https://www.limsforum.com The Global Laboratory, Informatics, Medical and Science Professional Community Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:24:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.10 https://s3.limsforum.com/www.limsforum.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-LIMSforum-Fav-32x32.png https://www.limsforum.com 32 32 https://www.limsforum.com/116200-2/116200/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=116200-2 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:55:08 +0000 https:/?p=116200 Most labs adopting their first LIMS are not replacing old software, they are moving off spreadsheets, paper logs, and an Access database nobody fully understands. The hard part is not deciding to move, it is moving without stopping the lab. This piece shows how a phased transition keeps the lab running, what happens to existing data, and how long the switch takes.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/116108-2/116108/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=116108-2 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:59:44 +0000 https:/?p=116108 Every year, labs invest in software they don't fully need or skip software they desperately do, and both mistakes carry real financial consequences. LIMS and ELN sound similar but solve fundamentally different problems. This LabLynx guide breaks down what each system delivers, when you need both, and how to make a confident, ROI-driven decision.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/116079-2/116079/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=116079-2 Fri, 29 May 2026 16:36:31 +0000 https:/?p=116079 Laboratories generate massive volumes of data, yet many still manage it with paper records and scattered spreadsheets. Modern LIMS and ELN systems offer automation, security, and scalability that older methods cannot match. This article explores why making the transition is essential for any lab seeking higher productivity, accuracy, and compliance.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/116026-2/116026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=116026-2 Fri, 15 May 2026 04:10:01 +0000 https:/?p=116026 Most labs without a LIMS run on spreadsheets and paper, until an assessor asks for the full sample history. Disconnected records, manual transcription, broken chain of custody, and corrective actions buried in email all weaken audit defensibility. Five common traceability failures and how a system of record closes the gaps.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/116006-2/116006/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=116006-2 https://www.limsforum.com/116006-2/116006/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:26:42 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=116006 Discover the LabLynx ELabELN Solution, a cloud-based electronic lab notebook that goes beyond traditional ELNs. This presentation shows how ELabELN works with LabDrive, LabVia, and LabVista as a complete data management platform with professional reporting, instrument integration, and audit-ready compliance on an ELN-sized budget.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/116006-2/116006/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/116003-2/116003/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=116003-2 https://www.limsforum.com/116003-2/116003/#respond Mon, 11 May 2026 16:22:28 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=116003 Most labs we talk to are tracking samples in spreadsheets and filing chain-of-custody on paper. That works until an assessor asks for the complete history of a sample and the answer is a scavenger hunt. This piece walks through five traceability failures we see repeatedly and what changes when the lab has a system of record.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/116003-2/116003/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/115974-2/115974/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=115974-2 https://www.limsforum.com/115974-2/115974/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 04:09:19 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=115974 A2LA publishes its Top 10 ISO/IEC 17025 deficiencies. ANAB reports 548 nonconformities across 543 forensic testing and calibration assessments in 2025. Both bodies point at the same pressure: continuous evidence of records, equipment, competence, and traceability. This whitepaper goes inside that data, with five failure modes, why they recur, and the fix.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/115974-2/115974/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/115834/115834/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=115834 https://www.limsforum.com/115834/115834/#respond Fri, 01 May 2026 04:10:20 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=115834 With an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 unfilled laboratory positions across the U.S. and Canada, the staffing crisis is structural, not temporary. The smartest labs in 2026 are shifting their strategy from hiring alone to automating manual workflows, digitizing institutional knowledge, and using LIMS and ELN tools to recover 20-30% of operational capacity.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/115834/115834/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/proving-the-value-how-laboratory-informatics-delivers-real-roi/114490/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=proving-the-value-how-laboratory-informatics-delivers-real-roi https://www.limsforum.com/proving-the-value-how-laboratory-informatics-delivers-real-roi/114490/#respond Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:09:35 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=114490 Investing in laboratory informatics software leads to measurable ROI through increased efficiency, reduced errors, and streamlined workflows. From faster turnaround times to improved compliance and scalability, labs that adopt the right digital tools position themselves for long-term operational and financial success. [Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/proving-the-value-how-laboratory-informatics-delivers-real-roi/114490/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/115779-2/115779/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=115779-2 https://www.limsforum.com/115779-2/115779/#respond Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:10:34 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=115779 LabLynx seeded 16 of the most common laboratory pain points into a March Madness-style bracket across four regions: Data, Compliance, Integration, and Operations. From manual data entry and data silos to regulatory gaps and sample tracking errors, each matchup breaks down the real-world impact and explores how a modern LIMS eliminates the challenge.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/115779-2/115779/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/115723-2/115723/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=115723-2 https://www.limsforum.com/115723-2/115723/#respond Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:49 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=115723 LIMS and ELN solve fundamentally different problems, yet labs routinely invest in the wrong one. LIMS drives operational efficiency, compliance, and throughput. ELN protects research, IP, and institutional knowledge. This guide breaks down where each system delivers ROI, which lab types need one or both, and how to make a confident buying decision.