Sapio Sciences Expands Leadership Team to Drive Growth
Sapio Sciences announces key leadership appointments to accelerate drug discovery and redefine AI-driven lab informatics. With the appointment of Mike Hampton as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and the launch of a new Scientific Office, Sapio is reinforcing its commitment to scientific and customer-driven innovation. [Read More]
Autoscribe Informatics to Showcase Xybion LIMS at Pittcon 2025
Autoscribe Informatics, a Xybion company, is excited to announce its participation in Pittcon 2025. Join us at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from March 1 – 5, 2025. [Read More]
What Are the Key Elements of a LIMS for Food and Beverage?
Food and beverage laboratories face increasing regulatory demands and the need for precise testing. A robust LIMS enhances compliance, sample traceability, workflow automation, and quality control. With features like real-time analytics, supplier verification, and seamless instrument integration, the right system ensures efficiency, safety, and reliability. [Read More]
Exploring Scientific Data Platforms Partner Spotlight: ZONTAL – Part 1: Data Preservation
Four-part, 15-minute Fireside Chat Series
Wednesday, February 19 at 3:00 p.m. EST
Wednesday, February 26 at 3:00 p.m. EST
Wednesday, March 12 at 3:00 p.m. EST
Wednesday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. EST
Organizations gain the most value when they are data-driven and have moved beyond siloed data sources such as LIMS or ELN to allow seamless data access.…
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 23, Issue 7
February 17, 2025 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 23, Issue 7 In This Issue Featured Books Justifying LIMS Acquisition and Deployment within Your Organization Featured Content The Future of Laboratory Compliance: Adapting to FDA and EU Regulatory Changes in 2025 and BeyondStay ahead of evolving regulatory landscapes with proactive compliance strategies. As FDA and EU regulations tighten, labs must adapt to new requirements through enhanced data integrity, audit readiness, and automated reporting. Discover how embracing technology and staying informed can safeguard compliance, minimize risks, and ensure long-term operational success. [Read More] 10+ Scientific AI Tools Every Scientist Should Know…The Future of Laboratory Compliance: Adapting to FDA and EU Regulatory Changes in 2025 and Beyond
Stay ahead of evolving regulatory landscapes with proactive compliance strategies. As FDA and EU regulations tighten, labs must adapt to new requirements through enhanced data integrity, audit readiness, and automated reporting. Discover how embracing technology and staying informed can safeguard compliance, minimize risks, and ensure long-term operational success. [Read More]
10+ Scientific AI Tools Every Scientist Should Know in 2025/26
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how scientific research is conducted, offering new ways to accelerate discovery, optimize experiments, and make sense of complex datasets. In 2025, Scientific AI is more than just a tool—it’s a necessity. This article explores more than 10 essential AI tools that are shaping the future of hypothesis generation, molecular modeling, data analysis, and beyond. [Read More]
Confience’s Sample Master® LIMS Reduces Testing Turnaround Times and Doubles Revenue at Aqua Water Supply Corporation
AQUA, Texas' second-largest water supply corporation, sought a LIMS to replace outdated manual processes. With a planned lab expansion in 2019, plus new TNI accreditation requirements, the timing was right. After evaluating three options, they chose Confience’s Sample Master LIMS with a SaaS deployment for its value and minimal IT burden. [Read More]
Deconstructing Laboratory Informatics: 6 Disciplines Combine to Enhance Lab Performance
Laboratory informatics combines multiple disciplines to optimize operations for labs facing increasing competition and a changing technology landscape. It encompasses a range of tasks and systems designed to streamline processes, manage lab data, and facilitate data analysis and reporting by using LIMS, ELN, LES, various data management, integration tools, and business solutions. However, managing these separately causes problems. [Read More]
How to Incorporate AI into a Digital Transformation Strategy for Life Sciences and Biopharma
AI is rapidly reshaping the life sciences and biopharma industries. CIOs looking to drive digital transformation must understand where AI provides the most value and how to implement it effectively. [Read More]
Why More Labs Are Outsourcing Sample Management to Reduce Costs
Outsourcing sample management is becoming a key strategy for labs seeking to reduce costs and increase efficiency. By partnering with external providers, labs can minimize storage and handling expenses, improve data accuracy, and free up internal resources for higher-value tasks. Discover how this approach enhances productivity while optimizing operational costs. [Read More]
Astrix Webinar – Supercharge Your Chromatography Workflows with FAIR Data Use Cases
A webinar sponsored by Astrix
Date: February 12th
Time: 1:00 PM EST / 10:00 AM PST
Presented by: ZONTAL, Kelsey Boyle, Director of Product Management
There is an ultimate power in bringing Chromatography Methods and Results data to the standardized format of Allotrope Foundation’s .ASM…
The Role of LIMS in Driving Digital Transformation
In this episode, we dive into the concept of the Digital Divide—the stark disparity between those with access to technology and those without—and how this phenomenon is more pronounced in certain industries. We’ll also explore the transformative role of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) in addressing these challenges and driving digital transformation.…
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 23, Issue 6
February 10, 2025 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 23, Issue 6 In This Issue Featured Books Justifying LIMS Acquisition and Deployment within Your Organization Featured Content Lab Informatics Tech Debt: How to Manage and Minimize ItWhat Is Tech Debt in Lab Informatics—and How Does It Happen? Technical debt (tech debt) is the hidden cost of quick fixes and short-term decisions in software development, implementation, or customization. In lab informatics, it can creep in when Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other software aren’t designed with long-term scalability in mind. [Read More] What Are the Organizational Justifications for a LIMS?A…Lab Informatics Tech Debt: How to Manage and Minimize It
What Is Tech Debt in Lab Informatics—and How Does It Happen? Technical debt (tech debt) is the hidden cost of quick fixes and short-term decisions in software development, implementation, or customization. In lab informatics, it can creep in when Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other software aren’t designed with long-term scalability in mind. [Read More]
What Are the Organizational Justifications for a LIMS?
A LIMS provides essential organizational justifications by enhancing data integrity, automating workflows, and ensuring regulatory compliance. It reduces errors, optimizes resource use, and scales with your lab’s growth, delivering cost savings and measurable long-term ROI. Justify its implementation as a strategic move for operational excellence. [Read More]
LIMS System Comparison: All-in-One LIMS Platform vs. Legacy LIMS Software
The game has changed. Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) have evolved from outdated, on-premises tools to modern, cloud-based platforms that ensure accurate data management, compliance, and scalability, empowering your lab to operate more efficiently. Let's explore the key differences between modern, all-in-one LIMS platforms and legacy LIMS systems. [Read More]
How to Reduce Lab Data Silos with a Unified LIMS
Labs generate more data than ever, thanks to ELNs, LIMS, and high-throughput tools. However, instead of empowering scientists, this data explosion has led to fragmented disconnected information. Lab data silos have become a major bottleneck, slowing scientific progress, complicating compliance, and limiting the researchers ability to derive meaningful insights. [Read More]
LIMS Gone Bad: Avoiding Pitfalls in Your Implementation
If Tolstoy had led a LIMS implementation, he might have said, “Every LIMS project is unique, but they often fail in similar ways.” LIMS Implementations can be massive, expensive projects with many competing stakeholders, priorities, and complexities. But don’t worry, this post will help you avoid common pitfalls. With careful planning, you can sidestep failures and stay on track. [Read More]
How LIMS Can Automate Your Lab Procedures
LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) provides a helping hand in the laboratory. A machine does every minor but vital task, so you get to focus on the core functions. Automating lab procedures takes care of all the repetitive tasks so that scientists and lab analysts can focus on more important things. [Read More]
