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Live Panel Discussion – Future-Proofing Life Sciences: Why Sustainability Partnerships Are Critical for Growth in 2026

Astrix Technology Group — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Astrix and Seeding Labs are hosting a live panel on April 30, 2026 exploring how life sciences organizations can turn sustainability into a strategic advantage. The discussion covers how purpose-driven partnerships drive innovation, workforce development, brand differentiation, and measurable social ROI — positioning sustainability as a growth engine, not just a corporate obligation.…

The Sunset Clock: Navigating the SampleManager v12.2 Support Cliff

CSols Inc. — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000

Thermo Scientific SampleManager v12.2 has hit its end-of-support date, and labs still running it face growing security, compatibility, and compliance risks. This CSols webinar on April 22 covers what the sunset means for your lab, how to evaluate migration paths, and practical steps to modernize without disrupting operations.…

Lab Indonesia 2026

Shawn Douglas — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

An biennial national trade fair for the laboratory sector…

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 24, Issue 15

Brandon Holland — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

April 13, 2026 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 24, Issue 15 In This IssueFeatured BooksLIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 LaboratoriesFeatured ContentContent as a Service (CaaS)Traditional publishing pushes static content to users, but CaaS flips the model by pulling and assembling content on demand. By linking repositories through APIs and delivering only what's relevant, CaaS enables omni-channel customization, reduces storage burden, and accelerates delivery. Learn how CaaS is reshaping technical communications.[Read More] The Lab Staffing Shortage Isn’t Going Away. Here’s What the Smartest Labs Are Doing Instead.With an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 unfilled laboratory positions across the U.S. and Canada, the…

Content as a Service (CaaS)

Kalleid — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:10:37 +0000

Traditional publishing pushes static content to users, but CaaS flips the model by pulling and assembling content on demand. By linking repositories through APIs and delivering only what's relevant, CaaS enables omni-channel customization, reduces storage burden, and accelerates delivery. Learn how CaaS is reshaping technical communications.[Read More]

The Lab Staffing Shortage Isn’t Going Away. Here’s What the Smartest Labs Are Doing Instead.

LabLynx — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:09:20 +0000

With an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 unfilled laboratory positions across the U.S. and Canada, the staffing crisis is structural, not temporary. The smartest labs in 2026 are shifting their strategy from hiring alone to automating manual workflows, digitizing institutional knowledge, and using LIMS and ELN tools to recover 20-30% of operational capacity.[Read More]

Lab Automation from the Ground Up

CSols Inc. — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:08:57 +0000

Setting up a new lab? The digital foundation matters as much as the physical one. This article explores how implementing LIMS, ELN, and SDMS from day one helps map research workflows, embed data integrity through ALCOA+ principles, build in regulatory compliance, and enable end-to-end traceability through system integration.[Read More]

Shadow AI in labs: Why 77% use public generative AI tools at the bench

Sapio Sciences — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:07:16 +0000

Nearly all lab professionals (97%) now use some form of AI, and 77% turn to public tools like ChatGPT alongside their ELN. The problem? 45% do so through personal accounts, pulling scientific reasoning outside governed workflows. This article explores why labs need context-aware AI inside the notebook, not a crackdown.[Read More]

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 24, Issue 14

Brandon Holland — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

April 6, 2026 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 24, Issue 14 In This IssueFeatured BooksLIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 LaboratoriesFeatured ContentThe Lab Staffing Shortage Isn’t Going Away. Here’s What the Smartest Labs Are Doing Instead.With an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 unfilled laboratory positions across the U.S. and Canada, the staffing crisis is structural, not temporary. The smartest labs in 2026 are shifting their strategy from hiring alone to automating manual workflows, digitizing institutional knowledge, and using LIMS and ELN tools to recover 20-30% of operational capacity.[Read More] Semaphore Solutions Is Now LabbitSemaphore Solutions has officially rebranded as Labbit. After a…

Semaphore Solutions Is Now Labbit

Labbit — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:09:52 +0000

Semaphore Solutions has officially rebranded as Labbit. After a decade of helping laboratories tackle complex informatics challenges, spanning hundreds of implementations and over 300,000 hours of work across clinical diagnostics, genomics, and GMP manufacturing, the company has shifted its full focus to the Labbit modern LIMS platform.[Read More]

