Planexus magazine
Current insight, trends and technical knowledge around laboratory containers and modular construction — directly from our specialists.
Made in Germany: quality and speed in laboratory construction
Why Made in Germany is not at odds with pace in modular lab construction: turnkey laboratories in 8–14 weeks, GMP, BSL and ATEX compliant from Albstadt-Laufen.
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When the new lab arrives too late: 5 planning mistakes
Most laboratory delays are not caused by technical failures, but by avoidable errors early on. The five most common planning mistakes — and how to avoid them.
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Fume hoods in lab containers — capture performance and DIN EN 14175
The fume hood is the most important safety device in a laboratory — and in a container it is also the largest energy consumer.
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Fire protection in lab containers — fire resistance, hazardous storage and escape routes
Structural, technical and organisational fire protection in laboratory containers.
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Lab container costs: what really drives the price
The eight cost blocks that shape a project, and when renting, buying or hire-purchase makes sense.
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Temporary labs during renovation — rental containers as a bridging solution
Major refurbishment without a research or production shutdown, using rental containers as a temporary laboratory.
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Installation, foundation slab and structural design for lab containers
Ground conditions, load assumptions, foundation options and crane logistics for laboratory containers.
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Digitalisation in lab containers — LIMS, IoT sensors and remote monitoring
Smart lab in a container: LIMS integration, IoT sensing and 24/7 remote monitoring.
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Lab containers on the construction site — mobile materials testing & QA
How a container laboratory on site keeps testing windows on schedule.
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Lab containers for H₂ research and battery testing — explosion protection and gas detection
Hydrogen and battery laboratories in containers: ATEX zones, H₂ gas detection and funding.
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Lab containers in disaster response — rapid laboratory capacity in crises and pandemics
Self-sufficient laboratory containers delivering full on-site analytics within 48 hours.
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analytica 2026 — Planexus presents the LABtoGO
Review of the world premiere of the LABtoGO at analytica 2026 in Munich.
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Lab container equipment — the complete A-to-Z checklist
Laboratory furniture, media supply, safety systems — what a lab container actually needs.
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Climate control in lab containers — temperature, ventilation and standards
DIN 1946-7, TRGS 526, HEPA filtration and negative-pressure concepts in container laboratories.
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Lab container permits — building law, regulations and a practical guide
16 state building codes, special cases for laboratories and common permitting mistakes.
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From idea to handover — how a lab container project runs
The complete project process with timeline and checklist for clients.
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Laboratories of the future: Planexus at Analytica 2026 in Munich
Modular laboratories, Smart Lab integration and sustainable solutions at analytica 2026.
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Rent vs buy a lab container: a decision guide for research leads
Break-even rule of thumb, decision matrix and practical checklist for rent vs buy.
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GMP cleanroom in a container: pharmaceutical production in a compact footprint
What GMP-compliant container cleanrooms can do, what they cost, and where the limits are.
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Innovation in modular construction: the future of the mobile laboratory
Why container laboratories are a genuine alternative to conventional construction.
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Sustainability in laboratory construction: energy efficiency meets high-tech
Sustainable materials and smart climate technology reduce the CO2 footprint.
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BSL-2 and BSL-3 in a container: is it possible?
How the highest biosafety requirements are realised in mobile units.
Read articleIn our magazine we share practical knowledge from our Managing Directors’ long-standing experience in modular laboratory construction. From specialist engineering via laboratory equipment through to Smart Lab integration — you will find well-founded articles on every aspect of laboratory-container construction. Do you have a specific project? Contact us for a personal consultation.
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