I find the surplus equipment from universities is not usually sent to _asset recovery_ (auctioned off) until it is older and more worn out compared to industria

I find the surplus equipment from universities is not usually sent to _asset recovery_ (auctioned off) until it is older and more worn out compared to industrial operations. So I always wanted (always did) have my lab in a heavy industrial area. For biotech the US area of New Jersey and Connecticut has a high concentration of pharma giants and their many satellite contractors. One business model has been to become enough of a contractor yourself to pay the bills, then research all you want and own it all yourself.