Astra Zeneca is one of the top 5 Pharmaceutical companies worldwide which operates in over 100 countries and employs over 65,000 people.
The company’s research is focused on six main therapy areas including cancer, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, infection, neuroscience and respiratory and inflammation diseases.
One of its major facilities is at Alderley Park in the North West of England. This site covers 400 acres and contains historic green parkland, yet it remains an ultra-modern, high tech steel and glass site which houses some of the world’s most skilled and experienced science professionals.
Astra Zeneca approached AFOS for assistance in designing specialised stainless steel laboratory benching for incorporation into a brand new, multi million pound research centre.
Solution
After an initial request from Astra Zeneca, AFOS provided a structured design process resulting in a state of the art facility being installed.
The initial step in the process was for AFOS to work with both the project designers and end users using our 3D CAD system in order to produce designs showing a variety of possible laboratory layouts, ensuring best possible use of the space available.
The next step in the design process was for AFOS to provide detailed 3D drawings of each specialist bench showing the dimensions, specifications and visual aesthetics of the equipment to be provided.
The design process was finalised by building a wooden mock up of the laboratory area so that the client could visualise the end product and identify any problems prior to the commencement of the installation.
This process that ensured the operational efficiency and ergonomics of the system gave the best possible result in terms of user friendliness, aesthetics and health and safety for the end user.
Customer Benefits
The benefits of this design process were to ensure that the equipment supplied integrated fully into the main building structure, provided optimum use of the available space and achieved an aesthetically pleasing space, whilst remaining a highly practical, long lasting and safe place in which to work.