Posted on December 20, 2023
By onQ Software
Blog

Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforming various industries, including laboratories. With AI revolutionizing laboratory operations, it’s time to explore how it enhances efficiency in the future of scientific innovation.
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Posted on December 20, 2023
By CSols Inc.
Blog

There are a number of features of artificial intelligence (AI) that make it well suited for use in software validation. Some of these features are its capacity for pattern recognition and the ability to learn and adapt continuously. An emerging use for AI is in laboratory information management system (LIMS) validation. A LIMS is instrumental in laboratory data management. In recognition of the need for enhanced efficiency and accuracy, AI is increasingly integrated with the data in LIMS and has become a game changer.
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Posted on December 20, 2023
By Clinisys
Blog

Communities around the world are requiring greater accountability and demanding more reliable and capable software systems for monitoring and testing drinking water, ground water, wastewater, soil, and air quality. Meeting these growing needs and continuing to deliver the active role that analytical testing laboratories play in safeguarding public health requires advanced tools that enhance every aspect of environmental monitoring.
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Posted on December 20, 2023
By onQ Software
Blog

In Research and Development (R&D) labs, innovation is the most crucial aspect, and the data generated during the process holds the key to unlocking new possibilities. However, many labs face the challenge of efficiently managing vast amounts of data. This article explores how cutting-edge Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) provide solutions to these challenges and pave the way for streamlined R&D operations.
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Posted on December 20, 2023
By LabLynx
Blog

A LIMS offers various benefits to labs, from efficiency improvements and data accuracy to enhanced reliability, compliance, security, data management, organization, and decision-making capabilities all while reducing costs. Also consider that a LIMS solution can integrate with electronic laboratory notebooks, instruments and devices, and third-party software for a seamless laboratory operation.
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Posted on December 19, 2023
By LabLynx
Journal articles

Like many other parts of the food and beverage industry, the meat processing industry is guided by regulations that mandate the safety of the final product to the consumer. This includes laboratory testing for
Trichinella spp., a nematode parasite responsible for the disease trichinosis. In order to ensure timely and accurate results, laboratories in the meat industry must act with purpose, implementing quality assurance (QA) practices that incorporate quality management systems (QMSs). In this 2023 journal article, Villegas-Pérez
et al. examine the state of QA and QMSs in the in-house laboratories of Southern Spain's slaughterhouses and game-handling establishments, using canonical discriminant analysis (CDA) to gauge the effectiveness of those labs' practices. After lengthy review and discussion, the authors conclude that their CDA-based tools were able to discover "deficiencies in processes and procedures, necessitating measures for result reliability, due to facilities’ unfamiliarity with extensive QMS documentation." The authors offer several recommendations to fix those deficiencies.
Posted on December 14, 2023
By Corinne Jones
Newsletter
December 14, 2023 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 21, Issue 49 In This Issue Featured Books The Complete Guide to LIMS and Laboratory Informatics Featured Content What types of lab testing are affected by ISO/IEC 17025?Historically, all types of labs and their associated testing have been positively affected by adopting part of ISO/IEC 17025 (or the entire standard). Some of these labs include analytical, regulatory, product development, manufacturing, research, reference, calibration, and clinical labs, though not without some resource investment. [Read More] The Future of Lab Productivity: Consolidated LIMSWhen it comes to laboratory testing, data is mission critical for…
Posted on December 13, 2023
By LabLynx
Blog

Historically, all types of labs and their associated testing have been positively affected by adopting part of ISO/IEC 17025 (or the entire standard). Some of these labs include analytical, regulatory, product development, manufacturing, research, reference, calibration, and clinical labs, though not without some resource investment.
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Posted on December 13, 2023
By STARLIMS Corporation
Blog

When it comes to laboratory testing, data is mission critical for laboratories. It provides lab managers with the information they need to evaluate samples, identify patterns, and make decisions, ensuring successful experiments and results. And yet, it is not uncommon for labs to find themselves buried under the weight of inefficient workflows, numerous testing processes, and a deluge of mismanaged data — and many labs are still operating on pen and paper.
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Posted on December 13, 2023
By L7 Informatics
Blog
In a world where technological advancements are driving innovation across industries, the field of molecular biology and diagnostics is no exception. Helen Pye of QIAGEN's Molecular Assay Development Department, Manchester, UK, discusses implementing L7|ESP, a fully digitalized platform that is a game changer for QIAGEN's laboratory operations. In this blog post, we'll dive into the fascinating digital transformation taking place at QIAGEN and explore the potential benefits of digitalization in molecular biology and precision diagnostics. [Read More]
Posted on December 13, 2023
By onQ Software
Blog

Are you on the hunt for the perfect Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for your business? Look no further. Here are three compelling reasons why QLIMS stands out from the crowd.
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Posted on December 13, 2023
By LabLynx
Blog

Standardized and regulatory-driven material testing laboratories ensure high-quality, safe, and reliable materials which are paramount to how society functions. Without materials testing laboratories testing the mechanical, chemical, and other properties of materials on a standardized, regular basis, much of the fabric of modern society would be in question.
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