
The Challenges of Managing a Makerspace in a Large University
Explore the operational, safety, and funding challenges of running a university makerspace, and how managers balance innovation with structure in complex academic environments.
Insights on smarter lab operations, digital infrastructure, and real-world R&D challenges, written for IT, Ops, and scientific leaders.

Explore the operational, safety, and funding challenges of running a university makerspace, and how managers balance innovation with structure in complex academic environments.

Explore the key challenges pharmaceutical companies face in managing scientific equipment across global R&D operations, from compliance to cost control and data integration.

Discover how a top 10 pharma company digitized 100,000+ lab assets across 10 R&D centers using newLab®, achieving global visibility and 10–20% time savings for lab teams.

Discover how a top pharma company modernized its cell media facility and doubled service capacity for 1,200+ scientists using newLab®, streamlining requests and inventory control.

Learn how Energir replaced a 20-year-old legacy system and improved lab operations using newLab®, streamlining planning and resource visibility across its unique gas tech facility.

Discover how Bel’s R&D team streamlined pilot assays and ensured full traceability using newLab®, the lab resource management platform built on ServiceNow.

Understanding where and why these errors occur is the first step in mitigating them. Here’s a breakdown of the most common human errors in experimental environments, the tasks where they frequently appear, and practical strategies to reduce their impact.

This guide explores proven strategies to streamline laboratory workflows, real-world examples of success, and practical advice for applying these principles in your own setting.