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]
LIMS Launchpad Series: Episode #2 – Defining your Needs
LIMS Launchpad Series: Episode #2 – Defining your Needs
In the rapidly evolving world of laboratory informatics, selecting the right Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can be a complex and high-stakes decision. Whether you’re upgrading from a legacy system or exploring a digital transformation for the first time, understanding the LIMS acquisition process is critical for operational success.…
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]
ELNs in Regulated Environments: How to Ensure GxP and FDA Compliance
Agaram Technologies, a leader in lab informatics, delivers enterprise-class solutions like Qualis LIMS, Logilab ELN, and Logilab SDMS to streamline data management, ensure compliance, and boost performance. As ELNs replace paper notebooks, they are becoming essential for data integrity, evolving regulatory requirements, and audit readiness. This blog explores key regulations and how ELNs help labs stay compliant, enhance data integrity, and remain audit ready. [Read More]
Best Electronic Lab Notebook 2025
The scientific landscape is rapidly evolving, with growing data complexity, digital transformation, and accelerated drug discovery making ELNs more critical than ever. A robust ELN streamlines everything from experimental design and data capture to reporting and IP protection, while reducing manual processes and compliance risks. This guide highlights key factors in choosing the right ELN, explores 2025 market trends, and compares leading solutions, including Sapio Sciences’, to support informed decision-making. [Read More]
Astrix News – Astrix Acquires Blue Ocean Informatics
Astrix, a market leader in creating and delivering innovative strategies, technology solutions, and people to the life science community, today announced the company has closed its acquisition of Blue Ocean Informatics. The acquisition adds to the market-leading informatics services team at Astrix while specifically adding world-class LabWare expertise for new and existing clients. [Read More]
AI-Driven Pharma LIMS Analytics: Transforming Lab Data Into Actionable Insights
Pharmaceutical labs generate massive amounts of data, but without AI it often goes underutilized. Learn how AI-driven Pharma LIMS analytics transform raw data into actionable insights that accelerate drug development, strengthen compliance, and improve lab efficiency across every stage of operations. [Read More]
LIMS Deployment: Your Guide to On-Prem vs. Cloud vs. SaaS
This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of the different LIMS deployment models, including on-premises, cloud-hosted, and SaaS, outlining the key differences in ownership, cost, and scalability. We’ll examine the critical considerations for hosting a LIMS, such as security, compliance, performance, and customization, and present a comparative analysis of these factors across different deployment models.
Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 23, Issue 32
August 18, 2025 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 23, Issue 32 In This Issue Featured Books Justifying LIMS Acquisition and Deployment within Your Organization Featured Content Improving Laboratory Efficiency: Transitioning from Paper to Spreadsheets to LIMS, ELN, or BothModern laboratories are evolving from outdated paper records and basic spreadsheets to advanced LIMS and ELN solutions. These systems centralize data, automate workflows, enhance collaboration, and ensure regulatory compliance. They empower labs to work faster, reduce errors, and scale with confidence. [Read More] What Is Lab AI Enablement for Your LIMS?Labs must deliver faster results, manage complex data, and cut costs…Improving Laboratory Efficiency: Transitioning from Paper to Spreadsheets to LIMS, ELN, or Both
Modern laboratories are evolving from outdated paper records and basic spreadsheets to advanced LIMS and ELN solutions. These systems centralize data, automate workflows, enhance collaboration, and ensure regulatory compliance. They empower labs to work faster, reduce errors, and scale with confidence. [Read More]
What Is Lab AI Enablement for Your LIMS?
Labs must deliver faster results, manage complex data, and cut costs while ensuring accuracy. Traditional methods fall short, making LIMS essential for managing samples, workflows, and results. By integrating AI, LIMS can evolve into into a strategic asset—driving automation, predictive insights, and smarter decisions. This blog explores how AI-enabled LIMS is reshaping lab operations, real-world uses, and key adoption strategies to turn data into a competitive advantage. [Read More]
LabConnect Launches LIMSConnect to Accelerate Global Clinical Trials
LabConnect has launched LIMSConnect, its LIMS is based on the Sapio Science platform. The launch marks a major milestone in LabConnect’s technology strategy to unify research operations, improve data integrity, and enable scalable digital infrastructure across its global network of labs. [Read More]
When Assay Execution Doesn’t Go as Planned: How Informatics Systems Help Labs Manage Deviations and Requeues
Lab testing doesn’t always go as planned. In clinical, QC, or research labs, results may be inconclusive, instruments may fail, or data may look off. When issues arise, labs must manage them to protect data integrity, stay compliant, and keep workflows efficient. A lab informatics system helps by setting clear protocols for unexpected events while allowing flexibility for cases needing human judgment. [Read More]