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/115723-2/115723/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/115698-2/115698/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=115698-2 https://www.limsforum.com/115698-2/115698/#respond Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:05:19 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=115698 AI agents transform laboratory efficiency but create security challenges traditional lab IT wasn't designed for. Agents authenticate thousands of times daily, access multiple systems simultaneously, and operate autonomously 24/7. A compromised agent can corrupt processes, manipulate results, or extract data at machine speed. Discover why autonomous operations require different security architecture.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/115698-2/115698/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/ai-agents-in-the-lab-moving-from-analysis-to-autonomous-action/115659/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ai-agents-in-the-lab-moving-from-analysis-to-autonomous-action https://www.limsforum.com/ai-agents-in-the-lab-moving-from-analysis-to-autonomous-action/115659/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:10:36 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=115659 AI agents represent something fundamentally different from AI analysis tools most labs already use. An AI agent doesn't just analyze data—it takes autonomous actions across laboratory systems. It monitors instrument queues, reorders reagents, adjusts workflows, and routes results without human intervention. The difference between AI analysis and AI agents is the difference between a calculator and an autopilot.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/ai-agents-in-the-lab-moving-from-analysis-to-autonomous-action/115659/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/115588-2/115588/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=115588-2 https://www.limsforum.com/115588-2/115588/#respond Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:01 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=115588 Environmental labs processing 1000+ samples monthly face a critical challenge: maintaining defensible chain of custody without overwhelming staff. A single documentation gap can invalidate test results and derail legal proceedings. Learn the automation strategies high-volume labs use to cut CoC documentation time by 60-80%.[Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/115588-2/115588/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/112934-2/112934/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=112934-2 https://www.limsforum.com/112934-2/112934/#respond Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:06:50 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=112934 Lost samples are a hidden crisis costing labs millions in time, money, and disruption. Manual labeling and tracking failures lead to misplaced specimens and inefficiency. A modern LIMS with barcoding and real-time tracking eliminates these errors, ensuring traceability, reducing costs, and freeing labs to focus on science instead of search. [Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/112934-2/112934/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/115521-2/115521/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=115521-2 https://www.limsforum.com/115521-2/115521/#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:09:23 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=115521 Laboratory compliance is a strategic advantage, not a checkbox. Modern laboratory software like LabLynx streamlines documentation, enforces quality standards, and ensures audit readiness. Purpose-built compliance tools help labs stay ahead of regulations while reducing risk, boosting efficiency, and maintaining data integrity confidence. [Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/115521-2/115521/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/contingency-plans-for-clinical-and-medical-labs-ensuring-operational-continuity-with-lims/112736/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=contingency-plans-for-clinical-and-medical-labs-ensuring-operational-continuity-with-lims https://www.limsforum.com/contingency-plans-for-clinical-and-medical-labs-ensuring-operational-continuity-with-lims/112736/#respond Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:00:34 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=112736 When disruptions like natural disasters or equipment failures strike, clinical and medical labs must be ready. A solid contingency plan is critical to keep operations running smoothly, protect sensitive data, and ensure compliance. Discover how LIMS can provide seamless remote access, data security, and disaster recovery to safeguard your lab’s future. [Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/contingency-plans-for-clinical-and-medical-labs-ensuring-operational-continuity-with-lims/112736/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/what-are-economic-considerations-and-justifications-for-a-lims-eln-or-lab-automation/113347/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-economic-considerations-and-justifications-for-a-lims-eln-or-lab-automation https://www.limsforum.com/what-are-economic-considerations-and-justifications-for-a-lims-eln-or-lab-automation/113347/#respond Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:09:19 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=113347 Discover how the right laboratory software can transform your operations. From reducing errors and saving costs to boosting productivity and ensuring compliance, this guide reveals the key economic factors that justify upgrading to modern lab management solutions. Unlock your lab’s potential and achieve measurable ROI. [Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/what-are-economic-considerations-and-justifications-for-a-lims-eln-or-lab-automation/113347/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/115419-2/115419/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=115419-2 https://www.limsforum.com/115419-2/115419/#respond Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:06:07 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=115419 Got 30 days until your lab inspection? Our comprehensive week-by-week action plan covers documentation audits, data integrity fixes, personnel training, equipment validation, and mock inspections. Learn how to address the most common inspection findings and walk into your inspection with confidence instead of dread. Read the complete preparation guide now. [Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/115419-2/115419/feed/ 0 https://www.limsforum.com/115399-2/115399/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=115399-2 https://www.limsforum.com/115399-2/115399/#respond Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:09:04 +0000 https://www.limsforum.com/?p=115399 Planning a LIMS implementation? This complete guide walks you through 10 proven steps to avoid delays, reduce user resistance, and ensure long-term success. Learn how to define goals, clean your data, train your team effectively, and launch with confidence. Discover practical strategies that help your lab transition smoothly from paper chaos to streamlined digital workflows. [Read More]]]> https://www.limsforum.com/115399-2/115399/feed/ 0