Decoding the Digital Lab With CSols: Season 1, Episode 9: AI as a Human Assistant in R&D

This episode explores the transformative impact of AI on research and development (R&D). Host Alex Chronis and guest Brandon Henning from STARLIMS discuss how AI can serve as a "human assistant," accelerating the analysis of massive datasets and automating repetitive tasks—ultimately making the job of a scientist more enjoyable and efficient. [Read More]

Top 10 Ways the Right Lab Management System Can Save Your Laboratory Money

Unlock how the right lab management system can shrink costs and supercharge efficiency. Learn how smart inventory tracking prevents waste, automated workflows reduce staffing and IT expenses, and faster turnaround times increase capacity while safeguarding compliance and supporting scalable growth. [Read More]

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 23, Issue 35

September 1, 2025 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 23, Issue 35   In This Issue  Featured Books Justifying LIMS Acquisition and Deployment within Your Organization  Featured Content Minimize Cross Contamination in Food Testing Labs with a LIMSCross contamination in food testing labs can lead to costly errors, recalls, and compliance risks. Standardized workflows, traceability, and instrument integration with a LIMS help safeguard accuracy, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent results while protecting public health. [Read More] Achieving Quality Control with LIMS SoftwareQuality control plays an essential role in ensuring the excellence of products and services in many industries. It is a…

Minimize Cross Contamination in Food Testing Labs with a LIMS

Cross contamination in food testing labs can lead to costly errors, recalls, and compliance risks. Standardized workflows, traceability, and instrument integration with a LIMS help safeguard accuracy, improve efficiency, and ensure consistent results while protecting public health. [Read More]

Achieving Quality Control with LIMS Software

Quality control plays an essential role in ensuring the excellence of products and services in many industries. It is a discipline whose objective is to monitor and evaluate the conformity of products, processes and services with respect to predefined standards to ensure that they meet or exceed customer expectations. In this article, we will explore what quality control is, its importance, and how to manage it effectively. [Read More]

Understanding Taxonomies and Ontologies in Lab Informatics

Whether your lab catalogs thousands of test methods or tracks samples through workflows, how you organize information impacts efficiency, compliance, and scalability. Clear, consistent structures are key. Taxonomies and ontologies are two tools for modeling lab data—each with distinct purposes. Understanding their differences helps labs manage data effectively and design smarter informatics systems that support growth. [Read More]

Bidirectional LIMS Interfacing: The Key to Faster, More Reliable Laboratory Data Management

Bidirectional interfacing for a LIMS enables seamless two-way communication between laboratory instruments and the system, reducing errors, improving efficiency, and ensuring compliance. This blog post explores how the technology streamlines data exchange, prevents duplications, and strengthens regulatory adherence, with technical details and practical examples of its impact on modern labs. [Read More]

Environmental Disaster Response Labs: The Critical Science Behind Containing Catastrophe

When disaster strikes, laboratories play a vital role in safeguarding communities. By rapidly analyzing water, soil, and air samples, response labs identify hazards, guide cleanup efforts, and ensure regulatory compliance. Advanced tools and processes enable faster decisions that protect public health and the environment. [Read More]

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 23, Issue 34

August 25, 2025 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 23, Issue 34   In This Issue  Featured Books Justifying LIMS Acquisition and Deployment within Your Organization  Featured Content What Pharma & Biotech R&D Companies Need to Know About Digital TransformationPharmaceutical and biotech companies are under pressure to manage complex data, maintain compliance, and stay efficient in a rapidly changing research environment. To support this digital transformation, Astrix and Uncountable have partnered to deliver a comprehensive solution. Uncountable’s powerful informatics platform streamlines workflows and unifies fragmented data, while Astrix provides the consulting, implementation, and ongoing support needed to ensure lasting organizational impact.…

What Pharma & Biotech R&D Companies Need to Know About Digital Transformation

Pharmaceutical and biotech companies are under pressure to manage complex data, maintain compliance, and stay efficient in a rapidly changing research environment. To support this digital transformation, Astrix and Uncountable have partnered to deliver a comprehensive solution. Uncountable’s powerful informatics platform streamlines workflows and unifies fragmented data, while Astrix provides the consulting, implementation, and ongoing support needed to ensure lasting organizational impact. [Read More]

Why Generic LIMS Fail Labs and How Tailored Industry Solutions Drive Compliance and Productivity

Discover why generic LIMS often hold labs back and how tailored industry solutions transform efficiency, compliance, and productivity. Learn how the right customization empowers your lab to meet unique challenges, streamline workflows, and achieve better outcomes across any industry. [Read More]

LIMS Launchpad Series- Episode #1-Strategic Planning

The LIMS Launchpad series offers a step-by-step roadmap to guide labs through evaluating and purchasing a LIMS, from needs assessments to ROI. Episode #1, led by industry expert Dr. Rick Danielson, highlights the importance of strategic planning. Learn how smart project initiation and clear scope definition lay the foundation for success—helping you avoid delays, control costs, and drive user adoption from the start. [Read More]