only be described as exceptionally demanding, testing every aspect of planning, coordination, and execution. With laboratory layouts fixed, new units had to be fitted with millimeter-level accuracy. At the same time, old cabinets removal and new units installation schedules left no margin for delay, demanding flawless coordination across multiple teams and workstreams. Any oversight risked sample contamination, loss of experimental data, or even the derailment of years of research.
From Insightful Assessment to Efficient Delivery: A Tailored Solution in Full
To address QMUL’s pressing needs, Haier Biomedical immediately began detailed consultations with laboratory management. A dedicated task force—bringing together local UK specialists and global R&D teams—was assembled. Within 48 hours of confirming technical specifications, the team completed customized design drawings and began developing new lightweight purpose-built biological safety cabinets tailored to the university’s needs.
During implementation, Haier Biomedical adopted a phased model, removing old units and installing new ones in coordinated succession. Removal and installation crews worked in parallel, compressing the timeline to its practical minimum while ensuring equipment upgrades without sample relocations.
“Haier Biomedical’s team collaborated closely with us throughout the process, adopting a room-by-room replacement model to ensure uninterrupted research activities,” a QMUL staff member said. “They were also exceptionally responsive; questions were answered quickly, whether by email or phone.”
“One Country, One Policy”: A Decade of Dedication Earns Deep Trust
The successful completion of the QMUL project further strengthened Haier Biomedical’s standing within the UK academic sector, moving beyond the role of an equipment supplier to a trusted long-term partner to research institutions. Following the upgrade, Imperial College London also approached the company to explore a similar model for its own laboratory equipment upgrade project.
This year marks the tenth anniversary of Haier Biomedical UK’s operations. Over the past decade, the company has focused on understanding user needs in real-world research settings, combining global R&D strength with localized service delivery, positioning it as a trusted partner of leading institutions. Looking ahead, Haier Biomedical will continue to focus on user-driven, scenario-based solutions to support the evolving infrastructure demands of scientific research and laboratory environments.