The crisis of reuse: Why 65% of experiments are being repeated

Sapio Sciences — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:08:08 +0000

New research from Sapio Sciences reveals that 65% of lab professionals report repeating experiments because prior results are too hard to find or reuse. While 81% say their ELN records data effectively, it falls short on interpretation. The findings highlight a growing need for next-generation notebooks that support reuse, context, and decision-making.[Read More]

User Acceptance Testing Best Practices for Scientific Informatics Solution

Kalleid — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:07:10 +0000

With 14% of IT projects deemed total failures and 31% missing their original goals, user acceptance testing (UAT) is a critical safeguard for scientific informatics implementations. This white paper from Kalleid outlines best practices for building effective UAT teams, scripts, and acceptance criteria to ensure systems meet real user needs.[Read More]

How to Harness AI to Accelerate Laboratory Insights

CSols Inc. — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:06:12 +0000

This white paper from CSols explores how laboratories can move beyond reactive reporting into predictive modeling and automated discovery. Key topics include breaking down fragmented vendor silos, ensuring data is FAIR-compliant, anchoring AI-generated insights, and maintaining GxP and GAMP 5 compliance throughout the digital transformation process.[Read More]

How to Choose a Laboratory Information System: A Strategic Framework for Life Sciences

Astrix Technology Group — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:05:14 +0000

With 66% of complex enterprise software implementations failing to meet objectives, choosing the right laboratory information system demands more than a feature checklist. Astrix outlines a regulatory-first selection framework covering stakeholder alignment, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, build vs. buy analysis, and phased implementation strategy.[Read More]

How Long Should You Keep Lab Notebooks? Retention Requirements by Field

ELabELN — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:19 +0000

How long should you keep lab notebooks? The answer depends on your field, funding source, and regulatory requirements. From NIH's 3-year minimum to indefinite retention for patent-related work, this guide breaks down retention timelines across academia, FDA-regulated research, clinical trials, GLP studies, and more.[Read More]

Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update – Volume 24, Issue 13

Brandon Holland — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

March 30, 2026 Laboratory Informatics Weekly Update Volume 24, Issue 13 In This IssueFeatured BooksLIMS Selection Guide for ISO/IEC 17025 LaboratoriesFeatured Content5 Key Considerations Before Investing in eClinical TechnologyPE firms eyeing eClinical tech investments should evaluate five key areas: the rapidly growing market landscape (projected to hit ~$13B by 2035), core platform architecture and technical debt, regulatory compliance maturity (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11), a clear post-acquisition integration and value-creation strategy, and rigorous, objective due diligence across all dimensions.[Read More] Proving the Value: How Laboratory Informatics Delivers Real ROIInvesting in laboratory informatics software leads to measurable ROI through increased efficiency, reduced…

5 Key Considerations Before Investing in eClinical Technology

Astrix Technology Group — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:10:32 +0000

PE firms eyeing eClinical tech investments should evaluate five key areas: the rapidly growing market landscape (projected to hit ~$13B by 2035), core platform architecture and technical debt, regulatory compliance maturity (GxP, 21 CFR Part 11), a clear post-acquisition integration and value-creation strategy, and rigorous, objective due diligence across all dimensions.[Read More]

Proving the Value: How Laboratory Informatics Delivers Real ROI

LabLynx — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:09:35 +0000

Investing in laboratory informatics software leads to measurable ROI through increased efficiency, reduced errors, and streamlined workflows. From faster turnaround times to improved compliance and scalability, labs that adopt the right digital tools position themselves for long-term operational and financial success. [Read More]

Guide to Workflow Automation for Busy Biotech Labs

CSols Inc. — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:08:54 +0000

Biotech labs can control costs and boost efficiency through strategic workflow automation. By aligning LIMS, ELN, and other informatics platforms with existing processes, labs eliminate manual data re-entry, reduce bottlenecks between disconnected systems, and maintain audit-ready data integrity — freeing scientists to focus on real lab work instead of managing tech issues.[Read More]

Documentation for a New Cell Therapies Manufacturing Facility

Kalleid — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:07:53 +0000

A global biopharma company building a new cell therapies manufacturing facility lacked in-house expertise for 21 CFR 11-compliant IT documentation. Kalleid implemented a writing and review framework, trained multinational engineering teams, and managed document release through the QMS — eliminating the documentation bottleneck and keeping the facility on its go-live timeline.[Read More]