Enhances Abbott's Diagnostics Portfolio and Expertise in Information Management Systems; Expands STARLIMS' Presence Across Laboratory Market Segments

Autoscribe is offering a new release of their popular LIMS selection guide which is based on many decades of practical management experience, specifying and delivering, successful LIMS and Sample Tracking software solutions to any laboratory in any industry.

Biomatrica, the leader in room temperature biological sample stabilization, today announces the release of SampleWare 3.1 software system for laboratory inventory, organization and management of biological samples. The latest release now includes an audit trail functionality that tracks user and date stamps to provide a more complete history of any stored sample.

IDBS, the leading worldwide provider of research data management and analytics solutions to R&D organizations, today announced the release of ChemJuice: a simple to use chemical structure drawing app for the iPhone and iPod touch.*

Symyx Technologies, Inc. and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) today announced the launch of a collaborative partnership designed to enhance the usability and accessibility of public scientific databases. The first joint project links related chemical structures between two information sources, ChemSpider (from RSC) and DiscoveryGate (from Symyx), enabling scientists to quickly retrieve more complete and comprehensive information

Aurora Systems, Inc. announces two new purchasing options for VisuaLab clients. Option 1 – VisuaLab “Out of the Box” and Option 2 - VisuaLab “Custom-Made” Aurora Systems concept was developed in response to a clearly identified user need.

RURO Inc., a leading developer of innovative research productivity tools, introduces RFID (radio-frequency identification) component for its FreezerPro® frozen sample management system. RFID-enabled FreezerPro creates transparent frozen sample storage with always up-to-date map and flexible search, ensures better sample preservation with samples never leaving freezers unless used, and makes access control management and storage audits inherently easy.

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IDBS, the leading worldwide provider of research data management and analytics solutions to R&D organizations, today announced that IDBS' next generation Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN), E-WorkBook, has received certification from the SAFE-BioPharma Association, the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry's own non-profit association for digital identity and signature standards

NEXUS Biosystems, Inc. (“Nexus”), a leading innovator and worldwide provider of automated sample management systems, today announced the acquisition of Aurora Biotechnologies of Carlsbad, CA (“Aurora”), a leading developer of proprietary high performance microplates for use in sample storage, high-throughput screening, and cellular imaging.

Simulations Plus, Inc., a leading provider of simulation and modeling software for pharmaceutical discovery and development, announces the launch of a new product for the popular iPhone based on its long-standing Abbreviate! software for personal computers.

Neptune II harnesses the power of Matrix Gemini LIMS and provides identical user access to the system from either a full Windows® client or a web browser. There is no custom code to edit or special scripts to write when tailoring the system to the needs of individual organizations – all of the required changes in interface, workflow or reporting can be effected through the configuration tools.

Ambry Genetics and SoftGenetics today announced the signing of an agreement to provide extended bioinformatics genomics services using SoftGenetics’ NextGENe software for next-generation sequencing projects performed at Ambry.

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) recently published Risk Management Techniques to Identify and Control Laboratory Error Sources; Approved Guideline—Second Edition (EP18-A2). This document provides guidance for risk management activities that include risk analysis (failure modes and effects analysis [FMEA]), fault trees, and risk monitoring (failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action systems [FRACAS]).

IDBS, the leading worldwide provider of research data management and analytics solutions to R&D organizations, today announced that L'Institut de Biologie et Chimie des Proteines (IBCP), a principal research institute based in Lyon, France, has selected E-WorkBook Suite to manage its research data and knowledge in developing nanoparticles for the treatment of viral infections.

The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) announces that its 2010 Annual Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo will be held July 25-29, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. As part of the preparations for the meeting, AACC has issued an invitation to submit poster abstracts for presentation.

Ocimum Biosolutions today announced the launch of Biotracker™ Lite, a general purpose version of its Life Sciences Specialty LIMS solution, Biotracker™. Biotracker™ Lite is designed to meet the requirements of small to medium laboratories and offers a gamut of features including: managing samples and their associated data, inventory management, laboratory instrument management and integration, GLP and 21 CFR 11 compliance, ad-hoc and standard reports, and much more.

Aurora Systems, Inc. announces the release of VisuaLab Version 4.2, utilizing a new and improved version of PowerBuilder and SQL. The VisuaLab Version 4.2 Version is more powerful and robust to handle a greater demand in any laboratory. One new standard feature was added, and two new modules were created.

Aurora Systems, Inc. announces the addition of the Web Interface, and Billing Interface with the release of VisuaLab Version 4.2.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that Millipore has implemented Watson LIMS (laboratory information management system) within its Preclinical and Clinical Development Services group located in St. Charles, Mo.